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- An Award-Winning Cinematographer Dissects Shooting Across Different Media
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 15 July) - When you get into Hollywood, having the ability to shoot a bunch of different things is an asset for cinematographers. Not only can you book a lot more jobs, but you'll see that you pick up lessons on each one that can influence each other.Nicholas Kraus is an award-winning cinematographer... - Zeiss Lenses Worth Owning for Your Canon DSLR or Mirrorless
Canonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - Let’s be real: Zeiss lenses are the photographic equivalent of slipping on a designer suit. They’re not here to play — they’re here to drop jaws. And when it comes to the Milvus 35mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.4, and 135mm f/2, these primes are less “just lenses” and more “fine art... - Night Sky Wonders: 5 Best Lenses for Astrophotography Canonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - There’s something magical about standing under a clear night sky. That hushed awe. The gentle whirr of a camera shutter. The sudden “Wait—was that a shooting star or a bug?” But here’s the kicker: you can’t just point your camera at the sky and expect fireworks. You need a whole...
- Here’s How to Unlock ARRI LogC3 Cinematic Recording With Your Panasonic LUMIX Cameras NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - Panasonic announced earlier this summer that ARRI LogC3 and other recording upgrades were coming to several of the top LUMIX camera options. With the purchase of a DMW-SFU3A Software Upgrade Key, Panasonic LUMIX models such as the LUMIX S1RII, S1II, S1IIE, GH7, and GH6 are now able to utilize ARRI...
- What is Christopher Nolan's Writing Process? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - When it comes to writers you want to be like when you grow up, Christopher Nolan is a great option. The guy is absolutely one of our most important storytellers working, and someone I have great admiration for. When he talks, I think we should all listen. In this Scriptnotes...
- Why Was This Hitchcock Movie Never Released? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - Alfred Hitchcock is the undisputed "Master of Suspense," but it took him making a lot of movies to develop that reputation.Back when his career was just beginning, there was a movie that he was unable to get ot the big screen for the audience to see.It was called Number 13,...
- Moonvalley Releases Marey – A “Commercially Safe” AI Video Model Tailored for Professional Filmmakers
CineD (Monday, 14 July) - Toronto- and Los Angeles-based Moonvalley has launched Marey, an AI video-generation model designed specifically for professional filmmakers and studios. With a focus on creative control, legal safety, and ethical sourcing, Marey positions itself as a serious alternative to text-to-video tools like OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Veo 3. Unlike many AI... - Did You Know Tom Cruise Was Originally Set to Star in 'The Shawshank Redemption'? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - Tom Cruise is one of the biggest stars on the planet, and even as big as he is today, I would argue he may have been even bigger in the 90s. He was coming off Top Gun, Rain Man, A Few Good Men, and his star was shining bright.But he...
- Kase 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount now available
Nikonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - The new Kase 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for sale on eBay. Additional information on the new Kase 85mm f/1.4 AF lens: New: Kase 85mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E/Nikon Z mount Now available: Kase 85mm f/1.4 AF lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount Via... - Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Just Got a Contrast Upgrade NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - Suppose you’re a Blackmagic PYXIS 6K shooter, or perhaps a user of the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2, AND you happen to utilize the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor. In that case, this very specific Blackmagic Camera update is going to be for you.Users of these combos are going to get...
- Insta360 Infringed on GoPro HERO Camera Design Patent, Says ITC Judge NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - According to a press release sent out by GoPro, the United States Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued an Initial Determination finding that the Chinese-based Insta360 company has violated federal law by importing and selling in the United States products that infringe on GoPro’s...
- New chinese company launches 1Tb VPG400 4.0 Type A card for $220 only!
SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 14 July) - A new chinese company named Bilitu launched the most affordable 4.0 generation VPG400 card yet on Amazon (click here). This is nearly $100 cheaper than the competition. But a bit of caution, I don’t know yet if this VPG400 claim is true or not! If you want to play safe... - Save up To $120 on Apple Watch Series 10 Canonrumors (Monday, 14 July) - Amazon has some pretty big discounts on Apple Series 10, you can save $120 on various models and configurations. These are historical lows for Apple Watch Series 10. There are a lot more on sale as well. 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 42mm...
- Simmod Launches New Lens Brand APSARA With Two Flagship LUMIERE and PRESTIGE Lines NoFilmSchool (Monday, 14 July) - As if the high-end cinema lens marketplace needed any more competition, Simmod Lens has launched its own lens manufacturing brand that aims to bring even more options to filmmakers and professional cinematographers.Launched under the new brand APSARA, the company is kicking things off by introducing two new cinema lens series...
- LensNode by Node Mill – Vintage Lens Emulation Plugin for DaVinci Resolve Available in Early Access CineD (Monday, 14 July) - Node Mill’s new LensNode plugin for DaVinci Resolve offers a powerful and technically advanced way to digitally emulate real lens characteristics in post. With data-driven profiles of vintage and modern glass, it brings the nuanced optical imperfections of classic lenses to contemporary workflows – without the cost or complexity of...
