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- Blackmagic Design Desktop Video 15.3.1 Software Update
News Shooter (Wednesday, 17 December) - Blackmagic Design has released the Desktop Video 15.3.1 software update that includes a range of bug fixes for DeckLink, UltraStudio, and Intensity models, along with general improvements that optimize overall stability and performance. What’s new in Desktop Video 15.3.1 Fixes an issue causing capture to stop abruptly after some time.... - Does the 'Stranger Things 5: Volume 2' Trailer Hint at Who Dies Next?
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 17 December) - The brand new trailer has dropped for Stranger Things 5 | Volume 2, and like everyone else in this dimension (and beyond), I'm absolutely obsessed and shaking about it.Just like the trailer for Volume 1, this one is opening up doors for us to see what the next three episodes... - 10 Snowy Movies That Feel Perfect This Time of Year NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - There's something about a movie with a white, wintery backdrop that just feels perfect to watch in December.Even though I live in Los Angeles, where I had my AC on last week, these movies always get me in the mood for winter, and are so fun to see how they...
- What’s the point of buying an $8,000 medium-format camera if the $2,900 Sony A7 V delivers the same dynamic range?
SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - FujiFilm GFX100II vs Sony A7V vs Hasselblad X2DII comparison page at BHphoto. Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia. — Hold on a second, folks!... - Jerry Seinfeld’s Career Almost Didn’t Happen—Until Rob Reiner Stepped In NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - I used to think having a hit show or movie was all on my shoulders, but the more I learn about Hollywood, the more I know that writing something great is only the first step. You need a champion who has your back and can help push the material through....
- What Filmmakers Can Learn From 'Zootopia 2' Becoming Highest-Grossing American Film of the Year NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - At the end of the year, I like to see what movies are crushing at the box office and what filmmakers can take from them.And this year, the movie that's dominating is Zootopia 2. It not only dominated the American box office to become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the...
- Adobe Launches Full Beta of Its Firefly Video Editor With Even More AI Capabilities NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - Announced just over a month ago, Adobe’s Firefly video editor is now ready to release as a full beta option available for current Adobe subscribers to try out and get acquainted with what appears to be the company’s future bet on AI-minded video editing workflows.Uniquely positioned to allow filmmakers, editors,...
- The Nikon Z9 is Getting Some Serious Focus and Color Improvements With Latest Firmware Update NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - The flagship mirrorless camera in Nikon’s Z series is receiving some significant improvements, including enhanced focus, auto capture, and flexible color picture control settings. Best known as a professional-grade mirrorless camera capable of offering high-res 8K video and a host of pro-level photo and video capabilities, the Nikon Z9 was...
- 'Elf' Was Originally "Much Darker"—And Emerged from a Failed Pitch NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - 2003's Elf has been around long enough to be a certified holiday classic.The film follows Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell), who's not an elf at all and feels like an outsider in the North Pole. His adoptive elf father tells him his birth dad lives in the grand city of...
- Finally: 14 days after launch Amazon itself is now selling the Sony A7 V. SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - No more third-party sellers only: starting right now, the Sony A7 V is being sold directly by Amazon (click here). And here is one more review: Manule Ortiz thinks the Sony A7 V is a premium-feeling, fast, and highly capable photography tool. It’s not revolutionary in image quality, but a...
- Color.io Shutting Down – Popular Film Emulation and Color Grading Tool Goes Offline December 31
CineD (Tuesday, 16 December) - Color.io, the browser-based color grading and film emulation platform that has earned a loyal following among photographers and filmmakers, will permanently shut down its online service on December 31, 2025. Founder Jonathan Ochmann announced he is moving on to a new opportunity at an undisclosed company, though Pro users will... - Great last minute deal: Panasonic Lumix G7 with kit lens and free accessories for $497 only at BH
43Rumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - The Lumix G7 with 14-42mm and free extras now sells with a $300 discount at BHphoto (Click here). MFT deals: Save big on Om Digital cameras/lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Save big on Lumix cameras/lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Save big on Sigma lenses at BHphoto, Amazon. Adorama. Save big... - Rob Reiner Hated This Shot from 'The Princess Bride' NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - Many film fans were shocked by the news of Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner's deaths over the weekend. It's a tragedy for the creative community that will hurt for a very long time.Part of the grieving process for many filmmakers is going back to watch the work of...
- Check Out The Trailer For Steven Spielberg's New Movie ‘Disclosure Day’ NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - I have been waiting for months to see the new trailer for a Steven Spielberg movie, and it's finally here.Spielberg's mysterious return to the UFO genre has caused tumors to swirl, as cryptic billboards declaring "All Will Be Disclosed" popped up in major cities, and fans have been buzzing about...
- ARRI Ain’t Going Anywhere: Company Releases Statement of Commitment to Lighting and Camera Systems NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - Rumors, as they tend to do, had begun to swirl around ARRI—the historic and iconic German film equipment company—in large part due to news of layoffs and possible discussions of a sale. However, to quash any fears, the company has now released an official statement that promises that ARRI will...
