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- MAVEN Filters WAVE 3 – Now on Kickstarter
CineD (Friday, 15 August) - Michael “The Maven” Shiffler is back on Kickstarter with the MAVEN Filters Wave 3 magnetic filter system. MAVEN is known for crafting helpful, field-ready camera accessories that help make shooting smoother without adding complexity. Their magnetic filters are built for fast swaps, better organization, and lasting durability. Founded by filmmaker... - BCN+R: The Big 3 Camera Companies are Facing Stiff Competition
Canonrumors (Friday, 15 August) - We had been talking for over a year about the Japanese and Asian market retro boom, which is the reason why we are seeing some movement in the companies making integrated lens cameras. Now, before anyone jumps all over me, yes, BCN is Japan only, but the Japanese manufacturers have... - Older News
- Frame.io now supports the Nikon NX MobileAir (iOS)
Nikonrumors (Friday, 15 August) - Frame.io now supports the Nikon NX MobileAir (iOS) – here are all the details: Camera to Cloud New partner updates and a behind-the-scenes workflow story: upload Nikon footage to Frame.io from anywhere: Nikon NX MobileAir (iOS) For the first time, Nikon camera users can upload directly to Frame.io via iOS.... - CRDBAG & Prism Lens FX launch the Prism Lens FX Go-Bag Series
News Shooter (Friday, 15 August) - CRDBAG and Prism Lens FX have launched the Prism Lens FX Go-Bag Series. The Go-Bag series is available in two different sizes. Having gear that is easily accessible can speed up your workflow. Often, filters can be buried in a hard case or backpack, which isn’t ideal if you need... - How Pulp Fiction Hacks the Three-Act Structure
NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - We have always seen Pulp Fiction (1994) as a proverbial rebel. It feels like it was built to defy structure. It drops you into a diner robbery, cuts to two hitmen in philosophical debate, throws in a golden briefcase, a boxer with daddy issues, and somehow ends on a burger... - 10 Transformative Female Directors Who Broke Cinema’s Glass Ceiling NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - There’s a saying that the world of cinema is a boys' club, but don’t tell that to the women who’ve spent decades turning the tables, breaking boundaries, and rewriting the rules.Imagine this: women not just watching movies but making them, not just quirky rom-coms or tear-jerking dramas but films that...
- MRMC Cinebot Nano– an accessible motion control robot News Shooter (Friday, 15 August) - Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) has announced its new Cinebot Nano, which they are claiming is a revolutionary new motion control robot designed to make professional-grade camera movement more accessible than ever for solo filmmakers, content creators, and agile production teams. The nine-axis robotic arm system is tailor-made for creators...
- 'Don’t Let the 17K Scare You': First Impressions of the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K Are In NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - It wouldn’t be hyperbole to call the new Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K one of the most anticipated cameras of the past decade. However, it also might not be accurate, as Blackmagic also has early reviews of the URSA Cine Immersive camera coming out here now, too.Regardless of which camera you’re...
- Editor Matt Thiesen on Infusing '90s Nostalgia into 'Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately' NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - Directed by Amy Scott and edited by Matt Thiesen, this deeply personal documentary chronicles the tumultuous journey of Counting Crows lead singer, Adam Duritz, as the band rises from playing at coffeehouses to headlining arenas. A veteran in editing music docs, Thiesen set out to paint a detailed, nuanced portrait...
- Why Denzel Washington Doesn't Care About His Oscars NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 14 August) - Denzel Washington is a legendary, almost larger-than-life figure in Hollywood. He steps into roles with authority and doesn't audition for anything anymore; he just gets offers.We're now in the midst of his press run for Highest 2 Lowest, which means we're likely to get more bits of industry and acting...
- Jason Bourne Will Stay at NBCUniversal... Forever NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 14 August) - This week, NBCUniversal announced it had acquired all rights (excluding publishing) to Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne and Treadstone book series—in perpetuity.“Since its debut in 2002, the iconic Bourne franchise has reshaped the spy genre with groundbreaking films that set new standards for cinematic action,” Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer said...
- 3 Easy Tips That Will Give You a Better Chance in Screenwriting Contests NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 14 August) - Elliot Grove founded Raindance Film Festival in 1993 and the British Independent Film Awards in 1998, starting with what he calls a simple question: "Can you make movies without any experience, any training, or any money?”Raindance is the U.K.’s largest independent film festival. Around 90% of the films screening in...
- What's The Plan Now That Paramount Has Merged With Skydance? NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 14 August) - The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance has officially closed, ushering in a new chapter for the studio. The studio is now under the leadership of Chairman and CEO David Ellison, and is called "Paramount, a Skydance Corporation."With all the paperwork done, it's time to get back to being...
- 10 Insane Stunts Actors Did Themselves NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 14 August) - When I'm watching a movie, I love seeing a real stunt. There's something about the reality of these dangerous actions that makes the movies all the more visceral and the experience better. Today, I want to go over ten of my favorite real-life stunts. Let's dive in. 1. Buster Keaton:...
- 5 Filmmaking Tips From David Leitch NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 14 August) - David Leitch is one of the most exciting directors working today. He's got a distinct point of view, came up through Hollywood as a stuntman, and has worked on some of the most important movies of all time. There are so many lessons we can learn from him. So, let's...
