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- A Definitive Ranking of Sam Mendes’ 9 Movies
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 5 August) - Sam Mendes started behind the curtain and ended up stealing the show. He cut his teeth in theater, reimagining classics like Cabaret and The Ferryman on the West End and Broadway, earning Olivier and Tony Awards along the way.Then, in a bold move, he leapt into Hollywood with American Beauty... - 8 Movies That Prove Character is King NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 5 August) - Some films go beyond just telling a story; they let a character consume it. These movies prove that when a protagonist is written, performed, and directed with unflinching depth, the result is more than drama. It’s art.Character-driven films hold up a mirror—not just to the world, but to the characters...
- Less Is More: 7 Best Minimalist Films to Stream Now NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 5 August) - Often associated with filmmakers like Robert Bresson, Yasujirō Ozu, and Chantal Akerman, who are known to shape its foundation, minimalist films explore storytelling, rooted in the belief that “less is more.” Unlike blockbuster films that focus on crowd-pleasing moments and spectacle, minimalist films are flagbearers of simplicity and restraint. A...
- Nikon released new firmware updates for the D6 and D780 DSLR cameras
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 5 August) - Nikon released new firmware updates for the D6 and D780 DSLR cameras: Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.70: Fixed an issue that would in rare instances result in photos recorded overexposed when [Recall shooting functions (hold)] was assigned to a control and used during shooting. Nikon D780 firmware update... - Nikon NX Studio version 1.9.1 released Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 5 August) - Nikon just released NX Studio version 1.9.1 with a single fix: Fixed an issue where pixel shift merge in NX Studio sometimes failed when it consisted of 8 or 32 pictures taken using pixel shift shooting with Flexible Color applied. For the latest software and firmware updates, check the...
- Soviet Lenses Explained: Cine-Modded vs Mark I vs Mark II
News Shooter (Tuesday, 5 August) - Iron Glass Adapters has published a nice informative video that clearly explains what the key differences are between their Cine-Modded, MKI, and MKII rehoused vintage lens versions. In this video, they provide an in-depth look at the technical and visual distinctions of each series and share genuine insights from real-world... - Driftwood LUMIX Aspect Ratio Toolbox DCTL for LUMIX users within DaVinci Resolve Studio 20+ News Shooter (Tuesday, 5 August) - The Driftwood LUMIX Aspect Ratio Toolbox DCTL for LUMIX users within DaVinci Resolve Studio 20+ is a DCTL plugin for DaVinci Resolve Studio that puts real sensor-accurate overlays and multi-aspect prepping tools directly at your disposal. It was created for content creators, filmmakers, colorists, and editors who need to produce...
- SmallRig RM 03 Macro Photography LED Light News Shooter (Tuesday, 5 August) - SmallRig has announced its new RM 03 Macro Photography LED Light. As the name suggests, this small light was made specifically for capturing macro shots. It looks like it could be a decent solution when using probe lenses for certain shots; however, it does have its limitations. According to SmallRig,...
- Accsoon CineView M7 Review News Shooter (Tuesday, 5 August) - Accsoon recently launched their new CineView M7 and M7 Pro monitors, which were previously shown as prototypes at NAB 2025. The CineView M7 PRO is a professional 7-inch touch-screen SDI/HDMI monitor with an integrated long-range wireless receiver and transmitter compatible with Accsoon’s CineView transmitters. It has a range of 1200ft...
- Zoom Duel: Canon RF 24-70mm vs RF 24-105mm
Canonrumors (Monday, 4 August) - Meet two heavy hitters in Canon’s L-series: the RF 24–70 mm f/2.8L IS USM, a trusted standard zoom, and its newer sibling, the RF 24–105 mm f/2.8L IS USM Z, the first Canon zoom to blend f/2.8 across the range with exceptional video-centric features. These lenses share constant aperture, L-series build, and rugged reliability.... - How a Smutty Pizza Pitch Won the Frontières 'Short to Feature' Comp NoFilmSchool (Monday, 4 August) - In this special episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker duo Talia Shea Levin and Kara Grace Miller to discuss the journey behind their short film Make Me a Pizza—a provocative, hilarious, and genre-blurring short that’s become a viral sensation. Fresh off a big...
- Tele-Tussle: Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Canonrumors (Monday, 4 August) - When it comes to super-telephoto zooms, you have a choice: Canon’s compact, polished RF zoom or Sigma’s reach-hungry, go-anywhere professional beast. One is sleek and light, the other humongous and built for scale. Let’s explore what they are, what they do, and which one suits your shooting style. Canon RF...
- This Director Was Kidnapped and Forced to Make Movies in North Korea NoFilmSchool (Monday, 4 August) - I was scrolling through YouTube the other day and came upon one of the craziest stories, maybe ever. Imagine being at the peak of your career, a celebrated film director and a famous actress, only to be kidnapped by a future dictator and forced to make movies for his propaganda...
- Director James Gray Perfectly Summarizes Hollywood's Current Issues NoFilmSchool (Monday, 4 August) - As Hollywood watches, the superhero movies at the box office are struggling to make as much as they did before. I wanted to turn back the clock to an older interview that I think perfectly summarizes where we are today. Director James Gray, the guy behind such movies as Ad...
- Are Handheld Filters Worth the Investment in 2025 for Your In-Camera Effects? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 4 August) - In the film and video industry, there are a million ways to add effects to your shots these days. And while there will always be plenty of options to try out in post-production, there is always something to be said about in-camera effects and how natural and realistic they can...
