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- Does the OM System 20mm f1.4 PRO deserve its “pro” badge?
43Rumors (Today) - MicroFourNerds tested the 20mm f/1.2 PRO lens (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)... - 12 hours
- Sony to Launch the Sony FX2, With New EVF Technology
Canonrumors (Today) - Sony is going to be adding to their FX line of cameras with a new Sony FX2. Sony’s FX line covers their video focused line of prosumer cameras. They currently make the FX3, FX30 and the FX6 cinema camera. The new FX2 bumps the resolution up from the 12.1MP sensor... - Different Types of Tracking Shots and What Emotions They Evoke
CineD (Today) - To move the camera or not? A question every filmmaker faces now and then: A well-considered camera movement can deepen a story’s impact; a random one risks distracting or even disconnecting the audience. Yet some shots crave motion, namely tracking shots. You’ve seen them in countless movies, across every genre.... - What to expect from Nikon’s first RED mirrorless camera, the Nikon Zr
EOSHD.com blog (Today) - Nikon is expected to bring RED technology, including the famous REDCODE RAW recording format to a camera resembling the Sony FX3. According to Nikon Rumors, it will be dubbed the Nikon Zr (R for RED). Panasonic is also expected to launch an FX3 competitor, whilst Sony themselves are to... - First review of the new Schneider-Kreuznach Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 lens
SonyAlphaRumors (Today) - The new Schneider-Kreuznach Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 lens is now avaialble for preorder in Europe though stores liket Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. There are no US preorders open yet. But we finally have the first English review: They really made a nice lens! The post First review of the new... - Tilta Camera Cage for Panasonic LUMIX S1RII / S1II / S1IIE CineD (Today) - Tilta has introduced a new full camera cage designed specifically for Panasonic’s latest full-frame mirrorless cameras: the S1RII, S1II, and S1IIE. This cage offers enhanced protection and expanded mounting options, addressing the needs of video professionals using these hybrid cameras. The Panasonic LUMIX S1RII, announced earlier this year, features a...
- New low price in Europe: Sony A7cII for 1799 Euro and A7IV for 2000 Euro after cashback SonyAlphaRumors (Today) - New low price on some Sony gear: Sony A7cII sells for 1799 Euro (after 100 Euro cashback) at Amazon Germany. Sony A7IV sells for 2000 Euro (after 150 Euro cashback) at Amazon Germany. Also check out the full Sony cashback info at Fotokoch, WexUK and FotoErhardt The post New...
- First image of the new LAOWA AF 180mm F4.5 1.5X APO and 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D SonyAlphaRumors (Today) - Here are images of two new Laowa lenses that have been displayed in China. No info yet about pricing and availability. Both are autofocus lenses that will be available for native E-mount too. via Asobinet The post First image of the new LAOWA AF 180mm F4.5 1.5X APO and 12mm...
- Grindhouse Movies: The Rise and Fall
NoFilmSchool (Today) - The term "grindhouse" evokes a very specific corner of cinema history that's simultaneously celebrated and reviled, depending on who you ask. These weren't the polished studio productions playing at your local multiplex. They were something altogether different. If you were around in the U.S. during the '70s and '80s... - Cliché: Understanding an Overused Expression NoFilmSchool (Today) - Imagine this: a director tells you your filmmaking style is "derivative" or calls your big finale “predictable.” It’s cliché, they say. Stings a bit, doesn't it? In filmmaking, "cliché" is that brutal note that makes you question your creative choices. Clichés are the industry's participation trophies—the love triangles, the...
- 7 Best Roger Deakins Movies of All Time NoFilmSchool (Today) - Roger Deakins is a cinematographer whose visuals are cinematic statements in and of themselves. He once told Filmmaker Magazine, “You are trying to interpret what’s happening in front of you, and react immediately in terms of where you position yourself to record the action.” I believe this openness to try...
- The Nikon Zr will be the next Z-mount camera with RED tech (R for RED)
Nikonrumors (Today) - I have been reporting for a while that the next Nikon announcement will be for a cinema camera with Z-mount and RED tech inside. The name of that model is rumored to be “Nikon Zr” or “Nikon ZR” (R for RED). This is what we know so far: Brick-shaped, video-oriented... - 24 hours
- CETA Software Insights– a reporting tool that consolidates essential financial, operational, & production data into a single, streamlined interface
News Shooter (Today) - CETA Software, the cloud-based production management, has launched Insights, a new reporting tool that consolidates essential financial, operational, and production data into a single, streamlined interface. Insights is now available to all CETA clients, addressing a long-standing demand for simplified studio-level reporting. This update aims to eliminate the need for offline spreadsheets... - Batch Color Quality Mattes 1.0 & Batch Depth Maps 1.0 News Shooter (Today) - Batch has announced the limited release of Batch Color Quality Mattes 1.0 and Batch Depth Maps 1.0. These are claimed to be breakthrough tools that revolutionize rotoscoping and post-production for filmmakers and colorists. By harnessing Batch’s proprietary machine learning technology, Batch rapidly generates precise mattes by automatically pre-processing people and...
- Which People in Hollywood Are Actually Considered Movie Stars? NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - One of the things I am constantly arguing with my friends about is who actually is a movie star in today's Hollywood. When you're trying to package a movie or a TV show, these are the names that could possibly get your project greenlit. Well, now a company called NRG...
