What Makes a Lens More ‘Cinematic’ Than Another?
The team from Syrp Lab decided to find out what the difference would be between a photo lens and a cinema lens -- and which looks more "cinematic" and why.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 Review: Still Fits in a Niche
The new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 successfully carries on the company’s tradition of providing affordable creation tools dedicated to video and cinema creation.
Aputure’s New Lights are Colorful and Versatile Solutions for Filmmakers
Aputure has announced various new lighting products, including its first RGBWW full-color LED pixel bar, a four-foot battery-powered pixel tube, a smaller portable one-foot battery-powered pixel tube, and an improved 200-watt (W) bi-color Bowens Mount point-source light.
Sigma Gives fp and fp L Cameras Multiple Video-Focused Upgrades
Sigma is making its fp and fp L cameras more appealing for filmmakers thanks to the addition of a new color mode, the ability to use 4TB external SSDs, Open Gate with Anamorphic desqueeze, Atomos Cloud support, and more
Bollywood Film Shot on iPhone Proves Your Camera isn’t Holding You Back
Apple appears to be getting more confident with the imaging capability of its mobile devices as it just published a 30-minute long, epic Bollywood film shot entirely on iPhone.
‘Through the Five Passes’ Shows How Far iPhone Filmmaking Has Come
The 2023 Chinese New Year Celebration film titled "Through the Five Passes" was shot entirely through the lens of an iPhone 14 Pro and shows the incredible heights that can be reached with a camera that fits in a pocket.
Atomos ‘Sapphire’ Sensor Revealed: Global Shutter, Full-Frame, 8Kp60
The Atomos-developed 8K sensor is called "Sapphire F8," shoots up to 8K at 60 frames per second, uses a global shutter, features phase detection autofocus, and -- perhaps most importantly -- it generates very little heat.
Atomos Has Developed a New 8K Camera Sensor
Atomos has announced that it has successfully developed a new 8K video sensor for use in cinema cameras and is currently evaluating the logistics for commercial release.
Photo Series Reimagines Black Actors as Leads in Classic Hollywood Roles
Photographer Carell Augustus has reimagined Black actors as the stars of classic Hollywood movies in a groundbreaking photography series.
Sony’s Camera Messaging is Often Confusing, Cluttered, and Inconsistent
Last week, Sony announced a new camera, and looking at the marketing videos the company produced contrasted against the target user I was told it was for, I found myself quite confused.
Sony’s New Crop-Sensor FX30 is an Easy Entry into its Cinema Line
Sony has announced the FX30, a compact cinema camera that shares the same body design as the FX3 but switches from full-frame to a brand-new 26-megapixel APS-C backside illuminated sensor that shoots Super35 4K video.
Sony Airpeak S1 Drone Review: A Rare, Utter Flop for Sony
When you think about a product from Sony, whether it be one of their popular cameras to a TV, most consider them to be at the top of the list in terms of quality and functionality. Sony’s first drone, the Sony Airpeak S1, however, is not going to be part of that list. In fact, it’s about as far away from the top as you can get.
Large Format Camera Captures the Decay of America’s Movie Theaters
These incredible photos, captured on a large format camera, shine a light on the decay and dereliction of movie theaters in the United States.
NiSi’s New Range of Camera Filters Are Made Specifically for iPhone
Filter company NiSi has announced a trio of Smartphone Filter Kits for iPhone users including Landscape, Filmmaker, and Cinema packages.
Behind the Scenes with Top Gun: Maverick’s Cinematography Team
In these brief but incredible videos, award-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda discusses behind-the-scenes footage, logistics, and shares stories from the set of the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick.
Blackmagic Adds Modestly Updated $1,995 Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Blackmagic Design has announced the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 that brings an adjustable touchscreen, a larger battery, and support for an optional electronic viewfinder for $1,995.
Moment’s New Adapter Turns Any Lens into an Anamorphic Lens
Moment has announced the 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Adapter, which it says can change any optic -- vintage or modern -- into an anamorphic lens.
Dubblefilm CINEMA 35mm Film is Made from Repurposed Movie Film
Dubblefilm, a specialty 35mm film and analog camera manufacturer, has launched a new movie-inspired color film named CINEMA that is made from repurposed movie film.
What Makes a Photo Cinematic? How I Forced Myself to See Differently
I'm sure over the last few years all of us photographers have heard the word cinematic so much that in the end, it may have lost all meaning. Is every photo with crushed backs and a cyan-orange color grade "cinematic?" I'd say, no.
Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Review: Unique Focal Length and Unreal Bokeh
In the last few years, Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optic has released a plethora of versatile, unique, and affordable fast aperture lenses for most camera systems on the market. Today the company has officially launched the latest lens in the Argus lineup, the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF -- one of the first full frame 45mm lenses with a maximum aperture of f/0.95.
How Filmmakers Recreated and Parodied an Iconic ‘Matrix’ Scene
With a new Matrix movie coming out this month, Unplug Productions and its creative director Isaac Alvarez decided to recreate the iconic "red pill, blue pill" scene with a fun twist, and share how they made it all come together.
Sony Unveils the Venice 2, a Full-Frame 8.6K Cinema Camera
Sony has announced the Venice 2, the successor to the company's first full-frame cinema camera. It features 8.6K capture, 16-stops of dynamic range, and the ability to interchange sensors between models for added versatility.
Meet the Woman Behind the Photos for James Bond’s ‘No Time To Die’
Nicola Dove shares what it is like to be the official photographer for major feature films, specifically for the new James Bond movie, No Time To Die.
No One Can Seem to Identify This Canon 400mm f/2 Lens
Filmmaker Joel Honeywell has a fascination with rare and unusual lenses, and after seeing a one-of-a-kind 400mm f/2 Canon lens for sale on eBay, he realized he had to have it.
H&Y’s REVORING Black Mist Filters Provide Vintage Look, Fit Any Lens
Hong Kong-based company H&Y has announced a new series of Black Mist Filters designed to work with the existing variable "REVORING" and magnetic clip-on filter systems.
‘Preventable’ Fire Engulfs Major Brazilian Cinema Film History Archive
A storage facility belonging to the Cinemateca Brasileira has been engulfed by flames and while there were no injuries, the facility is home to priceless archives of 35mm and 16mm film and other museological objects.
I’m a Photojournalist Who Makes News Photos from 6K Video
My name is Tom Palmaers, and I'm a press photographer based in Belgium. I started as a wedding photographer when I was still a student around 2004, documenting weddings with a photojournalistic style. I quickly found myself with a lot of work because it wasn't common at that time in Belgium to make wedding photos in that style.
This Classic Lens Was Used For Army of the Dead’s Bokeh-Rich Shots
Filmmaker Zack Snyder reveals that the combination of an old lens mixed with his modern equipment allowed him to create the "dreamlike" and shallow depth of field sequences for his latest film, Army of the Dead.
Sirui Launches ‘Groundbreaking’ 75mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic Lens
Sirui has announced the launch of a new 75mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens that it says will give filmmakers the ability to capture telephoto footage with an anamorphic look and feel affordably.
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Review: So. Much. Bokeh.
Venus Optics' Laowa lenses have been growing in both notoriety and popularity over the last few years thanks to their nearly constant stream of new and interesting optics for a wide variety of mounts. The company's latest is backed by the high-quality promise of its new Argus line: the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO for APS-C systems.