Kondor Blue enters optical filtration with FullSpec ND filters on 2mm Schott glass, addressing IR contamination in digital cinema. The seven-filter set sold out at launch, extending their ecosystem from rigging to premium lens glass.
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Blackmagic Camera 3.3 adds Apple Watch remote control and full ATEM integration via the ProDock, treating your iPhone as professional broadcast gear with tally, camera control, and physical lens adjustments alongside dedicated studio cameras.
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Explore barrel vs. pincushion distortion in anamorphic lenses—what creates that distinctive cinematic look, which flaws are fixable in post, and why certain optics feel unmistakably anamorphic.
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The article on Petapixel reveals a groundbreaking anamorphic lens that combines traditional and modern designs, offering superior optical quality and enhanced creative possibilities for filmmakers.
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The article discusses Samyang’s new 14-24mm F/2.8 lens, a collaboration with Schneider-Kreuznach, emphasizing its superior optical performance, weather sealing, and versatility for photographers and videographers.
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The article challenges the rigid 180-degree shutter angle rule in cinematography, advocating for creative experimentation with shutter speeds to enhance storytelling and visual impact.
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Kinefinity’s Eagle HDMI E-Viewfinder enhances cinematography with a high-definition display, customizable settings, and improved monitoring for precise framing, aiming to set a new industry standard.
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Software filters and post-processing have created countless creative options for photographers and cinematographers. With all of this digital processing at
As much as my video captures a lovely “winter” Sunday on the Monterey Peninsula, it is also a test piece for
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Many, many moons ago in a college experience decades past, I wanted to do one of two things with my
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As I sit alongside a rain-soaked Coptic Street in London while tapping on my iPad and sipping a glass of
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