Tag: Cinematography
Anamorphic imaging is known for its very distinct style and some specific optical effects that the lenses create. It’s this charm that makes them so loved. Usually this does …
ARRI just dropped their next-generation Super 35mm camera – the ALEXA 35. This is a huge deal. The biggest news of this launch is that ARRI is using the …
Cinema lenses have become widely available and with that availability comes a wide range of options. That wide range has come to pricing as well. Today, we have seemingly …
As tech pushes forward, it is only natural that the last-gen just get cheaper and cheaper. That doesn’t mean they aren’t good. One thing for those interested in cinema …
Autofocus continues to get better and is actually a fairly common tool to find on many productions. The benefits of allowing the camera to track your subject are obvious, …
Lenses are perhaps the biggest part of any cinematographer’s kit as they have a bigger impact on the look and feel of the image than anything else on set. …
Golden hour is a favorite for photographers and filmmakers thanks to its ability to almost always create a gorgeous light for any subject. The lower position of the sun …
One camera manufacturer absolutely dominates professional film productions: ARRI. They have been doing it since the film days and with their ALEXA series have continued to show their skills …
Roger Deakins, the famed cinematographer that he is, actually had a lens commissioned to create a dreamy old camera look. A good example of this lens in use is …
In a world of raw and pretty damn good auto white balance color temperature itself doesn’t get too much attention. Shooting in raw, for stills and video, usually means …
It has been nearly a decade since I last shot some 16mm film. It was part of film school and I am incredibly happy to have had that experience. …
Sometimes a necessity, shooting handheld is more often thought of as a stylistic choice. In traditional film productions, it is far from the default. It imparts a very obvious …
For digital cinema cameras, the Canon EOS C300 Mark III is one of the best to come out in recent times. It has a familiar form factor and only …
Anyone who has looked at a list of the top cameras used on professional cinematic productions will see that ARRI is always present – and a big presence at …
Picking a lens family or type to use on a project is a very personal choice. Everyone has a lot of opinions and favorites and while a ton of …
Movement is a key advantage of video and cinema over still imagery. It looks nice and while sometimes a little motion can add a dynamic element just for fun …
Pre-production is an oft overlooked aspect of filmmaking. It certainly doesn’t have the same flash as yelling “Action!” on set or looking through the viewfinder of a cinema camera, …
Learn from professionals is always good advice. One of the most well-known working directors today has to be Christopher Nolan, especially for these epic action sequences and desire for …
Despite its miniature size, the RED Komodo is a hunk, a hunk of burning love. Even though some folks might not see it as the “King”, there are a …
Sirui and Vazen produce lenses for two very different markets. Sirui makes affordable anamorphic lenses for beginners and indie filmmakers who love that magical movie look but are on …