15
Jul
Flicker-Free Lights, and Why They are Important to You
If you only shoot outside, using the sun and reflectors for light sources, it is highly unlikely that you will encounter flicker problems. However, for the rest of us, flickering light sources can become a daily headache when shooting video. What is ...
15
Jul
ikan Revisits its 508 Studio LED Lights
If the words ¡°Studio Lights¡± conjure images of large, heavy fixtures permanently installed in a grid and pumping out enough heat to melt your talent, then ikan's ID508-v2 and IB508-v2 Studio Lights might just change that picture. These portable lig...
15
Jul
Success, as Defined by Shane Hurlbut, A.S.C.
Shane Hurlbut, A.S.C., is a Director of Photography who views the world differently than most cinematographers. After 16 years of shooting feature films traditionally, using cinema cameras and film stock, he was one of the first filmmakers to break g...
15
Jul
Canon Announces Kits for C100 and C300 Cinema Cameras
After updating its popular EOS C100 and C300 cameras to feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology earlier in the year, Canon now offers two unique kits for each model. The C100 kit pairs the camera with an Atomos Ninja 2 monitor/recorder, while the C300 ...
15
Jul
Unveiled: Canon EOS C100 Mark II Cinema Camera
In an unanticipated move, Canon has announced a successor to its popular EOS C100 cinema camera. Dubbed the ¡°Mark II,¡± the camera is more of an update to the original model rather than a complete overhaul. It comes standard with Canon¡¯s Dual Pixel...
15
Jul
Blackmagic Design URSA 4K Digital Cinema Camera (EF and PL Mount)
Dubbed simply URSA, this entrant from Blackmagic Design promises to deliver a production-grade cinema camera at a prosumer price. The camera features a global shutter¡ªthat means no flash-banding or wobble¡ªat the UltraHD spec 4K resolution of 3840 x...
