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John Seale Uses FUJINON Premista to Capture ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
Australian cinematographer John Seale, AM ACS ASC, used a FUJINON Premista 19-45mm wide-angle zoom lens in the production of the new George Miller film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’, which wrapped earlier in 2021 in Sydney. At that time, the lens was one…
July 03, 2021
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Cooke Mini S4/i Primes Set Two Worlds Apart for No Loss // No Gain
When writer/director Christian Rousseau envisioned the look of his independent feature film 'No Loss // No Gain', he knew that the two worlds it portrays would need to be photographed differently. He hired the first and second unit cinematographers to each…
June 24, 2021
Cameras
FUJIFILM Develops a Fast, Accurate Drive Unit for FUJINON Broadcast Zooms
FUJINON broadcast portable zoom lenses are now equipped with the new S10 digital drive unit FUJIFILM has developed for precise zooming and focusing applications. The 18 FUJINON models that feature the S10 are able to support remote recording based on robotic…
May 23, 2021
Cameras
Sony Cameras Bring 2110-compatibility and Central Control to Nine Network
The Nine Network in Australia recently undertook the complete build of a modern studio and headquarters at its new location in North Sydney. The studio’s Live Technology and Automation Specialist Stephen Willmott said, “We required a mixture of fibre-attached…
May 22, 2021
Cameras
URSA Mini Pro 12K Captures a World of Looks and Projects for DPs
The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K is proving to be a very versatile camera that can be used for many different projects. It has the resolution to allow reframing and cropping in post, the dynamic range and colour accuracy to support lifelike…
April 19, 2021
Cameras
Royal Shakespeare Company Keeps Performances Live with Blackmagic
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), located in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, is recognised around the world for its live performances. Before the pandemic, the Company produced around 20 productions a year, playing regularly in London,…
April 12, 2021
Cameras
URSA Mini Pro 12K Captures Northern Canada’s Creatures for ‘Arctic Vets’
The new series ‘Arctic Vets’, an original program produced for Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC, gives viewers an insider’s look at the splendid wildlife that inhabits Canada’s north including polar bears, arctic foxes and wolves. It introduces the…
April 05, 2021
Cameras
AVIWEST and CyanView Partner for Remote Live Multicamera Production
Direct integration between AVIWEST’s system and CyanView RCP results in reliable, low-latency IP-based transmission of control signals from multiple camera types.
April 05, 2021
Cameras
Sony FX9 Records UAE Space Exploration News for BBC World News
When UAE launched the Hope Mars probe, the region’s first interplanetary voyage, media971 captured pre-shoot content and launch day live streams for BBC World News on the Sony FX9.
March 30, 2021
Cameras
MisterWives Captures a ‘Live Dream’ Stream with Pocket Cinema Camera 6Ks
American band MisterWives launched their third album, SUPERBLOOM, in mid-2020 but were unable to tour live due to Covid. In order to bring the album to their fans, they decided to create ‘The Live Dream’ experience, which mixed the energy of their live shows…
March 22, 2021
Cameras
Canon Builds Remote Camera System for Remote and Live Production
Canon has launched a new remote camera system that includes three new pan-tilt-zoom cameras (PTZ) – the CR-N500, CR-N300 and CR-X500 – and the RC-IP100 controller, working as efficient, smaller scale production options for broadcast and production teams…
March 04, 2021
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ARRI AMIRA Live Supports Multi-cam Applications with Cinema Looks
The ARRI AMIRA Live is a new version of the AMIRA camera designed specifically for multi-camera live broadcasts. It makes external cabling unnecessary between the camera body and the fibre adapter, in order to set up a neater, more reliable configuration for…
March 01, 2021
Cameras
Ikegami UHK-X700 4K-Native UNICAM Supports HDR Video and 12G-SDI
Ikegami UHK-X700 UNICAM system camera Ikegami is releasing a new camera in its UNICAM XE 4K system camera series, the UHK-X700. It incorporates three new 2/3-inch CMOS 4K sensors with global shutters to eliminate rolling shutter distortion and flash-banding…
FUJINON Premista 19-45mm Zoom Comes Adrift in Australia
Feb 26, 2021
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Film and television rental house VA Digital Hire has purchased the first FUJIFILM FUJINON…
Panasonic’s Telephoto Zoom Brings Macro Imaging and Dual IS to LUMIX S
Feb 24, 2021
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The new Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 lens is an interchangeable telephoto zoom…
Blackmagic’s New Pocket 6K Pro Updates Colour Science, Adds EF Lens Mount
Feb 22, 2021
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Blackmagic Design continues to develop its Pocket Cinema Camera line, releasing a new 6K…
Streaming Professional Live Video Starts with the Camera
Feb 13, 2021
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SK-HD1800 at Eastview Christian Church. (Photo credit: Noah Oehler) Live steaming of…
Ncam and disguise Partner to Build Real Experiences in Virtual Worlds
Feb 04, 2021
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Ncam and disguise have formed a partnership that incorporates the Ncam Reality real-time…
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and ATEM Mini Pro Turn into a Crew in a Box
Feb 01, 2021
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Crew in a Box is a remotely controlled production system that handles filming safely,…
FUJIFILM to Release Two New 8K Broadcast Zoom Lenses
Jan 24, 2021
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FUJIFILM’s new FUJINON box-type zoom lens with 66x magnification, and portable zoom with…
FUJINON Premista 19-45mm Zoom Captures Wide-angle Large-Format Video
Jan 18, 2021
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The new FUJINON Premista 19-45mm T2.9 inch wide-angle zoom lens supports large-format…
Cooke S7/i Full Frame Lenses Clean Up Looks on ‘The Mess You Leave Behind’
Jan 13, 2021
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Carlos Montero, a writer, director and producer, wrote the novel titled ‘The Mess You…
Hitachi HDTV Cameras Upgrade University Sports and Video Education
Jan 11, 2021
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At Eastern Michigan University (EMU), the Department of Athletics aims to produce great…
Marshall CV506 Captures Close-up Racetrack Action for DIRTVision
Jan 03, 2021
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Dirt racing broadcast provider DIRTVision streams 400 dirt races annually, ranging from…
4K/UHD Panasonic PTZ Cameras Bring Symphony’s Live Streams Up to Date
Dec 14, 2020
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The New World Symphony (NWS) post-graduate orchestral academy has held its first…
Sony’s New 3LCD Adaptable Laser Projectors Preserve Colour and Clarity
Nov 23, 2020
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Sony’s new WUXGA laser projectors, the VPL-PHZ60 (6,000lm) and VPL-PHZ50 (5,000lm),…
Cooke Panchro/i Classic Lenses Give ‘The Chosen’ a Look for Our Times
Nov 23, 2020
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Cinematographer Akis Konstantakopoulos, GSC shot 'The Chosen', a TV series following the…
DP Captures Dynamic Mercedes Campaign with Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Nov 02, 2020
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Italian production company, T2 Films, in collaboration with DP Matteo Bertoli, shot an…
FUJINON Australia Promotes Simon Murphy to National Sales Manager
Nov 02, 2020
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FUJINON Premista19-45mm wide-angle zoom Simon Murphy has been promoted to the role of…
DIT Monitors 4K Camera Exposure and Colour with Leader ZEN Series
Oct 31, 2020
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CINEZONE false colour Clint Paglaro is a Canadian digital imaging technician and the…
Blackmagic Gear Creates a Live Set-within-a-Set for ‘The Cleansing Hour’
Oct 26, 2020
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Independent director Damien LeVeck put his background in reality television to work for…
ARRI Builds New EF Mount (LBUS) for Large-Format and Super 35 Cameras
Oct 26, 2020
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ARRI’s new EF Mount (LBUS) covers the large-format sensor and Super 35 sensors, allowing…
LUMIX BGH1 Cinema Camera Records 4K/UHD 60p/50p, Supports Live Streaming
Oct 19, 2020
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Panasonic’s upcoming LUMIX BGH1 digital single lens mirrorless camera is built in a small…
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Captures Indie Projects
Oct 11, 2020
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Two independent film directors talk about using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K on…
Cooke Anamorphic/i Lenses Make the Perfect Match for 'Legacy of Lies'
Oct 05, 2020
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'Legacy of Lies' is a new action thriller about an ex-MI6 agent forced to return to the…
ARRI Zooms Bring Signature Look to Large-Format and Super 35 Cameras
Sep 27, 2020
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ARRI has designed four new Signature Zoom lenses to use with large-format or Super 35…
Canon’s 4K HDR EOS C70 Brings RF Series Lenses to Cinema EOS
Sep 25, 2020
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The new Canon EOS C70 video camera has the image quality of Canon’s Cinema EOS System…
Sony Gears Up for New Digital Cinema and Remote Workflows
Sep 06, 2020
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Sony has launched a new Cinema Line of camera gear for filmmakers that combines Sony’s…
Sony HDC-P31 POV Camera Gets Set for Remote and HDR Workflows
Aug 20, 2020
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Sony’s upcoming camera, the HDC-P31, is a point-of-view (POV) system camera with remote…
Panasonic Pro PTZ 4K Cameras Keep Live Events ON AIR in Sydney
Aug 15, 2020
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Physical distancing and travel restrictions have compromised the way most companies do…
Marshall and BR Remote Create Micro Pan/Tilt Camera Head
Aug 10, 2020
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Marshall Electronics has joined forces with pan/tilt head designer BR Remote in the UK to…
Panasonic PTZ Streams Life Among the Penguins at SEA LIFE Aquarium
Aug 05, 2020
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Although SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has re-opened to the public, capacity must be reduced…
Creamsource Vortex8 LED Panel Enhances Creative Control for Productions
Aug 03, 2020
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Creamsource Vortex8 is a 650W high power LED fixture, IP65-rated for dust and…
Panasonic AK-UC3300 Camera Captures Live Studio and Remote Shoots
Aug 03, 2020
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As demand and applications for 4K video content continue growing in various industries,…
Atomos Records 4Kp60 ProRes RAW over HDMI from Sony Alpha 7S III
Jul 29, 2020
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The Atomos Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder records Apple ProRes RAW video at up to 4Kp60 via…
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K Upgrades RAW and Colour Performance
Jul 18, 2020
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The new Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K has a 12K Super 35 image sensor, 14 stops of dynamic…
Canon’s Full Frame Mirrorless EOS R5 and EOS R6 Capture 8K Video and Fast AF
Jul 13, 2020
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The EOS R5 and EOS R6 are Canon’s new full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras…
Ikegami UHL-F4000 Camera Brings Compact 4K HDR Capture to Aerial Video
Jul 11, 2020
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Ikegami’s new UHL-F4000 is a compact, lightweight 4K HDR camera that achieves very low…
DIT Eduardo Eguia Tunes Real and Virtual Looks for ‘The Mandalorian’
Jun 29, 2020
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'The Mandalorian' follows the journey of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the…
Panasonic LUMIX G100 for Online Videography Captures Immersive Audio
Jun 24, 2020
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LUMIX G100 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera has a 20.3MP MOS sensor, records V-log…
Cooke 5/i Lenses and RED MONSTRO Keep ‘Lost in Space 2’ on Course
Jun 12, 2020
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Cooke 5/i Lenses and RED MONSTRO Keep ‘Lost in Space 2’ on Course DP Sam McCurdy, BSC…
Grass Valley LDX 100 Captures UHD HDR Video for IP Live Production Networks
Jun 09, 2020
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Grass Valley LDX 100 Captures UHD HDR Video for IP Live Production Networks Grass Valley…
Panasonic Launches Lightest L-Mount Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Jun 02, 2020
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Panasonic Launches Lightest L-Mount Wide-Angle Zoom Lens Panasonic’s new LUMIX S 20-60mm…
Sony Venice and Cooke S7/i Lenses Make a Perfect Match for 'Dead to Me'
May 17, 2020
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Sony Venice and Cooke S7/i Lenses Make a Perfect Match for 'Dead to Me' After Season 1 of…
Hitachi Develops New 8K Camera with Extended Dynamic Range
May 04, 2020
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Hitachi Develops New 8K Camera with Extended Dynamic Range The new Hitachi SK-UHD8060B…
Cooke 5/i Lenses and Alexa Mini Bring Cinema Style to HBO’s ‘Insecure’
May 04, 2020
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Cooke 5/i Lenses and Alexa Mini Bring Cinema Style to HBO’s ‘Insecure’ Lead DP Ava…
Sony VENICE and FX9 Upgrades Expand HDR, Monitoring, Recording
May 02, 2020
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Sony VENICE and FX9 Upgrades Expand HDR, Monitoring, Recording Sony VENICE The upcoming…
Panasonic AG-CX10 Review – Compact 4K Recording for News and Streaming
Apr 27, 2020
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Panasonic AG-CX10 Review – Compact 4K Recording for News and Streaming The Panasonic…
Canon Launches EOS C300 Mk III with DGO Sensor and Hybrid CINE-SERVO Zoom
Apr 23, 2020
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Canon Launches EOS C300 Mk III with DGO Sensor and Hybrid CINE-SERVO Zoom The new Canon…
FUJIFILM Automates Focus and Exposure for FUJINON 4K and 8K Lenses
Apr 19, 2020
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FUJIFILM Automates Focus and Exposure for FUJINON 4K and 8K Lenses Dan Kissel using the…
JVC Brings SRT IP Transfer Support to CONNECTED CAM Series
Mar 30, 2020
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JVC Brings SRT IP Transfer Support to CONNECTED CAM Series JVC has added support for the…
DP Zak Mulligan Walks in Dangerous Footsteps with Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Mar 23, 2020
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DP Zak Mulligan Walks in Dangerous Footsteps with Pocket Cinema Camera 4K DP Zak Mulligan…
Cooke Anamorphic/i Opens a Window on The Dark Crystal for Netflix
Mar 23, 2020
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Cooke Anamorphic/i Opens a Window on The Dark Crystal for Netflix Filmmakers returned to…
Shogun 7 Captures HDR Music Video in 4K ProRes on Sony PXW-FX9
Mar 21, 2020
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Shogun 7 Captures HDR Music Video in 4K ProRes on Sony PXW-FX9 DP Alan Stockdale of…
Canon EOS R5 to Record Full-Sensor 8K 30p Video with AF
Mar 15, 2020
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Canon EOS R5 to Record Full-Sensor 8K 30p Video with AF The Canon EOS R5 can record video…
FUJIFILM’s Dual-Axis Projectors Light Up Adelaide Fringe Festival
Mar 12, 2020
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FUJIFILM’s Dual-Axis Projectors Light Up Adelaide Fringe Festival FUJIFILM’s FP-Z5000…
Cooke Anamorphic/i SF Lenses Capture Precision Metadata for ‘Pinocchio’ VFX
Mar 10, 2020
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Cooke Anamorphic/i SF Lenses Capture Precision Metadata for ‘Pinocchio’ VFX DP Nicolaj…
Canon Develops EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and RF Lenses
Feb 17, 2020
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Canon Develops EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and RF Lenses Development is now…
Cooke Anamorphic/i SF Brings Big Screen Looks to Star Trek: Picard
Feb 10, 2020
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Cooke Anamorphic/i SF Brings Big Screen Looks to Star Trek: Picard The director of…
Cooke S7/i Full Frame Lenses Bring IMAX Close-ups Closer for ‘Cuba’
Jan 19, 2020
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Cooke S7/i Full Frame Lenses Bring IMAX Close-ups Closer for ‘Cuba’ Documentary director…
ARRI Ships Full Range of Large Format Signature Prime Lenses
Jan 12, 2020
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ARRI Ships Full Range of Large Format Signature Prime Lenses The complete range of ARRI…
Canon EOS-1D X Mk III Introduces 20.1MP Sensor, AF Precision, 5.5K Recording
Jan 11, 2020
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Canon EOS-1D X Mk III Introduces 20.1MP Sensor, AF Precision, 5.5K Recording Canon has…
Panasonic’s 4K 60p Camcorders Bring Live Streaming Support and LEICA Zooms
Jan 08, 2020
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Panasonic’s 4K 60p Camcorders Bring Live Streaming Support and LEICA Zooms AG-CX10 Three…
