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Blackmagic Camera 3.5 gets inside iPhone 18 Pro hardware with variable-aperture control, Pro Video Storage and Cinematic recording.
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OBSBOT Meet Flip Review: Finally, a Webcam That Knows How to Shut Up
The OBSBOT Meet Flip is tiny, genuinely portable and physically private. Add very good 4K video and surprisingly mature software, and this may be the travel webcam we have been waiting for.
CameraMatch Adds Cinema 4D Workflow
CameraMatch AutoSetup v6 now supports Cinema 4D, adding automated camera matching for photomontage and archviz workflows.
ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme adds 8x SDI HFR
ARRI's ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme outputs HFR over SDI for live production, keeping slow motion inside the same camera pipeline.
KZ_Tracker turns video into Maya curves
KZ_Tracker tracks 2D points in footage inside Maya and bakes curves to locators, aimed at quick blocking, timing, and rough spacing, not final mocap.
Silhouette 2026 gets smarter roto and 3D heads
Silhouette 2026 upgrades AI mattes, adds Head Track ML and better tracking, boosts paint tools and performance, and finally gets serious about pipelines.
KeenTools GeoTracker enters Houdini open beta
GeoTracker lands in Houdini as a SOP node for OBJ and Solaris, free in open beta. Geometry driven tracking, lens estimates, and quick sim colliders.
Apple Watch control for the Blackmagic Camera?
Blackmagic Camera now takes direction from your wrist. Great for shaky rigs, high mounts, and anyone tired of people poking the rig with their dirty fingers.
Epic Games ships Twinmotion 2026.1
Twinmotion 2026.1 goes harder on camera realism and faster lookdev, then quietly fixes the boring stuff you actually feel daily.
Thomas Riedel buys ARRI
ARRI changes hands, keeps Munich HQ, and lines up a Eurovision camera debut. Big signal chain meets big glass.
AFX Camera Tagger sorts your Resolve multicam chaos
Free Resolve script auto-tags camera metadata for clean multicam sync. Studio required.
SynthEyes 2026 Speeds Up
SynthEyes 2026 adds a Mocha-powered affine point tracker, real-time GeoH previews and expanded USD support to cut solve iteration time.
PFTrack update tidies Maya and LiDAR workflows
PFTrack update refines Maya export, LiDAR error handling and Survey Solver node logic for Studio and Enterprise users.
Live FX 9.9: New Unreal Engine workflows, in a 3-part tutorial
Assimilate has published a short three-part tutorial series for combining Live FX 9.9 with Unreal Engine in virtual production. The videos cover GPU Texture Share on a single system, an nDisplay workflow that outputs multiple render streams, and a Switchboard setup that enables live Unreal edits
3DEqualizer 8.1 Adds Piggyback Camera Solves
3DEqualizer 8.1 introduces piggyback rig solving, a rewritten Blender export script and new import and export options.
Blender Gets Real Lenses: BagaCam OSL Released
Antoine Bagattini, the creator of BagaPie has released BagaCam OSL, a camera add-on that implements Open Shading Language…
Blackmagic Camera 10.0 brings fan brains and pre-record tricks
Blackmagic Camera 10.0 adds pre-record, smarter cooling, and new API tools for PYXIS and URSA cameras.
SynthEyes Essentials Training is here and Free for the Holidays
Boris FX unwraps a holiday gift: SynthEyes Essentials, a free, three-hour matchmove training course for VFX artists, free until 31 December.
Mocha Pro 2026: Refined, re-solved, re-edged
AI-assisted mattes, cleaner camera solves, and the return of the curve editor: Mocha Pro 2026 refines your roto and tracking life without reinventing the wheel.
Mavis adds LUTs, Open Gate and a “Film Kit” to iOS camera app
Mavis Camera 7.4 introduces Film Kit: a $9.99 add-on with LUT workflows, Open Gate capture, MLUTs, and ATOMOSphere C2C upload.
Sony drops the new A7 V: 33 MP, 30 fps blackout-free and 4K 120p
Sony’s A7 V adds a 33 MP stacked sensor, AI-AF, blackout-free 30 fps bursts and 4K 120p video. A strong hybrid for still and motion work.
Nexus G1 Cinema Camera Goes Operational with First Field Footage
The Nexus G1 cinema camera is now field-tested with first footage out, slated for Q1 2026 at $3,300 (pre-order from $2,980).
SLAPSHOT promises AI Camera Tracking “in minutes”
SLAPSHOT has released its AI Camera Tracking tool: what used to take a day or more can now take under ten minutes according to the developer.
ProRes RAW vs. BRAW
BMPCC 4K just learned a new trick: ProRes RAW via firmware. We stacked it against BRAW Q0. One’s cleaner, one’s bigger. Which would you shoot?
Hell Froze Over – ProRes RAW for Resolve
For an eternity, it seemed, Blackmagic Design (BM for short) refused to support the import of Apple's ProRes RAW format into their flagship app DaVinci Resolve (DR for short).
Realtime Department’s UNIQVUE: The Software Layer Behind Turnkey Corporate Studios
Hardware is nothing without brains. Realtime Department’s UNIQVUE adds the software intelligence to ARRI and Samsung’s turnkey corporate studio. Christoph Gockel explains how.
Matching Your Moves: Inside Vision Age VFX
Vision Age VFX specialises in high-end matchmove and rotoanim. Workflows, QC, case studies, and technical tips from Tunisia’s camera tracking experts.
iPhones Go “Pro” with Final Cut Camera 2.0
iPhones just levelled-up: Final Cut Camera 2.0 adds ProRes RAW, genlock, open-gate, Apple Log 2, timecode and multicam workflow tools – free update arriving later in September.
Sony VENICE 2 Firmware 4.0 Adds EL Zone Tool
Sony’s VENICE 2 firmware 4.0 introduces EL Zone exposure system and tri‑colour frame line display plus camera extension support.
ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme: Frame Rates up, Data Rates Down, Everything Else… Still ARRI
ALEXA 35 Xtreme brings 660 fps, ARRICORE codec, five times longer pre-recording, and 10% less power use. The same sensor, new muscle, all ARRI.
Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K Slides Into Netflix’s List
Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K is now Netflix-approved but still unavailable to general buyers—professionals might consider early Christmas shopping.
Mocha 2025.5: Faces, Frames & Focal Lengths
Mocha 2025.5 tracks faces, fixes mattes, solves 3D scenes with stationary cameras and adds batch export presets for speedier pipelines.
Sony Burano firmware 2.0 update — More Power, Less Fuss
New Sony Burano firmware 2.0 brings raw-friendly 3.8K/4.3K/1.9K modes, enhanced IBIS, better autofocus, metadata overlays — pro set-ready.
Getting Colors Right with the Datacolor LightColor Meter
Let's test! The Datacolor LightColor Meter Model LCM200 is designed for accurate light source measurement, addressing challenges in color matching across different light sources.
Virtual Glass: ZEISS Enters the Simulated Optics Game
ZEISS Virtual Lens simulates cine optics for VFX and digital twins—designed for integration in workflows and compositing.
ARRI App-solutely Custom: Camera Companion Now Official
ARRI launches the Camera Companion App for iOS and macOS with personalised UI, MIDI control, and support for multiple ALEXA cameras.
Wonder Studio Rebrands: Now Flowing with Autodesk
Autodesk rebrands Wonder Studio as Autodesk Flow Studio, integrating AI-driven VFX automation into its Flow cloud platform.
Using 3D Objects in After Effects
Since 2024, it has been possible to integrate 3D objects into After Effects Beta. The updated version of the Adobe compositing solution now also has this functionality.
Datacolor LightColor Meter: Precision in Light and Color
Datacolor’s LightColor Meter provides precise light and color temperature measurements with Bluetooth connectivity and app control.
FilmLight sends your frames!
FilmLight’s Nara simplifies media workflows and improves collaboration. And you don't even need to have Baselight in your pipeline! The latest version enables seamless progress reviews, approvals, and compliance processes—all without proxies. Interested?
Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body: Full Power, No Extras
Blackmagic Design introduces the URSA Cine 12K LF Body for $6,995, allowing professionals to rig their setup with existing accessories.
Hardware for CineMon (et. al.)
After looking at the software side of CineMon, it's time to take a look at the hardware - whats good and what's not?
More ALEXA 35, Less Budget—But Still ARRI
ARRI introduces the ALEXA 35 Base Model, a lower-cost version of its flagship ALEXA 35. The new model offers the same sensor and image quality but trims the price tag by making advanced features available as separately licensed upgrades.
Fly Blender Like a Drone – For Free!
A free Blender add-on turns your camera into a drone-style controller, bringing a new perspective to 3D animation and VFX.
Blackmagic’s $30,000 URSA Cine Immersive Camera Enters Pre-Order Stage
Blackmagic Design's new URSA Cine Immersive Camera targets VR pros with stereoscopic 3D video capture at a steep $30,000 price tag.
Sony Releases BURANO Test Files for Download
Test Sony’s BURANO camera with free downloadable footage for workflow evaluation.
Sony Alpha 1 II
Sony introduces the Alpha 1 II, a second-generation full-frame camera with 8K video recording, dual processors, and key updates for post-production workflows
Let’s Fix it in Pod 01 Control Surfaces with Mazze Aderhold
In their very first episode, Bela Beier and Christoph Zapletal talk about control surfaces for an artist's workstation.
Blackmagic Camera Update: Timecode Sync and More for Android Users
The latest Blackmagic Camera update brings timecode sync, anamorphic de-squeeze, and off-speed recording to Android. Record up to 240fps on Pixel devices. Yaaaay!!
17K Camera from Blackmagic Design on Preorder
Are YOU suffering from empty storage? Do you need EVERY pixel there is? Well, BMD has a camera for that - now on preorder, or live at the IBC.
Obsbot: 4K, CI, Gimbal, ..
In 2022, Obsbot surprised us with its 4K AI model (see issue DP 22:06). Now they're back with Obsbot Tiny 2. Is the upgrade really 2024 fair or just a warm rehash like the next FIFA [year]? Let's find out!
Blackmagic Camera App now also available for Android
The new Blackmagic Camera App for Android offers VFX professionals advanced filming capabilities on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices and integrates seamlessly into modern VFX pipelines.
Film with a Phone?
It's almost 10 years since Austin Reza shot a film for Bentley's luxury cars: on an iPhone 5S. At the time, it was still in stylish black and white and with high contrasts - no doubt also to prevent artefacts from becoming too obvious. Back in 2011, Park Chan-wook and Park
Chan-kyong from South Korea even shot the fantasy horror "Night Fishing" on an iPhone 4 in colour and won a Golden Bear for the best short film. Apple itself, on the other hand, has generally shot its advertising films on cameras such as the Arri Alexa.
Blackmagic Design: Apple Immersive Video
Blackmagic Design has introduced a new workflow that supports the production of Apple Immersive Video for the Apple Vision Pro. The centrepiece is the Ursa Cine Immersive Camera System, designed for 8K, 3D video with a 180-degree field of view and spatial audio. This format is designed to offer an immersive experience, but it remains to be seen how the untested technology will perform in practice.
Spyder Checkr Video
Wasn't everything better when video by definition was still in black and white? Since colour was added, it has only become more complicated - but what the heck, there are helpers for that!
The future of real-time hand tracking?
A Twitter user shares the current state of development of his software for real-time hand tracking. Should also produce good results with occlusions.
“Gyroscopes” for image stabilisation in post-production
Why do I put the term in parentheses? Because it actually refers to classic gyro stabilisation. The word is based on the Greek word for "circle" or "turn" - which is why the meat from the spit is also called Gyros in Greek.
Sony presents PTZ full-format camera
The FR7 is a pan-tilt-zoom camera. Such recording devices are primarily used for surveillance - but the new one from Sony can also produce feature films. A product news item.
Blender Artist releases tricky tracking tool!
What Blender 3.3 users are craving: "Tracking: Image from Plane Marker Operators" by Blender Artist Sebastian König?
ARRI ALEXA 35: Sensor and Workflow
The ALEXA 35 introduced a 17-stop sensor, REVEAL Color Science, ARRI Textures, 19 recording formats and Live Link metadata.
DragonFly 3.0 Updates Virtual Cameras
DragonFly 3.0 adds camera and lens simulation, Unreal viewport integration, review editing, MP4 capture and streamlined file handling.
HDR displays from Atomos synergise with Panasonic’s Lumix GH6!
If you couple the Ninja V and Ninja V HDR displays with your Lumix, you can rely on brilliant ProRes-Raw!
Digital Production Camera Comparison and Test Files
Uli Plank compared cameras from Canon, Nikon, GoPro, Blackmagic Design and Sony, with archived articles and downloadable test files.
Sony Announces VENICE 2 Cinema Camera
Sony's VENICE 2 cinema camera pairs an 8.6K full-frame sensor with internal 16-bit X-OCN recording and interchangeable sensor blocks.
Shape Full Play 99 Wh Mini V-Mount Battery
Shape's V99MB 99 Wh mini V-Mount battery was almost 30 percent lighter than the company's previous Full Play batteries and supported V-Mount, D-Tap and USB power.
Adding Handheld Camera Shake in Unreal Engine
William Faucher demonstrates how to add controlled noise to virtual-camera motion in Unreal Engine for a more natural handheld look.
GoPro HERO10 Black Records 5.3K at 60 fps
GoPro’s HERO10 Black introduced the GP2 processor, HyperSmooth 4.0 stabilization, 23-megapixel photos and 5.3K recording at 60 fps.
RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV Records 8K at up to 120 fps
RED’s V-RAPTOR 8K VV combined a multi-format VistaVision sensor, high-frame-rate REDCODE RAW recording and more than 17 stops of dynamic range.
KeenTools 2021.3 Adds Blendshape Nodes and Tracker Improvements
KeenTools 2021.3 introduced Nuke blendshape nodes, ARKit-compatible FACS shapes and stability updates for GeoTracker, FaceTracker and FaceBuilder.
Blackmagic | Triple Release
New from Blackmagic Design: HyperDeck Studio, Studio Camera 4K and Web Presenter 4K!
Assimilate Live FX
Assimilate Live FX brings post to set: live keying, LED walls, and DMX lighting, all in real time. It’s not quite StageCraft, but it’s definitely stage-crafty.
Camera Studio Streamlines Camera Animation in 3ds Max
Crea3D’s Camera Studio script for 3ds Max was designed to make camera animation faster and easier, with a tutorial trailer demonstrating the workflow.
Autodesk Flame Updates Camera Tracking, Finishing and Remote Work
Autodesk demonstrates Flame updates spanning a next-generation camera tracker, finishing tools and remote-work capabilities, plus a five-part 3D tracking series.
Blackmagic | Update
The Camera Update 7.3: with Generation 5 Color Science, false colour help, and more!
Blackmagic | Hardware
Exciting technology in a triple pack: Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Atem Mini Extreme - and Web Presenter HD.
SynthEyes 2102 Adds Apple M1 and Neural Engine Support
SynthEyes 2102 brings Apple M1 support, access to the Apple Neural Engine and interface improvements for high-DPI displays.
Review: Sony FX6 as a Compact Documentary Camera
ProVideo Coalition examines Sony’s FX6 and its potential as a compact, flexible camera for documentary and news production.
DragonFly 2.0 Improves Virtual Camera Tracking and Live Motion Capture
Glassbox Technologies’ DragonFly 2.0 adds better camera tracking, live motion-capture support and more flexible licensing.
After Effects Public Beta Overhauls 3D Navigation
Adobe’s After Effects public beta introduced automatic scene cameras, revised orbit, pan and dolly controls, and new 3D transform gizmos.
Canon EOS C70 Combines RF Mount and DGO
Canon’s compact EOS C70 combines an RF mount, Super 35 DGO sensor, 4K 120p capture, dual SD slots, internal ND and iTR AF X tracking.
GoPro HERO9 Black Records 5K Video
GoPro’s HERO9 Black introduced 5K video, 20-megapixel photos, HyperSmooth 3.0, longer battery life and new front and rear displays.
Sony Launches Cinema Line with FX6 Preview
Sony’s Cinema Line grouped Venice and FX9 with the forthcoming FX6 while outlining firmware updates for its cinema cameras.
ATEM Mini Update Adds Adjustable Audio Delay
Blackmagic’s ATEM Switchers update added adjustable analogue-input audio delay to ATEM Mini and ATEM Mini Pro.
Samyang VDSLR MK2 Cinema Lenses Cover Seven Mounts
Samyang’s VDSLR MK2 cinema-prime range launched in 24, 35, 50 and 85 mm versions across seven camera mounts.
Sony Imaging Edge Webcam Turns Cameras into Webcams
Sony’s free Imaging Edge Webcam utility connected compatible Alpha and RX cameras to Windows PCs over USB.
Sony HDC-P31 POV Camera Supports Remote HDR Workflows
Sony’s compact HDC-P31 combined remote operation, a 2/3-inch global-shutter sensor and simultaneous HDR/SDR production.
CamTrackAR Records Camera Tracking
CamTrackAR records iPhone or iPad footage with 3D camera-tracking data for export to Blender, HitFilm or After Effects.
Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K
6K making your workstation gasp? Now there's a Super 35-12K image sensor, Generation 5 Colour Science and BRAW!
Cortex 5.3 Expands Dailies Processing
Cortex 5.3 added simultaneous deliverables, loudness metering, dead-pixel ROI controls and ARRI Alexa Mini LF support.
Westworld’s LED-Wall Virtual Production
Jonathan Nolan and Jay Worth explain how Unreal Engine, camera tracking and LED walls shaped Westworld season three's virtual production.
AG DOK Tests 2020 Full-Frame Cameras
AG DOK compared Panasonic, Blackmagic, Canon and Sony cameras against ARRI Amira, EVA1 and FS7 II references across 13 stops.
SpyderX Photo Kit Bundles Calibration Tools
Datacolor’s SpyderX Photo Kit combined monitor, camera and RAW calibration tools in a discounted June 2020 bundle.
Sony Previewed FX9 2.0 and Venice 6.0
Sony’s 2020 roadmap added 16-bit RAW and 4K 60p to FX9, while Venice 6.0 expanded HFR, looks, frame lines and metadata.
Blackmagic Design: New announcements in the livestream
And for those who have nothing else to do tomorrow, 03 April: Blackmagic Design will be presenting new camera and live production innovations at around 7pm.
Maxon Moves | Facial & Body Motion Capture (iOS)
Facial and body motion capture for iOS and Cinema 4D R21: Maxon’s “Moves” lets you transfer corresponding data via compatible iPhones and iPad Pro!
The Art of V-Ray | Volume 1
V-Ray basics, tips and tricks. Anyone looking for an introduction to the Chaos Group renderer can watch the new V-Ray series.
Cinema 4D: Camera Calibration
In this Cinema 4D physical camera workshop, we will look at what we can do with a calibration result once we have calibrated the position and focal length of a camera.
Looping Camera in Cinema 4D
Create organic camera loops? A useful tip and project file for the next endless loop.
Blender 2.80 Photographer for Cycles and Eevee
Helpful add-on for Blender 2.8: "Photographer" adds useful new camera settings for EEVEE and Cycles.
Cinec Award 2018
The Cinec Awards 2018 have been presented: nine winners received their awards at the ceremony in Munich.
