ZoneLAB for Resolve: Ansel Adams and even more zones…
ZoneLAB adds a Zone System grid to Resolve, then lets you grade by zone, export overlays, and match cameras and log spaces.
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FMX 2026 adds animation, lens talks and of course AI
New sessions span performance animation, AI workflow debates, and lens science, with cloud and software partners joining the mix. Just three weeks until FMX! Wuhu!
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).
Blackmagic Camera app 3.1.2 adds 1920×1440 Open-Gate
Blackmagic’s iOS app update unlocks 1920×1440 Open-Gate with Apple Log and stabilises LUT, RAW, and orientation handling for real-world shoots.
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.
BMD ups the ante with 16 TB Media Module for URSA Cine 12K LF
Blackmagic Design introduces a 16 TB Media Module (M.2 SSD) for URSA Cine 12K LF, doubling storage to support 12‑bit BRAW at 1 432 MB/s and 10G workflows.
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.
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.
Mustafa Morad’s Datacolor LightColor Meter Adventure
Discover how Datacolor's LightColor Meter can enhance your workflow and save you from unnecessary post-processing in a free webinar on April 3.
Mufasa heads to MPC
The Prequel of a remake of a animated movie, based on a Shakespeare play... and still worth watching! We got a Chance to talk to Audrey Ferrara, MPCs VFX Supervisor for Mufasa
Sony Releases BURANO Test Files for Download
Test Sony’s BURANO camera with free downloadable footage for workflow evaluation.
Dolby Launches free Training : Visual Storytelling in HDR
Dolby has unveiled its newest training course, Visual Storytelling in HDR, designed to bridge the knowledge gap around HDR and make this technology accessible for creatives at all skill levels. Developed over months by Dolby’s expert team, the course offers practical education and SDR/HDR examples, tailored especially for creatives who may be less familiar with the technical aspects of HDR.
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.
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.
The best light meter ..
... is the one you have with you. And what does everyone have in their pocket these days? Sure, a mobile phone. But can an app compete with a professional light meter? We did the maths. And aren't light meters terribly old-school? Not really for cameramfolks on a film set - except perhaps for solo entertainers on YouTube.
Cinec: The Best of Both Worlds
Cinec, taking place at Munich’s MOC from 20 to 22 September 2008, promises to unite the best of both worlds.
eDIT Filmmaker’s Festival Enters Its Second Decade with a New Concept
Minister Lautenschläger presents new partners / “International appeal for Hesse as a media location.”
Camera Forum with Markus Stoffel on Monday, 26 May 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at HFF
Markus Stoffel, BVK, will show his moving film I’ll Tell You About Myself. He was nominated for the German Camera Award for his work. Johannes Kirchlechner will moderate the discussion afterward.
The Hollywood Legend and the BMW Hydrogen 7
In Berlin, Michael Ballhaus and students from dffb, the German Film and Television Academy Berlin, received a BMW Hydrogen 7 as a production vehicle for environmental commercials.
Wim Wenders Celebrates World Premiere with PALERMO SHOOTING
Wim Wenders' new film PALERMO SHOOTING celebrates its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival (May 14 to 25, 2008) as an official selection and in competition.
57th German Film Awards: Seven Nominated Productions Handled by PICTORION FILM
Pictorion Film contributed to these productions: “The Edge of Heaven” by Fatih Akin, “Leroy” by Armin Völckers, “The Heart Is a Dark Forest” by Nicolette Krebitz, “And Along Come Tourists” by Robert Thalheim, “Pool of Princesses” by Bettina Blümner, “Counterparts” by Jan Bonny and “Love Life” by Maria Schrader.
Two Germans on Course for Success in Hollywood
It Began with a Slogan, a Bible Verse and 168 Hours to Invent a Story. After Another 168 Hours, the Short Film Had to Be Shot, Edited, Processed and on Its Way to Los Angeles
Audio Interview: Experiences from Filming I´m Legend
Those responsible for the film "I´m Legend" talk about the locations, the film's visual style and the shooating in general.
Filming Begins in Morocco with a Star Cast for “Lippels Traum”
On Tuesday, March 25, 2008, filming begins in Ouarzazate, Morocco, on the new BR cinema co-production "Lippels Traum", based on Paul Maar's children's classic of the same name.
Michael Ballhaus Shoots Climate Projects in HD
Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus plans three years of filmmaking on climate change and environmental protection using HD.
Study Tracks Changing Cinema Capture Formats
A Stuttgart Media University study examines changes in image-capture formats for narrative cinema from 1997 to 2007.
New Footage from Bond Filming Available Shortly
The next featurette from the 22nd Bond film will be made available online from 7:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday.
9th Landshut Short Film Festival puts HD technology centre stage
The 2nd Lower Bavarian Media Day will also take place on March 8 as part of the 9th Landshut Short Film Festival. Behind this unassuming title lies a high-calibre showcase of current HD technology. Many films in the competition will be shown in HD.
Band Pro Supports Marvel ICE Adaptation
A Sony F23 and HD expertise from Band Pro Munich help translate the dark atmosphere of Marvel writer John Figueroa’s ICE to the screen.
Berlin Film Creatives Launch a New Website
ISH.fm, the joint website of four Berlin film creatives around cinematographer Michael Kotschi and director Philip Hillers, was launched by web designer Eric Sturm. Alongside biographical information, the new website primarily presents samples of film, photography and graphic-design work.
Laconic, Relaxed, Eccentric: Jim Jarmusch Series on Kabel Digital Home
This time, KinoweltTV pays homage in its director series to the master of relaxed slowness, Jim Jarmusch. On January 22, 2008 - the directing genius's 55th birthday - the film-art channel will show four of Jim Jarmusch's best works from 6:30 p.m. in the Kabel Digital Home programme package - including his debut "Permanent Vacation" (1980).
Förderpreis Deutscher Film Hof awarded
The 2007 Förderpreis Deutscher Film Hof goes to cinematographer Gregor Schönfelder for his work on the film “Zeit der Fische” by Heiko Aufdermauer.
DIGITAL PRODUCTION holds intensive seminar “Image aesthetics in camera work and storytelling by Hitchcock”
The seminar "Image aesthetics in camera work and storytelling by Hitchcock" on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Presse Club München e.V. explains in the field of image aesthetics how certain moods can be created and the story supported with the aid of the right camera settings.
Iconix Mini Camera Survives Bull Impact
An Iconix HD-RH1 captures broadcast-quality footage after a bull runs over the protected mini camera during an ESPN E:60 shoot.
Twister Dolly – Twist closer to the action
With the Twister Dolly, Panther is presenting a new doorway dolly at the end of this year whose concept offers new possibilities in maneuverability and flexibility.
“HUNTING PARTY – When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted” opens on November 29, 2007
TV war correspondent Simon Hunt (Richard Gere) and cameraman Duck (Terrence Howard) always work where things are hottest: Bosnia, Iraq, Somalia, El Salvador… But one day Hunt cracks – abruptly ending the Emmy winner’s career.
Director Wim Wenders filmed for “Palermo Shooting” at Essen/Mülheim Airport
German star director Wim Wenders, Campino, singer of Die Toten Hosen, and Milla Jovovich, model and actress, brought the world of film for one day to
Essen/Mülheim Airport.
Filming of THE READER has begun in Berlin
Production of THE READER, starring Nicole Kidman, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross, has begun in Berlin. Stephen Daldry is directing the dramatic love story based on the novel of the same name by Bernhard Schlink and the screenplay by David Hare. Senator has acquired the German exploitation rights.
Advertising Film: VDW AWARD 2007 Presented
Best productions honored at gala in Frankfurt/Main
Stones concert by Scorsese
Director Martin Scorsese has filmed a Stones concert. The film SHINE A LIGHT is in post. First pictures show a very interesting concert film.
31 “Emmy” nominations for RTL II series
The American Television Academy has announced the nominations, awaited with excitement as every year, for the 59th presentation of the coveted television awards. This year, the RTL II series highlight "Heroes", with eight nominations, is among the biggest "Emmy" favorites.
OPIUM – DIARY OF A MADWOMAN a festival success around the globe
The H2O Motion Picture/ Hunnia Filmstudio/ EuroArts Filmed Entertainment co-production OPIUM - DIARY OF A MADWOMAN, which is based on the recently discovered diaries of Hungarian neurology pioneer Dr. Jozsef Brenner, is developing into a festival success worldwide.
Band Pro Delivers Germany’s First Sony F23s
Band Pro presents and delivers the first Sony F23 digital-cinema cameras to German customers.
NAB: Sony Presents New CineAlta Camera F23 and Solid-State Camcorder
Robust system with 4:4:4 and 1920 by 1080 for digital high-end production / Sony shows XDCAM EX camcorder with solid-state media
Filmwerk.ch Tests High-Speed Cameras for Feature-Film Project
Ahead of the feature-film production "The Master of the Seventh Seal", Filmwerk.ch carried out an elaborate test of high-speed cameras
Bavaria and Cine-Mobil Add 16mm Cameras
Bavaria Production Services and Cine-Mobil are adding fourteen ARRI SR III and SR III HS film cameras to their rental pool.
Michael Ballhaus at the Camera Forum in Munich
Screening of the film “Departed” and panel discussion
Avid workshops as part of the Munich Film Festival
Avid presents its new products from NAB 2006 at the Munich Film Festival 2006. On July 17 at 3.30 p.m., a panel discussion on the topic "Animation everywhere: Visual Effects in Film and Television" will take place here together with MedienCampus Bayern. Participants in the discussion are Michael Coldewey of Trixter, Michael Dalock-Schmidt of Avid Technology, Thomas Repp of BAF, Gabriele M. Walther of Caligari Film and Prof. Peter C. Slansky of the University of Television and Film Munich. Afterward, at 5:15 p.m., Avid invites visitors to the Avid Xpress Studio demonstration in the Blackbox, where users will also report on their experiences with Avid solutions in everyday production.
Avid is also active in cooperation with its dealers DVE and Videocation at the "Digital Cinematography" event, which takes place on Museum Island as part of the Munich Film Festival. On July 21, DVE presents the Avid Media Composer family and offers interested parties practical insights into the current version Avid Liquid 7.0 in workshops. At the same time, Videocation presents Avid Symphony Nitris and Avid DS Nitris and conducts Avid Xpress Studio workshops. Both workshops are aimed at post-production professionals. In addition, "Digital Cinematography" offers visitors numerous technical seminars and screenings of HD films from the regional film industry.
Iridas launches SpeedGrade OnSet 2006
At the Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles, Iridas showed a new version of its system that allows cinematographers to determine the look of a film