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Virtual Production Without the Disney Budget
A Rhode Island studio proves virtual production isn’t just for sci-fi. Door G’s team talks LEDs, Unreal, and the human side of real-time filmmaking.
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.
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.
Sony’s mocopi Pro Kit: Elevating Full-Body Motion Capture
Sony introduces the mocopi Pro Kit, featuring a 12-sensor setup, real-time Bluetooth connectivity, and integration with the XYN Motion Studio app for enhanced motion capture.
ZEISS CinCraft Scenario 2.1: Manual Calibration and Enhanced Export Features
New Update Gives ZEISS CinCraft Scenario 2.1 Full Manual Spherical Lens Calibration for Broader Compatibility in Virtual Production.
Blackmagic Camera 1.4 Update for Android: Xperia Support and More
BMD has rolled out version 1.4 of its Camera Control app for Android, now supporting Xperia devices.
Sony Pictures Entertainment akquiriert Pixomondo
The important VFX service provider Pixomondo is now part of Sony. Jonny Slow remains CEO of Pixomondo. Does this mean that Sony is significantly expanding its capacities in the field of virtual production and visual effects?
Sony presents its new FX30 camera
The latest device in the Cinema Line product range is a 4K Super 35 camera - at a comparatively affordable purchase price. A product news item.
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.
New CG villains for Spider-Man 3 |
Review: In DP 04 : 2007, Spidey made his third appearance on the big screen and had to fight three villains at the same time. Imageworks created characters made of air, sand and black mass.
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.
DJI Ronin 4D Combines Camera and Gimbal
DJI Ronin 4D combines a full-frame 6K or 8K cinema camera, four-axis stabilisation, LiDAR focusing and wireless video transmission.
Mod Tech Labs Explains Volumetric Video
Mod Tech Labs outlines a volumetric-capture workflow that records a subject from multiple angles and reconstructs an animated 3D mesh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Impossible Mirror Shot | Imageworks
The impossible mirror scene from "Contact" (1997): In this flashback, Imageworks shows how the shot was realized.
Men in Black: International | VFX Breakdowns
Visual effects breakdowns for Men in Black: International: Sony Imageworks and DNEG show their work on the project!
Save Up to €1,000 with Canon, Nikon and Sony Cashbacks
Cashback promotions currently make it possible to save up to €1,000 when buying a camera.
Into The Spider-Verse | FX Design
Particles, machine learning, simulations and destruction: a new and final VFX breakdown for Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse has been released!
Into The Spider-Verse: New York | Imageworks
Imageworks with a new breakdown clip for the Oscar winner "Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse" - this time we look at the realization of the city.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Imageworks
Off into the Spider-Verse with Imageworks: here is an insight into techniques used for the visual style.
OpenCue: VFX Render Manager
Google and Sony Imageworks present OpenCue: The open-source render manager for the VFX and animation industry!
VENICE Online Camera Simulator
With Sony’s free online application, anyone curious can already try their hand at the VENICE.
FS7 How To—Handy as a PDF
A Quick Reference Guide from Sony. Optimised for mobile viewing and completely interactive.
Sony A7R III: The New Full-Frame Camera
The Sony A7R III is coming: with dual SD slot, faster continuous shooting, long battery life, improved autofocus and more. Release is at the end of November.
HDR Webinar from Sony
HDR – from recording and post-production to delivery – is the subject of Sony's free webinar on March 7.
History Lesson: Sony’s Beginnings
From rice cooker to electronics giant: In this video clip, learn about Sony’s beginnings with a look at the development of its first products.
Music Video by SAE for Aggrotech Band
Had you not previously heard of the musical genre Aggrotech? Thanks to the SAE Institute's work on the mudic video for Mexican band Rabia Sorda, we have now! You can watch the result here.
New 4K OLED Monitor
Sony's PVM-X550 is 55 inches and comes with Trimaster EL technology for 4K cinema and live productions.
Sony 4K High-ISO Full-Frame Camera
The UMC-S3C weighs only 400 grams, making it currently Sony’s most compact full-frame camera.
Teltec Workshops
Teltec is running a spring training series for VFX enthusiasts, covering topics including editing, LUTs and camera lenses.
Sci-Tech Oscars 2016
Ahead of the Oscars, the Academy again presented its Technical Achievement Awards, honouring inflatable greenscreens and the Image Shaker.
New Version of Sony Catalyst
Sony's editing-software upgrade to version 2015.1.1 adds few new features, but expands functionality and fixes several bugs.
Cool Firmware for Sony A7R II and A7S II
The new company update for Sony cameras A7R II and A7S II is intended to reduce overheating during computationally intensive 4K recording. With update download and video proof!
Red Bull Illume Photography Competition
CG artists are usually excellent photographers too: as of today, images can be submitted to the Red Bull Illume photography competition. Creative images from the world of action and adventure sports are being sought.
“Let’s Not Get Squashed”
Trailer for “Robinson: The Journey.” In the new game with CryEngine, players take on the role of a boy fighting for survival on a mysterious planet. In case anyone already has a PlayStation VR.
The New Sony FS5
The compact PXW-FS5 is the little sister of the Sony FS7 and, with a Super 35mm sensor and interchangeable lens mount, can also film in 4K (8 bit).
(Download) The Ten Most Popular Cameras in UK Rental
Rent a camera? Sure! But which one? Televisual.com surveyed all British rental houses and compiled a top ten.
Mel Brooks Checks into Hotel Transylvania
Mel Brooks is actually still alive and lends his voice to the vampire Vlad in the second part of the animated film.
Internal 4K Recording for the Sony F5
Paul Ream revealed on his ExtraShot website how he achieved a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels with the Sony F5 camera.
Media Management Tools from Sony
Sony has released the new Catalyst media tool in two versions. With Catalyst Browse and Prepare for Windows and Mac OS X, media can be organised and prepared.
4K Reference Monitor from Sony
Recording in 4K is all well and good, but you also have to be able to evaluate the image afterwards: the BVM-X300 monitor is currently Sony's 4K flagship for this purpose.
Spider-Man Behind the Scenes
Sony Pictures Imageworks provides an insight into its work on "The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro" in this clip.
“Pixels” Makes the Leap to the Cinema
The Hollywood film is based on the short film of the same name by animago winner Patrick Jean.
Sony PXW-X160 Camera
Sony's PXW-X160 XAVC handheld camera model is a stripped-down version of the PXW-X180 camcorder and is therefore around 1,000 euros cheaper.
Upgrade Options for Sony PMW-F5 and F55
Apple ProRes and the Avid DNxHD codec as hardware-upgrade options for the CineAlta 4K cameras PMW-F55 and PMW-F5.
Sony Vegas Pro 13
The version upgrade for the Vegas Pro editing software offers connectivity to the production process via tablet, making the workflow more mobile.
Codec Upgrade for the Sony F5 and F55
According to the Sony forum, the F5 and F55 cameras will receive codec support for Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD in a future hardware upgrade.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Closes Indian Branch
Sony Pictures continues to shrink. After closing the branch in Mexico in 2012, the contract for the location in Chennai, India, will not be renewed.
4K for the Home
Sony presented a short-throw projector with 4K resolution at the Consumer Electronics Show.
A Link Between RAW Format and Editing
Pomfort's ClipHouse application is intended to make organizing RAW material for editing easier.
US Documentary Filmmakers’ Favorite Equipment
In a survey of filmmakers, cinematographers and editors, the Point of View platform found out which film equipment is most popular for documentaries.
New Interface Unit for the NEX-FS700 Camcorder
The HXR-IFR5 interface module enables 2K Raw and 4K Raw recording for the NEX-FS700 camcorder by connecting it to Sony's AXS-R5 Raw system.
Sony PMW-300 All-Rounder
Sony introduced the PMW-300 semi-shoulder camcorder for every occasion in June, describing it as a development of the PMW-EX3. It is due in October.
4K Made Small
Compression technology from eyelO is intended to provide faster Ultra HD transmission in Sony's new FMP-X1 player.
Barco Projector with Sony Support
The Barco projector with 2,800 lumens is now intended to support Sony's LCoS technology and thus quadruple the contrast ratio.
Sony F55/F5 (Updated)
Completely out of nowhere, Sony has given the camera market a fright: The F5 and F55 are shaking the foundations beneath the C300 and RED cameras.
Sony Alpha 99: Full-Frame Camera with Video Function
Sony intends to bring a new full-frame flagship called the SLT A99 to market at the end of the year for just under EUR 2,800. According to Sony, in addition to integrating a BIONZ processor, the video functions have also been expanded.
Sony Expands NXCAM Portfolio
The NXCAM series is getting a new addition: The new NEX-EA50EH camcorder is intended to be suitable not only for event and corporate productions but also for cinema productions.
Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder Was Upgraded
Looking at the preview image, one immediately thinks of the Sony F3 camcorder, but this is the PMW-F3/RGB model with additional functions and new standards.
Editing Tool for Small Uses
Sony has released the little sister of Vegas, the editing tool Movie Studio Platinum, in version 12.
Sony NX70: Moisture and Dust Protection Included
The professional HXR-NX70 HD camcorder is ideal for outdoor use and, at just under 2,900 euros, is also affordable.
Sony F65: Footage for Testing
The Blender Foundation has one of the first Sony F65 cameras in use on Project Mango and is making still frames from the first recordings available for download.
Sony 4K Cinema Projector for Small Cinemas
Sony plans to sell an affordable 4K cinema projector at the end of 2012 for smaller cinemas that want to convert to digital technology.
Sony World Photography Award – First-Class 3D
Anyone who believes they have a great 3D image should submit it to the Sony World Photography Award. The world championship of image makers is opening up this year with a 3D category.
New Addition at Sony
Sony’s NXCAM product range is getting a new addition. A new 4K-ready camcorder called the NEX-FS700 is expected to include a Super Slow Motion feature and a new CMOS sensor.
The Rumor Mill Squared
Unfortunately, it is only an unconfirmed rumor so far, but Sony is allegedly working on a camera with a square sensor.
Cinema Experience at Home
No more pixelated film material in the home cinema – the time is intended to come in January 2012, when Sony releases its 4K projector.
Production Outages at Nikon, Canon and Sony
The flood disaster caused by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand is also creating serious problems for Nikon, Canon and Sony. The companies could soon face serious camera delivery shortages.
GH2 vs. NEX vs. EOS 600D
Battle of the HD system cameras – the video quality of Sony, Panasonic and Canon was compared directly, with a foreseeable result.
Wimbledon Comes to Cinemas Worldwide in 3D
More than 170 cinemas offer public viewing / Six television broadcasters show matches live in 3D.
Win 4 Blu-rays of forsenses II
forsenses II – TIMBER LOUNGE places the forest at the centre of the second instalment with sharp imagery and lounge music.
New P+S TECHNIK Lens Adapter for Sony PMW-F3
The new P+S TECHNIK PS-IMS-F3 adapter lets the Sony F3 use almost all 35 mm still-photography and cine lenses.
Supports for Sony NEX-FS100 and PMW-F3
Custom Chrosziel lightweight supports for Sony’s new NEX-FS100 and PMW-F3 camcorders become available.
NAB 2011: Sony’s Compact 3D Shoulder Camcorder
Sony Professional expands its 3D range with the one-piece PMW-TD300 shoulder camcorder, available from autumn 2011.
NAB 2011: Sony Expands OLED Monitor Range
Sony adds flexible 25-inch and 17-inch OLED monitors for professional production applications.
NAB 2011: Sony Shoots in 8K
Sony introduces the F65 CineAlta camera with an 8K CMOS sensor and 16-bit RAW output.
NAB 2011: Zeiss Loves Sony
At NAB, Zeiss presents lenses from the “Compact Prime” series – which fit Sony’s E-mount. And something special about the optics: the mounts can be exchanged...
Sony Goes Super 35mm and Rugged
Sony expands the NXCAM family: the NEX-FS100E enters the 35mm range with a Super 35mm image sensor and E-mount. The HXR-NX70E is the first rain- and dust-resistant HD camera and is suited to difficult conditions.
From the Ski-Jump Table into the Third Dimension
World premiere at the New Year’s ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: first live ski-jumping production in S3D
Sony’s First Digital Super 35 mm (Update)
Sony’s new “PMW-F3” camcorder is intended to make the digital workflow with a 35-mm sensor viable for small productions and, thanks to its compact design and what the manufacturer calls high quality, usable from commercial shoots to indie films. (Now with camera test videos)
Super 35 mm from Sony
Sony announces a new lineup – and, unlike the usual market clamour, the existing 35mm line has been neatly doubled. In addition to the flagship F35 and the SRW-9000PL, it includes two new models with 35mm sensors, either on the market or announced.
Games in Motion
Kinect and Move are the only hardware highlights at Gamescom so far – and they are getting gamers moving.
SIGGRAPH 2010: ILM and Sony Develop Open Animation Format
Industrial Light & Magic and Sony have introduced Alembic, an open-source format for storing animation data of any size across software packages.
SIGGRAPH 2010: 3D 360° Display
Sony's RayModeler 3D display can be viewed from 360° and is intended to present realistic 3D objects.
Camcorder with Interchangeable Lenses
Sony's €2,000 NEX-VG10E camcorder arrives in September with an APS-C sensor, interchangeable mount and 14.2-megapixel stills.
Science-Fiction Monitor: 3D 360° Display
At Siggraph, Sony is presenting the first 360° monitor with 3D seen outside Star Trek and Star Wars so far. How does it work? An explanatory video is in the article...
Football World Cup in 3D from Sony Professional
At the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, 25 matches will be recorded with 3D technology from Sony Professional in June and July 2010.
NAB 2010: New Avid Updates Media Composer, NewsCutter and Symphony
Avid announces Media Composer 5, NewsCutter 9 and Symphony 5. Major changes have been made to format support.
FIFA and Sony Enable the First Global 3D Live Broadcast of a Football World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is all about 3D: a total of 25 matches will be broadcast live in 3D worldwide and shown at selected public viewings. Sony will also produce the official 3D FIFA World Cup film on Blu-ray Disc in 2010. In addition, World Cup highlights will be shown at 4,000 retailers worldwide during the World Cup.
Sony Presents Its First MVS-6000 Multi-Format Vision Mixer
The first MVS-6000 systems delivered in Germany are in use at malsehn! in Halle and SEEQUENCE in Bielefeld.