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Archive for January 2018
Showcasing The Latest Addition to the Varicam Family - EVA-1 at Birns & Sawyer - February 7th
By DCS, Jan 29, 2018
The Digital Cinema Society will be hosting an evening with Panasonic's newest addition to the Varicam family, the EVA-1, on February 7th at the home of Birns & Sawyer in North Hollywood. The EVA--1 is a a 5.7K handheld cinema camera with Dual Native ISOs of 800/2,500 recording to low cost SD cards with 14+ ... [ Read: Showcasing The Latest Addition to the Varicam Family - EVA-1 at Birns & Sawyer - February 7th ]
The Longterm Measure of Success - A Follow Up on the Indie Feature: BRAKE
By DCS, Jan 29, 2018
by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the January 2018 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) I’ve shot several dozen movies over the last few decades, most you’ve probably never heard of. In fact, very few ever saw the light of a domestic theatrical ... [ Read: The Longterm Measure of Success - A Follow Up on the Indie Feature: BRAKE ]
Congratulations to the Winners - 68TH ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS
By DCS, Jan 28, 2018
The AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS (ACE), an honorary society of motion picture editors, have awarded their ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in ten categories of film, television and documentaries during a black-tie ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 26, 2018. “DUNKIRK,” “I, ... [ Read: Congratulations to the Winners - 68TH ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS ]
90TH OSCARS® NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - See the Complete List
By DCS, Jan 23, 2018
Academy President John Bailey announced the 90th Academy Awards® nominations today (January 23) live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Academy members from each of the 17 branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, ... [ Read: 90TH OSCARS® NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - See the Complete List ]
ARRI Rental opens satellite office in Brooklyn, NY
By DCS, Jan 15, 2018
ARRI Rental has announced the opening of ARRI Rental Brooklyn Haus in Greenpoint, Brooklyn as an ancillary to the headquarters in Secaucus, NJ. The new facility will serve as a prep space, and for the drop-off and pick-up for camera equipment. Situated in close proximity to Broadway Stages, Steiner Studios, Silvercup ... [ Read: ARRI Rental opens satellite office in Brooklyn, NY ]
DCS 2018 Cinema Lighting Expo - Saturday February 24th at the Local 80 Stage in Burbank
By DCS, Jan 12, 2018
All are welcome to join the Digital Cinema Society for our annual exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology. The event will return to the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank on Saturday, February 24th. In addition to our traditional vendor presentations and practical demonstrations by renowned Lighting ... [ Read: DCS 2018 Cinema Lighting Expo - Saturday February 24th at the Local 80 Stage in Burbank ]
Eastman Kodak enters the world of crypto-currencies with KodakCoin
By DCS, Jan 10, 2018
Kodak is near and dear to the heart of many a filmmaker and it has been sad to see the iconic company struggle to come out of its 2012 bankruptcy filing. They've been selling off patents, concentrating on digital printing, VR hardware, and trying to keep supplying motion picture film to an ever shrinking market for ... [ Read: Eastman Kodak enters the world of crypto-currencies with KodakCoin ]
Nominees announced for 32nd annual ASC Awards
By DCS, Jan 10, 2018
In an event streamed from the Clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon January 9th, the American Society of Cinematographers unveiled their nominees in all five competitive categories for the 32nd annual ASC Awards for Outstanding Cinematography. The winners will be revealed at their annual awards banquet to be held at the ... [ Read: Nominees announced for 32nd annual ASC Awards ]