Digital Cinema Society

The first annual "Dibie Award," given in memory of George Spiro Dibie, who worked tirelessly to help to educate the industry about motion picture lighting, was awarded to Frieder Hochheim, Founder of Kino Flo. The award was bestowed in a special ceremony by John Schwartzman, ASC at the 2022 DCS Cinema Lighting ... [ Read: Frieder Hochheim Presented the "Dibie Award" by John Schwartzman, ASC at the 2022 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo on May 21st ]

DCS Employs Camera-2-Cloud for Streaming Coverage of NAB 2022 by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the May 2022 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) NAB 2022 marked a return for the industry and for the Digital Cinema Society to some of our cherished ... [ Read: DCS Employs Camera-2-Cloud for Streaming Coverage of NAB 2022 ]

ARRI has introduced a new camera system to be known as the ALEXA 35.  It features a new 4K Super 35 sensor said to deliver a whopping 17 stops of dynamic range, better low light performance, and richer colors. A new color science they have named "REVEAL" is designed to take full advantage of the sensor’s image ... [ Read: ARRI Introduces the ALEXA 35 with a New S35 Sensor, Native 4K, 120fps, up to ISO 6400, and 17 Stops of Dynamic Range ]

Canon has announced the launch of the new EOS R7 and EOS R10 camera bodies, Canon’s first EOS R-series featuring the smaller-size APS-C imaging sensor. The EOS R7 and EOS R10 provide enhanced video functions and accessories, such as the new multifunction shoe with EOS R7.  With a robust mirrorless system at ... [ Read: CANON Announces EOS R7 and EOS R10 - First EOS R-Series Cameras with APS-C Size Sensors ]

Blackmagic Design has introduced DaVinci Resolve 18 combining editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post production all in one software suite. DaVinci Resolve 18 is designed to allow users to work faster and at a higher quality because they don’t have to learn multiple apps or switch ... [ Read: Blackmagic Introduces DaVinci Resolve 18 With Collaboration Tools for Professional Editing, Color, Effects and Audio Post ]

OWC has announced the Envoy Pro mini, a pocket-sized SSD that works with USB and Thunderbolt (USB-C) Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, Android tablets, and Surface devices made over the last 15 years. Available in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB capacities, it can access and transfer data with everything at up to 946MB/s real-world ... [ Read: OWC Announces Pocket-Sized Envoy Pro Mini SSD with Both USB-C and USB-A Ports ]

Bright, Yet Light, that's the way Litepanels is announcing their new Gemini 2x1 Hard.  It is said to deliver up to 23,000 lux output at 10ft/3m from a 500W panel in an agile fixture weighing in at just 25.3 lbs.  It can produce a powerful 20° beam of color accurate hard white light, seamlessly switch to a soft ... [ Read: Bright Yet Light: Litepanels Introduces New Gemini 2x1 Hard ]

RSVPs are now being accepted for the Digital Cinema Society's exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology. The event will return to the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank, CA on May 21st. Our 2020 Expo was the last major in-person event to take place before the pandemic lockdown and our 2021 edition had ... [ Read: RSVPs Now Open for May 21st DCS 2022 Cinema Lighting Expo ]