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A new Orbiter LiOS2 software update has been introduced by ARRI with the idea of improving synergy between motion picture lighting and camera.  Three new operation modes are available including Sync Mode, Cue Mode, and Optics Auto Adjust to allow crews to work and cooperate faster and smarter.  The update also ... [ Read: ARRI Announces New Orbiter LiOS2 Software Update to Foster Stronger Synergy Between Lighting and Camera ]

Picking The Right Digital Cinema Camera To Buy Is Hard To Do by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the June 2022 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) In a tradition going back to the early days of my writing for DCS, I like to share my thought process when ... [ Read: Picking The Right Digital Cinema Camera To Buy Is Hard To Do ]

At an MSRP of only $1,995US, Blackmagic Design announced the immediate availability of a new model of their popular Pocket Cinema Camera 6K.  It features a 6144 x 3456 Super 35 high resolution HDR sensor, dual native ISO, EF lens mount and direct recording to USB-C disks in addition to an adjustable touchscreen ... [ Read: Blackmagic Announces New Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 ]

Now Streaming: DCS Coverage of Cine Gear Expo 2022

By DCS, Jun 15, 2022

Cine Gear Expo returned to the L.A. Convention Center and the DCS crew was there covering new innovations in motion picture technology, while taking advantage of the latest advances themselves with a Camera-2-Cloud workflow.  Our on-camera host is DCS Founder James Mathers, (but don't be surprised by the occasional ... [ Read: Now Streaming: DCS Coverage of Cine Gear Expo 2022 ]

ARRI has announced the addition of the Orbiter Fresnel lens to the already large range of optics including the Orbiter Open Face 15°, 30°, and 60°.  The new lens offers a precise light spot with a soft single shadow for a true Fresnel output. The light output of Orbiter with Fresnel lens is comparable to the ARRI ... [ Read: ARRI Introduces Fresnel Lens For Orbiter ]

Now Streaming: 2022 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo

By DCS, Jun 6, 2022

Welcome to our streaming coverage of the Digital Cinema Society's annual exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology. This event took place at the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank, CA on Saturday, May 21, 2022. In addition to presentations from nearly every major manufacturer in the field of Cinema Lighting, ... [ Read: Now Streaming: 2022 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo ]

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 ]