Digital Cinema Society

 Following, in alphabetical order, are individual links to all sixty interviews conducted by the Digital Cinema Society at NAB 2018.  It was a marathon effort which would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and a very dedicated crew including: Executive Producer Charlene Mathers  • ... [ Read: Complete Streaming Coverage of NAB 2018 from the Digital Cinema Society ]

Through the generosity of our supporters who are donating very valuable products, we will once again hold our DCS Internet Silent Auction to coincide with NAB. It is a great way for our supporters to make you aware of their new products while giving members a chance to get great deals, and at the same time help ... [ Read: 2018 Digital Cinema Society NAB Internet Silent Auction - NOW CLOSED! ]

In advance of NAB, Adobe has announced a major update to Creative Cloud.  One new capability of particular interest is Premiere Pro’s use of AI, (Artificial Intelligence) powered by Adobe Sensei to match color in video and graphics.  Editors will now be able to work on one shot and the Color Match will apply any ... [ Read: Adobe Creative Cloud Updates Include AI to Match Colors and Enhanced VR Tools ]

Angenieux will be showing off a new version of their 44-440mm PL mount zoom lens, the Optimo AS2.  The new lens is a T4.5 and retains the same physical dimensions and base optical design as the 44-440mm.  However, this lens has optional IRO (Interchangeable Rear Optics) Technology which allows the user to exchange ... [ Read: Angenieux Announces Convertible Long-Range Zooms -- Anamorphic, Spherical, and Full Frame/Vista Vision ]

In advance of NAB 2018, Canon has announced the EOS C700 FF, their first full-frame cinema camera. Canon has been making full frame digital cameras since the introduction of the 5D Mark II DSLR in 2008, but this new model is built from the ground up as a full fledged purpose-built motion picture camera. The C700 FF ... [ Read: CANON Introduces FULL-FRAME Cinema Camera - C700 FF ]

One DP’s Perspective   DCS Member Content Contribution by Jimmy Matlosz Cinematographer, Director, Writer, Screenwriter Excerpted from the March 2018 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter You can't shoot that...It's not on your reel! Almost 20 years ago I attended a lighting seminar in Los Angeles ... [ Read: You can't shoot that...It's not on your reel! by Jimmy Matlosz ]

According to technology journal TechCrunch, Google is planning to acquire Lytro, the imaging startup specializing in immersive Light-Field capture. The deal is expected to reach more than $40 million. Assets would presumably also include Lytro’s 59 patents related to light-field and other digital imaging technology. ... [ Read: Google To Acquire Light Field Camera Start-Up Lytro ]

2018 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo is Now Streaming

By DCS, Mar 21, 2018

Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology is now streaming.  Hosted by Cinematographer and DCS Founder, James Mathers, the daylong event was held at the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank, CA on Saturday, February 24th. In addition to presentations ... [ Read: 2018 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo is Now Streaming ]

by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the February 2018 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter)Does size matter?  It certainly does when you’re talking about camera sensors, but the more important question is how they will be used.  A great number of new Digital ... [ Read: It's Not The Size...It's How You Use it: The Digital Cinema Camera Sensor ]

We are pleased to report the tremendous amount of positive feedback received from those in attendance at our 2018 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo. Manufacturer presentations were enlightening and thought provoking. Michael Goi, ASC gave a great practical demo along with inspiring words of wisdom, and we were honored to ... [ Read: 2018 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo an Unqualified Success - Streaming Coverage Coming Soon ]