Digital Cinema Society

In advance of the opening of IBC this week, Canon has taken the wraps off several new products including three compact 4K camcorders and a new 24” HDR Field Reference Monitor.    The new camera models are to be known as the Canon XF405, XF400 and VIXIA HF GX10.  Those familiar with Canon’s XF305 will recognize ... [ Read: New Canon 4K Compact Cameras and HDR Field Monitor Announced at IBC ]

In a product launch held September 6th at their Studios in Culver City, Sony debuted their new Full Frame 24×36 camera first announced in June of 2017 at Cine Gear Expo. The camera is officially named VENICE, a high-end, 6K, Full Frame camera with a new Sony designed 24x36mm sensor that is said to have 15 stops of ... [ Read: Details Announced at Launch of Sony Full Frame Cinema Camera: VENICE ]

In advance of the 2017 IBC convention in Amsterdam, the Vitec Group brands Sachtler® and Vinten® have jointly introduced flowtech™ a new camera tripod technology with quick release brakes and easily adjustable levers that enable camera operators to set up and begin using the tripod in a matter of seconds. The flowtech ... [ Read: Vitec Rethinks Tripods with New FLOWTECH Quick Deployment Lightweight Sticks ]

Recorded August 22, 2017, this event covers the latest Canon C200, along with key support and accessories necessary to create a complete camera package. Besides Canon, you will see the latest offerings from a variety of companies including, (in alphabetical order): • Anton Bauer • Benro • Cartoni • DJI • ... [ Read: New Streaming: 2017 DCS Camera Support and Accessories Expo With C200 at Canon Burbank ]

I’m alway happy to have the chance to cover SIGGRAPH, and this year was no different.  This annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcases the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques.  It was held earlier this month at the Los Angeles Convention Center with over 16,500 attendees from around ... [ Read: A Taste of Transformative Technologies from SIGGRAPH 2017 ]

by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the August 2017 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) I am often offered the opportunity to photograph short films, and by reflex, I have learned to turn them down.  There is rarely monetary compensation commensurate ... [ Read: Trying Not To Come Up Short -- Gathering the Right Tools for the Short Film "Union" ]

DCS members and associates are invited to attend the launch of the new CineAlta® full frame 36x24mm Digital Motion picture camera.  Although this has long been a standard sensor size in still cameras, Full Frame Cinema lenses have here to fore been scarce in the marketplace.  Sony’s new large sensor has been exclusively ... [ Read: DCS Invite to Launch of Sony's next-gen Full Frame CineAlta Camera ]

The HPA Awards Committee is seeking judges, particularly in the area of Color Grading, a natural fit for DCS members, many of whom are Cinematographers. Individuals with expertise in this area are invited to volunteer for the judging session: Color Grading: Thursday, August 24th 5:45p - 11:00p (approximate) EFILM 1146 ... [ Read: HPA Awards Call For Judges ]

On July 12th, Canon officially opened its doors to its newest Professional Technology & Support Center in Burbank, Calif. Evolving from what began at Canon’s original Hollywood facility, the new location is designed to provide image makers with enhanced technical environments and accessible service and support. ... [ Read: Canon Opens Professional Service & Support Center in Burbank ]

Lighting Tip:  5 Reasons to Recommend a Soft Box with LED Lighting By James Mathers, Cinematographer and President of the Digital Cinema  Society LEDs are a highly efficient light source, and putting aside any color spectrum issues, (that have generally been improving they still have limitations for lighting ... [ Read: Lighting Tips from James Mathers: 5 Reasons to Recommend a Soft Box - Especially with LED Lighting ]