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JVC LAUNCHES 4K PRODUCT LINE with 3 New Cameras
By DCS, Nov 12, 2014
JVC has unveiled three 4K/UHD handheld camera models this week at the Content & Communications World 2014 in New York City. The new GY-LS300 is a Super 35mm camcorder that accepts a variety of interchangeable lenses, the GY-HM200 is a versatile, full-featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming, and the GY-HM170 ... [ Read: JVC LAUNCHES 4K PRODUCT LINE with 3 New Cameras ]
Last NYC Film Lab to Close December 19
By DCS, Oct 31, 2014
Film Lab New York, the last remaining motion picture film-processing laboratory in New York City, has announced that they will cease operations as of December 19, 2014. The facility was launched in 2011 as a joint venture between Technicolor-PostWorks New York and Deluxe New York, to serve filmed features, TV, and ... [ Read: Last NYC Film Lab to Close December 19 ]
Modern VideoFilm Announces New Management Team
By DCS, Oct 23, 2014
CEO, Moshe Barkat who founded Modern VideoFilm several decades ago has recently departed the firm along with CFO Hugh Miller. The have been replaced by an executive team previously at The Culver Studios, namely Scott Avila as CEO, Cooper Crouse as president and Roxanna Sassanian as CFO. Long-time executives Bill ... [ Read: Modern VideoFilm Announces New Management Team ]
Why We Ride - Thinking Differently to Create Successful Indie Distribution
By DCS, Oct 23, 2014
Excerpted from the Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter, October 2014 ... [ Read: Why We Ride - Thinking Differently to Create Successful Indie Distribution ]
DCS Road Test: K-Tek ProShot MonoPod, etc., etc, etc
By DCS, Oct 22, 2014
When you’re working in a documentary situation, you don’t want to be carrying too much gear around, so one tool that can serve many purposes is essential. The new K-Tek ProShot really fits the bill, serving as a very versatile Monopod or in place of a Hi-hat for cameras weighing up to 20 lbs. Lighter weight ... [ Read: DCS Road Test: K-Tek ProShot MonoPod, etc., etc, etc ]
New Canon Ultra-Telephoto 50-500mm T5.0-8.9 Large Single Sensor Zoom Lens
By DCS, Oct 18, 2014
Canon has introduced a new CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens. Already the longest focal length for large single sensors, it also features a built-in 1.5x extender for an effective 75-1500mm at 20x magnification. Available in either EF- or PL-mount, the new lens is quite compact considering ... [ Read: New Canon Ultra-Telephoto 50-500mm T5.0-8.9 Large Single Sensor Zoom Lens ]
Summary of Newly Proposed Netflix, HBO, and CBS Distribution Models
By DCS, Oct 18, 2014
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos announced at MIPCOMM last week that his company is going to modernize the distribution model of movies. Film deals including a sequel to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” and a four-picture agreement with Adam Sandler are some of the original films that will have a day-and-date ... [ Read: Summary of Newly Proposed Netflix, HBO, and CBS Distribution Models ]
Adobe Creative Cloud Now Extends to Mobile Apps
By DCS, Oct 10, 2014
Adobe updates to Creative Cloud include new connections between desktop apps, which have now also been extended onto mobile devices. The new group of mobile apps include Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom. With this new integration, the idea is that you will now be able to import projects you create ... [ Read: Adobe Creative Cloud Now Extends to Mobile Apps ]
New DCS Streaming: The Economics and Aesthetics of Shooting Indie Features on Film
By DCS, Oct 7, 2014
Visit the New Streaming page from the link on the DCS homepage to view our latest event coverage: The Economics and Aesthetics of Shooting Indie Features on Film. There has been a sea change for feature film acquisition in the last decade moving from primarily celluloid to digital capture. The transition away from ... [ Read: New DCS Streaming: The Economics and Aesthetics of Shooting Indie Features on Film ]
New GoPro Lineup: Hero4 w/4K @ 30fps, Plus Entry Level Hero @ Lower Cost and More
By DCS, Oct 4, 2014
Available October 5th, the HERO4 comes in two versions, (although three new models were announced in total). The HERO4 Black shoots 4k up to 30fps, while the HERO4 Silver has lower specs but features the first built-in touchscreen in a GoPro. The third model is a budget camera, called “HERO,” at a new low price ... [ Read: New GoPro Lineup: Hero4 w/4K @ 30fps, Plus Entry Level Hero @ Lower Cost and More ]