Digital Cinema Society

With all the new Digital Cinema cameras and Lenses debuting at NAB, some smaller, but very cool items also deserve some attention.  Here's a few that caught my eye: Schneider Optics Wide Angle Adapter for Fujinon’s 19-90mm Cabrio Adding even more versatility to Fujinon’s 19-90mm T2.9 Cabrio zoom, Schneider ... [ Read: Some Items That Caught My Eye at NAB 2014 ]

We Survived NAB 2014! By James Mathers, Cinematographer and President of DCS We survived NAB 2014!  I think that’s the general sentiment of the folks who work the show as they wrapped up another year.  The Digital Cinema Society shot 55 Booth Tour interviews from the show floor which are currently streaming ... [ Read: We Survived NAB 2014! -- James Mathers' Reflections Covering the Show ]

DCS Advisory Board Member, David Stump, ASC, has written a comprehensive overview of Digital Cinematography entitled Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and Workflows. Available on Amazon, the book focuses primarily on the tools and technology of the trade, looking at how digital cameras work, ... [ Read: New Book from David Stump, ASC: Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and Workflows ]

Cine Gear Expo, now in its 18th year, returns to the Paramount Studios backlot June 5-7th for this annual four day conference that includes: Exhibits, Premiere and Master Class Seminars, Film Series Competition & Finalist screenings, New Product Announcements, Demonstrations, VIP Awards Ceremony, Special Events ... [ Read: DCS @ Cine Gear Expo - New Cine Lenses - Sat. 4-5:00pm, Sherry Lansing Theater ]

DCS and Sony DMPC On The Road -- New Orleans on May 13th -- Chicago on May 19th at VER/Fletcher Sony's DMPC, (Digital Motion Picture Center) goes on the road, with Instructor Keith Vidger traveling with DCS President James Mathers to New Orleans, then Chicago to demonstrate end-to-end 4K workflow and Sony's latest ... [ Read: DCS & Sony DMPC On The Road - New Orleans May 13 & Chicago May 19 ]

We survived NAB 2014!  I think that’s the general consensus feeling of the folks who work the show as they wrap up another year.  We did 55 DCS Booth Tour interviews from the show floor which are currently streaming from our website, (listed here in alphabetical order): AbelCine - Adobe - Adorama - AJA - Angénieux ... [ Read: We Survived NAB 2014 - See Comments and Full Streaming Coverage Now ]

Streaming NAB 2014

By DCS, Apr 7, 2014

Welcome to our Streaming coverage from NAB 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. See the presentations of the most interesting technology at this year's NAB 2014. New cameras, lens systems, workflows and more are presented in depth by some of the most prominent technologists in the Entertainment Industry. Thank you for ... [ Read: Streaming NAB 2014 ]

Our streaming reports will start appearing about noon today PST on the Digital Cinema Society and Studio Daily sites.  We are looking forward today to checking out the Panasonic 4K Varicam which in addition to onboard 4K, it has been announced, will also record 4K RAW to Codex. One of our first interviews will ... [ Read: DCS at NAB and Lots of Announcements from AJA, Panasonic, Codex, RED... ]

DCS Mourns the Loss of Industry Legend Abby Singer Having been a childhood neighbor of Abby Singer, I am particularly sad to report his recent passing at the age of 96. He had a very long and distinguished career as production manager on shows such as "Hill Street Blues," "St. Elsewhere" and "The Mary Tyler Moore ... [ Read: DCS Mourns the Loss of Abby Singer ]

One DP’s Perspective RED Epic For Sale? By James Mathers, Cinematographer and President of DCS That’s right, after being a very early adopter and loyal customer of the RED Digital Cinema Company, I’m seriously considering selling my personally owned Epic Camera.  Although there were the occasional hiccups ... [ Read: RED Epic For Sale? -- James Mathers Ponders the Sale of his RED Camera Gear ]