Digital Cinema Society

By James Mathers, Cinematographer and President of DCS My friends at Zacuto took some flack last year as they showed documentary coverage of a Camera Evaluation project they organized and sponsored under the supervision of longtime DCS member, the renowned DP, Bruce Logan, ASC. The program was set up as a “blind” ... [ Read: Excuse Me, I Think Your Camera is Ringing — Mobile Devices in Movie Making ]

In an interesting turnabout, J.J. Abrams and his chosen Cinematographer, Daniel Mindel, ASC have decided to shoot "Star Wars: Episode VII" on 35mm film. The LucasFilm project, now controlled by Disney will be captured on 5219 Kodak stock. This is perhaps counter intuitive only because George Lucas’ pioneering use ... [ Read: Next Star Wars Installment to be Shot on Film ]

We wish only the best for our good friend and DCS Advisory Board member Ted Schilowitz as he announces his departure from RED Digital Cinema. According to Ted in a REDuser.net posting on August 27th: “My moving on from RED should not be taken in a negative light. it's a good step for me personally, and I genuinely ... [ Read: Ted Exits RED ]

New Streaming: ACES Explained

By DCS, Jul 25, 2013

New Streaming: ACES Explained Visit the New Streaming link from the home page to see our latest addition to our Streaming Library of On-Demand content. In this presentation from our June 12th event at the Panasonic Hollywood Lab, experts in the field explain the ACES system, (acronym for Academy Color Encoding Specification) ... [ Read: New Streaming: ACES Explained ]

DCS NYC Event: "How To Monetize Your Stock Footage" - Thursday, 8/1, 7pm @ The Studio-B&H

By DCS, Jul 22, 2013

In this upcoming DCS event, we aim to explore how Still and Moving Image Creators, who may have terrific footage in their libraries, or would like to go out and hunt for stunning images in their downtime, can capitalize on these efforts. We'll see how to present your images to Stock Footage houses, what they are looking ... [ Read: DCS NYC Event: "How To Monetize Your Stock Footage" - Thursday, 8/1, 7pm @ The Studio-B&H ]

DCS Members and one guest each are invited to join Directors Guild of America members and industry colleagues for an all-day new technology seminar at the DGA National Headquarters in Los Angeles, Digital Day 2013 - Hands on the Future of Entertainment. The cost of registration is $35.00 per person, which includes ... [ Read: DCS Members invited to DGA Digital Day Saturday, July 27th ]

TV director Paris Barclay has been elected president of the Directors Guild of America becoming not only the first African-American to serve as president of the DGA, but also the guild's first openly gay president. [ Read: DGA Elects Paris Barclay as New President ]

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the ASC, (many of whom are also member of DCS) including President Richard Crudo, ASC, who is returning to the post after several terms, along with Vice Presidents Owen Roizman, Kees Van Oostrum and Lowell Peterson.  The new Treasurer is Victor J. Kemper, Secretary ... [ Read: ASC Announces New Officers including President Richard Crudo, ASC ]

One DPs Perspective by James Mathers

By DCS, May 18, 2013

Keeping Up With The Clairmonts -- Confessions of a Gear Addict One DPs Perspective by James Mathers Having survived NAB, I'm now buckling my safety straps in preparation for Cine Gear and IBC, trying to prepare myself for the continuous onslaught of new gear coming our way. I sometimes have trouble deciding if ... [ Read: One DPs Perspective by James Mathers ]

... [ Read: "After Earth" Special Sony Screening with Q&A Friday May 31 at Cine Gear Expo ]