Digital Cinema Society

Now streaming is coverage of last year’s Lighting Workshop held in conjunction with the American Society of Cinematographers at Mole Richardson. The day long Lighting Workshop with legendary ASC Cinematographers included Allen Daviau, Robert Primes, Michael Goi, and Michael Negrin. George Spiro Dibie, ASC, and James ... [ Read: 2007 ASC Lighting Workshop Now Available for Member Download ]

Toshiba put HD-DVD out of its misery Saturday, February 16th, by confirming that it will cease manufacturing HD-DVD equipment. As previously reported Warner Brothers had opted to join Disney, Fox, MGM, Lion’s Gate, and of course, Sony, and distribute it’s library only on Blu-ray. In addition, last week, Toshiba's ... [ Read: HD-DVD R.I.P. ]

Open House at Pace Technologies, Burbank, CA -- Featuring 3D Production and Post. DCS Advisory Board member Vince Pace will open his Pace Technologies to DCS members on Saturday September 29th from 10AM to Noon (this event has been postponed from Saturday, August 25th.) We will get a chance to see first hand the great ... [ Read: DCS Event at Pace Postponed until September 29th ]

I am very sad to report that the kind, giving, and immensely talented Laszlo Kovacs, ASC passed away Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 74. Some of his landmark pictures included Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, Shampoo, Paper Moon, and New York, New York, to name but a few. He was the recipient of the 2002 ASC Lifetime ... [ Read: DCS Mourns the Loss of Cinematographer, Laszlo Kovacs, ASC ]

Posting of NAB Streaming Coverage is Now Complete and Available on the homepage. Look for the link “Streaming - NAB 07” to view or download Quicktime movies featuring: RED, Dalsa, Phantom, Sony F23, and Silicon Imaging Digital Cinema Cameras, S.two, Panasonic cameras, both Canon Cameras and Lenses, Zeiss ... [ Read: Streaming Coverage From NAB 2007 ]

Look in the Members Area for newly added streaming content including our recent meeting on Underwater Cinematography with Panelists including such distinguished DCS members as the legendary Howard Hall, who literally wrote the book on Underwater Photography, John Ellerbrock, Owner and Lead Designer at Gates Underwater ... [ Read: Underwater Cinematography, CES and MacWorld ]

The EMX takes place August 30-31 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Two days of networking, conference programs, keynote speakers, DVD awards and exhibitors showcasing the latest tools and services to keep you competitive in this rapidly changing industry. Register at: www.entertainmentmediaexpo.com [ Read: Entertainment Media Expo 2005 ]

DIGITAL CINEMA INITIATIVES (DCI) ANNOUNCES FINAL SPECIFICATION After over three years of testing, evaluation, and contemplation, the seven major studios that make up DCI, (Disney, Fox, MGM, Paramount, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros.), have settled on a technological blue print for the implantation of Digital Cinema. ... [ Read: Final DCI Specification Announced ]

DV Expo East 2005 Digital Video Expo East 2005 Javits Convention Center, New York, NY http://www.dvexpo.com/east/ This five-day event includes Apple Certification training, a conference on the technical, legal, and business challenges driving change in our industry, special events, and an exhibit hall of new gear ... [ Read: DCS News July 2005 ]

DCS Members are invited to the 3rd Annual DGA Digital Day, July 30 at the DGA Theater with Wrap Party at Occidental Studios. Please call 310-289-2088 or visit DGA.org for more details and ticket information. [ Read: 3rd Annual DGA Digital Day - July 30 ]