Digital Cinema Society

by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the August 2021 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) Deep Fakes -- Not All Fun and Games Anymore Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool that can be used to speed up and improve the creation of visual effects, among ... [ Read: Deep Fakes -- Not All Fun and Games Anymore ]

Blackmagic Design just made two rather significant announcements.  First off, the release of DaVinci Resolve 17.3 which will now work up to 3 times faster on Apple Mac models with the M1 chip. This speed increase will allow users to more easily play back, edit and grade 4K, 8K, and 12K, even on an Apple M1 notebook. ... [ Read: Blackmagic Announces DaVinci Resolve 17.3 along with Major Price Drop on URSA Mini Pro 12K ]

In a deal valued at $1.7 billion, Adobe has announced their intention to acquire Frame.io.  The acquisition brings together Adobe's suite of creative software, including Premiere Pro and After Effects, with Frame.io's cloud-based video collaboration platform.  The combination of Adobe’s video editing products, ... [ Read: Frame.io to be Acquired by Adobe ]

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Dan Kneece passed away unexpectedly earlier this month at the relatively young age of 64.  Although it has not been confirmed, Dan had recently undergone a medical procedure to add a coronary stent, so it is assumed the cause of his passing was heart related. Dan ... [ Read: DCS Mourns the Passing of a Good Friend, Longtime Member, Steadicam Legend, and Cinematographer, Dan Kneece ]

The current word from NAB is that all systems are Go for the 2021 NAB Show, running Oct. 9–13, but with a new set of safety protocols announced. Exhibitors and attendees will be asked to follow health and safety guidelines and allow for physical distancing due to COVID.  NAB is now recommending that all attendees ... [ Read: 'COVID Protocols' Announced for NAB 2021 ]

Blackmagic Design has announced a new family of Studio Cameras for live production. The new compact all-in-one units are designed to help a wider range of live productions that require professional features that are also fast to setup on location. Features include a carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate body and ... [ Read: Blackmagic Design Announces New Studio Cameras and HyperDeck Studio Models ]

The new ARRI Hi-5 is a sophisticated hand unit providing reliable wireless camera and lens control in demanding situations on set. Weatherproof and solidly built, it features extended radio link range and unique, swappable radio modules for different territories and shooting challenges.  The new unit replaces ARRI’s ... [ Read: ARRI Announces Hi-5: Fifth-generation Intelligent Hand Unit ]

Registration is now open for Cine Gear Expo LA which will take place this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center, September 23rd - 26th, 2021.  As is a long held industry tradition, Cine Gear will feature exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, and ample ... [ Read: Cine Gear Expo Comes to the L.A. Convention Center Sept 23rd-26th - Registration Now Open ]

by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the July 2021 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) The question of what to call the smartphone/camera reminds me of the famous dialogue at the finale of Chinatown, “She’s my daughter…She’s my sister...She’s ... [ Read: The Smartphone -- Camera or Communication Device, a Crisis of Identity ]

The Digital Cinema Society is proud to congratulate its many members nominated for Primetime Emmys.  The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards will honor the best in U.S. primetime television as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The ceremony will be held on September 19, 2021 and will be broadcast ... [ Read: DCS Congratulates Members Nominated for 2021 Prime Time Emmy Awards ]