Digital Cinema Society

By James Mathers, Cinematographer and President of DCS As a Cinematographer, I’ve had to get used to the fact that my role is constantly changing, and while I don’t think it is necessary, some have even suggested a new name for what we do.  Whatever the specific skill-sets employed, we are still charged with ... [ Read: Motionographer, Virtual Cinematographer, Director of Imaging? Role Evolves, Title Remains: Cinematographer ]

One DP’s Perspective DP / Test Pilot Action Figure? By James Mathers, Cinematographer and President of DCS In my role covering new Cinema Technology for DCS, I am often offered gear to test and evaluate, everything from new lighting units and cameras to various digital cinema recorders. Since I need to keep ... [ Read: DP/Test Pilot Action Figure? James Mathers on Tribe of the Wild, December 2013 ]

With a Little Help From My Friends -- The Making of “1000 to 1”  by James Mathers Cinematographer and President of the Digital Cinema Society Believe me, being a journeyman DP shooting indie pictures is a hard way to make a living, but it does have its rewards. It can be much more than a job for hire ... [ Read: With a Little Help From My Friends -- The Making of "1000 to 1" ]

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: Keeping Up With The Clairmonts -- Confessions of a Gear Addict by James Mathers, May 2013 ]

The Digital Cinema Society remains dedicated to informing the entertainment industry regarding the integration of new technology. As we get ready to celebrate our 10th Anniversary this year at NAB, perhaps it is time to reflect on where we started, where we are now, and identify our goals for the future.  It's ... [ Read: The Only Constant is Change -- Ten Years of the Digital Cinema Society, April 2013 ]

3D in Decline? The Percentage of Box Office is Down and TV Programers Are Pulling the Plug on 3D Sad to say for 3D enthusiasts, but the latest wave of 3D seems to be losing steam, especially in regard to 3DTV. Although domestic box office returns were respectable, moviegoers largely passed on the opportunity to see ... [ Read: 3D in Decline? by DCS President James Mathers, Excerpted from DCS eNewsletter of July 2013 ]

DCS Member Content Contribution: Bracing for the Correction Marty Shindler, DCS Advisory Board Member and CEO of the consulting firm, The Shindler Perspective We often hear on the business news channels and in the business press about companies, industries, and even market segments going through correction periods. ... [ Read: Bracing for the Correction, by Marty Shindler, CEO of The Shindler Perspective, July 2013 ]

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 ]