Digital Cinema Society

Digital Cinema Show Archive

By DCS, Apr 20, 2022

Having served the Industry since 2003, the Digital Cinema Show continues the Society's mission of empowering Filmmakers with knowledge of cinematic tools and techniques.  We gather the best of our content into an entertaining, and regularly ... [ Read: Digital Cinema Show Archive ]

Now Streaming: DCS Exploration of Large Sensor Cinematography

By DCS, Mar 23, 2022

This is the full version of the Digital Cinema Society's format agnostic exploration of Large Sensor Cinematography.  We look at the benefits, aesthetic and technical differences, as well as the challenges of shooting larger format sensors as ... [ Read: Now Streaming: DCS Exploration of Large Sensor Cinematography ]

New DCS Streaming: 2021 Focus On Cine Lenses From the Buyer's POV

By James Mathers, Nov 8, 2021

Due to ongoing pandemic our annual Digital Cinema Society Cine Lens event which traditionally took place at at Cine Gear Expo was held this year online.  Instead of viewing a nearly three hour event, we have separated the presentations which ... [ Read: New DCS Streaming: 2021 Focus On Cine Lenses From the Buyer's POV ]

Three DPs Explore Infinity Micro/Macro Lenses: Bill Bennett, ASC, James Mathers, and Cameron Cannon

By James Mathers, Oct 23, 2021

The Digital Cinema Society presents an exploration of Micro/Macro cinematography with three DPs including Bill Bennett, ASC, James Mathers, and Cameron Cannon.  The trio photograph a variety of shots in order to evaluate the technology which includes ... [ Read: Three DPs Explore Infinity Micro/Macro Lenses: Bill Bennett, ASC, James Mathers, and Cameron Cannon ]

Now Streaming: DCS Coverage of Cine Gear Expo 2021

By James Mathers, Sep 29, 2021

Over the course of three days, September 23-25, 2021, at and around the L.A. Convention Center, DCS Founder James Mathers conducted interviews covering new innovations in motion picture technology. Panasonic's Matt Frazer presents the Lumix ... [ Read: Now Streaming: DCS Coverage of Cine Gear Expo 2021 ]

Now Streaming -- DCS Documentary: Getting Safely Back To Work In The Age of Covid

By DCS, Feb 28, 2021

The global pandemic brought about by Covid-19 has affected every aspect of our existence.  It has cost  lives, livelihoods, and brought our industry to an abrupt standstill.  Although there are some positive developments on the horizon in terms ... [ Read: Now Streaming -- DCS Documentary: Getting Safely Back To Work In The Age of Covid ]

Now Streaming: 2020 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo

By DCS, Mar 18, 2020

Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology is now streaming.  Hosted by Cinematographer and DCS Founder, James Mathers, the daylong event was held at the IATSE Local 80 stage ... [ Read: Now Streaming: 2020 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo ]

Now Streaming - DCS Event Coverage:Introduction to Field Audio Recording

By DCS, Jan 20, 2020

Daniel McCoy, CAS and Noah Mathers share their wealth of experience including tips and tricks to help beginners to know the basics of recording sound on location for movies and TV. Part Two features Woody Woodhall, CAS, the President of Allied ... [ Read: Now Streaming - DCS Event Coverage:Introduction to Field Audio Recording ]

Now Streaming: Coverage of 2019 DCS Post Expo

By DCS, Nov 21, 2019

Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society Post Expo is now available for viewing.  The event was held this year at Canon Burbank on Saturday, November 9th and included presentations from representatives of these companies, (listed ... [ Read: Now Streaming: Coverage of 2019 DCS Post Expo ]

Now Streaming 2019 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo

By DCS, Mar 1, 2019

Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology is now streaming.  Hosted by Cinematographer and DCS Founder, James Mathers, the daylong event was held at the IATSE Local 80 stage ... [ Read: Now Streaming 2019 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo ]