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In advance of NAB 2019, ARRI has announced its new ALEXA Mini LF camera.  The new system combines the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor.  It features three internal motorized FSND filters, 12 V power input, extra power outputs, a new Codex Compact Drive, ... [ Read: ARRI expands camera line with new large-format ALEXA Mini LF ]

ZEISS Cine Lenses celebrated the opening of their new showroom facility in Sherman Oaks the last week of March with VIP/Press tours and a huge open house.  Rather than a sales office, the venue is designed to serve the cinematography community by creating a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a showcase of cinema ... [ Read: ZEISS Cine Lenses Opens L.A. Showroom ]

Apple has announced the launch of Apple TV+, a new streaming service featuring TV, films and original content on demand.  Apple is said to be pursuing a more diverse consumer offering by aggregating a number of OTT services through their customers’ Apple ID.  Apple currently offers a Cloud storage service, a music ... [ Read: Apple Announces launch of New Streaming Service: Apple TV+ ]

Through the generosity of our supporters who are donating very valuable products, we will once again hold our DCS Internet Silent Auction to coincide with NAB. It is a great way for our supporters to make you aware of their new products while giving members a chance to get great deals, and at the same time help finance ... [ Read: 2019 Digital Cinema Society NAB Internet Silent Auction - Now Open ]

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 in Burbank, CA on Saturday, February 16th. In addition to presentations ... [ Read: Now Streaming 2019 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo ]

Panasonic has announced a new 4K handheld camcorder – the AG-CX350. At 4.2-lbs. (body only), the AG-CX350 is a 4K 1.0-type handheld camcorder designed for live events, IP Production, sports, and news gathering. The run-and-gun camera features 10-bit 60p capture, HDR recording and is equipped with the RTMP/RTSP/RTP ... [ Read: Panasonic announced new 4K handheld camcorder - the AG-CX350 with 10-bit 60p HDR ]

Although very near capacity, we are still accepting RSVPs for the Digital Cinema Society's annual exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology. The event will return to the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank on Saturday, February 16th. We've been holding this event annually for over a decade now, and ... [ Read: Announcing 2019 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo, Saturday February 16 in Burbank ]

The 2018 DCS Camera Support and Accessories Expo held November 28th at Canon Burbank features the latest products from Anton/Bauer – Gen Energy – OCONNOR - Redrock Micro – Sachtler – Wooden Camera. There is also a presentation from Canon on their latest cameras including the C200 and C200B which both feature ... [ Read: Now Streaming: 2018 DCS Camera Support & Accessories Expo ]

While prepping for an out-of-town shoot, James Mathers, Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society discusses packing equipment for travel and gives a quick demo of the Tenba Cineluxe 24 camera bag.  View it on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/297137695 [ Read: Demo and Review of Tenba Cineluxe 24 Camera Bag by James Mathers ]

The annual DCS Post Production Expo was held this year at Canon Burbank on Saturday, October 20th.  The coverage includes a wide variety of Post Production topics such as How to Identify and Handle Various File Formats, Lens Metadata for VFX and the new Netflix Post Technology Alliance.  Presentations include (in ... [ Read: Now Streaming: Coverage of 2018 DCS Post Production Expo ]