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ZEISS has added four new lenses to the ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance family first launched in 2019. The 18 and 135 millimeter focal lengths add telephoto and wide-angle specialties to the seven focal lengths available to date while the new 40 and 65 millimeter lenses enhance the standard range for high-end film production. ... [ Read: Zeiss Adds Four New Focal Lengths to Supreme Prime Radiance Family of Lenses ]

Litepanels has announced a new and extremely versatile addition to their RGBWW Gemini line.  The new Gemini 1x1 Hard not only offers variable color from 2,700 to 10,000K with precision control of hue, saturation, intensity, gels and effects, it can also now create a very bright output of over 3000 lux @10ft/3m ... [ Read: Litepanels Introduces New Gemini 1x1 Hard ]

The Vitec Group  has announced the acquisition of Quasar Science, a DCS sponsor that specializes in linear and tubular LED lighting solutions for cinematic applications. Quasar Science will become part of the Group’s Production Solutions Division alongside Litepanels which was acquired by Vitec in 2008. Quasar Science ... [ Read: The Vitec Group Acquires Quasar Science ]

Bright Tangerine has introduced the new Axl Universal EVF Mount.  Axl can be operated with a single knurled handle, allowing the user to quickly position and tighten the EVF in three different axis' at once.  Other notable features include a rugged design, and high quality finish, laser-etched measurements to help ... [ Read: Bright Tangerine Unveils New Axl Universal EVF Mount ]

The Digital Cinema Society congratulates Lectrosonics, a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary.  Founded in March of 1971 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, producing portable PA systems, they soon added wireless microphones to their product ... [ Read: Lectrosonics Celebrates their 50th Anniversary ]

Litepanels has announced the launch of a dual-band wireless DMX system to be known as Apollo Bridge.  It uses advanced dynamic frequency hopping technology designed to instantly create a robust wireless DMX network anywhere. Optimized for use with Litepanels Gemini RGBWW LED panels, Apollo can also work with ... [ Read: Litepanels Introduces Apollo Wireless DMX System Controlling Multiple Lights from a Board or Handheld Device ]

We are sad to report the passing of Digital Cinema Society Founding Member Isidore "Izzy" Mankofsky at the age of 89.  A renowned Cinematographer and member of the ASC, who over a many decades career, photographed such features as The Muppet Movie, Somewhere in Time and The Jazz Singer.  He also shot dozens ... [ Read: DCS Mourns the Loss of Founding Member, Cinematographer Isidore Mankofsky, ASC ]

Litepanels has announced the next generation of Lykos mini LED panel lights. The new Lykos+ Bi-color LED panel is one of the smallest in the Litepanels range but is said to feature an output 40% brighter than the previous generation, delivering a 2000 lux (@3ft/1m) of light at any color temperature from 3200-5600K. ... [ Read: Litepanels Announces New Brighter Lykos+ Bi-color LED Compact Mini-panel ]

A true pioneer in the use of LED lighting for motion pictures, Litepanels is to be recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award.  These awards were created to honor development and innovation in television technology that is so innovative as to ... [ Read: Litepanels to be Honored with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award ]

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 of vaccinations and treatment therapies, there are still major uncertainties ... [ Read: Now Streaming -- DCS Documentary: Getting Safely Back To Work In The Age of Covid ]