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OnlyOffice: How to achieve absolute seamless Microsoft Office interchange on any desktop OS
Many third-party office apps promise the option to import or export Microsoft formats like .docx (from Microsoft Word), .xlsx (from Microsoft Excel) and .pptx (from Microsoft PowerPoint). However, to my knowledge, experience and research, only one of them can create and handle all of those format...
Sony’s Newest Super-Telephoto Zoom is Ready for Fast Action Photo and Video Work
The big news of the day, as we more or less predicted a week ago when both brands released teasers, is that Canon and Sony have introduced new flagship-level mirrorless cameras. However, while both are awesome new options to consider, the new Canon EOS R6 V is more video-centric, while the new So...
The Sony a7R VI is Here With 8K Video, AI-Aided Autofocus, and Improved Performance Across the Board
Not to be outdone by one of its biggest rivals, just an hour after Canon unveiled its new EOS R6 V, Sony has revealed its new R-series camera, the a7R VI.While ideally a bit more of a photography camera than a videography camera (in contrast to the new EOS R6 V, which was just announced), the a7R...
A Morning of Rs, Vs, 6s, and 7s
Exactly 24 days after NAB Show Vegas and 24 days ahead of Cine Gear 2026 in Los Angeles, both Canon and Sony released new cameras and lenses. After teasing “R” models on Wednesday, May 13th, the announcements came via video release 30 minutes after each other. V STANDS FOR VIDEO, VERT...
Canon Introduces Video-Ready Power Zoom to Go Along With New EOS R6 V
Behind every great camera is a great lens. Or, at least, with new camera announcements these days, that is certainly the case.While Canon is going to get most of the focus today on its new EOS R6 V, a video-centric mirrorless camera capable of 7K30 Open Gate RAW video recording, not to be lost in...
Canon Goes All-In On Video Content Creation With New EOS R6 V Mirrorless Camera
As promised with a teaser the other week, Canon has a new “V” camera to debut. The mystery has been revealed: the company has unveiled its new Canon EOS R6 V, a follow-up to its popular R6 mirrorless camera that has always had a nice video-tint.The new Canon EOS R6 V takes things up a notch, thou...
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS G Master with 3x faster AF
With a constant F4.5 aperture, autofocus up to 3x faster, and outstanding mobility, the new lens gives wildlife, birding, sports, and photojournalism the tool to expand their creative possibilities. Covering a 100-400 mm focal range with a constant F4.5 aperture, the lens delivers, Sony claims, “...
You’ve Never Seen the Original Cut of One of Rotten Tomatoes’ Best Horror Movies of All Time
Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the 200 Best Horror Movies of All Time compiles some of the most iconic, well-regarded entries in the genre. The Top 50 alone includes Bride of Frankenstein, Jaws, Psycho, Halloween, Rosemary’s Baby, The Silence of the Lambs, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and many more. Howe...
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Announced – Constant F4.5 Aperture, Internal Zoom, and Four XD Linear Motors
Sony has unveiled the FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS, a G Master telephoto zoom built around a constant F4.5 aperture across the entire focal range, an internal zoom design, and four XD Linear Motors driving a floating focus system. The new lens sits alongside the existing 2017-vintage FE 100-400mm F4....
Sony Alpha 7R VI: built to accelerate high-resolution photography
The Alpha 7R VI is a 66.8-megapixel full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera offering the highest resolution and continuous shooting performance in the Alpha series. Built on the series’ legacy of leading resolution, the full-frame mirrorless camera Sony Alpha 7R VI pairs an appro...
Sony A7R VI: 66.8 MP sensor, 8K video, 30 fps burst, $4499
Sony's Alpha 7R VI pairs a new 66.8 MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor with the BIONZ XR2 engine, 8K video, and 30 fps continuous shooting. Priced at $4499, it arrives in June 2026.
Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain
Sony has officially unveiled the Alpha 7R VI (ILCE-7RM6), the sixth-generation successor to the α7R V from late 2022, built around an all-new 66.8MP back-illuminated fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor and the BIONZ XR2 image processor that already powers the α1 II, α9 III, and a7 V. For video shooters...
Sony a7R VI Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude
This time, we managed to be fast, having the brand-new Sony a7R VI with the final firmware 1.01 in our hands early enough to run it through our CineD lab test. This camera is especially interesting as it is a “first” for Sony, featuring a Dual Gain mode in full-frame. Curious to see t...
Canon EOS R6 V: built for video capture
Designed for handheld and gimbal shots, the EOS R6 V features robust in-body IS as well as a 7K / 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, 7K 60p RAW, 7K 30p Open Gate for videographers who seek flexibility. Canon’s new full-frame camera, the EOS R6 V, is announced with a new RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM [...]Rea...
5 of Rotten Tomatoes' 'Worst Horror Movies of All Time' That Are Actually Underrated
There is a unique phenomenon that takes place as a person develops a love of film. Whatever triggers that love is usually a movie that pretty much everybody likes, but also happens to be particularly well constructed. Star Wars, maybe. Indiana Jones. Inception. Scream. After a person’s interest i...
Canon EOS R6 V Unveiled – 7K Full-Frame Video Hybrid with IBIS, Active Cooling, and No EVF
Canon has unveiled the EOS R6 V, a viewfinder-free full-frame mirrorless built around a 32.5MP 7K sensor with internal RAW, in-body stabilization, active cooling, and a vertical tripod mount, at $2,499. It launches alongside the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ, Canon’s first L-series lens with bui...
Canon EOS R6 V: 7K RAW, fan-cooled, $2499
Canon's new EOS R6 V brings 7K RAW recording, active cooling and full-frame video performance to a $2499 body. No EVF, no mechanical shutter. This is built for video specifically.
Foundry’s updated Nuke Stage simplifies virtual production workflows
First revealed at NAB 2025, Nuke Stage enables real-time playback of photoreal environments onto LED walls using standard hardware. The newest update brings new technologies, new tools and new techniques. Enabling real-time playback of photoreal environments onto LED walls, the hardware-agnostic ...
Lord of the Flies: Supervising sound designer & re-recording mixer Niv Adiri
Netflix's Lord of the Flies is based on the novel and follows a group of schoolboys that find themselves stranded on a tropical island following a deadly plane crash. The series began streaming on May 4th and features an original score by composers Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Hans Zimmer a...
Doug Yablun promoted to editor at Lost Planet
LOS ANGELES - Lost Planet (www.lostplanet.com) recently promoted Doug Yablun to editor at the post house. The announcement follows years of him working as a lead assistant editor.
Panasonic LUMIX L10: specs, price, and release date
Panasonic has announced the LUMIX L10, its first fixed-lens compact in eight years. The $1499 camera pairs a Four Thirds BSI CMOS sensor with a Leica 24–75 mm F1.7–2.8 zoom and shoots 5.6K video.
Panasonic celebrates 25th anniversary of LUMIX with the LUMIX L10
Particularly suited for street, travel and everyday photography, the Panasonic LUMIX L10 features a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 24-75mm lens (35mm camera equivalent) with an F1.7–2.8 aperture. Developed in Osaka, Japan, the LUMIX L10 embodies Panasonic’s belief that a camera should feel instinctive i...
Tilta Introduces a New Line of Magnetic Filters That Look to Be Quite Cinematic and Versatile
It’s always nice to see more options in the crowded, but always in need of innovation, lens filter market. And that’s what we’re getting with this new Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filter Ultimate Kit that has just been introduced.These new filters feature some filter options that look quite helpful an...
Go behind the scenes of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
This Netflix featurette includes VFX supervisor Chris Ritvo from Untold Studios. The post Go behind the scenes of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ appeared first on befores & afters.
This 1952 Western Classic Ranked Among ‘Best Movies’ of All Time
Last week, I finally watched a movie I have been meaning to watch for a very, very long time. It's a real-time dramatic thriller about a guy on his wedding day, about to leave for his honeymoon, when a robber returns to town to face off with him.That movie is High Noon, and it's an out-and-out ma...
Ron Howard Says George Lucas Pitched 'Star Wars' Terribly
Directors Ron Howard and George Lucas go way back. Lucas directed Howard in American Graffiti, and Howard has described him as a mentor. If anyone was primed to be sold on Star Wars, it was Howard.But he just… really wasn’t, it turns out. He revealed as much during an in-depth conversation with G...
Panasonic LUMIX L10 Announced – Leica 10.9-34mm F1.7-2.8 Zoom, 5.6K 30p Video, V-Log, and More
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX L10 (DC-L10), a fixed-lens compact pairing a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 10.9-34mm (24-75mm 35mm camera equivalent) F1.7-2.8 zoom with a 20.4MP multi-aspect Four Thirds BSI CMOS sensor, delivering 5.6K 30p open-gate video, DCI 4K 120p in 4:2:0 10-bit, V-Log, Phase H...
The $40 Million Scene That Changed Hollywood
It feels like every decade there's a movie or a scene that leaps Hollywood forward. And somehow, every Matrix movie has done just that.From the first bullet time that was revolutionary to the most recent one, which is involved in the landmark day and date case, these movies have had quite an impa...
The 9 Greatest Horror Directors Ever, According to Rotten Tomatoes
There is a wide variety of filmmakers represented on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the 200 Best Horror Movies of All Time, which ranks the best-reviewed horror titles on the platform both by their Tomatometer score and by how many critics submitted positive reviews. Quite a few directors had multiple ...
Demi Moore and Paul Laverty Clash Over AI at Cannes Jury Press Conference
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened today, with its jury fielding questions not just about cinema, but about the technology reshaping it. At the opening jury press conference, The Substance star Demi Moore and screenwriter Paul Laverty offered two different takes on AI in filmmaking.Moore, asked...
What Movie Made You Want to Be a Filmmaker?
Do you remember the movie that made you want to be a filmmaker? The one that swallowed you whole and spat you out as someone different?Maybe it was a theatrical experience, or maybe it was just seeing something at home. But as writers, directors, cinematographers, editors, composers, and everythi...
Panasonic Celebrates its LUMIX 25 Year Anniversary With Surprise Camera Announcement
Well, happy anniversary for LUMIX, Panasonic’s brand of digital cameras. Celebrating its 25th year, Panasonic has made the surprise announcement of a new LUMIX L10 digital camera.Set to feature a unique 20.4MP Multi-Aspect BSI CMOS sensor capable of recording up to 5.6K 30p (and DCI 4K 120p) vide...
GoPro sale or merger? Strategic review announced
GoPro's board has authorized a formal review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale or merger. The announcement comes alongside a steep Q1 revenue decline and the withdrawal of full-year guidance.
2TB of Storage in Your Pocket: Meet Lexar's New SSD Thumb Drive
Well, this is cool. Lexar has introduced the world to its new D70E, an external, portable SSD that functions as a tiny thumb drive and can serve many purposes for filmmakers and video pros on the go.Small enough to fit into your pocket, or certainly the palm of your hand, this extremely compact p...
Why Christopher Nolan is Turning The Mythic Epic On Its Head
We're still like eight weeks away, and yet the movie everyone is talking about this summer is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.I mean, it's Nolan adapting Homer shot completely on IMAX, that's the dream.In a recent deep-dive with TIME, Nolan and his team revealed the technical and creative hurdles...
One More Light Never Hurt Anybody: Meet the Godox's New Video Flashlight
When it comes to cinematic lighting, having an extra LED flashlight in your bag isn’t usually a top priority.However, if you’ve been on enough shoots in the past and know the panic of being one light short, or simply someone who likes to have some extra ammunition to try something out for a bit, ...
Find Unique Looks With This New Ultrawide Fisheye Lens for Your APS-C Cameras
Everyone loves a good fisheye lens, especially an ultrawide fisheye like this new 7.5mm f/2.8 option from Brighin Star. Of course, you don’t want to overdo it with the fisheye lens. Unless you’re shooting skate videos in the '90s, you might want to limit your fisheye looks and shots to a few spec...
5 Movies That Use the Color Blue in Completely Different Ways
Most cinema viewers have, at the very least, a basic understanding of color psychology. If you ask a cineaste what blue represents, after joking that it’s the warmest color, they’ll probably tell you that it symbolizes sadness. This is quite true. Blue has symbolized sadness for a long time. Ther...
Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro: Video and Audio Usage columns
Welcome to Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere on ProVideo Coalition Have you ever wanted to see if and/or where footage has been used in your project? There is an easy way to do just that using the Video Usage and Audio Usage metadata columns in a bin. First set you clips to list view and [...]R...
NUGEN Audio debuts enhanced DialogCheck at MPTS 2026
NUGEN Audio DialogCheck, a plug-in designed to measure the intelligibility of speech within a mix, has an enhanced version that will be on display at MPTS 2026, in London. The Post Republic London’s Re-recording Mixer and Dialogue Editor Dan Johnson has built a reputation for clean, emotionally r...
CVP at MPTS 2026 – Workflow Pitch, Creator Hub Sponsorship, and Two Wednesday Sessions
CVP, one of Europe’s largest professional video and broadcast suppliers and a long-time CineD sponsor and affiliate partner, arrives at MPTS 2026 at Olympia London on Stand H40 this week with a pitch built around scalable production infrastructure, workflow consultancy, and a sponsorship of...
Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filter Ultimate Kit Released – CPL, 1-10 Stops VND, and Black Mist 1/4
Tilta has unveiled the Illusion Magnetic Filter Ultimate Kit, a screw-on magnetic filter system that bundles a circular polarizer, a 1-10 stops variable ND, and a Black Mist 1/4 diffuser into a single stackable ecosystem for 77mm and 82mm lenses. Priced at $279 (with a 10% pre-order discount thro...
Former SideFX & Dneg CTO Paul Salvini joins Rodeo FX
MONTREAL - Rodeo FX recently welcomed Paul Salvini as its new chief technology officer. A respected innovator in computer graphics and a key figure behind the creation and evolution of SideFX's Houdini, Salvini brings a combination of deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial vision and industry ...
Editor Tina Mintus joins the team at The Den
NEW YORK CITY - Tina Mintus has joined the editorial roster of The Den (https://thedeneditorial.com). She is an intuitive storyteller whose 30-year career includes collaborations with top agencies, brands, directors and producers.
Explore the world of ‘Foundation’, season 3
Issue #55 of befores & afters magazine covers the visual effects of Foundation, season 3. The post Explore the world of ‘Foundation’, season 3 appeared first on befores & afters.
Godox FL15Bi bi-color LED light: specs, price, availability
Godox's FL15Bi packs 15W of bi-color LED output, IP54 weather resistance, and Bluetooth app control into a compact and lightweight body, with barndoors and a Fresnel lens included at a competitive price.
Legacies Are Built with Alloys
Spring has a smell. The formula presents itself when the faint smell of cherry blossoms mixes with fresh rain. You can smell the dew. Photo development has a smell. The formula presents itself as a cross between dust, must, photo chemicals, and the curious scent of creativity. 48 hours after inv...
4 Mistakes That Broke This Short Film
When I was a kid, I made a bunch of silly sketch videos with my cousins. I would never want to go back and try to talk about those videos critically because I know they’re bad. And I think many filmmakers would feel the same about things like their student work, which often gets buried in our mem...
Tiny Details in 'Se7en' That Make It a Masterpiece
I actually just saw Se7en on the big screen, which you'd know if you were on Letterboxd. anyway. I went back for the 4K release, which had so many little details it blew my mind. Like, did you know Brad Pitt's character was wearing a basketball necktie for the whole movie? I'm not sure I ever saw...
Blackmagic Design Announces Another Round of Major Price Increases Across Cameras and Storage Products
Well, this is never good news, for what is now the fourth time since the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas just under a month ago, Blackmagic Design has had to announce a price increase for some of its products.Citing the same concerns affecting the world right now, due to price increases in flash stora...
How ‘Euphoria’ Built a Mini-LA for Cassie’s Viral 'Godzilla' Sequence
If there is one thing Sam Levinson’s Euphoria is known for aside from sex and teenage angst, it's the show's commitment to practical effects.We covered the season two Euphoria hallway scene, which sent the world spinning. But in Season 3, Episode 5, the production team took going big quite litera...
One of the Greatest Opening Scenes in History is 5 Minutes of One Man Yelling at You
I’ll be honest with you, I came to Patton late. I was in film school, buried in Godard and Cassavetes, doing everything I could to seem like I was too cool for a three-hour war epic.Then I had an afternoon alone, and I remember it was on TCM. I was just going to watch the opening scene, and sudde...
Why Music Is So Important to a Scorsese Movie
One of the first things I think about when I think about my favorite moments in a Martin Scorsese movie is the music. There's always a cool song playing, like Layla, or an epic score, like from Bernard Hermann. The man is the undisputed king of the needle drop.But if you think he’s just picking c...
You Don't Need to Move the Camera to Get a Great Shot
If you shoot by yourself, maybe you’ve always defaulted to handheld or a gimbal because they feel productive. You're moving, covering ground, getting all the angles. But your brain might also be constantly occupied by whether your subject is going out of frame, or you’re losing focus, or everythi...
DJI’s SkyPixel Contest Winners Will Make You Want to Fly a Drone Immediately
Who doesn’t love some awesome aerial photography or cinematography? Well, I guess those who suffer from vertigo or are simply afraid of heights. Regardless of how high you feel in the sky, the results are often breathtaking and always a nice reminder of what talented photographers and videographe...
Sony and TSMC Hint at the Future of Imaging Sensors and “Physical AI”
Announced by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (a.k.a. Sony) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (a.k.a. TSMC), a new strategic partnership has been formed to usher in a new era of imaging sensors.While it's just a non-binding memorandum of understanding at this point, t...
Need a Video Editing Laptop? Apple’s New MacBook Pro Just Got a Sweet Discount
Bucking current trends of prices rising for many cameras and video products, if you’re in the market for an Apple laptop, you can find some nice options currently on sale.Available on B&H with a nice discount currently attached, this Apple 14” MacBook Pro could be a solid choice for those loo...
Sony Hands Image Sensor Manufacturing to TSMC in Landmark Joint Venture, Marking the End of Its Fully In-House Era
Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture for the development and manufacturing of next-generation image sensors, with Sony as majority and controlling shareholder. CEO Hiroki Totoki framed the deal as Sony’s first mo...
Blackmagic Design raises camera prices over memory shortage
Blackmagic Design has raised prices across cameras and storage products for the second time in a week, blaming a worsening global flash memory shortage driven by AI data center demand.
Flying with Batteries in 2026 – What the New Global Power Bank Rules Mean for Filmmakers
American Airlines tightened its onboard battery rules on May 1, 2026, joining a global wave of carriers that have rewritten their power bank policies in the past five months. The crackdown is real, but for filmmakers travelling with V-mount, Gold-mount, or B-mount cine batteries, the practical im...
Memory Crunch Hits Blackmagic Design: URSA Cine, Cloud Store, Media Modules, and ATEM All Get Pricier
Blackmagic Design has raised prices across the URSA Cine camera lineup, the Cloud Store family, the Media Module range, and several HyperDeck and ATEM models that ship with preinstalled storage. The company says flash memory components have surged four times in just the weeks since NAB 2026, and ...
ASUS ROG Strix XG129C: an impressive 12.3 inch touchscreen sidekick for your desktop
ASUS's new ROG Strix XG129C secondary display has potential that reaches well beyond gaming into any workflow that benefits from touch-control and extra screen real estate. And that is pretty much anything creative.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Teaser Shows New Two-Camera Pro Version
The recently released DJI Osmo Pocket 4P teaser shows us DJI’s upcoming pocketable gimbal camera with two focal lengths: a main wide camera with a 1-inch-type sensor and a 3x telephoto camera. No official release date has been announced yet, but DJI says the release is “coming soon.&#...
Music Video: Black Veil Brides - Cut
Black Veil Brides dropped the music video for “Cut” a day before the release of the band's seventh studio album, Vindicate. The track marks the eight collaboration with Lillith Czar - lead singer Andy Biersack's wife - and showcases an epic side of the band with their use of symphonic orchestrati...
Margo’s Got Money Troubles: Music supervisor Ciara Elwis
Apple TV's Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a comedic family drama that follows recent college dropout and aspiring writer Margo (Elle Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooters waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby a...
CG supervisor Nishant Khanna joins Digital Domain in India
HYDERABAD, INDIA - Visual effects studio Digital Domain (www.digitaldomain.com) has appointed CG supervisor Nishant Khanna to its office in Hyderabad, India. He brings over two decades of experience in computer graphics and visual effects, having worked with DreamWorks Animation, MPC, Brown Bag F...
PolarPro Split 50 split diopter filter: specs and pricing
PolarPro's Split 50 is a rotatable half-diopter filter that creates two distinct focal planes in-camera, available in threaded sizes from 49 mm to 82 mm and for the Helix MagLock system.
On The Set Pic: ‘Masters of the Universe’
Director Travis Knight, Nicholas Galitzine, and Camila Mendes on the set of 'Masters of the Universe'. The post On The Set Pic: ‘Masters of the Universe’ appeared first on befores & afters.
The Narnia Edition — Sunday Morning Color Grading Newsletter
Today: Teasing a new Mixing Light Course, 'Aliens' in 3D?, Color Mode in Premiere, upskill your audio game, Mac Studio RAM, and more...
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera: a design classic
Replay: We originally published this feature in 2020, but with cameras such as the Sigma BF pushing the design envelope it's worth remembering what made the original BMPCC camera so special. It had terrible battery life, a fragile DC socket, and no slow motion, yet it remains one of the most...
Art of the Frame Podcast: The Alan Smithee Round Table – What were the top stories at NAB Show?
This episode of the Alan Smithee Round Table was recorded just after NAB Show 2026, providing hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinsen and Michael Kammes with an opportunity to connect the past with the future for the event and the wider industry. The group discussed a generational change in the audienc...
Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filter Kit: CPL, VND, Black Mist
Tilta's new Illusion Magnetic Filter Ultimate Kit combines a circular polarizer, variable ND, and Black Mist 1/4 diffusion in a stackable magnetic system for 77 mm and 82 mm lenses.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, ‘Project Hail Mary’ to be featured in SIGGRAPH 2026 Production Sessions
It's a big, big year of Production Sessions at SIGGRAPH. The post ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, ‘Project Hail Mary’ to be featured in SIGGRAPH 2026 Production Sessions appeared first on befores & afters.
Nippon TV’s viztrick AiDi wins dual awards at NAB
Nippon TV and FOR-A win dual awards for viztrick AiDi, as the technology for real-time auto tracking and 9:16 autocropping for live streaming win NAB’s “Product of the Year” and Future’s “Best of Show”. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) bestowed a “Product of the Year” award in its S...
Sun Broadcast builds Dayalbagh’s multimedia van with AJA gear
Systems Integrator Sun Broadcast built a futureproof rugged UltraHD multimedia production van to support Dayalbagh’s streams, with AJA gear central to the design. Live streaming has become a vital way for organizations to stay connected with audiences around the world, and ensuring reliable, hi...
Cobalt Digital wins two Future Best of Show Awards at NAB
The company’s COBALT blueCORE and the COBALT PACIFIC ULL-DEC decoder with SAT-DEMOD were recognized by TV Tech and TVBEurope for innovation in signal processing. Making its worldwide debut at 2026 NAB Show, the COBALT blueCORE line of compact standalone signal processors caught the attention of T...
DoPchoice announces light-shaping accessories for ARRI Omnibar
The Snapgrid, Snapbag and Airglow from DoPChoice expand creative control for the ARRI Modular LED bar. DoPchoice now offers a series of light-shaping accessories for ARRI Omnibar. The new lineup includes a purpose-built Snapgrid, Snapbag, and an inflatable Airglow Lantern solution—each engineered...
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Earns Netflix Approval
The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K has officially been added to Netflix’s Approved Camera List, marking another major milestone for the company’s lineup of cinema cameras aimed at premium film and television production. Netflix’s approval list, formally titled “Cameras and Image Capture: Requirements and B...
This Oscar-Winning DP Shares the Secret to Great Documentaries
"Less direction is better in pretty much everything."This is insight from award-winning filmmaker Matt Porwoll, DP of All the Empty Rooms, which won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, directed by Joshua Seftel and streaming on Netflix, follows CBS correspon...
Color Mode in Premiere: Setting Up for Success
Most color problems don’t start in the grade—they start in how the project is set up. Mixed color spaces, hidden transforms, and assumptions about how footage should behave all add up. Once that foundation is off, every decision that follows becomes a workaround.Color Mode in Adobe Premiere (beta...
These Canon Cinema Cameras Are On Sale and Ready for Action
Looking for a high-quality cinema camera from a trusted brand to launch your career into indie filmmaking (and possibly a side career in professional videography)? Well...then, great. You came to the right place, as that's exactly what we have here to show you.For our latest "Deals of the Week" r...
Where it all began – SSL 4K Channel Strips
It’s hard to overlook the impact Solid State Logic has had on music production and mixing. This is especially typified by the iconic SSL 4000 and SSL 9000 series of consoles. Along with these, Solid State Logic has also designed and manufactured consoles for broadcast, live venues, and film...
Inside Premiere’s Color Mode: Adobe’s Biggest Color Grading Overhaul in a Decade
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, NFS tech editor Jourdan Aldridge sits down with Adobe’s Jason Druss at NAB 2026 to discuss Adobe Premiere’s new Color Mode, a three-year effort to rethink color grading for video editors. The conversation covers why Adobe rebuilt its color pipeline, ...
Why Silent Props Are One of the Most Important Secrets in Filmmaking
Shooting a scene is a delicate balance of making everything look and feel real while also controlling, as much as you can, every little detail about what appears in the scene itself. It’s why extras pretend to talk. Music usually isn’t playing, even for a dance scene. Coffee cups have nothing in ...
Screenwriting Lessons From the Best One-Word Movie Lines Ever
I was working on this new screenplay and trying to get this beautiful monologue together, but after a few different drafts and passes....I would cut the whole thing down to a single word. Sometimes, in life and in writing, less is more. You don't have to believe me here. There's a long cinematic ...
How to Find Time to Write a Screenplay If You Just Had a Baby
In November 2025, my wife and I welcomed a lovely baby into this world, and my schedule of writing whenever I wanted was tossed right out the window.People keep telling me I'll get it back when he goes to school. But right now, a vast majority of my day is spent trying to find time to write scree...
Why Darth Vader Works as Cinema’s Greatest Villain
For my money, Darth Vader is the greatest villain of all time. He's an original character made for movies that transcend the screen and shake our very heart and soul.And I don't think I'm alone in that view.Dave Filoni, the creative force behind The Clone Wars, Rebels, and much of the modern Star...
Canon Posts Enigmatic Teaser for a New Camera of Its Own Set to Debut Next Week
Yesterday, we posted about a mysterious teaser video from Sony promising a new R camera is on the way, set to be officially revealed next week on May 13th. Well, not to be outdone, Canon has also released a mysterious teaser video promising a new camera of its own… set to be revealed next week on...
This Sub-$6,000 Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera is Now Approved for Netflix 4K Originals
Almost as if it were an award or a rite of passage, the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is officially here now. Blackmagic Design has announced that the PYXIS 12K is the company’s latest cinema camera to be added to the Netflix-approved list, meaning filmmakers and cinematographers can now use it on their o...
All 98 Best Picture Winners Sorted by Their Tomatometer Scores
Some people love summer or fall, but my favorite season revolves around awards. It's that time between the Emmys and Oscars where it feels like the best films of the year are released and where I get ot live in a movie theater. During that time, I frequently read a lot of reviews on sites like Ro...
Wait, What? DJI Teases That Another New Osmo Gimbal Camera is On the Way
Following the announcement of the company’s new Osmo Mobile 8P, DJI is back with another new gimbal. Teased on the company’s website, DJI is set to introduce a new Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal, a follow-up to its previous Osmo Pocket 4 model.This new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is set to be bigger and feature a ...
Breaking the Fourth Wall as a Storytelling Tool
There is this rare device at the cinema that can feel almost illegal. Just imagine: You sit in a dark room, relaxing in a comfortable chair, as you immerse yourself in a fictional story… And suddenly, the character turns to the camera and looks straight at you. The illusion cracks, and the safe d...
Useful Premiere Plugins for Video Editors
If you're a professional editor, these Premiere Pro plugins will save you hours of manual effort on every project. The post Useful Premiere Plugins for Video Editors first appeared on Jonny Elwyn - Film Editor.
Mark the Date – Canon and Sony Tease New Cameras for May 13, Set 30 Minutes Apart
Canon and Sony have both posted teasers pointing to camera announcements on May 13, with the two events scheduled just 30 minutes apart in an unusual scheduling collision between the industry’s two largest camera brands. Both teasers landed within hours of each other this week, breaking wha...
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P confirmed: dual camera, 3x optical zoom
DJI has just dropped a teaser for the forthcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, and confirmed a few questions about its spec along the way.
NAB 2026: creative.space, CSI and the “Content Blob”
One of my first stops at NAB 2026 was by the Digital Glue and creative.space booth to say hello to Sam Mestman. I’ve known Sam for a long time (and was a big Jellyfish fan), and he recently took over as VP Sales & Marketing for DigitalGlue. creative.space powered by DigitalGlue is an al...
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S in Development: A New Tele Zoom Hides a 1.4× Teleconverter
Nikon has confirmed it is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a constant-aperture telephoto zoom for full-frame Z mount cameras with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter that extends reach to 420mm at f/4. The S-Line lens follows Nikon’s 400mm f/2.8 TC and 600mm f/4 TC primes in offering sw...
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K is Now Netflix-Approved
Netflix has cleared the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K for use on its 4K Originals, making the compact, large full-frame 12K box-style body the most affordable Blackmagic camera ever to land on the streamer’s approved list. A newly published Netflix Production Technology Support guide spells out the ...
Wednesday: Supervising sound editor John Loranger
John Loranger, the supervising sound editor behind the hit Netflix series Wednesday, has spent years refining a "creative shorthand" with showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar. Now, with the launch of his new venture, Phase Theory, Loranger takes us behind the scenes of Season 2 to discuss t...
Canon EOS R6 V, Sony A7R VI, and every other major camera coming in 2026
Canon and Sony both announce new cameras on May 13, but a wave of CMIIT filings and credible leaks reveals a packed pipeline of kit from Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Ricoh, OM System, and Leica through the rest of 2026. Here's everything coming.
MPTS 2026 preview: programme, theatres and new features
MPTS returns to Olympia London on 13–14 May for its tenth anniversary edition, with 300+ exhibitors, eight programme theatres, and a debut Cretaor Hub and Post Production World Europe.
'Modern Whore': How a Creative Crush Turned Into a Sean Baker-Backed Film
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, director Nicole Bazuin joins host GG Hawkins to discuss the decade-long creative collaboration behind Modern Whore, a hybrid documentary based on Andrea Werhun’s memoir about her experiences in sex work. Bazuin explains how the project grew from a mu...
10 Ways to Subvert Horror Tropes
If there's one genre I think is always marketable, it's horror. We're getting a ton of them every year. That's because they come with a built-in audience and usually excel at the box office. But the other side of this is that people have seen a ton of horror movies. And I'm not just talking about...
Make Your Action Sequences Hit Harder with These 10 Onomatopoeias
I have been working on this new spec, and there is a lot of action in it. When you're writing similar fights and crashes over and over, you tend to use the same words. And that can be kind of boring to read.To combat this, I have a long list of onomatopoeia words I pick from. That helps me keep t...
What Your Script's First Pages Are Doing Wrong
If you've ever sat through a script note session and thought, "I wish someone would just say what they mean," Scriptfella is your guy. In this excerpt from one of his free live classes, screenwriting coach Dominic Morgan workshopped How's the Pain, a script by writer Garrick Hamm about a termina...
Meta’s AI Copyright War Has Hollywood Losing Sleep
AI is the Wild West right now, and the lawmen are coming for it. Every day, we're tracking new laws and lawsuits because we're getting landmark cases left and right. And there will be staggering effects in Hollywood as these cases settle, since AI has its grip on pretty much every aspect right no...
Godox Has Some New High-Intensity Lights With Built-in Battery Power and Serious Brightness
Looking for new lighting options for your film and video projects, but maybe you want a level of flexibility that doesn’t require a major compromise in performance? That’s what Godox is offering with its new RS100Bi and RS100R lights.Set to offer high-intensity output, built-in power, and a fully...
Are You Ready for Sony’s Next R Camera? Here’s What We Think It Could Be
Who doesn’t love a good camera rumor? Sony, for its part, certainly wants the guesses and rumors to begin swirling, as the company has taken to social media to post a mysterious teaser asking if fans are “ready for the next R” to be announced.Set to be revealed next week on May 13th, specifically...
DJI's New Osmo Smartphone Gimbal Has a Detachable Screen Remote...Which is Sick
While DJI might be busy fighting its drone ban in the United States (and encouraging drone customers and fans to speak up on its behalf), the company is still putting out new products.Like, they’re putting out a lot of new products, as this new Osmo Mobile 8P smartphone gimbal is a follow-up to t...
Nikon Announces Development of Powerful New 120-300mm Telephoto Zoom Lens for Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon has announced the development of a powerful new zoom lens, which is set to feature a pretty expansive zoom range as part of its telephoto capabilities.Designed specifically for full-frame and FX-format mirrorless cameras, this new NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is officially in devel...
Top 10 Best TV Drama Episodes Of All Time
When I think about TV, I think about how lucky I have been as a watcher. I was born at the right time to sneak Sopranos episodes from the top of the stairs, and I came of age during peak TV, when I got to watch shows like Lost and Man Men live. These are shows that deeply impacted me as a person,...
Stop Trying to Fix Your Sky in Post
If you're shooting outside, there's a scenario you'll likely hit as a filmmaker. You've got a great location with perfect natural light, but you still face a hard choice. Do you expose for your subject or expose for the sky? Either the subject drops into shadow, or the clouds blow out to hot whit...
Maxon announces Autograph is free for teams and enterprises
Maxon announced that Autograph team licenses are now available completely free for commercial use. No matter the setting, professionals working across teams of any size can now use Autograph at no cost. In a world filled with subscriptions, this is good news: Maxon extends free commercial access ...
Creating Custom False Color for Logarithmic Color Spaces
Build a log-based false-color LUT in Fusion for on-set monitoring, look development, and shot matching, centered on middle-gray evaluation.
I’m Back Founders: Why a Digital Sensor for Your Film Camera Hit $1M – Focus Check ep115
In this week’s episode of our CineD Focus Check, Nino sits down with special guests Samuel and Filippo, the two founders of I’m Back — the Swiss company behind a line of digital sensors designed to slot directly into the film compartment of analog cameras. Their latest product, the I&...
The Hidden Meaning of Rain in Movies: When and Why Filmmakers Use It
As anyone who has ever tried to take a video of a storm on their phone already knows, capturing rain onscreen is notoriously difficult.Filming in the rain causes all kinds of problems. Just to have it appear onscreen, it needs to be carefully lit. The camera also needs to be protected so the elec...
Step Inside the Video: 4DV.ai and OBSBOT Build a 60-Camera Hologram Rig for 4D Gaussian Splatting
At NAB 2026, 4DV.ai and OBSBOT teamed up to show what professional 4D Gaussian Splatting volumetric capture looks like once it leaves the research lab. Their joint installation used roughly 60 OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZR cameras as a synchronized capture array, feeding 4DV.ai’s continuous-...
DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Announced – FrameTap Wireless Remote, ActiveTrack 8.0, and More
Roughly half a year after the Osmo Mobile 8 arrived, DJI is back with a higher-end Osmo Mobile 8P, headlined by a detachable wireless touchscreen remote called the Osmo FrameTap, eighth-generation stabilization, and ActiveTrack 8.0. A redesigned 2nd-Generation Multifunctional Module also adds the...
DJI Osmo Mobile 8P introduces FrameTap and ActiveTrack 8.0
DJI's Osmo Mobile 8P launches globally today, bringing the new FrameTap detachable display remote, upgraded tracking, and Apple DockKit support to the company's smartphone gimbal line.
Stop Chrome’s 4GB AI Model file from invading your computer without your knowledge or consent
Despite there being several better browsers available, some of us must still keep the Google Chrome browser installed in our computer for certain special cases, due to serious dependance—or preference—for Chrome from certain online production services like Cleanfeed (Pro) for the studio, Descript...
NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR will have a 1.4x teleconverter
With superior optical performance and mobility, the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR will give professional sport photographers a new tool as it will be able to reach up to 420mm. The image shared by Nikon to illustrate its story is not of the final lens, as “the appearance of the actual product ma...
Godox RS100R/Bi Introduced – High-Output for Mobile Production, and Versatile Accessory System
Godox has introduced the RS100Bi and RS100R, a pair of cylindrical S-Mount monolights pairing a built-in battery, up to 28,600 lux at one meter (RS100Bi at 5600K with the lens reflector), and USB-C PD fast charging in a backpack-ready form, starting at $229. The bi-color and full-color RGB versio...
ASUS ProArt OLED PA27USD Review – On-Set 4K OLED with 12G-SDI and Built-In Colorimeter
The ASUS ProArt OLED PA27USD is a 26.5-inch 4K HDR QD-OLED monitor that pairs the brand’s color-accurate desktop pedigree with a portable, on-set form factor: a metal carry handle, dual stand options, a 12G-SDI input, and a built-in motorized colorimeter for self-calibration. In our hands-o...
Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S development confirmed
Nikon confirms it's developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S for full-frame mirrorless cameras, with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter and S-Line pedigree. No price or timeline yet.
WeMakeColor adds Baselight to become hybrid grading facility
MEXICO CITY - WeMakeColor (https://wemakecolor.com), the boutique color and post production studio with facilities in Mexico City and Bogotá, Colombia, has expanded its technical offerings with the integration of FilmLight’s Baselight for MacOS, alongside a Slate control panel. The investment mar...
Pacific Standard Creative launches with focus on game sound
LOS ANGELES — Pacific Standard Sound (PSS) has launched Pacific Standard Creative (PSC), a new division that will serve the evolving storytelling and production needs of video game development studios, advertising agencies, trailer houses and independent productions.
Maxon makes Autograph free for teams
BAD HOMBURG, GERMANY – Maxon (maxon.net), the developer of 2D & 3D software, as well as graphic design workflows, announced that Autograph team licenses are now available completely free for commercial use. No matter the setting, professionals working across teams of any size can now use Auto...
Godox RS100Bi and RS100R: Compact COB monolights announced
Godox announces two battery-powered COB monolights sharing a common form factor, the bi-color RS100Bi and full-RGB RS100R, aimed at location and mobile production.
Folks breaks down its VFX for ‘Marty Supreme’
Go behind the scenes. The post Folks breaks down its VFX for ‘Marty Supreme’ appeared first on befores & afters.
Memory Pricing Update!
Memory Pricing Update! Due to rising flash storage and DRAM costs, unfortunately some product prices have increased. We've limited the models affected and added new ATEM Television Studio models without storage for a more affordable option. Please check our website for details.
The Art of the "Sightbite": Editor Sara Newens Takes Us through Her Process
In the world of documentary editing, the ability to jump between wildly different storytelling modes is a vital skill, since you're frequently tackling different subjects.But that's just a day in the life of editor Sara Newens.On one hand, there is The White House Effect, an all-archival politica...
Blackmagic Design Desktop Video 16.0.1 is Released to Fix Minor Bug With DeckLink 8K Pro
As part of our never-ending series of firmware updates to products released to fix minor issues that sometimes, but not always, stem from other firmware updates, we have a new update available for Blackmagic Design Desktop Video.Set to fix one minor issue with DeckLink 8K Pro capture cards, this ...
ARRI Unveils The Omnibar LED Lighting Tube
ARRI has officially introduced the Omnibar, a new battery-powered LED lighting tube. In many ways, some in our industry might be thinking, “finally.” It seems like ARRI has taken a little while to release the very versatile Omnibar LED tube light. Available in both two-foot and four-foot configur...
What a Bad Spec Ad Can Teach You About Lighting
Wandering DP (Patrick O'Sullivan) recently reviewed a spec Nestle commercial submitted by a viewer. I really enjoy these videos because, much like reading other scripts and feeling what bumps, seeing a finished work and where it could be improved is extremely instructive. You might not have a lot...
Why Refusing to Break Your Script is Stalling Your Career
I'm coming here to talk to you all about something that I think you need to hear. It was something I needed to hear early in my career, and I wanted to share this wisdom with you. Let me put you in a common screenwriting scenario: you’ve polished the dialogue. You’ve trimmed the action lines. You...
5 Things Kane Parsons Learned Making 'Backrooms' for A24
Have you been obsessed with the Backrooms since the beginning? I certainly have, so I am among the fans who are absolutely hype for the feature-length adaptation of the Internet’s favorite analog horror series to hit the big screens. The person behind it, Kane Parsons, is about to become A24's yo...
The "Large Format & Optics" Glossary
The theatrical experience is sacred. There is nothing quite like seeing one of your favorite films in a crowded theater—especially if that movie was captured specifically for large-format exhibition.There’s something singular about this immersive, communal experience. It brings cinephiles and cas...
Sennheiser’s New Spectera Module is Now Available in Bitfocus Companion and Buttons Apps
Announced back at the end of last year, Sennheiser promised to usher in a new era of digital wireless audio transmission with Spectera. Set to be the world’s first bidirectional wideband solution built on WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, this new solution has indeed brought ...
How ‘Fortnite,’ ‘Roblox,’ and ‘GTA V’ Built a $60 Billion Stranglehold on All Gaming
We've been covering video games a lot here at No Film School, and the reason is that I am seeing more and more growth in the gaming industry. That's not just with titles but also jobs for filmmakers who can help them build worlds and VFX artists and writers, too. But what if I told you a lot of t...
Find Some Much-Needed Savings on This Popular Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
Quick disclaimer, this sale isn’t a huge price drop, but it’s a nice one to see for Sigma’s flagship Sony E-mount zoom lens. The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art Lens offers high-end rendering performance and a lighter, shorter body than its predecessor.It also deploys an advanced optical design ...
Upset About the DJI Drone Ban in the US? Here’s How You Can Speak Out Today
Far be it from us to get all up into international trade wars and political debates, but it’s been brought to our doorstep as the effective DJI drone ban in the US caused by the Chinese company’s inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List earlier this year has been a ...
Should You Watch Spider-Noir in Black-and-White or Color?
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is set to expand even more on May 25 with the release of Spider-Noir. The MGM+ and Prime Video series, which sees Oscar winner Nicolas Cage taking on his first lead television role, follows private investigator Ben Reilly navigating his double life as the superhero, The...
FUJIFILM GFX100 II Drops $500 – Plus $500 Off Across Most of the GF Lens Lineup
FUJIFILM has cut the GFX100 II by $500, bringing the 102-megapixel large format hybrid down to $7,999.95, while applying the same $500 instant saving to many of the GF lens lineup. For anyone considering an entry into the GFX system rather than just a body upgrade, the simultaneous body and lens ...
Zach Cregger’s 'Resident Evil' Movie Is Leaning in on His Biggest Strengths
The Resident Evil trailer dropped this past week, hinting at what audiences can expect from the new horror movie when it debuts on September 18. There has been a huge amount of speculation surrounding the film, which is the latest project from celebrated horror director Zach Cregger. The Whitest ...
Reeflex has a new Ultra Telephoto 300–600mm… for smartphones
Compatible with iPhone and Samsung phones, the new optical lens system from Reeflex is designed to push smartphone photography into territory traditionally reserved for dedicated camera gear. Launched on April 28, the Reeflex Ultra Telephoto 300–600mm reached its Kickstarter funding goal – ...
The Canon EOS R6 V and the Sony A7R VI are coming: what else?
Next Wednesday May 13 brings what looks to be a Canon and Sony double-header, but Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Ricoh, OM System, and Leica all have new rumored cameras in the pipeline too. Here's what's coming.
Godox PaletteLab Color Engine – A Closer Look
Godox has formally unveiled the PaletteLab, a full-spectrum color engine that the company first teased as “Palette” at IBC 2025 and now positions at the core of a new generation of KNOWLED fixtures spanning 150W to 1200W. With claimed values of CRI R9 99, TM-30 RF 97, and 92% Rec.2020...
ComfyUI with co-founder Yannik Marek (ComfyAnonymous)
From hacky Stable Diffusion experiments to production-ready pipelines, ComfyUI is shaping how AI fits into VFX.
ZEISS CinCraft LensCore: lens simulation plugin for Nuke
ZEISS' new CinCraft LensCore plugin launches June 1 and uses GPU-accelerated ray tracing to bring real lens physics such as bokeh, distortion, and vignetting into Nuke compositing.
ZEISS CinCraft LensCore Officially Launches – Ray-Traced Cinema Lens Looks for Nuke
After a tech preview at FMX 2025, a closed beta over the winter, and a hands-on tease at NAB 2026, ZEISS has officially launched CinCraft LensCore: a GPU-accelerated, ray-traced Nuke plugin that simulates the optical behavior of real cinema lenses inside 2D compositing. The plugin will be availab...
Refuge expands to CA, NY & NJ; announces key appointments
PORTLAND, OR - Visual effects studio Refuge (www.refugevfx.com) has announced an expansion into California, New York and New Jersey, along with the appointment of four key executives. New team members bring deep visual effects experience and include VFX supervisor Jason Sperling, executive produc...
Maes Studio opens new Chicago space for food & beverage work
CHICAGO — Director Michael Maes, who specializes in storytelling in the food and liquid space, has opened a new, purpose-built production studio in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Designed specifically for high-end food, beverage and quick-service restaurant (QSR) production, the new studio (www...
Stranger Things: Music supervisor Nora Felder
Nora Felder served as music supervisor on the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, which is set in the fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and the series' heroes are united by a single goal of finding and killing Vecna, who has vanished. In addition, the gover...
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker: a new rival for the Sonos Era 100
Bose re-enters the smart speaker market with a three-driver design targeting Sonos Era 100 owners, and more, but room correction is oddly absent at launch.
Fairlight Live 1.0 Beta 2!
Fairlight Live 1.0 Public Beta 2 now available. Get patching matrix improvements with multichannel patching from a single connection and better handling of larger audio setups, plus direct access of the updated manual from the help menu. Download now from http://bmd.link/9C7TnX
Desktop Video 16.0.1 Update!
Desktop Video 16.0.1. Fixes a 12G-SDI bug on DeckLink 8K Pro when the HDMI mezzanine card is not installed. Download now from http://bmd.link/9T7b7P
After Effects Guru Meditation: Different displacement options
After Effects is, at its very heart, a compositing application and so After Effects comes with a bunch of compositing tools. One effect that has been around for decades is the displacement map – moving pixels in a layer based on the values of another layer. Using displacement maps is a fund...
Top 10 Large-Format Films That Justify the Hype
There are many days when I count myself so lucky to live in Los Angeles. But none more so than the number of revival theaters we have here that put the movies we love on the big screen. And there's nothing better than seeing something you love in the large format the director and cinematographer ...
The Simple Rule That Will Fix Your Flat Scenes
People are always asking me what the "secret sauce" is for a great screenplay. If there was some condiment you would put on every spec to make it great, I would be slathering that stuff on everything I do.The truth is, to write a great movie, you have to be educated to breaking and rebreaking the...
How Michael Mann Pulled Off This 'Impossible' Camera Move in 'Heat'
When we talk about Michael Mann’s 1995 masterpiece Heat, the conversation usually turns to the street shootout or the high-tension diner scene between Pacino and De Niro.But I feel like this movie doesn't get enough credit for its sweeping camera work. Today, I want to look at a brief clip I foun...
5 Lessons Filmmakers Can Learn from the 'Odyssey' Trailer
The new Odyssey trailer is a lot to absorb in one sitting. It's big and fast and filled with detail, while also being absolutely stacked with shots that deserve to be paused and studied. But beyond the spectacle, there's a solid amount of craft education happening across those couple of minutes. ...
ZEISS CinCraft LensCore is a New Nuke Plugin Here to Add Cinematography to Your VFX
Built on the same Virtual Lens Technology released by Zeiss last year, this new CinCraft LensCore is a new Nuke plugin that aims to utilize decades of the company’s optical expertise in post-production and bridge the gap between on-set lens choices and your VFX pipelines.An ambitious new offering...
ARRI Introduces Omnibar, a Compact, Battery-Powered LED Capable of Full-Spectrum Output
Well, this looks fun to mess around with on sets. ARRI has unveiled its new Omnibar, a compact, battery-powered, multi-color LED light set to be available in 2 and 4-foot lengths, each available with black or blue/silver housing.What’s cool about this new ARRI Omnibar is what it promises in terms...
Vine is Back as diVine, a New AI-Free Video App That Also Serves as a Vine Archive
Originally launched back in 2013, Vine was one of the first short-form video apps on the internet and really helped establish a new era of online content creation. With the hard-set rule of only allowing videos up to six seconds long, Vine was a precursor for the TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouT...
‘The Bear’ Just Dropped a Surprise Prequel Episode
In a move that feels as chaotic as the show, FX and Hulu have dropped a secret episode of The Bear titled “Gary” this morning.It’s an hour-long prequel film starring Jon Bernthal (Mikey) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Richie) on a road trip together, and the actors wrote it themselves.You get to go on t...
ARRI Releases New Software Update Package to Address Minor Issues With ALEXA 35 Cameras
In another example of why you don’t always want to update your cameras to the latest software right away, ARRI has introduced a new Software Update Package (6.0.2), which is mostly here to fix some minor issues likely caused by the last SUP (6.0.0).Apparently, there was a bug that could occur whe...
Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro: Fastest Exports Ever
Welcome to Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro on ProVideo Coalition I both love and dread export. The emotional depression of when you go to export and you watch the time creep up is a real thing. I feel your pain. What I’m about to detail is something I’ve written about before. ...
Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm F2 – A Pocketable Standard Prime for L-Mount at 144g
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX S 40mm F2 (S-S40), a compact standard prime for the L-Mount system that weighs just 144g and measures 40.9mm in length, purpose-built to pair with the LUMIX S9 body. Priced at $399.99 USD and shipping in early June 2026, the lens combines a near-human field of v...
The Meaning Behind “We Don’t Need No Stinking Badges” in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
In the dusty Mexican wilderness, a man with a wide-brimmed hat, claiming to be a member of the Guardia Rurales, is asked to produce his police badge. He doesn’t. Instead, he gives a dismissive response that literally breaks apart the entire concept of state authority.This moment from The Treasure...
Manchester Creator Connect 2026: Real workflows, real conversations, real engagement
Manchester Creator Connect 2026 brought together broadcast and post professionals for an evening of workflow-focused demos, HDR deep-dives, and Master Talk sessions from leading industry voices.
How ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Pulled Off Its Legendary Truck Chase
We’ve got an observation. Today, action films seem to be focused on getting a Ph.D. in style. We’ve got dramatic slow motion, spectacular explosions, and a visual approach that’s as slick as a catchy one-liner—not that I’m complaining, but I do miss the old action movies.Even as recently as about...
The Infamous Scene ‘Speed 2’ Blew $25 Million on
Christopher Nolan crashed a real plane into an airport, but honestly, Jan de Bont’s cruise ship ramming into an actual island is way more massive and cooler.I know that sequels are supposed to upgrade their game, but de Bont went two steps further, crafting one of the most expensive five-minute s...
Creative agency (add)ventures launches sports marketing division
Combining deep experience in brand storytelling with virtual production capabilities, (add)victory aims to enable the creation of high-end content to unlock the full value of sports partnerships. Independent strategy and creative agency (add)ventures is entering the sports marketing arena, launch...
ZEISS CinCraft LensCore: cinema lens looks for compositing
Built on the Virtual Lens Technology, this new Nuke plugin brings decades of ZEISS optical expertise into post-production, bridging the gap between on-set lens choices and the VFX pipeline. Building on the success of the ZEISS CinCraft ecosystem, the new Virtual Lens Technology, introduced in 202...
ARRI Omnibar: modular battery-powered LED bar — 2 ft and 4 ft
ARRI's Omnibar arrives as the company's first new light under Riedel ownership — a battery-powered, IP65-rated LED bar in 2 ft and 4 ft versions.
ARRI Omnibar LED Bars Unveiled – RGBAM Color, IP65 Build, and Magnetic Optics
ARRI has unveiled Omnibar, its first compact LED bar fixture, available in 2-foot and 4-foot lengths with a built-in battery, IP65 weatherproofing, full-spectrum CRI 98 output, an RGBAM 5-color engine spanning 1700K to 20,000K, and up to 32 individually addressable pixel zones. The modular system...
Eurocine Symposium 2026 Preview – AI Mini Summit, ACES Update, and 50+ Sessions Land in Budapest This Week
Ahead of its Friday opening at the Hungexpo Exhibition Centre in Budapest, the Eurocine Symposium 2026 has unveiled a two-day program with more than 50 sessions spanning AI, color science, lighting, virtual production, and on-set wellbeing. Headline events include an AI mini summit moderated by H...
Universal drops epic new trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Epic films deserve epic trailers, and the latest one for the eagerly anticipated July release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a masterclass in delivering the gargantuan.
“Han Shot First”: One of the Biggest Star Wars Controversies
When Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) was first released, few imagined that a brief, almost split-second moment would one day become a major talking point, but that’s precisely what happened with the whole “Han shot first” controversy.In the smoky confines of Mos Eisley cantina, one of c...
The New 'Odyssey' Trailer is Astonishing
We have an absolutely humungous new trailer for the Odyssey from Christopher Nolan, which gives us a glimpse of some of the epic shots he captured with IMAX cameras. My jaw was on the floor while I watched all this new footage, and you really got to see the breadth of the story and cast. The Odys...
Maybe Your Script Isn't the Problem
Writing a script is really, really hard. You have to fit a dozen pieces together to create an experience that engages a reader and creates an emotional journey. And that can take months, maybe even years, to get into a place that feels right.So when you're finally finished and ready to get reads,...
In-depth on the all the key explosive visual effects in Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’
Listen to the brand new podcast on the series. The post In-depth on the all the key explosive visual effects in Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ appeared first on befores & afters.
33 Billion Minutes of 'Star Wars': The Shows and Movies Fans Can’t Stop Watching
Happy Star Wars Day!If you're reading this, I assume you're a Star Wars fan. And I want to congratulate you on how much time you've spent watching Star Wars.According to a new report from Variety, U.S. audiences spent a staggering 33 billion minutes consuming Star Wars content across streaming an...
Is the Blockbuster Era Getting "Boring"?
When Meryl Streep speaks, we try to listen. And the star of The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been on a press tour of the film, where she's been opening up about Hollywood.In a recent Hollywood Reporter piece, Streep didn't hold back regarding the current landscape of tentpole filmmaking and how she th...
Lenovo’s New Touchscreen Laptops Aims to Steal Creatives Away From Apple
A fun, new, and innovative laptop is here, designed specifically for hybrid creatives working in design, photo, and video spaces.However, while there’s a lot to like about the new Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition laptop with its 16” OLED touchscreen, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Graphics, Intel Core Ultra 9...
With Its Recent Boris FX Acquisition, Could Vegas Pro 2026 Actually Challenge Premiere and Resolve?
Announced about a month ago, Boris FX announced it was acquiring Vegas Pro (formerly Sony Vegas), Sound Forge, and Acid Pro from its previous parent company, MAGIX Software GmbH.The acquisition was a significant move for the VFX developer, giving the company a pathway into the NLE market. It migh...
Quit Struggling to Find Gear in the Dark Thanks to This Clever In-Case Light Upgrade
Well, this is a fun and unique new light that can make navigating and finding gear much easier in low-light or nighttime shoots. A problem that has plagued mankind since, well, the sun, the earth, and the solar system began, this solution is remarkably simple.Add a light to your gear case, you du...
Here’s Another Pocket LED Light for All You Mobile Content Creators to Consider
While not likely an option for your higher-end video shoots or films, if you’re someone who works full-time in mobile content creation, or someone who simply dabbles with TikToks or the like, this pocket-sized LED light from Zhiyun is another nice option to consider.Set to feature a wide 2500 to ...
Projective and freispace to show post-production solutions at MPTS 2026
Projective, a leading provider of post-production collaboration technology, and freispace, the leading ERP-as-a-Service platform for media and entertainment production, will co-exhibit at Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) 2026, in London. Located at Booth K60 from May 13 to May 14 at ...
The Streaming Ceiling: Why Netflix is Finally Embracing the 45-Day Theatrical Window
We heard some inklings of Netflix going to theaters last year, when K-pop Demon Hunters cleaned up on its box office weekends. At the time, I was befuddled by the idea that Netflix would be cool with leaving all that money on the table. But I understood they were daring a hardline position that t...
VES launches guide for capturing on‑set data more effectively
Designed to establish a common language between on‑set VFX, production, VFX facilities, and technology teams, the new guide from VES will be the theme for a webinar on May 12. Developed over the past year by the VES Technology Committee, the On-Set VFX Data Collection and Usage Guide is a practic...
The Academy Just Drew a Line in the Sand: AI, Actors, and the New Oscar Rules
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is watching the changing tech and the world, and they're determined not to be left behind.Last week, it was announced that the 99th Oscars are stepping in to protect the human craft in a world we're seeing dominated by AI. And that's led to changes ...
Forget XML: CornerCut Translates Adobe Premiere Pro Projects Directly to DaVinci Resolve
A new post-production tool called CornerCut promises to eliminate one of the most painful steps in cross-NLE workflows by converting Adobe Premiere Pro project files (.prproj) directly into DaVinci Resolve project files (.drp), with no XML in between. Built by editor and developer Sasha Sibley, t...
Panasonic LUMIX S1RII – Newly Added to Camera Database
New in the CineD Camera Database: Panasonic LUMIX S1RII – check and compare Lab Test data and Recording Modes & Times.
Cine Gear Expo LA 2026 Returns to Universal Studios Lot for 30th Anniversary
Cine Gear Expo LA is heading back to the Universal Studios Lot for its 30th anniversary edition on June 5 and 6, 2026, after the venue’s debut last year drew the kind of turnout that made a return visit a near-certainty. Doors open Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am ...
Apple Mac mini now starts at $799 after $599 model discontinued amidst shortages
Apple's Mac mini $599 entry point is gone, and it's not coming back any time soon.
Panasonic LUMIX S1RII Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude
Better late than never, we finally completed the full lab test of the LUMIX S1RII. We measured IMATEST and rolling-shutter results about a year ago, but we never looked at the exposure latitude capabilities. Interested to see the results? Then read on … The Panasonic LUMIX S1RII was release...
SGO introduces Mistika Workflows Suite
MADRID, SPAIN - SGO (www.sgo.es) has unveiled its new workflows ecosystem, which consists of Creator, Runner, Slate, Bridge and Render. The suite of tools aim to reimagine how professionals design, run, collaborate and distribute their workflows in a completely automated way.
NASA Roman Space Telescope set for September 2026 launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is fully assembled and on track for a September 2026 launch, eight months ahead of schedule, with a science mission expected to dwarf any previous observatory.
Jelmer Boskma appointed VFX supervisor at Digital Domain
LOS ANGELES - Jelmer Boskma has joined Digital Domain's (www.digitaldomain.com) senior creative team as VFX supervisor. He brings a record that spans over a decade, with recent credits on blockbuster and critically-acclaimed projects such as Murderbot, Star Wars: Andor, ...
Fun behind the scenes for how they shot the Air Force One scene in ‘Pluribus’
A new featurette from Apple. The post Fun behind the scenes for how they shot the Air Force One scene in ‘Pluribus’ appeared first on befores & afters.
The visual effects in ‘The Bride!’ that you may not have noticed
Environment builds, plus how that falling down the stairs shot was achieved, and how the re-animation of the Bride was done. The post The visual effects in ‘The Bride!’ that you may not have noticed appeared first on befores & afters.
5 Incredible Movies Quentin Tarantino Helped Create but Didn’t Direct
Quentin Tarantino revolutionized cinema with his razor-sharp and witty dialogue, nonlinear storytelling, and penchant for genre mashups. Over the years, the name Tarantino has become synonymous with a high-octane brand of cinema that is most likely to provide an unparalleled cinematic experience....
7 Best Spaghetti Westerns, Ranked
Spaghetti Westerns differ from classic Westerns in the sense that they were produced and directed by Italians. Now, sure, the myth of the American Old West may have been born in Hollywood, but I think it got its most defining stylistic elements and perfected vibe in the backlots of Italy. Obvious...
How ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Hid R2-D2 and C-3PO in Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Few will deny that Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is one of Steven Spielberg’s most relentlessly enjoyable films. Perhaps what even fewer know is how Spielberg and George Lucas’s collaboration manifested itself not just through their work on the film but quietly through hidden Easter eggs.While R...
11 Best Movies by Sidney Lumet, Ranked
Sidney Lumet became a director during a time when filmmakers didn’t need CGI monsters, superheroes, or multiverses to keep their audiences glued to their seats. So he did away with what he thought would serve the purpose: a sweaty room, a morally conflicted protagonist, and a camera that knew whe...
9 Iconic Film Frames Inspired by Master Paintings
Visual referencing has become a core part of production today, maybe even more than ever. As a creative assistant to the director, I spend hours pulling picture references and film stills from the internet for every scene in a 120-page script, then getting them approved. Sometimes, that’s my only...
The Great “Wyatt Earp” Showdown: A Tale of Two Westerns
Hollywood usually doesn’t tell the same story twice within a few months of each other. That’s like walking on landmines of market confusion, audience fatigue, and creative overlap; you never know which step will blow up the entire production.But it happened in the early ‘90s. The legend of Wyatt ...
The 'Usual Suspects' Scene That Wasn’t Supposed to Be Funny, but Became Iconic
In Bryan Singer’s cult classic, The Usual Suspects (1995), one particular scene stands out for its unadulterated chaos. The police lineup scene, featuring the movie’s five career criminals, was scripted as a tense identification sequence, but it turned into cinematic gold for unforeseeable reason...
7 Best Mel Brooks Movies, Ranked
Mel Brooks is one of the most notable auteurs in American cinema, known for doing whatever it takes to entertain and make his audience laugh. But before Brooks made some of the funniest movies in cinema, he was a pivotal comedy writer in the early days of television.He collaborated with lifelong ...
FabFilter Pro-Q4 Equalizer
When it comes to high-quality digital plugins, FabFilter is high up on every mixer’s list of favorites. Earlier this year I reviewed their new Pro-C3 compressor plugin. At that time I couldn’t fully test the new Instance List feature, because I was running the previous version of thei...
New LAIKA featurette on ‘Wildwood’
Go behind the scenes of the stop-motion animation. The post New LAIKA featurette on ‘Wildwood’ appeared first on befores & afters.
Gerald Undone quits camera reviews after a decade on YouTube
After a decade of exhaustive camera testing, Gerald Undone says the puzzle is solved and he is, in fact, finally done.
A "Forgotten" Camera Trick That Makes Action Scenes Pop
We know you probably aren't just running outside, picking up a camera, and shooting a big action or sports sequence. You're probably planning fight choreography and lighting and stunts, and your prep work is extending to your cinematography, too.What's one easy way to heighten your action sequenc...
iZotope RX 12 Shootout
Has it really been two and a half years since we were given iZotope RX 11?! Well it’s been a long wait for the RX addicts amongst us, but finally RX 12 is here! It’s also been a slightly worrying time recently when we heard that Native Instruments, who absorbed iZotope back in 2023, h...
Light Your DIY Projects On a Budget With These Lume Cube LED Options
If you're looking to light a small or DIY project, but don't want to invest in serious lighting gear, then these Lume Cube LED light options might be the perfect option. The best part, too, is that these LED light options are on sale and highly affordable. They're also quite capable and should be...
The Power of the Theme: Why Charlene Soo is Championing Melodic Film Music
Whether she is capturing the intimate emotional tension of a rom-com or the vast, high-stakes wonder of a space documentary, composer Charlene Soo is quickly becoming a vital voice in the world of film scoring.While many modern scores lean toward atmospheric textures, Soo is an unabashed champion...
Sofia Coppola Wants to Mentor and Fund Your Next Short Film (Here’s How to Apply)
If you’ve ever dreamed of having the director of Lost in Translation and Priscilla, now is your chance. Sofia Coppola has officially teamed up with the nonprofit film fund Decentralized Pictures (DCP) to launch a new short film award that offers more than just money.You can apply to get both cash...
Antigravity A1 Gets Voice Assistant, Timelapses, and Better Obstacle Avoidance With Latest Update
With DJI still as deep in its drone ban era as it‘s ever been, the market for quality aerial camera drones has never been more wide open. One of the few brands to step into this space in the past year has been Antigravity, with its flagship A1 drone.And, for those interested in new drones, or at ...
Canon is Offering a Pretty Nice Discount on One of Its Most Popular Workhorse Zoom Lenses
While we certainly love market diversity and having as many competitive cameras, lenses, and products for filmmakers and video professionals as possible, there are a few brands that remain as popular as ever despite getting less news and headlines than they probably did in the past due to so many...
Check Out This Vintage-Inspired Pancake Lens Ideal for Street Photo and Video Work
Continuing a trend almost as old as the vintage lens that inspired it, another new lens packed with modern features is here, which aims to harken back to the golden age of photography.Ideal for both photographers and videographers, though looking for an everyday, carry-around lens for street work...
Every Major Movie Studio is Bidding on the 'Battlefield' Movie
If you needed more proof that video games are the new comic books for Hollywood, look no further than the current chaos surrounding Electronic Arts’ Battlefield.According to a report from The Wrap, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon, MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Netflix are currently locked in a...
Paramount Faces Lawsuit By Streaming Subscribers Over WB Merger
The streaming wars have descended into a real battle. It all started with the sale of WBD, which has shifted into Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), eyeing a massive $110 billion merger. This would combine two of the Big Five legacy studios into one gargantuan entity. The possib...
'Game of Thrones' Ending Explained
After eight seasons and 73 episodes, Game of Thrones finally reached its long-awaited conclusion, leaving fans with mixed emotions. The series finale, which aired in May 2019, sparked a whirlwind of opinions, interpretations, and theories. I figured that enough time has passed that we can look b...
How To Write A Scene in Your Screenplay
Sitting down to write a screenplay can be a daunting task. That's part of why we started our free online screenwriting course.But really, at the heart of it, every screenplay is just a series of interlocking scenes that build a narrative. What if you don’t know how to write a scene?Today, I’m goi...
‘Dances with Wolves’: The Bet Nobody Thought Would Pay Off
We may say that Hollywood “creates spectacles” and “sells dreams,” but at the end of the day, it’s still a business. It involves (not-so-dreamy) tasks such as extensive pre-production planning, market research, risk assessment, security and reputation management, and so on. Projects are usually u...
5 Pathbreaking Revisionist Westerns That Redefined the Genre
The Western genre once rode proudly on clear-cut heroes, clear-cut bad guys, noble quests, and triumphant shootouts. While the genre itself was beloved for these elements, some filmmakers maintained its foundations and drastically reinvented other aspects.Revisionist Westerns didn’t just offer a ...
8 Movies That Throw You Straight Into the Action With No Explanation
I hate it when movies show me their first act, which really could have been summed up and told in a five-minute scene. Now I always wish the movie had started five minutes later. Surprise me, make me think, and get me engaged from the start.Before we get right into the movie examples that start i...
News roundup: Kinefinity Vista, Godox USA, Vizrt AI Keyer, and more
A bumper post-NAB digest covering Kinefinity's full-frame 6K Vista, the formation of Godox USA, Vizrt's green-screen-free AI Keyer, MAVIS camera, Colorfront, Dante, Video Assist, and more. Now with added Grogu!
10 Best Quentin Tarantino Characters, Ranked
An average, run-of-the-mill director (or a writer) uses characters as “disposable tools” that serve more or less only one purpose: to move the plot from point A to point B. You might as well call these tools placeholders.But when directors have a more nuanced and visceral vision for the story, wh...
Digging for affordable lens greats
About fifteen years ago, the world suddenly realised that large-sensor movie cameras had become affordable, while large-sensor movie lenses hadn’t. Thus began a process which led to the limitless PL-mount options which exist now. Back in 2011, however, the only solution came from the issue of Cin...
7 Great Hal Ashby Films That Shaped New Hollywood
Between the 1960s and the 1970s, Hollywood gave rise to some of the finest filmmakers with distinct cinematic voices and innovative ideas. Without a doubt, Hal Ashby was one of them.The period, fondly referred to as New Hollywood, witnessed movies that blended exquisite social commentary with sty...
NAB 2026: Eddie AI, Quickture, Selects – the AI editing assistants
One of my main goals for NAB 2026 was to spend time with and talk to the creators of some of the AI editing tools that have been coming online recently. And I was able to do just that with Eddie AI, Quickture and Selects. This wasn’t the first NAB for some of these tools. [...]Read More... ...
How a Fight in 'Way of the Dragon' Helped Shape Modern Martial Arts Movies
What happens when a true artist gets full creative control to film their movies? Well, in The Way of the Dragon, Bruce Lee crafted one of the most iconic fight scenes against the legendary backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum.The kung-fu master brought in a martial arts legend and star, Chuck Norris, who...
The Sci-Fi Classic Movie That Flopped, Then Became a Masterpiece
Imagine a party. A pretty girl has grabbed everyone’s attention. Her slinky dress, hugging her curves, flirts with you as much as her coquetry. Her moves on the dance floor remind you of Gaynor Fairweather. Everyone wants to date this charming, easygoing girl.And in that “battle of wills,” no one...
A Mighty Cut and How it Drives the Story – New Storytelling Sessions Webinar on May 13th
As the great Alfred Hitchcock said, montage is not cutting the film, but rather the assembling of its pieces. By choosing the right ones and putting them into a precise order, we can not only tell a story but also partially control the effect it has on the viewers. Sounds fantastic, doesn’t ...
11 "Creepy Kids" in Movies Who Made Our Blood Run Cold
Unless you’re watching a comedy, a kid in a movie can mean only two things: they’re the emotional anchor of the narrative, or they're about to unleash unprecedented horror.In this article, we’re dealing with the latter.Here’s a list of the creepiest kids in movies who embody the loss of innocence...
BOSMA VEGA H2 rotates sensor and mount to shoot native vertical at full 6K
BOSMA's VEGA H2 packs a full-frame 6K sensor, built-in variable ND, and a patented orientation-switching system into a modular $4,999 body aimed at solo documentary and content creators.
Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro – A Month Later, the Industry Consolidation Picture Sharpens
Boris FX has acquired Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro from MAGIX Software GmbH, picking up a long-running Windows NLE and two veteran audio tools, along with the AI technology behind them. A month into the new ownership, with Vegas Pro 2026 already shipping and NAB 2026 freshly wrapped, the ...
VFX: It: Welcome to Derry
It: Welcome to Derry is the dramatic series from HBO and Warner Bros. Television. Set in the world of Stephen King’s It universe, the show is based on King’s novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films It and It Chapter Two.
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Klara Nilsson Grunning
Film Commissioner, Norwegian Film Institute
After twenty years abroad, she returned to take an assignment as Film Commissioner at the Danish Film Institute and the Swedish film Institute for five years each. Presently she works as Film Commissioner at the Norwegian Film Institute, as a decision maker for documentary features, international co-productions, series and digital storytelling.
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Operations Manager/Head Of ENG, EFP – STAR Channel Greece Producer/Cinematographer
Born and raised in Athens, Greece. Nikolaos Chatzievangelou-Manalis or Nikos, comes from a family of highly decorated military tradition. In his early years he enlisted himself into the Greek Army – and was designated into the Marine Special Forces, whereby he was trained as a Diver and also mastering the art of underwater photography and videography.
At STAR Channel Greece, Nikos is the Operations Manager- Head of ENG and EFP. He is instrumental of the daily operations at STAR Channel for live, news and on the field production. He has hundreds of tv programs and shows to his credits with over 25 years of services at the tv station, since 2000. In addition to his work at Star Channel, he also works as a Director of Photography and Cameraman for feature films, tv commercials, music videos, documentaries, and corporate videos.
He co-founded Visual Storytellers Productions Greece, in 2023, And his recently produced and shot “Laluda”, won Best Documentary and Best Cinematography at the World Film Festival in Cannes. Some of his underwater cinematography credits are Healthy Seas, Europe/UNESCO – Operation Deep Blue Legacy Documentary Series. In 1996 he won Telly Award in Los Angeles as Lighting Director for short film “Blue Sun Yellow Moon”, directed by Jason Gino (now at The Grammys). He has worked as Gaffer/Electrician alongside his Director of Photography closed-friend, Haris Zambarloukos BSC, GSC (famous for Bettlejuice, Thor, Mama Mia and many more). From 1998-2000 he was Cinematography & Lighting Design Instructor at Cinema School of Athens, Greece.
Nikos is an ARRI Camera System Certified and also Certified Steadicam Operator. He studied Motion Picture & Television Production at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco 1997 and Cinematography at Cinema School of Athens, 1988 under Ministry of Culture & Sciences, Greece.
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EIZO Global Ambassador Recognition Ceremony
Small Story, Big Impact Workshops
31 May - 17 June 2023
Audio Restoration Workshop 2023
6 - 9 May 2023
In collaboration with FINAS, MyPOST conducted a 4 days hands-on workshop on "Professional Audio Restoration" workshop at UNIKL MIIT. Attended by 30 participants from various departments all over Malaysia.
1st MyPOST Annual General Meeting
14 February 2023
The first official MyPOST committee members are formed at ASWARA.