The director of photography who isn't a fan of digital. Well, for me every director has their own take, but Janusz Kamiński has a great affinity for making the image as real as possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fp8X6CZwwo...
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The place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on all things lighting, framing, cameras, lenses and technique
Understanding Diffusion Filters
What are diffusion filters and why are they used so often on professional film sets by cinematographers? Learn more in the video below!
Cinematography showreel feedback
i am sharing my updated Cinematography showreel and currently looking forward to working with new talents and production house.
Please watch my showreel and suggest some feedback
i am from Mumbai , India...
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Incredible showreel, Harshad Mori!
Blackmagic Introduces Camera for Android 1.3: Anamorphic and High FPS
Blackmagic Design has announced the Camera for Android 1.3 app adding support for recording timecode with clips, anamorphic de-squeeze, higher frame rate recording on Pixel phones, and support for additional Samsung and Xiaomi phones.!
Learn all about it here: https://ymcinema.com/2024/09/13/blackmag...
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John January Noble
- 2 weeks ago
Ashley Renee Smith Thanks for sharing... A great application... it will be a support for those who are starting out in audiovisual or already are. I would put the Blackmagic Ursa 4K or 12K as the cent...
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What Is Cinematic?
Nathan Woodward (director, cinematographer, and screenwriter) talks about the things that make a film cinematic in today’s blog.
Canon introduces a new cinema camera
This camera has versatility and packs a punch for a small piece of equipment. I'd love the community's thoughts on it for making an indie film. Thanks! https://www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center/Daily-News/2024/Canon-introduc......
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 3 weeks ago
This is awesome, Sam Sokolow!
John January Noble
- 3 weeks ago
I haven't read about this camera yet. but in recent years the range of cameras that have arrived is wonderful. And I'm sure it will be a great job! canon, blackmagic, sony and so many others are magnificent!
Ashley Renee Smith
- 3 weeks ago
Completely agree, John January Noble! Is there a new camera that you're particularly interested in testing out?
John January Noble
- 3 weeks ago
Ashley Renee Smith milenio dxl2 and alexa 35 to start. If your husband has it, I'll take a cup of coffee to candles
Blackmagic Publishes Test Shoot of the PYXIS 6K
Blackmagic Design has just published a test shoot of its new PYXIS 6K boxy cinema camera! What do you all think?
Check it out and learn more here >>
https://ymcinema.com/2024/08/29/blackmagic-publishes-test-shoot-of-the-p......
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RSVP for September's In-Person Stage 32 Meetups in Austin, TX & Phoenix, AZ!
Hey, DPs!
There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up on Thursday, September 19th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and he...
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How Cinematographers Spend Their Gear Budget
In this great video from In Depth Cine, he guides you through how DPs select, rent gear, and allocate the camera budget based on his own experiences as a working cinematographer. Do any of you have your own insights to add?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz8I5O7c1Xg...
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Leonardo Ramirez
- 4 weeks ago
There is SO much to learn when it comes to the gear involved in a shoot, Ashley Renee Smith. I feel like I have to take it in parts and pieces. Great stuff!
Ashley Renee Smith
- 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Leonardo Ramirez! I thought it was a great resource watch!
5-10 minute Torch
Hello cinematographers,
I am Alicia and have a script that I am interested in making a 5+ minute concept video that represents my final production. Is there a wato do this without a budget, producer, director and film crew? Perhaps using AI? Appreciate your help!
A small production company will take it on, they will need something in return
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Wednesday 9/4 to Thursday 9/5- How Cinematography Plays a Vital Role in Telling the Story
Many years ago, even before I became a cinematographer, I learned the importance of properly representing the story on the page. Years later, as I began to shoot professionally, I found that how you shoot something had just as much an impact on the story as the script, the acting and the directing....
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John Parenteau
- 3 weeks ago
Gisele Orellana I think it was to me. I guess there's a Mark Parenteau out there. I don't know him.
Gisele Orellana
- 3 weeks ago
Got it. Thank you, John.
John Parenteau
- 3 weeks ago
Jed Power Inevitably we are related, though I have no idea how. There aren't that many Parenteau's around. But I do not know him!
Ashley Renee Smith
- 4 weeks ago
Awesome share, Florin Şumălan! I loved Alien Romulus!
Maurice Vaughan
- 4 weeks ago
I saw Alien: Romulus the other weekend, Florin Şumălan. It's shot beautifully! Phenomenal movie!
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This is an awesome share, John January Noble! Thank you! I've always loved Kamiński's work, especially AI, Minority Report, and Catch Me If You Can. His visuals in those films are so undervalued!...
Expand commentThis is an awesome share, John January Noble! Thank you! I've always loved Kamiński's work, especially AI, Minority Report, and Catch Me If You Can. His visuals in those films are so undervalued!
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@Ashley Renee Smith Glad you liked it! He's on my list of great filmmakers.
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@John Awesome, thanks for the share. Lighting truly is another character to any film.
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Debbie Croysdale you're welcome, GOOD TO KNOW YOU'RE AN ENLIGHTENMENT APPRECIATOR !