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ZEISS CinCraft Scenario - powerful and flexible camera tr...

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ZEISS introduces their new camera tracking system at SIGGRAPH Los Angeles, August 8-10, 2023 With CinCraft Scenario, ZEISS presents a new powerful and flexible camera tracking system as part of their CinCraft ecosystem. Built upon Ncam’s unique tr...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 01 August 2023

Ultra 5 Overcomes the Bright Sun for Uros Podlogar Dazzli...

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Spectacular machines demand spectacular footage, and Uros Podlogar has travelled all over the world to capture images of jets and helicopters for Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell, as well as cars for Porsche, Jeep, and Toyota. Hailing from Slovenia, Podl...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 01 August 2023

ZEISS Acquires Camera Tracking Pioneer Ncam Technologies

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Ncam’s hybrid tracking technology complements ZEISS’ cinema product portfolio Oberkochen, Germany, July 18: ZEISS has acquired UK-based camera tracking pioneer Ncam Technologies Ltd. With this acquisition, ZEISS is expanding its technology portfol...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 18 July 2023

K-Tek Introduces Lighter Essential Boom Pole

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K-Tek, known for setting the standard for modern boom poles, adds a new option to its line of Avalon telescoping poles. To fulfill the diverse sound needs of professional content creators and sound boom operators, the brand introduces the 5-Section E...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 18 July 2023

Great Combo for DRIFT Wooden Camera Elite Accessory Syste...

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Cinematographer and L.A. native Duncan O’Bryan made the move to Portland, Oregon eight years ago, where he has grown his career working on commercial campaigns with brands like Nike and Twitter.  A big believer in challenging himself, O’Bryan applied...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 12 July 2023

Portrait Displays Announces the First Calman Ready Refer...

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Portrait Displays, the global leader in color calibration solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with SmallHD, a leading manufacturer of on-set monitors, to introduce the first Calman Ready reference monitors. This collaboration marks a si...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 12 July 2023

New Tiffen Diffusion Filters for Magnetic Rear Holder on...

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The Tiffen Company adds a new type of filter to their repertoire of imaging tools. For the first time, filmmakers who use Signature lenses can add their favorite Tiffen filters to the ARRI Magnetic Rear Filter Holder on each lens. Because Signatu...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 03 July 2023

Cine Gear Expo LA 2023 Overwhelming Success with Sunny Sk...

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The production community proved once again that there is "no place like home" and for Cine Gear Expo '23, that meant the now-familiar stages and streets of Paramount Studios Lot. With their biggest slate ever of informative and entertaining panels, t...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 03 July 2023

Steven Meizler Composes Visual Language with ZEISS Suprem...

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Cinematographer Steven Meizler quickly rose to prominence not long after transitioning from assistant cameraman to director of photography. His work on Godless earned Meizler his first Emmy nomination and a few years later, The Queen’s Gambit nabbed...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 29 June 2023

Wooden Camera Announces Release of Elite Accessory System...

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Wooden Camera announced the new Elite Accessory System for ARRI ALEXA 35: a series of camera cage components designed to provide a flexible, full-featured and scalable foundation for every camera setup. “We love the design of the new ALEXA 35, so...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 29 June 2023

Matthews Goes Small and Big at Euro Cine Expo - See them...

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Matthews, the original Hollywood grip company, will be exhibiting their top line mounting solutions at Euro Cine Expo in Munich. Proof that bigger is not always better, Matthews highlights the MICROGrip line to accommodate the proliferation of ta...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 27 June 2023

Jon Joffin ASC Crafts SCHMIGADOON Season 2 Technicolor Lo...

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Jon Joffin, ASC brings decades of experience to craft the look for Season 2 of Schmigadoon, the musical comedy extravaganza, with a star-studded ensemble led by Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key. The cinematographer has been instrumental in shapin...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 23 June 2023

Matthews Intros Anti-Rotation Tip for Infinity Arm

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Burbank, California: Matthews now offers a better way to level up camera rigging with the latest addition to the patented Infinity Arm system. The new interchangeable ARRI-style Anti-Rotation Tip features locating pins, designed to save time and ener...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 21 June 2023

New Tiffen Blue Streak Filters

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The Tiffen Company adds a new special effects filter to their renowned line of optical filters. The Blue Streak filter is designed to render a blue light ray from a point light source, creating the classic look of an anamorphic lens. Rotation of the...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 15 June 2023

WiM to Honor Juliane Grosso with Women In Media 2023 Icon...

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Women In Media is pleased to honor Juliane Grosso as Women In Media’s 2023 Icon Award recipient. Each year Women In Media (WiM) presents the Icon Award to celebrate a women in the cinematographic arts who has a long-standing record of supporting...

Submitted by Lewis Communications

Published 01 June 2023