The video blog and webcast dedicated to the craft of Cinematography and Motion Picture Camera Operationnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:44:32 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com338125https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/en-usnoAll rights 2013 filmcastentertainmentfilmcastlive,filmcast,live,cinematography,camera,operator,cinematographer,director,of,photography,film,filmmaker,high,definition,video,lighting,panavision,arri,arriflex,aaton,viper,sony,panasonic,24P,phantom,red,camera,lens,lensesA video podcast and webcast dedicated to the craft of Cinematography and Motion Picture Camera Operation FILMCAST Live!filmcast entertainmentfilmcastlive@gmail.comfilmcast entertainmenthttps://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/04/creating-immersive-environments-with.htmlgreen screenimmersive environmentLED light fixtureLED VolumesLED Wallunreal enginevirtual cinematographyvirtual lightingvirtual productionWed, 23 Apr 2025 11:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-2882504166565198818Virtual Production environments encompassing LED volumes are an exciting, revolutionary addition to the background capture techniques used in video and motion picture production. A successor to established techniques like green screen and front and rear projection, this latest technology means that your surroundings are limited only by your background content. WHAT IS VIRTUAL PRODUCTION?&Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/04/all-you-need-to-know-about-virtual.htmlCGILED Wallprevisualizationunreal engineVFXvirtual cinematographyvirtual lightingvirtual productionFri, 18 Apr 2025 14:49:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-7823054564947183022 WHAT’S VIRTUAL PRODUCTION?Over the last few years, a wave of new production tools and workflows has been increasingly changing the face of storymaking across the media and entertainment industry, from live-action film and television, through animated content, and on to broadcast and live events.Blending traditional techniques with digital innovations that leverage real-time game engines, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)no WHAT’S VIRTUAL PRODUCTION?Over the last few years, a wave of new production tools and workflows has been increasingly changing the face of storymaking across the media and entertainment industry, from live-action film and television, through animated content, and on to broadcast and live events.Blending traditional techniques with digital innovations that leverage real-time game engines,filmcast entertainment WHAT’S VIRTUAL PRODUCTION?Over the last few years, a wave of new production tools and workflows has been increasingly changing the face of storymaking across the media and entertainment industry, from live-action film and television, through animated content, and on to broadcast and live events.Blending traditional techniques with digital innovations that leverage real-time game engines,filmcastlive,filmcast,live,cinematography,camera,operator,cinematographer,director,of,photography,film,filmmaker,high,definition,video,lighting,panavision,arri,arriflex,aaton,viper,sony,panasonic,24P,phantom,red,camera,lens,lenseshttps://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/04/aputure-released-storm-xt52-at-nabshow.htmlAputureLED light fixtureNABSHOW 2025STORM XT52videoMon, 14 Apr 2025 12:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-4821734025427375892Aputure released its new flagship in their line of STORM lights and the brightest tunable white point source LED in the industry at NAB this past week: the STORM XT52. More powerful than a 6K HMI while weighing just 27.7kg. Aputure STORM is the future of point source lighting. Thanks to the breakthrough BLAIR and BLAIR-CG light engines, these lights output higher quality Las Vegas, NV, USA36.171563 -115.13910097.8613291638211535 -150.29535090000002 64.481796836178845 -79.9828509filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/04/canon-introduces-new-eos-c400eos-c80-at.htmlcanonCanon C400Canon C80canon cine lenscanon EOSCanon PTZNABSHOWvideoWed, 9 Apr 2025 12:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-5136351593796606135Canon USA, a leader in digital imaging solutions is showcasing its latest innovations, including a new optical unit that can be integrated into UHD-DIGISUPER 122 and UHD-DIGISUPER 111 field box lenses to help create captivating images, what it calls a “Novel Look" with a shallow depth of field.Throughout its expanded booth (N2103), Canon provides attendees with exclusive opportunities to explore Las Vegas, NV, USA36.171563 -115.13910097.8613291638211535 -150.29535090000002 64.481796836178845 -79.9828509filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/04/whats-new-at-sony-electronics-in.htmlNAB showNABSHOW 2025SonySony Cine AltaSony Digital Cinematography CameravideoTue, 8 Apr 2025 11:44:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-8530379889274793224Sony Electronics is exhibiting at booth N439, showcasing cutting-edge innovations, workflows, and expertise across four key areas: live production solutions, news and production workflows, imaging solutions, and virtual production. With a robust ecosystem of tools, Sony fosters creativity and connectivity while streamlining processes for both individual creators and large-scale enterprise Las Vegas, NV, USA36.171563 -115.13910098.3825092772839049 -150.29535090000002 63.9606167227161 -79.9828509filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/04/nabshow-2025-opens-today.htmlartificial intelligencebroadcastingcinematographylas vegasNAB showNABSHOWsport summittechnologySun, 6 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-7037124562130419105Since 1991, the NABShow has once again opened its doors, welcoming industry professionals yesterday and the general public today. This year’s event showcases the latest advancements in radio and television broadcasting, entertainment, audio, streaming, volumetric capture, virtual production, filmmaking technologies and services, lighting and grip, content development, workflow asset distribution,Las Vegas, NV, USA36.171563 -115.139100910.72925337519202 -150.29535090000002 61.613872624807982 -79.9828509filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-new-versatile-sony-venice-extension.html8.6K digital camerabest cinematographymotion pictureSonySony Cine AltaSony VeniceVenice extension system minivideoSat, 29 Mar 2025 18:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-1186628123657986042Sony Electronics introduces the VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS), an ultra-compact accessory for the award-winning VENICE 2 digital cinema camera. This latest addition to the CineAlta lineup will debut at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas, opening on April 6. The VENICE 2 builds upon its predecessor with a compact design, internal recording, and the choice between a newly developed 8.6K Las Vegas, NV, USA36.171563 -115.13910097.8613291638211535 -150.29535090000002 64.481796836178845 -79.9828509filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-formidable-affordable-arri-alexa-35.html4.6K digital cameraAlexa 35arriArri AlexaARRI Alexa Base ModelArriflexcinematographydigital cinematographyvideoFri, 21 Mar 2025 22:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-1475102417739658219The ARRI ALEXA 35, a 4.6K Super 35 camera, is renowned for its exceptional image quality, extensive dynamic range, and versatile capabilities, making it a top choice for high-end film productions. Now, ARRI has introduced a more affordable “Base Model,” which retains the same powerful hardware as the premium version while lowering the cost of entry. Featuring a 4.6K ALEV 4 sensor, 17 stops of Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/03/teradek-rtctrl5-lens-control-redefined.htmlfocusfocus pullfocus pullerfollow focuslens controlTERADEKvideoThu, 6 Mar 2025 14:12:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-1068231538792229577TERADEK RT+CTRL.5 LENS CONTROL REDEFINED. A DREAM FOR FOCUS PULLERSThe RT System, an infinitely-customizable wireless lens-control platform, now features CTRL.5 + CTRL.OS, an evolution of SmallHD’s award-winning PageOS software. Pull focus, view critical lens data overlays, calibrate lenses to pre-marked focus rings, access real-time data from multiple on-set devices, and more.CTRLHollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/03/97th-academy-awards-best-cinematography.html97TH Academy awardsbest cinematographybest directorbest pictureoscarsvideoSun, 2 Mar 2025 20:50:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-1751541146595975135The Best Cinematography nominees by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) for the 97th edition of the Oscars Awards, are “The Brutalist” (Lol Crawley, BSC), “Dune: Part Two” (Greig Fraser, ASC BSC), “Emilia Pérez” (Paul Guilhaume), “Maria” (Ed Lachman, ASC) and “Nosferatu” (Jarin Blaschke).BEST COSTUME: Wicked BEST LEADING ACTOR: Adrian Brody. The Brutalist BESTHollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/zeiss-unveils-new-otus-ml-lenses-for.htmlcarl zeiss lensesphotographyvideozeisszeiss Otus ML lensesWed, 26 Feb 2025 10:58:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-6544768850735942540ZEISS returns to the forefront of photography with the brand-new Otus ML lens family. Inspired by the legendary Otus series, these next-generation masterpieces are designed exclusively for mirrorless mounts (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z). With optical excellence for the finest details, utterly precise mechanics for full control over the image, and the highest craftsmanship for an Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/edward-lachman-wins-asc-outstanding.html39th ASC Awardsamerican society of cinematographersASC 39th Awardbest cinematographyEd LachmanvideoMon, 24 Feb 2025 12:04:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-7200112288864372193The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). Edward Lachman, ASC earned the 2025 theatrical feature film award for “Maria.” The 39th ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards, was held  at the Beverly Hilton, also recognized Jomo Fray for “Nickel Boys” in the Spotlight Award category, and Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for the documentary “Gaucho Gaucho.” Winners in the Beverly Hills, CA, USA34.0736204 -118.40035635.7633865638211574 -153.5566063 62.383854236178848 -83.2441063filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/bsc-expo-2025-panels-seminars.htmlBritish cinematographerBritish society of cinematographersBSCBSC ExpovideoWed, 12 Feb 2025 20:01:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-888252458821444785The BSC Expo is the dedicated film and TV production show and is now a recognised fixture in the industry calendar. The BSC Expo is a great opportunity to test all of the latest equipment and technologies in a relaxed industry environment. In addition to a huge line up of Exhibitors showcasing the latest kit available the Expo also hosts two full days of presentations and panel discussions London, UK51.5072178 -0.127586223.196983963821154 -35.2838362 79.817451636178845 35.0286638filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/best-cinematography-nominees-97th.html97TH Academy awardsbest cinematographyDune Part 2Emilia PerezMariaNosferatuOscars 2025The BrutalistTue, 11 Feb 2025 15:07:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-2397588857125342856The Best Cinematography nominees by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) for the 97th edition of the Oscars Awards, are “The Brutalist” (Lol Crawley, BSC), “Dune: Part Two” (Greig Fraser, ASC BSC), “Emilia Pérez” (Paul Guilhaume), “Maria” (Ed Lachman, ASC) and “Nosferatu” (Jarin Blaschke).The cameras used to shoot 2025 Oscar-nominated films include Arricam, Alexa, Sony Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2013/07/25-cinematography-tips-by-roger-deakins.htmlAlexa 35arricamera operationcinematographyCoen Brothersroger deakinsskyfallvideoMon, 10 Feb 2025 18:48:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-678900753973551295325 CINEMATOGRAPHY TIPS BY ROGER DEAKINS ASC,BSC Read below 25 tips on cinematography by Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC.   1. Don’t Get Distracted with Technique “Operating the wheels needs to become second nature as it can be a disaster if the technique of operating distracts from the relationship that an operator has with the subject. When I was starting I practiced doing figures of eight Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/revisiting-los-angeles-disastrous-fires.htmlacross the pondBritish cinematographerLos Angeles firesThu, 6 Feb 2025 10:04:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-4806237875379200407 As wildfires increasingly devastate the planet, filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper’s  Incandescence captures the global spread of “mega-fires,” exploring the chaos of the ‘Pyrocene’ era, writes Mark London Williams.“The planet is entering what some are calling the ‘Pyrocene’—the age of fire, thanks to the climate emergency, thanks to a heating planet. We began thinking about Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0549076 -118.2426435.7446737638211545 -153.398893 62.365141436178845 -83.086393filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/on-road-to-oscars-fyc-dune-part-ii.htmlbest cinematographyDune IIGreig Fraseroscar awardsvideoTue, 4 Feb 2025 14:39:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-6670681413372228859 On the Road to the Oscars. Dune Part II. Click image for information about special photoExhibition at the Leica Gallery in Los Angeles. Click image above for an interview with Dennis Villeneuve and Greig Fraser, ASC BSC about the making of Dune II.Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.326614610.502498096424144 -153.4828646 57.678964903575846 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2025/02/bsc-69th-awards-2025.htmlbristh academy of film and television artsBritish society of cinematographersBSCBSC ExpocinevideoSat, 1 Feb 2025 13:46:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-7966959409695294817 BSC John Alcott Memorial AwardFranz Kraus presents the BSC John Alcott Memorial Award to Milan Krsjljanin Seamus  McGarvey, ASC BSC presented the Best CinematographyIn a Feature Film to Lol Crawle, BSC for The Brutalist Mike Leigh presented the posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award to Dick Pope, BSC.London, UK51.5072178 -0.127586223.196983963821154 -35.2838362 79.817451636178845 35.0286638filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/06/canon-unveils-eos-c400-6k-full-frame.html6K digital cameracanonCanon C400Digital Cinema Camerafull framevideoThu, 6 Jun 2024 12:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-3996101714029745573New EOS C400 Camera Features a 6K Full-Frame, Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor, With Triple-Base ISO; New CINE-SERVO Lens Compatible with RF Mount Cinema CamerasMELVILLE, N.Y., June 5, 2024 —Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the new Canon EOS C400 cinema camera, with a native RF-mount and full-frame, back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, designed with Melville, NY, USA40.7934322 -73.4151213999999912.483198363821153 -108.57137139999999 69.103666036178851 -38.25887139999999filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/05/new-additions-to-ibe-optics-raptor-lens.htmlbest cinematographycinema lensescinematographerfull framefull frame lensIB/E Raptormacro lensRaptor Lenssuper 35Mon, 20 May 2024 12:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-6645068208264330660Coming soon: New Focal Lengths (FF and S35)The IBE Raptor Macro Cinema Lens Series is a popular choice among filmmakers, offering a versatile selection of macro lenses optimized for digital cinema and large-format film cameras. Available in focal lengths from 50mm to 300mm, these lenses provide magnification capabilities from 1:1 to 2:1, producing stunning detail and organic bokeh effects with anMunich, Germany48.1351253 11.581980619.824891463821153 -23.5742694 76.445359136178837 46.7382306filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/05/canon-r1-mirrorless-camera-coming-soon.htmlcanoncanon R1canon R1 mirrorlessdigital camerafull frameWed, 15 May 2024 09:10:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-2006491869956388206 Canon Develops EOS R1 As First Flagship Model for EOS R SystemNew Image Processing System Further Improves AF and Image QualityMELVILLE, N.Y., May 15, 2024 - Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. announced today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with an RF New York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972812.402541463821152 -109.1622228 69.023009136178842 -38.849722799999995filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/05/fujinon-duvo-series-lenses.htmlbroadcast lenscinema lensescinematographyFUJIFILMFujinon Duvozoom lensThu, 9 May 2024 18:45:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-8036565273256056932Fujifilm has added a second lens to FUJINON DuvoTM Series.  DuvoTM 24-300mm optimizes professional broadcast and cinema workflows.After many years of delivering quality lens options for the broadcast and cinema industries, Fujifilm launched a new lineup – FUJINON DuvoTM Series – with DuvoTM HZK25-1000mmF2.8-F5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens. Now, a second lens has been introduced to Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/05/george-lucas-honorary-palme-dor-at-77th.html77Festival de CannesAmerican Graffitibest cinematographybest directorfilmmakergeorge lucasIndiana JonesLucasfilmsPalme d’Orstars warsSat, 4 May 2024 15:40:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-5187013595548878964GEORGE LUCAS TO RECEIVE HONORARY PALME D’OR AT 77TH FESTIVAL DE CANNESA Hollywood legend, the director, screenwriter and producer George Lucas will receive the Honorary Palme d'or on Saturday, May 25, at the Closing Ceremony of the 77th Festival de Cannes, to be broadcast live on French TV channel France 2.  At the mere mention of his name, a whole section of the Seventh Art lights up, and Cannes, France43.5539499 7.017021735.452166102406764 -28.139228300000028 51.655733697593234 42.173271700000029filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2024/05/state-of-play-cinematography-across.htmlacross the pondbest cinematographyBritish society of cinematographersBSCcinematographerThu, 2 May 2024 15:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-2651415586168086271Courtesy British Cinematographer Magazine.  Across the Pond by Mark London Williams. April 2024BY: MARK LONDON WILLIAMS Some prayer books, the stretch that comes after the celebrations of Easter is referred to as “ordinary time” – a return to more regular days, after the fervency of carnival, and the spring holidays.In Hollywood, of course, that fervency generally coincides Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661465.7804976638211514 -153.4828646 62.400965336178842 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)https://filmcastentertainment.blogspot.com/2023/03/on-road-to-95th-academy-awards.html95th Academy Awardsbest cinematographybest directorbest pictureoscar awardsoscar nominationoscarsoscars awards nomineesvideoMon, 6 Mar 2023 14:31:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073710444646725636.post-3422915756359588106Everything Everywhere All at Once garnered the most Oscars nominations, leading the pack with 11 nominations, and The Banshees of Inisherin and All Quiet on the Western Front followed with nine a piece.Peer through the lenses of this year's Oscar-nominated cinematographers— James Friend ('All Quiet on the Western Front), Darius Khondji ('Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths'), &nbspHollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0907315 -118.32661468.8688356274633335 -153.4828646 59.31262737253666 -83.1703646filmcastlive@gmail.com (filmcast entertainment)