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by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
In a recent Explora article, we went over the basics of media servers for in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX) and virtual production (VP), describing these beefy machines for media playback and distribution to LED processors for LED walls and volumes. A VP media server can be a custom hardware solution or software installed on an off-the-shelf machine, but either type needs to have a
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
When creating images for a film, you try to balance your shots so that you draw the audience into the movie, while at the same time they forget that they are watching a movie. Usually, the last thing you want is to break the illusion and have the audience snap out of their reverie.
As you read this article, you may want to pause and rewatch some classic films, or films that had a powerful effect on you. Examining the new and different techniques, lighting, and compositions used to create impact, mood, and feeling will help you grow as a
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Your virtual production (VP) system isn't just playing back high-resolution video in the background. To work as believable 3D your system must be able to render in real-time and in high frame rate realistic 3D environments. To create and playback these environments you need creation software.
What Is Unreal Engine?
Simply put, it is an advanced real-time creation tool that powers your virtual production. It is based on 3D computer graphics gaming engine, and I remember playing Unreal as a multiplayer first-person shooter game, way back in the
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
This article is an introduction to virtual production using photogrammetry and other reality-capture technologies. In this article I will discuss what photogrammetry is, and how advances in lidar scanning allow you to use it in pre-viz as well as production.
What Is Photogrammetry?
Simply put photogrammetry is the process of creating a 3D image, or gleaning 3D information about a location from 2D images. Essentially you use a series of 2D images to create a 3D “map” of a surface, area, or room.
Why Use Photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry enables
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Sony announced its latest compact Cinema Line camera, the FX2, improving the baseline for everyday filmmakers and content creators with a 33MP full-frame sensor, 4K shooting up to 60 fps and Full HD up to 120 fps, a 3.68m-Dot OLED viewfinder, AI-based subject recognition and framing, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and 4K live streaming. To this robust suite of cinema bona fides, the FX2 adds serious chops for shooting stills,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Less than a year after their acquisition of RED Camera, Nikon is making good on their renewed dedication to video with the release of their latest lens, the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens. It's the first Power Zoom lens the company has made for their FX format, and one they've designed to pair with their full-frame mirrorless cameras like the flagship Z9, along with the Z8 and Z6 III. An all-in-one lens aimed at the professional
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
There were nearly 200 new lenses released this year, many of which were iterations of an existing lens. Many of the lenses were also wholly new designs, whether first-party designs to pair with a new flagship camera or third-party innovations designed to fill the gaps in existing lineups.
With such a breadth of new lenses available in the past 12 months, we're narrowing things down to cover some of the highlights and most unique or exciting lenses that came out
by Zack Young · Posted
Young filmmakers often obsess over hot new cameras and lenses, but longtime imagemakers know that lighting is often the cause of the real visual magic. Great lighting can transform drab compositions into all-time classics, and building out your lighting toolkit is an essential step in being able to create attention-grabbing cinematic images. What do you need to buy to make it happen? Read on for our advice.
Basic LED Lights: Monolights and Panels
Let’s
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
The new year is on the horizon, and so are some new exciting product announcements. This week, FUJIFILM announced it’s entering the cine camera market, ZEISS developed Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses, Aputure introduced the INFINIMAT system, RODE took wireless audio to smartphones, and teenage engineering brought us to the dance floor with the OP-XY.
FUJIFILM Enters the Cine Camera Foray
It’s been a minute since a new player has entered the cine camera battleground, and FUJIFILM has finally decided to make that entrance with the announcement of
by Zack Young · Posted
Continuing its reputation as a leading innovator in the cinema camera space, Blackmagic Design announced new details and accessories for two of its leading camera models, the compact PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera and the groundbreaking URSA Cine 17K 65. Blackmagic waited until IBS 2024
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Today, Canon is announcing the EOS C400, a full-frame cinema camera featuring all of the best features from Canon’s lauded C300 and C500 series, plus an RF mount and a host of high-tech features that should make it one of the best options around for professional video work.
Canon EOS C400
At the core of the EOS C400 is a 6K CMOS sensor that offers more dynamic
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
The monitoring process is a crucial element of any production―it offers directors and cinematographers a glimpse of what the end product will look like and allows them to make necessary adjustments efficiently and effectively. Without proper monitoring, frame composition will suffer, and mistakes made in the filming process will be more prevalent during post-production. It isn’t uncommon for inexperienced filmmakers to fall short of providing themselves with adequate monitoring solutions during the filmmaking process. Be it from budgetary
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
So you just landed your very first music video gig. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a wonderful world where your creative vision will translate music into a compelling visual medium. But where or how do you start? You probably have a camera, a lens, and an idea that will help you realize your vision. However, a camera and lens alone probably won't cut it for certain shots and effects. In this guide, we’re going to look at some equipment that can commonly be found on a music video production set to help make your vision a reality.
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
The Sony VENICE 2 Cinema Camera has made waves in the global cinematography community with its exhaustive features, incredible specs, and impressive imaging capabilities. Borrowing many elements from the original VENICE, the VENICE 2 is a compact, pragmatic, and supercharged package. We are going to take a closer look at the VENICE 2, highlighting its many uses and how it can revolutionize one's workflow from pre- to post
by Staff Writer · Posted
SIGMA has recently released two new lenses, the 65mm T1.5 FF HS Cine Prime and the 65mm T2.5 Classic Prime. These lenses offer filmmakers and videographers an eleventh option in both of SIGMA’s Cine Prime lineups.