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    KipperTie Revolva E/PL and Adapta E/PL Mounts for Sony Cameras Introduced

    KipperTie has announced two new PL mount adapters for Sony’s E-Mount cameras. The KipperTie Revolva E/PL mount adapter provides an integrated ND system and retails for €918. The second option is the Adapta E/PL adapter, which is identical to the first model, but comes without the ability to use...
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    DaVinci Resolve – An In-Depth Comparison Between the Free and Studio Version

    Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve is a powerful editing, video effects, and sound production suite used by big Hollywood productions to YouTube content creators. But who is the free version for? And what are the differences between the free and the paid Studio variant? We are here to guide you...
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    VILTROX Snowpeak BV-99 Released – 99Wh V-Mount Battery with USB-C Power Delivery

    VILTROX has just released its first-ever V-mount battery, the Snowpeak BV-99. The battery has a capacity of 99Wh (14.8V/6700mAh) and offers D-Tap in/out, BP out, USB-A out and USB-C in/out with Power Delivery. It is now available for $168. VILTROX, a Chinese manufacturer, has gained recognition...
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    ARRI Software Update Package SUP 2.0 for Hi-5 Released

    ARRI SUP 2.0, an update for the high-end lens control and focus system, introduces 10 new features to enhance your on-set experience, plus many other smaller updates, improvements, and bug fixes. ARRI SUP 2.0 highlights include a frequency analyzer, a new predictive lens mapping workflow, and a...
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    Steadicam Special Offers at CVP – Save Up to € 900

    British broadcast and professional video solutions provider CVP has a special offer for several Steadicam products by Tiffen. From now until April 28th, you can save up to € 900 when you purchase a Steadicam Aero 15 or an Aero 30, or a Steadicam Zephyr HD system. Take a look and see if this...
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    Flanders Scientific DM160 Released – Lightweight 16-Inch 10-Bit OLED Reference Monitor

    The DM160 from Flanders Scientific comes in at a slight 5.8 lbs (2.6kg) but with a full feature set. For your $4500, you’ll get a 16-inch 10-bit OLED HD panel. That kind of spec puts it in the critical color territory for production, post-production and HD broadcast. But what more does it offer...
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    FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm F2.8-5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens Now Available

    FUJIFILM announced the availability of its FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm F2.8-F5.0 PL-Mount Cinema Box Lens. It’s a box-style lens with an ARRI PL mount, a 40x zoom range, a 1.5x extender, and an f/2.8 maximum aperture at 25mm. It covers both Super35 and full-frame sensors and offers a high...
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    How to Write a Compelling Story for a Short Film – Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers

    “Features are marathons. Shorts are sprints.” As a creator, you know that the driving force behind a good script is having a compelling story that tells a message in words and pictures. Sounds obvious, but it can be challenging if your idea is vague and you only have 10 minutes of screen time...
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    DPReview Closing – Amazon, Don’t Take it Offline!

    Tuesday’s news caught us – like many of you – by surprise. The leading digital photography technology site DPReview.com, a mainstay of the Internet since the 90s, is closing. There will be no new contact after April 10, and after a “limited time” it will be taken offline completely. Here’s my...
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    Alteon Camera-to-Cloud Workflows – New iPhone App Launched

    Collaborative cloud-based service Alteon has just launched a new iPhone app that allows you to send your smartphone footage directly to your Alteon Cloud account for secure storage and collaboration. In addition, this new mobile app removes all existing storage and sharing limitations you might...
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    DJI PRO x SmallRig Introduce Accessory Ecosystem for DJI RS 3 Mini

    SmallRig has announced three new accessories as part of an ecosystem for the DJI RS 3 Mini. These new components pair with the mini gimbal to increase utility and maximize camera compatibility. If ergonomics, extended camera support, and greater flexibility with vertical shooting are essential...
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    Simple Motion Capture With AI – No Suit Needed

    “I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle… Wait, and also your motion capture suit!” It seems spooky yet it’s undeniable: artificial intelligence tools have been growing and evolving at breakneck speed. We can either despise new technology or see it as a helping hand. Let’s stick...
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    ZHIYUN MOLUS G60 and MOLUS X100 LED Lights Released

    ZHIYUN, a Chinese manufacturer known for their gimbals, released two small LED lights: the MOLUS G60 and the MOLUS X100. Both fixtures are now available and can be purchased in various combos. The MOLUS G60 starts retailing at $199, the MOLUS X100 starts at $269. So, let’s take a closer look at...
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    Innovative Tools for Maximizing Efficiency in Color Grading with AI

    Color Creative Week, the free virtual event organized by Colourlab Ai, is over, but it has left us with plenty of insight and useful material. As the main lecturer and CEO of Colourlab Ai Dado Valentic explains: on average, 40% of the time colorists spend doing tedious, repetitive tasks, could...
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    Why Using a Photo Wallpaper Can Become Expensive

    CineD is always proud to bring you our honest and unbiased reviews about a variety of film gear, camera lab tests, interesting lens and camera Databases, inspiring Gear Guides, entertaining industry insights, and, of course, educational content so you can become a better filmmaker. But this...
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    OSEE Megamon 15 Review – Great 1000nits Portable Monitor with few Shortcomings

    The Megamon 15 monitor from OSEE is a 15″ portable production monitor that is small and light enough to bring with you on almost any set. It makes life easier with its 1000nit brightness, so you’re not relying on a tiny built-in camera monitor. The colors look pretty accurate and can also be...
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    ZGCINE NPF-02 Multipurpose Power Adapter for Sony NP-F Batteries Released

    ZGCINE has introduced the NPF-02 multipurpose power adapter for Sony NP-F batteries. This tiny, affordable adapter comes packed with fast-charging support and enough powering-out options to suit your needs. The NPF-02 could be an exciting new product for filmmakers who require a reliable and...
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    Midjourney V5 is Out Now – Next Steps in Photorealistic Experience with AI Art

    A recent breakthrough in AI, you might have missed: the highly awaited Midjourney V5 is out now. The independent research lab has just released their latest version of the famous AI art generator. Some already call it “a world of photorealistic wonder” in terms of creating breathtaking images...
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    DCS Launches LDT-V2 – A Wireless Lens Encoder for Virtual Production

    Digital Camera Systems is a British manufacturer specializing in simple solutions for capturing frame-by-frame lens data from any lens for virtual production. Following the hard-wired lens encoder LDT-V1, the new LDT-V2 offers wireless functionality to stream lens data directly to your...
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    Tilta PL Mount to LPL Mount Adapter Released

    Tilta has introduced a new adapter that allows you to mount PL lenses to cameras featuring a LPL mount. The adapter can be ordered directly from Tilta’s webshop for $449. So let’s have a closer look! When it comes to ARRI’s LPL (Large Positive Lock) mount, ARRI offers their own adapter...
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