ARRI
The ARRI ALEXA 35 is one of the most popular and versatile digital cinema cameras in the film and television industry. In an effort to get the camera in the hands of more filmmaking professionals, ARRI is offering a “Base” model at a more affordable price point. The ARRI ALEXA 35 Base shares the same hardware as the full feature ALEXA 35 Premium, however, recording will be limited to a range of ProRes
As we approach the holiday season, it's time to start knocking those gift lists out of the way. If there's an aspiring filmmaker on your list, but you don't know what to give them to help kickstart their film production careers, then look no further―we've got you covered! In this gift guide we'll suggest a variety of products that we feel would benefit every beginner filmmaker.
Stabilizers
Shoulder Rig
The shoulder rig is a slept-on piece of equipment that deserves more recognition. It stabilizes camera footage while allowing the operator to
Combining German precision and elegant Japanese design, ARRI has skillfully produced the Ensō Prime line of lenses ranging from 10.5 to 250mm. These lightweight, compact lenses can be used in a range of productions and camera setups from handheld to studio, and they can be tuned to suit a variety of looks without any complex gear. Initially, these lenses have been released in a series of kits that include six of the
Enter the Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, Sony's newest jack-of-all-trades cinema camera that aims to combine the best features from the company's CineAlta, FX, and Alpha lines. Part of its versatility comes from the array of recording formats and resolutions it can capture, as well as a physical camera body that can accommodate a range of accessory options. So, what recording modes should you be using and how
Just in time for NAB 2024, ARRI is announcing its new L-Series Plus LED spotlights. Inspired by Fresnel characteristics, these spotlights feature continuous focus from spot to flood, uniform light field, and up to 90% more light output than their predecessors.
The new fixtures come in two different size variants, with either a pole-operated or manual yoke, and your choice of color: all-black or blue and silver.
The L5-C Plus variant features a 5” lens
Achieve dynamic 360˚ spins on both the pan and roll axes with your ARRI cinema camera using the 360 EVO Stabilized Remote Head. Use the 360 EVO with your SRH-3 or SRH-360 remote heads or TRINITY 2 stabilizer for limitless creativity.
ARRI 360 EVO Stabilized Remote Head
Full 360˚ rotation
The holiday season is starting to ramp up, but with Thanksgiving in a few days, things were quiet this week. We still have a couple of announcements worth mentioning, though. Among these is a collaboration between Nomatic and well-known creator Peter McKinnon to develop the stylish LUMA camera bag collection. Also, Atlas Lens Co. fleshes out its
Welcome to Filmmaking 101, where we offer some tips on how to go about creating your movie masterpiece. Read on to discover suggestions for your pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
Pre-Production
Scriptwriting
You have your idea for an arthouse masterpiece or an action-based blockbuster; now how do you translate that into a script―the backbone of your production? You can use MS Word, Google Docs, or another document program. But using dedicated screenwriting software provides the standard formatting, outline tools,
If you haven't gotten your fill of new products after last week's Bild Expo—and there was a cornucopia of news—then we have another exciting week for you. In the leadup to IBC, which opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we will be sharing multiple announcements with a good mix of photo and cinema products.
IBC 2023 starts on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Amsterdam. Stay tuned for announcements of new gear for film and TV production.
Perhaps the biggest news is the launch of the
Add super-versatile, top-of-the-line fixtures to your lighting setup using ARRI's new SkyPanel X series. Debuting at IBC 2023, the SkyPanel X produces a unique round beam from an LED panel and functions as a native soft light and a native hard light. Each weatherproof 2x1 LED panel can be linked seamlessly in a modular system where multiple heads work and are controlled as one light.
Wooden Camera has announced a dedicated cage system designed to let you set up your ARRI ALEXA 35 just the way you like it. Built to integrate smoothly with your preferred pro camera accessories, these modular components are ready to adapt your camera for any shooting scenario.
If you want to avail yourself of all the basic options for configuring your ALEXA 35 rig, go for gold with the Elite Accessory System for
ARRI has improved its camera controller ecosystem with the addition of the new, versatile ARRI ZMU-4 hand controller. Providing faster, more efficient camera control workflows, the ZMU-4 effortlessly switches between wired and wireless connectivity and features a rugged, ergonomic design for any production environment. Perfect for those already in the ecosystem, the ZMU-4 works seamlessly alongside the
Virtual 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.
ROE Visual LED Panels in the Vancouver PXO & WFW Stage
What is Virtual Production?
In basic terms, Virtual Production uses digital cinematography, LED volumes, game engines, and
Covering the full range of categories here at B&H, this week we've seen a new wireless systems from Shure for the pro audio world, new LED lights from Aputure and amaran for video and photo applications, a new FUJIFILM INSTAX instant film camera, a few unique accessories for cinematographers, the latest Godox lights, and a couple of special edition releases from Bose® and Leica.
Shure broadens its bandwidth with the GLX-D+ Dual-Band Wireless System
Expanding into the 5.8 GHz range, Shure has made it easier to find a reliable wireless band