ART OF THE SHOT: The DP of “The Fosters” Kees Van Oostrum, ASC

Oostrum

He is the current President of the American Society of Cinematographers and at times he shoots on the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K for  Freeform/ABC “The Fosters.” Yep, you read that right. A man who could use any camera and at times he chose the URSA Mini 4.6K. I bet you, like me, want to know […]

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ART OF THE CUT with Oscar Nominated “Moonlight” editor Joi McMillon

ART OF THE CUT with Oscar Nominated "Moonlight" editor Joi McMillon 1

Today Art of the Cut speaks with Joi McMillon who was recently nominated for an Oscar for Best Editing for the film Moonlight which she co-edited with Nat Sanders. Her previous experience includes editing the TV show Girls and several short films, including one for the director of Moonlight, called Chlorophyl. HULLFISH:  When was principal […]

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Steadicam returns with Volt

Steadicam returns with Volt

Steadicam, creators of the Academy Award Winning Steadicam Stabilizing technology, are back with a Steadicam to put in the palm of your hand. Yes, Steadicam is back, offering filmmakers the ability to capture smooth and shake free video, only this time the system  is designed so you too will have the ability to capture memorable […]

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Major motion picture shot with Sony A7S II

Major motion picture shot with Sony A7S II

Screen Gems’ horror-thriller Cadaver is the first major motion picture shot entirely on Sony A7S II camera, but is also the first to use sustainable technology for set construction. First things first: Screen Gems is the specialty production division at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was created to finance and produce moderately budgeted films that are […]

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New controller for Sony’s PTZ cameras

New controller for Sony’s PTZ cameras

Available late Spring 2017, the Sony RM-IP500 enables cost-effective system configuration and easier operation of PTZ cameras for lecture capture and event production. The RM-IP500 controller is designed to work with Sony’s new BRC-H800, BRC-H900, BRC-X1000, and SRG-360SHE PTZ cameras as well as the new MCX-500 all-in-one HD switcher, supporting SD card recording and IP […]

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Windows ProRes: First Impression

Windows ProRes: First Impression 6

I’ve missed ProRes. I’m used to jumping between Mac and Windows, and I often say that once I’m in Adobe-land I can’t tell the difference. But a few months ago I switched to Windows permanently and the thing I miss most is ProRes. Last week on the ProVideo Coalition Facebook page, a PVC reader posted […]

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