ZEISS Otus 1.4/100: a new addition to a filmmaker’s video set
With the introduction of the ZEISS Otus 1.4/100, the Otus Video set from ZEISS has now a choice of...
NAB 2019: Things ‘n’ Stuff
In recent NABs, the back end of Central Hall was filled with LED luminaires from a vast number of...
Three lenses: a look at bokeh, depth of field and geometry
Some people take time off during the holidays. I borrow a half million dollars worth of camera and lenses...
Lens dynamic range: coatings, contrast and color
There was a time in the distant past when I thought of lenses as transparent glass. Film and digital...
Lens coverage, sensor size, and pushing the limits
Sensors and lenses don’t always get along. In the HDR and UHD world, it’s important to test, test, test....
Signature Primes vs. Ultra Primes: The Pixel-Peeper’s Guide
For nine months I’ve been working periodically as a trainer for the ARRI Academy. Recently we added an Alexa...
Casting the look of a camera into glass
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting with ARRI’s senior color designer, and I asked him the question I...
Large sensor lens coverage: taking old glass to the “breaking” point
Old glass and large sensors need a lot of testing. The results may surprise you. In this article I...
Speed lighting: more lessons from the ARRI Academy
The ARRI Academy isn’t only about learning how cameras work. We also teach how to use them. I’ve never...
Cine Gear Expo L.A. 2018
Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles ran May 31 – June 3, with exhibits June 1 – 2. The show...
