How Sony’s Clever Electronic Variable ND System Works and Why it Matters
Numerous Sony cinema cameras include electronic variable neutral density (ND) filters, including the popular full-frame FX9.
Profoto is Developing LED Lights and Softboxes for Hollywood Cinema
After focusing only on supporting the art of still photography for more than 55 years, Profoto is developing a new line of LED lights and "light shaping tools" for use in the cinema market.
Canon Hopes Nikon’s Purchase of RED Leads to Video Market ‘Revitalization’
While it would prefer that filmmakers remember the advantages of RF-mount, speaking exclusively to PetaPixel, Canon is looking on the bright side of Nikon's acquisition of RED Cinema,
A24 Criticized For Using AI-Generated Movie Posters for ‘Civil War’
Film studio A24 has been criticized for releasing a series of AI-Generated poster ads for its critically acclaimed movie Civil War.
Blackmagic Teases Groundbreaking 17K Large-Format Cinema Camera
In addition to unveiling the Pyxis 6K and Ursa Cine 12K cameras, Blackmagic Design also used NAB 2024 to tease an even higher-resolution camera with a large-format image sensor.
Nikon Began Steps to Acquire RED in 2022 ‘Due to the Lawsuit’
Nikon confirmed that it began considering acquiring RED due to the lawsuit the cinema company filed against Nikon back in 2022.
Sirui Expands ‘Night Walker’ Series With 16mm and 75mm Cine Lenses
Expanding on the success of its Night Walker APS-C and Super35 cinema style series launch, Sirui has announced two new T1.2 S35 cine lenses through Indiegogo: The wide angle T1.2 16mm and telephoto T1.2 75mm.
RED Will Continue to Support Canon RF, But Nikon is ‘Considering’ Making Cine Optics
Less than a week after Nikon closed its acquisition of RED, the company tells PetaPixel that it has begun moves to advance its position in cinema and leverage its new partner.
Nikon Is Officially RED’s New Owner
Nikon announced on March 7 that it had entered an agreement to purchase RED. Now, Nikon's huge acquisition is officially complete, just in time for Nikon's NAB 2024 appearance.
DJI’s New RS 4 and RS 4 Pro Gimbals Double Down on Performance
DJI has updated its extremely popular RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbals. These relatively compact gimbals are heavily inspired by their predecessors, promising similar payloads, but they feature improved usability and performance, including expanded vertical shooting capabilities.
Nikon’s New Camera Robot Is Bigger, Better, and Ready for Action
Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), a British robotics company owned by Nikon, has announced Cinebot Max, the newest addition to the company's Cinebot series of camera robots.
Horror Film ‘Late Night with The Devil’ Criticized for Using AI Images
New horror film Late Night With The Devil, which debuted in theaters over the weekend, has come under fire for using AI-generated images.
Viltrox Teases Wild 30-300mm T4.0 Full-Frame Cine Lens
Chinese lens maker Viltrox has teased a very intriguing cinema lens for full-frame cameras: the Luna 30-300mm T4.0 10x Zoom.
Canon Adds New Cinema RAW Light Modes to C500 Mark II Camera
Canon has announced a new firmware update for its video-focused EOS C500 Mark II camera, bringing enhanced Cinema RAW Light formats to the flagship cine camera.
A Seismic Shift: The Ramifications of Nikon’s RED Acquisition
Nikon's surprise acquisition of RED Digital Cinema this week represents a seismic shift in the cinema camera space. It also has far-reaching consequences not only for Nikon and RED but also for the rest of the digital camera industry, including Nikon's biggest competitors.
Watch How the ‘Midnight’ Manga Was Brought to Life With a Smartphone
Osamu Tezuka's classic manga Midnight -- which ran for a short period between 1986 and 1987 -- has been adapted into live-action. Directed by Takashi Miike, the whole film was shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro.
The Year’s Best Movies to Inspire Your Photography | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris and Jordan share their favorite movies from the last year that they think will have a positive impact on your photography and filmmaking.
‘Dune: Part Two’ Was Shot Using Vintage Soviet Photo Lenses
The biggest movie of 2024, Dune: Part Two, was shot using the latest and greatest cameras and lenses -- plus some vintage Soviet-era lenses.
Laowa’s New 1.5x Anamorphic Zooms Have a Special, Unique Design
Venus Optics, maker of Laowa photo and cinema lenses, has announced two new anamorphic zoom lenses, the Laowa Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic 28-55mm T2.9 and 50-100mm T2.9.
Zeiss Teases a New Lens: ‘Arriving Soon’ and ‘Approaching Fast’
Zeiss, which denied rumors it is leaving the camera lens manufacturing space last year, is teasing the arrival of a new optic. While it might appeal to some, photographers shouldn't get their hopes up: it is almost certainly a cinema lens.
Samyang Adds a 100mm T2.3 Lens to its V-AF Cinema Prime Lineup
Samyang is expanding its autofocus cinema lens line with a new 100mm T2.3 full-frame lens. While it is one of the new members of the L-Mount Alliance, the lens is only being made available for Sony E-mount for now.
Ben Whishaw Cast as Acclaimed Photographer Peter Hujar in Upcoming Biopic
Paddington star Ben Whishaw has been cast as iconic photographer Peter Hujar, who died of AIDS in 1987, in an upcoming biopic.
‘The Knowing’ Short Film Was Shot on Sony’s New Burano Cinema Camera
World-renowned conservation photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen have teamed up with Academy Award-winning cinematographer Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki to create a new short film, The Knowing.
Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Shows the Power of iPhone and the Tilta Khronos Ecosystem
Photography and cinematography equipment company Tilta teamed up with Oscar-winning Director of Photography Claudio Miranda, ASC, to create The X Gift, a holiday-themed short film shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro.
DJI’s Ronin 4D-8K Upgrade Delivers Full-Frame 8K/60p ProRes Video
DJI announced the Ronin 4D-8K, a new model in the Ronin 4D professional cinema camera platform. The all-in-one cine camera incorporates DJI's latest and most advanced technologies, including a next-generation 8K camera.
Ridley Scott Used Multiple Cameras While Filming ‘Napoleon’
Director Ridley Scott has revealed that he always uses at least four cameras while making movies and says his technique paid off for his latest historical epic, Napoleon.
The Fall 2023 Updates to Apple’s Final Cut Pro Made It Even Better
Apple has just launched the promised new round of updates to its Final Cut Pro for iPad software and Final Cut Pro for Mac and we had the exclusive opportunity to put the changes through their paces.
CinePi is an Open-Source Raspberry Pi-powered Cinema Camera
The Raspberry Pi has been used for many do-it-yourself photography projects over the years, including the recent Leica MPi camera and Photon light meter. Now, the open-source treatment has arrived for cinema.
Footage From Blackmagic’s New Cinema Camera 6K is Very Impressive
Earlier this month, Blackmagic announced its first full-frame camera, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K. On paper, the specifications looked enticing, and newly-released sample footage shows that it can live up to that hype.
People are Watching Pirated Films Like ‘Barbie’ on TikTok
Pirated movies and television shows are reportedly being uploaded straight to TikTok in a sequence of short clips.