Samyang Optics who are making some extremely good value cine lenses have announced a new one, the XEEN 16mm T2.6.
New Definition Magazine Out Now!
The best television shows are getting better. If you’re yet to see Netflix’s The Crown you’re in for a visual treat and we’ve got the inside production track. In this issue we also have VFX stories from new movies, Assassin’s Creed and Fantastic Beasts; more disruption from drones with a film shot solely with them but hardly any aerial shots; plus the latest from the UAV, lighting and audio worlds. More details below.
REVIEW: KYNO Media Manager
High level DIT Joe Jamieson takes a look at a new media manager but finds something that may be late to the party and of more use to assistants and post houses.
REVIEW: Canon 5D Mk IV
The latest iteration of Canon’s much-revered 5D camera adds a raft of new features, including 4K. Will it appeal to filmmakers?
VR Audio On A 40-Metre Screen
Looks like Bristol-based Films at 59 might have invented the art of mixing audio for VR over five years ago based on their 360° work at Orbi in Japan.
What KODAK Did Next
Following Kodak’s new film processing plans, the company is also launching a high volume film content asset management business. But what's the end goal?
Victoria’s Secrets
How do you make a Sunday night UK period drama look different from the rest? DOP John Lee and colourist Dan Coles had some definite plans.
Enter The Grand Tour
In an exclusive article, head DOP Ben Joiner explains what has changed and why in shooting Amazon’s The Grand Tour.
Pure Heavyweight Class
Cooke’s new 35-140mm Anamorphic zoom lens is a monster in more ways than one. But if you’re lucky enough to try one you may be spoilt for life. Words Jonathan Jones.
High Frame Rate War
In our last look at the most technically awaited movie of the year we talk to director Ang Lee’s
right-hand man and fellow pioneer in high frame rate cinematography, Ben Gervais. Words Julian Mitchell.
