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Filming Digger in VistaVision

Panavision and Warner Bros. have posted up a BTS video from Digger where director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Tom Cruise talk about the work of cinematographer Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubez...

Wonderfilm Pictures Launches Four-Way RED KOMODO-X VFX Array for Virtual Production, Capturing a 180°+ Field of View on...

Capture a Classic Widescreen Look With This New Blazar Lens Remus II 1.5x Anamorphic

For filmmakers and cinematographers looking to capture a classic widescreen look for their films and projects, this new Remus II 50mm T2.4 Full-Frame 1.5x Anamorphic lens from Blaz...

SIRUI Announces Saturn V2 Full-Frame Anamorphic Series with 90-Degree Rotation

SIRUI has officially announced the launch of the Saturn V2 Full Frame Anamorphic Lens Series, representing a significant update to its popular Saturn anamorphic system. Aimed at mo...

Old-school lens tool lets cine cameras shoot two POVs at once

While adding visual effects in post-production ha...

SIRUI Saturn V2: Hands-On at IBC 2026, Switching Horizontal to Vertical on the Fly

SIRUI was showing the new Saturn V2 anamorphic set at IBC 2026, and the headline feature is one you have to see rather than read about: a locking barrel that rotates 90 degrees, sw...

Panasonic AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 Bring Global Shutter to PTZ Cameras

The Panasonic AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 are, according to the company, the first PTZ cameras built around a global shutter sensor: a 1.2-inch 5K MOS chip that oversamples to 4K. The A...

Digger: Alejandro G. IГ±ГЎrritu explains why he shot Tom Cruise starrer entirely in VistaVision

Tom Cruise’s Digger was shot entirely in VistaVision. Continue reading ...

Digger: Alejandro G. IГ±ГЎrritu explains why he shot Tom Cruise starrer entirely in VistaVision

Tom Cruise’s Digger was shot entirely in VistaVision. Continue reading ...

Forget 70mm and 35mm. The True Cinematic Format Is 720p iMac

For decades, filmmakers have been asking the wrong question.Is 35mm more cinematic than digital? Is 70mm worth the expense? Should we shoot open gate?For me, these debates all over...

Atlas Lens Co. History of Anamorphic Presentation

Atlas Lens Co. has an over-an-hour-long video on the history of anamorphic lenses that is well worth watching. The presentation was given by co-founder Dan Kanes to students at Art...

Sirui’s New $599 Saturn V2 Anamorphic Lenses Rotate for Vertical Video

Sirui has announced the Saturn V2, a new full-frame anamorphic lens series that supports both horizontal and vertical shooting orientations through its rotating design. [Read More]

Why Seeing ‘Digger’ in VistaVision Could Change Your Mind About the Tom Cruise Box Office Flop

Like "One Battle After Another" and "Bugonia," Alejandro G. Iñárritu's latest provocation was shot in the format Alfred Hitchcock favored. If you're lucky enough to live in one of...

Digger and VistaVision: box office flop explained

Digger opened to just $20 million worldwide on a reported $125 million-plus budget. The VistaVision-shot satire shows no format can carry a film alone.

SIRUI Saturn V2: specs, mounts and pricing

SIRUI has launched the Saturn V2, a full-frame 1.6x anamorphic lens series with a 90-degree rotating mount for switching between horizontal and vertical shooting. Priced from $599.

Cooke Brings Its Legendary S4/i S35 Lenses to Full-Frame Cinema Cameras

Cooke Optics, a legendary name in cinema lenses, has announced the S4 FF/i series of cinema primes. These are "invigorated" new full-frame versions of Cooke's iconic S4/i S35 lense...

The Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Is Getting a Very Nice Dedicated Viewfinder

Fujifilm has announced the development of the VF-GFXC2, an external electronic viewfinder (EVF) for the Eterna 55 cinema camera. It promises a mix of high resolution, brightness, a...

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Returns to Theaters in 3D and Dolby Atmos

The team behind Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed 2006 fantasy film tells IndieWire how it looks and sounds better than ever in a new restoration.

Insta360 Luna Pro Hits the Streets of New York – Leica Summicron Lens, 8K Dolby Vision, Times Square Creator Event

Insta360 marked the global launch of the Luna Pro with a creator event at its new Times Square flagship store, sending around 20 photographers and videographers on a color-themed p...

SIRUI Saturn V2 35mm, 50mm & 75mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lenses

SIRUI has announced its new Saturn V2 35mm, 50mm & 75mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lenses that are available in Sony E, Leica L, and Canon RF mounts. The Saturn V2 T2.9 1....

ILLUVISION MAGNA 65-350mm T3.6 – Rehoused ARRI/FUJINON Alura Zoom for Full-Frame Sensors

ILLUVISION has recently introduced the MAGNA 65-350mm T3.6, which is essentially a repurposed ARRI/FUJINON Alura 45-250mm T2.6 Studio Zoom with a built-in optical expander that upg...

The iPhone Duo is the perfect screen to watch the full Imax version of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’

The Odyssey is so far the biggest movie of the year after Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It was also too big for your friendly neighborhood theater: Most people on the planet missed as...

HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Launches – ARRI Co-Branding, Native LogC3 Recording, Dual 200MP Cameras

HONOR has launched the Magic9 Pro Max in China, and for the first time, the ARRI logo sits on the phone itself and on the box. Following the Robot Phone in August, this is the seco...