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A 17K camera sounds like data madness. Why I shot a one-woman show using Blackmagic’s monster-megapixel cine camera
By James Tonkin published
Feature I worked with Blackmagic’s full-frame cameras on one-woman show Musik – including the monstrous URSA Cine 17K 65 – and now I don’t want to go back to Super 35 cameras

Shallow depth of field has killed cinematography – movies all look like they were shot on iPhone's Portrait Mode
By Mike Harris published
Opinion Shooting wide open and capturing blurry backgrounds isn’t always the answer, but it’s the answer many blockbusters and straight-to-streaming flicks are opting for nowadays

Why Norwich's new virtual production studio could matter more than London's mega-stages
By Tom May published
The UK's first academic Sony VERONA installation signals a crucial shift in how cinematographers will learn their craft.

The best cinema cameras in 2025: time to step up to serious filmmaking
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best cinema cameras offer top-quality video capture and grading options and the ports and connections needed by pros
Filmmaker finds lost CinemaScope lens that could have sunk Walt Disney, brings it back from the deep
By Mike Harris published
News Watch a vintage CinemaScope attachment, like the one used in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, in action for the first time in 70 years

Nikon ZR review: a brilliant 'baby' Red cinema camera at a barely believable price
By Adam Waring last updated
Review Nikon's Z-series mirrorless cameras have always been great at video, but the Nikon ZR adds a sprinkling of Red magic and a video-friendly form factor to take it to a professional level

Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna 55 wins Good Design Award. Could this mark the start of the brand's cinema-focused future?
By Kalum Carter published
News The company’s first large-format cinema camera earns top honours as Fujifilm celebrates seven consecutive years of design excellence

Cinematographer James Westlake uses this budget Blackmagic camera to capture stunning visuals
By Kalum Carter published
Interview From commercials to narrative films, Westlake shows how Blackmagic’s full workflow ecosystem is empowering the next generation of filmmakers
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