Optics and Filters

ASC-Nominated Sheldon Weaves ‘King Coal’ Lyrical Tapestry Shot with ZEISS CP.3 Lenses
January 31, 2024

Filmmakers Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Curren Sheldon have received accolades including an Oscar nomination and Emmy Award for their documentary filmmaking which frequently seeks to shine a light on their...

Professional Tiffen ND/Polarizer Filter Trio for DJI Osmo 3
January 8, 2024

Tiffen brings their renowned professional quality lens filters to DJI's Osmo Pocket 3" CMOS Gimbal camera. Each member of Tiffen's three-filter set combines the benefits of Neutral Density (ND) and...

Yamit Shimonovitz Represents the Nuances of Trauma in ‘Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals’ with ZEISS CP.3 Lenses
December 19, 2023

Cinematographer Yamit Shimonovitz is known for hard-hitting documentary work that often focuses on telling the stories of women or giving a voice to trauma. Cultural touchstones she has lensed include...

Markus Förderer ASC BVK Launches CINEFLARES™ the World’s Most Comprehensive Interactive Lens Flare Library
November 15, 2023

Los Angeles, November 15, 2023 — CINEFLARES™, a groundbreaking resource for cinematographers, directors, VFX artists, film students, game designers, and visual creatives, is set to revolutionize the world of cinematic...

Aaron McLisky ACS, Selects ZEISS Supremes to Capture Realistic Look on Horror Hit “Talk To Me”
October 31, 2023

Behind the Scenes on Talk to Me-Photo Courtesy of Aaron McLisky, ACS Almost one year ago, Australian cinematographer Aaron McLisky ACS, accompanied the filmmakers of Talk To Me to the...

Documentarian Jonathan Ingalls Crafts 100 Years of Warner Bros. Cinematic Look with ZEISS CP.3 Prime and CZ.2 Zoom Lenses
October 23, 2023

Photograph by Jessica Perez/Max Award-winning documentarian Jonathan Ingalls embarked on the monumental undertaking of filming the remarkable four-part docuseries, 100 Years of Warner Bros. The cinematographer aimed to create a...

Cinematographer Matt Ryan pairs ZEISS Supreme Primes and Alexa 35 to Resolve in Darkness for Tink’s “Fake Love”
August 30, 2023

Cinematographer Matt Ryan, Photo Credit Dustin Engelskind LA based cinematographer Matt Ryan’s enthusiasm for finding the most capable technology to support his creative process has enabled him to shoot across...

Brendan Steacy ASC, CSC Embraces Spontaneity on “Painkiller” with ZEISS Supreme Primes
August 11, 2023

Steacy ASC CSC - Photo by Ashlea Wessel Newly initiated into the American Society of Cinematographers, Brendan Steacy ASC, CSC has been recognized for his beautiful cinematography that pushes the...

ZEISS CinCraft Scenario – powerful and flexible camera tracking
August 1, 2023

ZEISS introduces their new camera tracking system at SIGGRAPH Los Angeles, August 8-10, 2023 ZEISS CinCraft Scenario on set Oberkochen/Germany, August 1, 2023: With CinCraft Scenario, ZEISS presents a new...

ZEISS Acquires Camera Tracking Pioneer Ncam Technologies
July 18, 2023

Ncam’s hybrid tracking technology complements ZEISS’ cinema product portfolio Oberkochen, Germany, July 18: ZEISS has acquired UK-based camera tracking pioneer Ncam Technologies Ltd. With this acquisition, ZEISS is expanding its...