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Jeff Cronenweth ASC Sheds Light on “Tron: Ares” with Astera
April 6, 2026

Lighting Master Cronenweth ASC brings a unique look to each grid world with the help of Astera Jeff Cronenweth on the set of Disney's TRON: ARES. Photo by Leah Gallo....

ZEISS Supreme Primes Shine in Star-Driven Short “Dr. Sam”
March 31, 2026

DP Chloe Smolkin (“The Late Show,” “Kidz Bop”) joins director Danielle Beckmann and writer/actor Raji Ahsan behind the camera for the heartfelt short comedy “Dr. Sam.” Ahsan shines on screen...

Cine Gear Connect NY Ramps Up for March 28, ’26
March 19, 2026

    Cine Gear Connect NY, presented by Universal Production Services, is filling in the slate for a full day of panels, peers, learning the latest, and mixing it up...

Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” Music Video Captures Timeless Texture with Pro8mm
March 19, 2026

    Justin Cameron, SOC, with Pro8mm Classic Pro Camera Pro8mm, the Super 8 experts, provided cameras, Super 8 movie film, and scanning services for Bruno Mars' "Risk It All"...

Matthews Intro’s Lightweight Aluminum Grid Clamps
March 19, 2026

    Swivel Aluminum Grid Clamp Matthews, introduces their first aluminum grid clamp collection, engineered for the rigging needs of film, television and live production. Combining light weight benefits with...

Sevdije Kastrati-Dill, ASC Lights Jena Malone Music Video with Astera
March 16, 2026

There is a particular kind of freedom that comes from working with a small, close-knit crew. No sprawling truck packed with gear, no army of technicians, no mountains of paperwork–just...

Jason Oldak Chooses Zeiss Master Primes & Standard Speeds for “Loot” Season 3
March 6, 2026

Cinematographer Jason Oldak (Lessons in Chemistry, Doin’ It, Minx) brought a brighter, more colorful vision to Season 3 of Loot, the Apple TV+ comedy starring Maya Rudolph. He made use...

Cine Gear Connect Brings a Focused All-Day Experience to Industry City, NY
March 3, 2026

Industry City, Brooklyn – Saturday, March 28, 2026 Registration is now open for Cine Gear Connect New York 2026, presented by Universal Production Services. Designed for professional filmmakers and photographers...

ZEISS Cinema Hosts First US Aatma Lens Demo Event in LA
February 27, 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 6:00-9:00 pm Pascale Marin, AFC on set of "Welcoming Grace" Sherman Oaks, CA — ZEISS Cinema opens its doors to an exclusive screening, filmmakers Q&A and hands-on...

DoPchoice Introduces SNAPBAG® Round for the New Astera QuikBeam
February 25, 2026

    Compact design delivers Bigger, Rounder, Brighter Output February 25, 2026—To expand the creative potential of the compact Astera QuikBeam, DoPchoice introduces the SNAPBAG® Round. The new light-shaping accessory...