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Vivid Unease: Ashley Barron ACS Lights Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” with Astera
May 19, 2026

For cinematographer Ashley Barron ACS ("Rivals", "Dangerous Liaisons", "Disney’s Doctor Who"), setting the look of Netflix’s "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" went way beyond simply lighting a show;...

Hensgens Pairs Airglow & LiteMat on Cannes 2026 Premiering “L’Affaire Marie-Claire”
May 18, 2026

Jean-François Hensgens, AFC, SBC, (Tueurs, Six Days in Spring, Le Fil) brings his signature visual approach to Cannes 2026 premiering biopic L'Affaire Marie-Claire, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Cécile de France....

ZEISS CinCraft LensCore: Cinema Lens Looks for Compositing
May 5, 2026

Oberkochen/Germany, May 5, 2026 ZEISS announces the launch of CinCraft LensCore, a novel solution for creating physically based cinematic lens looks for visual effects and animation. Built on the Virtual...

Langlev Takes Run Amok to Sundance with Zeiss Supreme Primes
April 27, 2026

Sundance-premiering "Run Amok" is an expressive, unconventional take on today’s teen experience, replete with musical numbers. When cinematographer Shachar Langlev with director NB Mager embarked on the independent film, their...

Cine Gear Expo LA ’26 To Return to Universal Studios Lot June 5-6 ’26
April 17, 2026

Los Angeles, CA – The location is set. On June 5-6, 2026, Cine Gear Expo LA will return to the world-renowned Universal Studios Lot, in Universal City, California. Back for...

Matthews Rolls Out New C-Stand with Hollywood Baby Pin Arm
April 16, 2026

Matthews, renowned for their expansive line of grip gear for film, broadcast, live and still photography, introduces a significant advancement to their iconic C-stand lineup. The new Hollywood Baby Pin...

Gaffer Daniel McNutt, ICLS Keeps “Hacks” Moving with Airglow™
April 8, 2026

For Daniel McNutt, ICLS, gaffer of seasons 2-5 of HBO’s beloved multi-Emmy-winning comedy-drama “Hacks” (now in its fifth and final season), keeping consistent is key. The show stars Jean Smart...

SmallHD Monitor Overlay License for Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX delivers customizable onscreen lens data
April 8, 2026

Partnership between ARRI and SmallHD brings new Hi-5 license Configurable monitor overlays adapt to individual working styles Supported by SmallHD monitors running PageOS 6 Toggle between three different personalized page...

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...