Optics and Filters

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...

New Tiffen Diffusion Filters for Magnetic Rear Holder on ARRI Signature Lenses
June 29, 2023

Hauppauge, NY—June 22, 2023 –The Tiffen Company adds a new type of filter to their repertoire of imaging tools. For the first time, filmmakers who use Signature lenses can add...

Steven Meizler Composes Visual Language with ZEISS Supreme Primes for “White House Plumbers”
June 28, 2023

Meizler on location // Photo by Justin Theroux Cinematographer Steven Meizler quickly rose to prominence not long after transitioning from assistant cameraman to director of photography. His work on Godless...

Jon Joffin, ASC Crafts “Schmigadoon!” Season 2 ‘Technicolor’ Look with Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance
June 22, 2023

Jon Joffin, ASC Jon Joffin, ASC brings decades of experience to craft the look for Season 2 of Schmigadoon, the musical comedy extravaganza, with a star-studded ensemble led by Cecily...

New Tiffen Blue Streak Filters
June 14, 2023

Hollywood, California—June 14, 2023 –The Tiffen Company adds a new special effects filter to their renowned line of optical filters. The Blue Streak filter is designed to render a blue...

Cinematographer Riju Das creates Cinematic Look on Award Winning “All That Breathes” Documentary with ZEISS CP.3 and CP.2 Lenses
May 9, 2023

All That Breathes, the most recent film from director Shaunak Sen, debuted on the 2022 international awards circuit with its story of two brothers running a bird sanctuary in Dehli,...

“Mami Wata” Cinematographer Lílis Soares Uses ZEISS CP.3 Lenses to Capture Depths in Black & White
May 2, 2023

Afro-Brazilian cinematographer Lílis Soares has been repeatedly honored for her filmmaking which vibrantly seeks to subvert bias in representation and gaze. Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Mami Wata,...

ZEISS Cinematography Returns to SXSW Creative Industries Expo Exclusive Conversation Rob McLachlan, ASC, CSC
March 2, 2023

Rob McLachlan, ASC, CSC shoots with ZEISS Austin, Texas, March 12-15: ZEISS is back this March to showcase the latest in cine lens and visual effects technology at the South...

Introducing Tiffen Black Fog® and Night Fog® Filters
February 23, 2023

Hauppauge, NY-February 23, 2023 –The Tiffen Company adds two new diffusion effects filters to their renowned line of optical filters. Paired with digital cameras, Black Fog® and Night Fog® Filters...

Cinematographer Zach Kuperstein Shoots with ZEISS for Barbarian
February 20, 2023

Cinematographer Zach Kuperstein behind the scenes of 20th Century Studios' BARBARIAN, exclusively on Hulu. Photo by Elena Nenkova. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. Cinematographer Zach Kuperstein was...