For over a century, one brand has served as the undisputed gold standard of motion picture imaging. Since 1917, ARRI has been a family-owned German powerhouse, building the cameras, lenses, and lighting systems that define the Hollywood look. But yesterday, April 14, 2026, the landscape of our industry fundamentally shifted. ARRI announced it is being […]
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Camera Assistant Tip: Remote Follow Focus Systems In this excerpt from our Prepping Remote Follow Focus course, 1st AC Derek Edwards explains the value of working with handsets like the Arri WCU-4 in real-world scenarios. Are you interested in the full course? Become an All Access member today! ARRI WCU-4 FEATURES: The ARRI WCU-4 empowers […]
Top Gun: Maverick revolutionized aerial cinematography by placing actors and camera systems directly in the cockpit of real fighter jets. The result was authentic performances that could never be replicated with CGI. While audiences today are all too familiar with CGI in their action flicks, the over-polished feel of green screen technology is still very […]
The history of the film format in filmmaking, it’s importance in how we make films, why we should keep film alive, and where we cinematography is going with this medium.
Welcome to our first Artist Spotlight of our Inner Circle Members! Our members are what make Shane’s Inner Circle the best filmmaking community YOU should be a part of, and we want to celebrate their stories with this Spotlight Series by sharing them with the world! Read on, be inspired, and join us on the inside so you can take your own work further. Enjoy! -Shane
One of my favorite types of light is remote phosphor. It’s incredibly powerful. Since this technology has been introduced to our industry, these lights have been taking over. It’s because of their ability to produce beautiful skin tones, their unbelievable brightness, and just how easy they make it to switch between 3200, 4300, 5600, chroma green and blue.
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I’m going to talk about how I light day exteriors and how I use specific types of lights to light day exteriors.