July 2025

Venus Unveils PL-Mount Laowa 10mm Zero-D Cine Lens

Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV PL-mount lens. The rectilinear full-frame lens delivers a 130.3-degree diagonal angle of view and has a Ø46.31mm image circle, ensuring compatibility with such cameras as the Red Raptor 8K VV and the Arri Alexa LF. The PL mount further enhances its integration capabilities. Weighing close to 1 pound, the lens is ideal for gimbals, drones and handheld rigs. A close-focusing distance of 4.72" enables the capture of intricate detail and bold close-ups. The Laowa 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine PL Mount lens lists for $1,699 and can be preordered now. Follow Venus Laowa on Instagram. Keep up with American Cinematographer on Facebook and Instagram....more

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American Cinematographer

July 2025

Historical

Dream Thieves: Wally Pfister, ASC and Christopher Nolan on Inception

Dive deep into the making of the landmark film with this account from AC's visit to the set, commentary from the cinematographer-director team, a lighting plot for the iconic hallway scene, and more....more

July 2025

New Products

Bright Tangerine Announces Titan Arm 2, New Solutions for Canon, Sony Cameras

The Titan Arm 2 and cages and kits for the Canon C400 and C80 and the Sony Venice Extension System Mini will begin shipping this month....more

July 2025

New Products

Direct Digital Moves Paris Operations

The new facility is located just north of the city, next to Panavision and Panalux Paris....more

July 2025

Historical

Iron Man: Heavy-Metal Hero

Matthew Libatique, ASC turns a new page with the comic-book action adventure Iron Man....more

July 2025

Article

How Past and Present Share the Same Frame in a Flashback Scene From Ironheart

A cinematographer on the superhero series reveals her lighting and blocking strategies for a poignant moment in Episode 5....more

July 2025

New Products

Godox Unveils KnowLED M300R

Measured at 3' without modifiers, the RGB output levels are 3,450 lux for red, 7,270 lux for green and 2,070 lux for blue....more

July 2025

New Products

BrightFrame Studios Coming to Burbank

It will be the second location for the New Orleans-based post facility, which specializes in Dolby Atmos mixing....more

July 2025

New Products

Holben Publishes The Director’s Guide to Everything

The filmmaker and longtime AC contributor takes a deep dive into the daily realities of professional directing....more

July 2025

New Products

Elation Releases Fuze PFX

The solution offers the precision of a profile fixture and the creative potential of an effects light....more

July 2025

Historical

Escaping From Chains: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Cinematographer Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC departs from traditional methods on Joel and Ethan Coen’s O Brother, Where Art Thou?, using digital wizardry to lend the Depression-era jailbreak tale a customized look....more

July 2025

New Products

Venus Optics Announces Laowa 12mm Lite Zero-D FF Lens

The solution for mirrorless systems features a 122-degree angle of view and supports autofocus on Sony E and Nikon Z cameras. ...more

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