Modern digital cinema cameras are technical marvels, capable of capturing images with incredible sharpness and resolution. But sometimes, that technical perfection can be a double-edged sword, resulting in a look that feels too harsh, too clinical—too “digital.” So, how do you take that pristine sharpness and shape it into something more organic, more cinematic, and […]
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In cinematography, the final 10% of effort is what separates a good image from a truly great one. Filtration is a huge part of that final polish. The right diffusion filter can subtly alter contrast, bloom highlights, and soften skin tones, adding a layer of texture and emotion that a clean lens alone cannot provide. […]
Two of cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s favorite lenses are the Leitz / Leica Summicron C spherical lenses and Caldwell Chameleon anamorphic lenses. Below we highlight the scenarios Shane uses for each lens choice. So, if you’re digging through search engines to quickly find when is the best time to use a specific focal length, you’ve […]
One question I get asked a lot is how to choose the right focal length. Do I go long in a certain situation or do I go wide? How do you know what to choose? There are different times to employ various focal lengths – knowing when to employ each is part of the craft that is cinematography. Here’s my secret sauce for choosing whether to go long or wide in a scene.
Part 3 will show you the look and feel of the Olympus series of micro four third lenses on the GH4.
I really wanted to find a set of lenses that I felt would deliver a cinematic look with this very sharp sensor that is known as the GH 4. The lens that really grabbed me was the Voigtlander.
Many of you have asked me to do tests on micro four thirds lenses, so I am holding to my promise to listen and deliver.