If you want to see a major Hollywood production up close and even earn money, you'll soon have a good opportunity to do so. For a new installment of the sci-fi epic "The Hunger Games," 4,000 extras are now being sought. Filming will take place from ...more

A new, IMAX-like premium cinema setup called Epic is coming to Europe. By the end of 2027, the large cinema operator Vue (responsible for Cinemaxx, among others) plans to equip over 60 large screens with HDR-capable Barco laser projectors and Dolby ...more

Sony is expanding its portfolio of professional shotgun microphones with the new ECM-778, a compact XLR shotgun model specifically designed for use in films, dramas, and documentaries. Thanks to its compact design with a length of only 176 mm and a ...more

65 years ago, in June 1960, one of the most influential horror films in film history came to theaters: Alfred Hitchcock'amp;s *Psycho*. The key scene in the shower is one of the most famous, scariest, and most quoted film scenes of all time; much ...more

The (Amazon Prime Days) are currently underway, offering interesting deals for filmmakers and photographers. However, those who want to buy new hardware will also find many other interesting offers apart from the Amazon discounts. Cameras and lenses ...more

``` Meanwhile, the sparrows (or well-known leakers) are chirping quite loudly from the rooftops: The launch of DJI's first 360° action cam is imminent. According to rumors, it should take place shortly before the release of the new Mini 5 Pro drone ...more

The Amazon Prime Days are here again - members can grab tons of products at sometimes heavily discounted prices, such as a Canon R8 for 1,298 euros, a Mac Mini M4 for 555 euros, or a Corsair EX400U 1TB for 99.99 euros. However, you shouldn't buy ...more

So far, silicon has always been used in image sensors to convert the incident light into electrical charges, which in turn are the basis of digital images. However, there seems to be a fundamentally more effective semiconductor material for this ...more

There has been no official announcement from Blackmagic regarding a price reduction or promotion, but since last Friday, the price of the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K has been reduced by around a third at some retailers. The current boxed Cine-Camera from ...more

Recently, German users have also been able to test Google's AI video technology. However, this is tied to a closer relationship with the company: Anyone who wants to use Veo 3 via the Gemini app needs at least a Google AI Pro subscription ...more

China is stepping on the gas when it comes to AI, not least in the film sector. At the Shanghai Film Festival at the end of June, AI was clearly celebrated as an opportunity for the future. But not only that: With the technology, they even want to ...more

Modern cell phones have large displays with sometimes excellent properties and are so bright that they are easy to read even in daylight. The idea of using them as a high-quality preview monitor for cameras is therefore obvious. And that'amp;s ...more

If the new rumors are true, the new DJI Mini 5 Pro will launch in just 5 weeks. Thanks to numerous leaks, we now have some information about the improvements and also more pictures. It is clear that DJI is upgrading numerous components of its now ...more

Announced three weeks ago with a somewhat vague "Soon" release date (...more