Visual Impact Blog

This week we are featuring Sony's newly released firmware v3.0 for the FX9, this update includes many remote operation enhancements including S700 Protocol over Ethernet, Accsoon's release of a new affordable bundle for their popular CineEye 2S Pro wireless system and Sony's highly anticipated firmware update v2.0 for the FX6 being available to download.

This week we are featuring new wide angle, full-frame cine primes from IRIX, Top Crane's announcement of the Ghost One - the first 20-foot universal remote arm for high-speed action filmmaking and ARRI's latest demo footage of their Signature Zooms shot by DoP Klaus Naumann.

This week we are featuring the upcoming firmware v2.0 for the Sony FX6 camera, Sachtler expanding their Aktiv tripod head range with new Aktiv 10T, 12T & 14T heads and Sony's CineAlta Club - Now offering a unique opportunity for cinematographers and crew members to get hands-on training with the VENICE family of cameras.

This week we are featuring Schneider's decision to revive the classic Iscorama anamorphic lenses with the new ISCO4All anamorphic set, Rycote's latest professional microphone releases and Blackmagic Design's collection of free training videos and example projects for DaVinci Resolve 17.

National Geographic's new series "Welcome to Earth" was shot using RED cameras with Sigma's full frame high speed cine primes as one of the main lenses. The RED Gemini was the best choice as the main camera with the RED Monstro used for all the host shoots. Starring Will Smith it’s available to stream now on Disney+.