It's not yet the point where entire Hollywood films are generated solely by AI, but as filmmakers know, there's a growing number of AI tools that can be helpful in various aspects of film production – from pre-production and shooting to ...more

The new Datacolor LightColor Meter measures both the light intensity and color temperature of light sources. This multifunctional device, specifically designed for exposure and color measurement in photography and videography, is intended to be more ...more

The startup Hume has just released a new voice AI with interesting features. With "Octave," you can not only create your own new voices with very specific characteristics via prompt, but also give them an emotional expression, making them sound ...more

With the Cage Kit for the Canon EOS C80, accessory manufacturer SmallRig presents an interesting cage concept for the C80, building on the proven cage kit for the C70 but also incorporating several modular improvements. The modular base plate ...more

Manfrotto has announced a limited, all-black special edition tripod to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The new edition is based on the popular 055 and 190 series and, depending on the model, offers a flexible and robust tripod system for both ...more

Sigma has also introduced a new ultra telephoto zoom lens for sports, action and wildlife photography. The Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports offers an impressive F4 lens speed throughout and optical stabilization via the OS HSM algorithm, which ...more

The German actors& union Bundesverband Schauspiel e.V. (BFFS) and ver.di have, together with the Produktionsallianz, agreed on conditions governing the use of generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in film productions for the first time in ...more

Apple first unveiled Macs with its new, self-developed M1 chip (November 2020) at ...more

Sony presents two new G-lenses that couldn'amp;t be more different: the super-telephoto zoom FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS boasts the longest focal length in Sony'amp;s E-mount lens lineup, while the FE 16mm F1.8 G enables extreme wide-angle shots. ...more

Nikon has just released a new firmware version for the Nikon Z8 (version 2.10) and the Nikon Z6 III (version 1.10) as a free download, which should be of particular interest to video users. Following the Nikon Z9 receiving a shutter angle option at ...more

With the launch of the Panasonic S1RII – see also our practical test of the S1RII – accessory manufacturers are now also delivering their first products for the new Panasonic flagship camera. SmallRig is leading the way with various new camera ...more

Topaz Labs, known for its various AI tools for upscaling and enhancing old images and videos, has introduced a brand-new tool called Project Starlight, which is said to produce significantly better results than previous offerings. According to Topaz ...more

The LUMIX S1R II is Panasonic's new flagship camera in its hybrid full-frame S-series. For video users, it's particularly interesting that the S1R II can be switched between photo and video operation via an external selector switch. :Panasonic ...more

Following the Nanlux Evoke 5000B, lighting specialist Aputure has now announced the STORM XT52, a 5000W-class LED spotlight. Aputure touts the STORM XT52, whose brightness is said to rival some 9000-watt HMIs, as the brightest COB spotlight on the ...more