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  Profession1 October 2026

  Manaki 2026: Diary of a Future Cinematographer, Days 4 to 6

  The second and final part of the diary kept by Yvan Rodionov, a student finishing his master’s degree, during the…

  By Yvan Rodionov

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  Technical26 September 2026

  Manaki 2026: magic hour is measured in degrees

  At the 47th Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival in Bitola, North Macedonia, the AFC presented a masterclass titled “Shooting…

  By Thomas Lallier

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  Aesthetics25 September 2026

  Manaki 2026: Johannes Louis and Dirk Meier, about the uncertainty (analog vs digital)

  At the 47th Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival in Bitola, North Macedonia (September 19–25, 2026), the BVK, the German…

  By Thomas Lallier

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  Partnership23 March 2026

  “To Fly or Float” in digital 65mm

  Ben Saffer discusses pairing the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 with Cooke Panchro 65/i spherical lenses. For To Fly or…

  By BlackmagicDesign

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  Profession2 February 2025

  Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière 2025: That’s a Wrap! The Awards

  The seventh edition of the Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière has just concluded in Chalon-sur-Saône, confirming its now unmissable place in the landscape of festivals dedicated to the art of cinematography. With…

  By Mathis D'Angelo

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  Aesthetics31 January 2025

  Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière 2025: Pascale Marin’s Masterclass

  Through her account of her work on the short film Ourse, Pascale Marin (AFC, UCO) reveals the subtleties of the cinematographer’s craft with infectious generosity and enthusiasm. Her approach, both precise and…

  By Pascal Montjovent

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  Technical30 January 2025

  Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière 2025: Science and Inspiration, a Colorimetric Tango

  A particularly anticipated talk was given by Florine Bel, Color Scientist at MPC. Little known to the general public, this profession plays a central role in the image production pipeline, ensuring the…

  By L'Union des Chef·fes Op

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  Technical30 January 2025

  Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière 2025: Filming Intimacy and the Spectacle — Two Fémis Student Theses

  Two students from the 2024 class of La Fémis’ Cinematography department agreed to publicly present their research during the Festival. • Far from the Eyes, Close to the Heart — Distance and…

  By Pascal Montjovent

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  Technical29 January 2025

  Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière 2025: The Voice of the Glacier Blanc — When Mountain Cinema Meets Ecology

  The Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière has some fine surprises in store. This year, the out-of-competition screening of La Voix du Glacier Blanc reveals an innovative approach to mountain filmmaking. Director Charles…

  By Marion Rey

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  Profession26 January 2025

  Festival Chefs Op’ en Lumière 2025: Agenda

  The 7th edition of the Festival Chefs op en lumière will take place in Chalon from 27 January to 2 February 2025. The Union of Cinematographers will be present through a…

  By L'Union des Chef·fes Op

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  Partnership26 January 2025

  ALEXA 35 and AMIRA Cameras in Sports Documentaries, with DP Dave Parfitt

  Join us for an interview with cinematographer Dave Parfitt, who specializes in sports documentaries using the ARRI ALEXA 35 and AMIRA cameras. Dave shares his admiration for the image clarity and dynamic…

  By ARRI

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  Partnership18 December 2024

  Le 113, the start of a new audiovisual hub in Saint-Denis?

  Vantage, one of our historical partners, organized a party with its neighbors at 113 avenue du Président Wilson to present a new synergy. Vantage’s address also houses…

  By Grégoire Ausina

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  Partnership18 December 2024

  ARRI Academy: ARRI ALEXA 35 Certified User Training

  This 9-session program has been designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the ALEXA 35’s advanced features. You will explore cutting-edge tools such as ARRI Textures, which enable unique creative control,…

  By ARRI

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  Aesthetics4 December 2024

  Camerimage 2024: Cross-Interview with Jonathan Pytko and Adam Habib, Cinematographers on “Inside Out 2”

  UCO talked with Jonathan Pytko and Adam Habib, the two Directors of Photography of “Inside Out 2.” Both handled the cinematography of the Pixar film since in 3D animation, it’s a…

  By Jimmy Bourcier

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  Profession2 December 2024

  Crew members will not be the adjustment variable for documentary cinema funding difficulties

  In November 2023, in a report devoted to documentary filmmaking, the Inspection Générale des Affaires Culturelles (IGAC — General Inspectorate of Cultural Affairs) confirmed what most professionals in the field had been…

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  Partnership30 November 2024

  DP Benjamin Kračun BSC on his work on ‘The Substance’

  Director Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance caused a sensation on the Croisette during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The story centers on female characters experimenting with a mysterious substance, a “beauty elixir.”…

  By ARRI

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  Technical20 November 2024

  Camerimage 2024: Xelmus, the passion for optics in a country at war

  Every year, the Camerimage Festival is an opportunity to meet new manufacturers and get hands-on experience with the various tools contributing to the constant evolution of our craft and industry. For the…

  By Vincent Tartar

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  Profession20 November 2024

  Camerimage 2024: Halyna Hutchins

  On October 21, 2021, Halyna Hutchins, director of photography, lost her life on the set of the film Rust. Being the result of a series of negligent actions, her death was not…

  By Elie Elfassi

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  Aesthetics19 November 2024

  Endurance and Isolation: The Visual Approach of « Young Woman and the Sea »

  Joachim Rønning’s Young Woman and the Sea offers a visually compelling exploration of Trudy Ederle’s historic swim across the English Channel, brought to life through the lens of Oscar Faura. This biographical…

  By Albert Teddy

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  Partnership17 November 2024

  Zeiss pushes the boundaries of camera tracking

  Zeiss has announced the release of its CinCraft Scenario which facilitates the tracking of optics for live, VFX, or LED studios, without the need for markers or external camera systems. Vincent Tartar,…

  By Vincent Tartar

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  Profession14 November 2024

  From hide to screen: portraits of wildlife cinematographers

  For 20 years, alumni of the IFFCAM — the Institut Francophone de Formation au Cinéma Animalier — have been gathering at the Ménigoute International Ornithological Film Festival (FIFO). The festival,…

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  Aesthetics12 November 2024

  Between Fassbinder and Sirk: the Queer and Referenced Cinematography of ‘Nino lunaire’

  One spring evening, Nino, a young writer of flamboyant and kitsch melodramas, finds himself catapulted into the late-night bar of a city at the edge of the world. How did he end…

  By Michele Gurrieri

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  Partnership26 October 2024

  Understanding the new ARRI Look Files and custom colour management for the ALEXA 35

  The new ARRI Look File 4 Custom (ALF4c) brings custom colour management workflows to the ALEXA 35 through Display Rendering Transforms (DRT). In this Tech Talk, Sean explains the process behind the…

  By ARRI

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  Partnership22 October 2024

  DP Vincent Richard brings action to comedies

  A long-time assistant to Thierry Arbogast AFC, Vincent Richard ‘Marquis’ AFC worked on numerous feature films with Luc Besson, including Lucy and Valérian. This experience on large-scale productions enabled him to move…

  By ARRI

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  Profession18 October 2024

  Tribute to Pierre-William Glenn, by Françoise Noyon

  “We’ll rest when we’re dead” — that was one of your favourite sayings. Are you resting well now? Pierre William, I never shot with you, but we worked together at the CST.

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  Partnership14 October 2024

  Reflected Light Workshop with the Dedolight Lightstream System

  Our new partner Zebra (formerly Cartoni) invited us to Studio LB on March 5th. On the agenda: exploring the range of projectors and their accessories dedicated to reflected light, and measuring the…

  By Grégoire Ausina and Diane Plas

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  Partnership11 October 2024

  LumenRadio, worry-free wireless DMX

  LumenRadio is a Swedish company based in Gothenburg, specialising in wireless communication for various protocols. It has commercial offices in Germany, Norway and the USA. The adventure began in 2008 when the…

  By ESL

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  Aesthetics4 October 2024

  Projecting at the Right Aspect Ratio: CST Expertise

  The choice of aspect ratio goes far beyond the technical format: it structures the visual experience. Projecting a film in the wrong ratio can distort the image, crop essential parts of the…

  By Pascal Montjovent

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  Partnership2 October 2024

  The zoom race takes on car racing

  Cinematographer Dennis Zanatta takes you behind the scenes of a car race with the ARRI Signature Zoom lenses and IndyCar. Discover why he chose ARRI’s high-quality optics to cover a high-precision sport.

  By ARRI

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  Aesthetics30 September 2024

  Craftsmanship is the nobility of cinema: an exclusive interview with Renato Berta

  During the latest edition of the Chefs Op’ en Lumière festival, Renato Berta delivered a passionate plea for a return to the fundamentals of cinema. The masterclass, moderated by N.T. Binh, offered…

  By Tom Durand and Cassiana Sarrazin

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  Partnership29 September 2024

  Luminex, the worldwide network reference

  Luminex is a company based in Genk, Belgium, founded in 2002. It also has sales offices in Japan. As the undisputed world leader in network infrastructure management for the audiovisual industry,…

  By ESL

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  Partnership17 September 2024

  The L-Series Plus, now available for delivery!

  Versatile, they are ready to be at your side in any situation Ideal for studio lighting, photography studios, theatre, live shows or corporate productions, these luminaires are also perfect on location for…

  By ARRI

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  Profession13 September 2024

  The AFSI, the UCO and LSA meet with the SPI

  Following the publication of an open letter to the employee and employer unions of the national collective agreement for audiovisual production, published on 21 April 2024 and co-signed by the UCO, the…

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  Partnership7 September 2024

  ControlGo – The portable DMX / RDM / CRMX controller for 1 universe on battery

  The ControlGo by Italian manufacturer PROLIGHTS is the ultimate multi-function "Swiss army knife" lighting controller, designed for the film industry and beyond. It combines portability, versatility, speed of execution, intuitive user interface,…

  By ESL