Cinematographer Matt Ryan pairs ZEISS Supreme Primes and Alexa 35 to Resolve in Darkness for Tink’s “Fake Love”
LA based cinematographer Matt Ryan’s enthusiasm for finding the most capable technology to support his creative process has enabled him to shoot across genres and formats. As a Director of Photography, Ryan has shot television for such networks as Disney, FOX, Warner Bros, MTV, PBS, and TruTV. Outside of narrative, Ryan has lensed high-profile commercials, […]
Brendan Steacy ASC, CSC Embraces Spontaneity on “Painkiller” with ZEISS Supreme Primes
Newly initiated into the American Society of Cinematographers, Brendan Steacy ASC, CSC has been recognized for his beautiful cinematography that pushes the boundaries of style and storytelling, on features like Stockholm and Flashback, as well as series work on Alias Grace, Titans, and Clarice. Meticulous and scrupulous cinematic control has characterized his filmmaking, a status […]
ZEISS CinCraft Scenario – powerful and flexible camera tracking
ZEISS introduces their new camera tracking system at SIGGRAPH With CinCraft Scenario, ZEISS presents a new powerful and flexible camera tracking system as part of their CinCraft ecosystem. Built upon Ncam’s unique tracking technology and ZEISS’ expertise in lens data, the camera tracking system is easy to use and introduces a user experience designed to […]
ZEISS Acquires Camera Tracking Pioneer Ncam Technologies
Ncam’s hybrid tracking technology complements ZEISS’ cinema product portfolio ZEISS has acquired UK-based camera tracking pioneer Ncam Technologies Ltd. With this acquisition, ZEISS is expanding its technology portfolio specifically for the cinema, broadcast, and visual effects industries. Ncam’s multi-award-winning hybrid camera tracking technology makes it possible to spatially track the camera indoors and outdoors by […]
Steven Meizler Composes Visual Language with ZEISS Supreme Primes in “White House Plumbers”
Cinematographer Steven Meizler quickly rose to prominence not long after transitioning from assistant cameraman to director of photography. His work on Godless earned Meizler his first Emmy nomination and a few years later, The Queen’s Gambit nabbed him his first Emmy win for Outstanding Cinematography. In Meizler’s latest miniseries, David Mandel’s White House Plumbers, the […]
Jon Joffin, ASC Crafts “Schmigadoon!” Season 2 ‘Technicolor’ Look with Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance
Jon Joffin, ASC brings decades of experience to craft the look for Season 2 of Schmigadoon, the musical comedy extravaganza, with a star-studded ensemble led by Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key. The cinematographer has been instrumental in shaping the looks for shows like Star Trek: Picard, Keep Breathing, and Julie and the Phantoms. Showrunner (and […]
Cinematographer James Kniest Shapes the Horror on “The Midnight Club” with ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiances
While growing up in a California beach town, James Kniest developed a passion for underwater photography which would lead him to a career in filmmaking. These days he is best known for his cinematography on popular modern horror shows, including The Haunting of Bly Manor, American Horror Stories, and hit 2014 horror film Annabelle. Following […]
Cinematographer Riju Das creates Cinematic Look on Award Winning “All That Breathes” Documentary with ZEISS CP.3 and CP.2 Lenses
All That Breathes, the most recent film from director Shaunak Sen, debuted on the 2022 international awards circuit with its story of two brothers running a bird sanctuary in Dehli, India. Rich with imagery conveying the connectedness of all life, All That Breathes proceeded to collect the Grand Jury Prize in World Cinema Documentary competition […]
“Mami Wata” Cinematographer Lílis Soares Uses ZEISS CP.3 Lenses to Capture Depths in Black & White
Afro-Brazilian cinematographer Lílis Soares has been repeatedly honored for her filmmaking which vibrantly seeks to subvert bias in representation and gaze. Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Mami Wata, from Nigerian director CJ Obasi, is a narrative reimagining of the titular Mami Wata Orisha (spirit) from African mythology. The film tells the story of […]
ZEISS Cinematography Returns to SXSW Creative Industries Expo Exclusive Conversation Rob McLachlan, ASC, CSC
Austin, Texas, March 12-15: ZEISS is back this March to showcase the latest in cine lens and visual effects technology at the South by Southwest Creative Industries Expo. The distinguished lens maker will exhibit modern cinema optics, as well as presenting a conversation with esteemed cinematographer Rob McLachlan, ASC, CSC. Attendees can try out ZEISS […]
Top Honor for Women in Media WIM + ZEISS Altitude Awards Goes to Eszter Csepeli, HCA
www.zeiss.com/cine-democenter ZEISS hosted the Women in Media WIM + ZEISS Altitude Awards Ceremony on June 9 to celebrate the recipients of the prestigious annual honors. Held at Cine Gear Expo in the Los Angeles Convention Center, the air was thick with anticipation as the auditorium filled with nominees, WIM members, and guests. The full house […]
ZEISS Primes, Awards, and Live Events at Cine Gear Expo ’22 Booth # 143
Renowned lens giant ZEISS is pulling out the stops at Cine Gear Expo June 9, 10, and 11, 2022 with a host of activities and events dedicated to cinematography. ZEISS Conversations kick-off Thursday, 3:45-4:45, in Petree Hall with a roundtable regarding how each artist achieves their special “look” and finding the right balance of […]
Introducing ZEISS Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8
News Release Effective: April 5, 2022 www.zeiss.com/cine-democenter Introducing ZEISS Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8 Wide-angle lens completes high-end Supreme Prime Series ZEISS introduces the Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8 to complete the successful Supreme Prime lens set, renowned for outstanding quality, light weight, and cinematic look. The 14-piece cine […]
Women in Media + ZEISS Altitude Awards
News Release Effective: April 4, 2022 www.zeiss.com/cine-democenter ZEISS Cinema Americas Spotlights Women in Media + ZEISS Altitude Awards Submissions Close May 15, 2022 ZEISS Cinema Americas and Women in Media celebrate Women’s History Month with the new Altitude Awards. These Awards honor the technical and artistic achievements of creatives who are making meaningful, well-crafted stories […]
Introducing ZEISS Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8
www.zeiss.com/cine-democenter Wide-angle lens completes high-end Supreme Prime Series ZEISS introduces the Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8 to complete the successful Supreme Prime lens set, renowned for outstanding quality, light weight, and cinematic look. The 14-piece cine lens series ranges from 15 to 200mm with maximum apertures of T1.5 to T2.2. ZEISS covers a full range of […]
