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Daughters of the Dust [1991] Director: Julie Dash, Cinematography: Arthur Jafa

Julie Dash’s *Daughters of the Dust* (1991) is a poetic and visually exceptional portrait of the Peazant family, part of the Gullah Geechee community living on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina. Set in 1902, the film explores migration, ancestral memory, spirituality and the difficult tension between preserving cultural traditions and beginning a new life elsewhere. Rather than following a conventional linear narrative, it unfolds through memories, gestures, dreams and voices from different generations. The luminous 35mm cinematography was created by Arthur Jafa, who later became internationally recognised as an artist and filmmaker. His carefully composed, rhythmic images transform landscapes, faces, fabrics and movement into a powerful visual language shaped by Black history, beauty and collective memory.

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Behind the scenes with Jordan Pulmano and the Canon EOS C400

Cameraman Jordan Pulmano reports on his experiences with the EOS C400 during a three-part TV campaign for Ontario International Airport.

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FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR

Combined with the 44x33mm large-format sensor of the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, the FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR delivers a visual experience that transcends conventional cinematography. With an ultra-wide-angle range equivalent to approximately 15-28mm in full-frame terms, it combines expansive image quality with exceptionally fine detail. The rich tonal gradation typical of large-format photography, along with the wide dynamic range of F-Log2 C, captures even the subtlest nuances of light. This lens is engineered to accurately reproduce size, depth, and detail in every single image.

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This is ARRI LUKA – light, camera, previs.

We present ARRI LUKA, an intuitive plugin for Unreal Engine that integrates ARRI lighting and camera tools into a real-time virtual environment. In this guided tour, we'll show you how LUKA helps you test lighting and camera setups, explore creative looks, and prepare for shoots. With precise ARRI Virtual Fixtures, ARRI Virtual Cameras, real-time rendering, and support for previsualization, LED wall production, and post-production workflows, LUKA provides a powerful platform for planning and creative decision-making. Whether you're a cinematographer, lighting technician, filmmaker, virtual production artist, or film student, LUKA makes it easier to visualize ideas, optimize setups, and quickly find practical solutions.

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[BTS]GFX ETERNA 55: Mauro Fiore x Kurzfilm "Wo sind Mama und Papa? (Allein gelassen)" / FUJIFILM

“Dove Sono Mamma e Papà? (Left Alone)” is a short film that combines narrative sensitivity and cinematic craftsmanship, offering a nuanced exploration of the medium-format cinematography of the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55. Directed by Fabio Rao and filmed by Oscar-winning cinematographer Mauro Fiore ASC, the film serves as a case study of how image format, visual intention, and storytelling can be harmonized when technology is used as a narrative partner rather than a dominant element.

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Behind the lens of Iconic Indian Films ft Ravi K Chandran

Cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran reflects on the art and craft behind some of Indian cinema’s most memorable images. From Dil Chahta Hai to Kannathil Muthamittal, he discusses visual storytelling, creative challenges on set, working with iconic directors, and why cinematography is about much more than beautiful frames.

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[Archive] Saving Bruce Lee – African and Arab Cinema in the Era of Soviet Cultural Diplomacy

Saving Bruce Lee will discuss the legacy of Soviet filmmaking on the film history of African and Arab countries based on, for instance, recordings, films and the personal memories of students enrolled at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow who took part in the program from the early 1960s to in the late 1980s.

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Christopher Doyle, Cinematographer

A tribute to Australian cinematography Christopher Doyle. He has worked with directors such as Won Kar-Wai, Yimou Zhang, Philip Noyce, Jon Favreau, Jim Jarmusch, and Gus Van Sant.

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GFX ETERNA 55: Richard Götze x Visual showcase "MAGNA ETERNAL" / FUJIFILM

The visual showcase ”MAGNA ETERNAL” by Cinematographer Richard Götze and Director/Composer Joakim In-Soo Andersson, shot on FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55. Rooted in the Nordic landscape and mood, the film is built around a series of scenes designed to explore and push the sensor in different ways. Each moment explores light, contrast and texture, paired with beautiful vintage optics to shape the look and character of the image.

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How the second season of "Beast Games" was filmed | ALEXA 265 & ALEXA 35 Base

Russell Leggett and Emily Dickson, the cinematographers of the Amazon series “Beast Games”, explain how they used the ARRI ALEXA 265 and ALEXA 35 Base cameras to tackle the series’ enormous challenges, unpredictable moments and suspenseful scenes.

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