Tyler R.

Tyler R.

  • Joined: August 14, 2025
  • Articles: 96

M5 MacBook Pro — Why Editors & Filmmakers Should Care (2025)

The new 14‑inch M5 MacBook Pro delivers a meaningful speed bump where it counts for post‑production: a next‑gen GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, faster multithreaded CPU performance, higher unified memory bandwidth, quicker SSDs (now configurable to 4TB), and the same XDR display with a nano‑texture option. For editors and filmmakers, that translates to snappier 4K/6K timelines, faster exports, smoother AI‑assisted tools, and reliable on‑set reviewing — all with superb battery life and pro I/O.

ARRI ALEXA 265 — Large-Format Cinema Camera Overview

ARRI ALEXA 265 — Large-Format Cinema Camera Overview ARRI’s ALEXA 265 brings the signature 65 mm large-format look into a much smaller, more versatile body. Think big-format presence, updated color science, a smarter ND cartridge system, and real production agility for gimbals,…

Pixboom Spark – Affordable High-Speed Camera Shoots Over 2,000 fps

The Pixboom Spark is an affordable high-speed cinema camera that breaks away from the traditional limitations of ultra-expensive rigs. Featuring a Super 35 BSI global-shutter sensor, continuous RAW recording, and frame rates exceeding 2,000 fps, it brings lab-grade performance to filmmakers at a fraction of the cost. With a Kickstarter launch and deliveries expected in 2026, Spark is generating excitement among cinematographers, sports shooters, and VFX artists looking for new creative opportunities.

Dehancer for DaVinci Resolve — The Film Emulation Suite That Actually Feels Analog

Dehancer is an OFX plugin suite for DaVinci Resolve that models the behavior of analog film from capture to print. Unlike one‑click LUT packs, Dehancer gives you procedural film profiles, realistic grain derived from optical models, halation, bloom, print film stock choices (e.g., Kodak 2383, Fujifilm Eterna), camera log profiles, and utilities like a LUT generator — all GPU‑accelerated to live inside modern color pipelines (ACES, DWG, Cineon).

CRDBag Pouches — The Ultimate Camera Gear Organization System

CRDBag pouches are purpose‑built for filmmakers, photographers, and production crews who need fast, repeatable ways to organize small but mission‑critical items: cables, adapters, batteries, filters, tools, media, lav mics, and more. Instead of a single “junk drawer” pouch, CRDBag is a modular system that lets you pre‑build sub‑kits and drop them into any case or pack.

ARRI ALEXA 35 Sees Major $18,500 Price Drop — Still a Dominant Force in 2025

ARRI has once again made headlines — this time with a massive $18,500 price drop on select ALEXA 35 camera sets. As one of the most widely used digital cinema cameras in the world, the ALEXA 35 continues to dominate high-end productions even years after its release. This new pricing move makes it more accessible than ever for cinematographers looking to own the gold standard in digital film imagery.