Nashville-based production company Gear Seven has recently been using Sony’s new FR7 full-frame PTZ camera on their Directors + Donuts series, which features conversations with seasoned directors and creatives about their process and experience in the film industry. Held monthly at the Nashville Kitchen Studio, the series is designed to be a place where creatives of all ages can make connections while learning about how to improve their craft and technique from industry professionals.

Dreamforce is the annual conference for Salesforce, the customer relationship management (CRM) software service, held in San Francisco. Established in 2003, Dreamforce is a yearly event designed to unite the global developer community and share success stories. Due to the health and travel restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the September 2021 Dreamforce was reconceived as a hybrid event with some in-person attendees and a massive streaming audience.

I recently sat down with cinematographer John Matysiak to discuss his experience shooting the tense and beautiful western Old Henry. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked about his creative inspirations, as well as his technical approach to the film, which was captured on the ARRI ALEXA Mini.

Recently, we asked Cinematographer Lucas Gath about his work on Rap Sh!t and how the Sony VENICE and the VENICE Extension Unit (informally, known as “Rialto”) helped him create two different looks for the show. The new HBO comedy series from executive producer Issa Rae follows two women trying to make it as a rap group in Miami.

AbelCine teamed up with ARRI and Dylan George to explore the application of ARRI Signature Zooms in the world of high-end fashion production. Two-time Academy Award-nominee Djimon Hounsou lent his commanding presence and undeniable charm to the shoot, which was directed by Kwaku Alston and shot by DP Bartosz Nalazek, PSC, with color grading by Picture Shop.

Given the inordinate amount of change that rattled every industry with the arrival of COVID, the entertainment industry had to pivot as well, while continuing to provide entertainment for a world that was on lockdown. No longer allowed to be out in the world, programs like The Daily Show with Trevor Noah strove to continue to bring the world to viewers at home.

AbelCine recently supported the live recording of pop sensation Adele’s One Night Only television special, which aired simultaneously on CBS and Paramount+ in November 2021. Directed by Paul Dugdale, who received the DGA award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement (Variety – Specials) the live-to-tape concert special debuted new material from the hit singer’s latest album, 30.

In this in-depth interview, AbelCine Director of Education Jeff Lee sits down – virtually – with director Greg Robbins and DP Chris Fanning of RDM to talk about their work in the world of virtual production.

Chapman University is a private research university located in Orange, California. It encompasses ten schools and colleges, including the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, which has been recognized as one of the top ten film schools in the world. To better adapt to today's changing production needs, the team at Chapman developed a new curriculum around virtual production, including the installation of an LED wall on one of their sound stages.