We sat down with Los Angeles-based cinematographer Nick Matthews to dive into his experience as a filmmaker and discuss the long road that led him to lensing Saw X.

In our latest At the Bench video, Jason Zapata, AbelCine's Director of Integration, and I take a look at Canon's CR-N700 PTZ camera. We discuss the CR-N700's newest firmware capabilities, including auto tracking and the XC protocol support.

For her upcoming feature, Grassland, cinematographer Veronica Bouza chose the new ARRI ALEXA 35. The production filmed both indoors and outdoors on location, putting the camera through its paces in various configurations, ranging from handheld to tripod to Steadicam.

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.

In my latest video, I take a look at the RED V-RAPTOR XL, RED's new purpose-built studio camera. This new flagship camera takes everything you love about RED and adds new features that DPs and camera assistants have been requesting. I look at the camera's dual voltage battery support, integrated I/O for large productions, and the new electronic ND system, which I demonstrate with some sample shots.

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.

Sony recently unveiled an exciting new camera – the FR7, part of their Cinema Line – that combines the DNA of their Alpha 7-series of full-frame mirrorless cameras with the flexibility, precision and control of a remote-controlled studio camera.

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.

Jeff Lee, Director of Education & Product Specialization, and JC Sciacca, AbelCine's Integration Design Engineer, take a closer look at Canon's CR-N500 Camera, discussing its high quality imagery and performance in PTZ integration applications.