Cine Gear Expo returned to the L.A. Convention Center and the DCS crew was there covering new innovations in motion picture technology, while taking advantage of the latest advances themselves with a Camera-2-Cloud workflow. Our on-camera host is DCS Founder James...
Now Streaming: 2022 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo
Welcome to our streaming coverage of the Digital Cinema Society's annual exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology. This event took place at the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank, CA on Saturday, May 21, 2022. In addition to presentations from nearly...
Now Streaming: DCS Exploration of Large Sensor Cinematography
This is the full version of the Digital Cinema Society's format agnostic exploration of Large Sensor Cinematography. We look at the benefits, aesthetic and technical differences, as well as the challenges of shooting larger format sensors as compared to S35. It...
New DCS Streaming: 2021 Focus On Cine Lenses From the Buyer’s POV
Due to ongoing pandemic our annual Digital Cinema Society Cine Lens event which traditionally took place at at Cine Gear Expo was held this year online. Instead of viewing a nearly three hour event, we have separated the presentations which can be directly accessed...
Three DPs Explore Infinity Micro/Macro Lenses: Bill Bennett, ASC, James Mathers, and Cameron Cannon
The Digital Cinema Society presents an exploration of Micro/Macro cinematography with three DPs including Bill Bennett, ASC, James Mathers, and Cameron Cannon. The trio photograph a variety of shots in order to evaluate the technology which includes not only the...
Now Streaming — DCS Documentary: Getting Safely Back To Work In The Age of Covid
The global pandemic brought about by Covid-19 has affected every aspect of our existence. It has cost lives, livelihoods, and brought our industry to an abrupt standstill. Although there are some positive developments on the horizon in terms of vaccinations and...
Now Streaming: 2020 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo
Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology is now streaming. Hosted by Cinematographer and DCS Founder, James Mathers, the daylong event was held at the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank, CA on...
Now Streaming – DCS Event Coverage: Introduction to Field Audio Recording
Daniel McCoy, CAS and Noah Mathers share their wealth of experience including tips and tricks to help beginners to know the basics of recording sound on location for movies and TV. Part Two features Woody Woodhall, CAS, the President of Allied Post Audio and...
Now Streaming: Coverage of 2019 DCS Post Expo
Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society Post Expo is now available for viewing. The event was held this year at Canon Burbank on Saturday, November 9th and included presentations from representatives of these companies, (listed in alphabetical order):...
Now Streaming 2019 DCS Cinema Lighting Expo
Complete coverage of the annual Digital Cinema Society exploration of Motion Picture Lighting and Grip Technology is now streaming. Hosted by Cinematographer and DCS Founder, James Mathers, the daylong event was held at the IATSE Local 80 stage in Burbank, CA on...
One DP’s Perspective — Recent Essays by James Mathers
One DP's Perspective Essays Excerpted From Recent Digital Cinema Society eNewsletters by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society The 360 Degree Turning Point of VR Virtual Reality, or VR, seems to dominate the Entertainment,...