April 2025

Chimera Unveils Pro Series

Chimera Lighting has unveiled the Pro Series line of Lightbanks. The range of eight designs/sizes is compatible with Bowens-mount fixtures by Aputure, Amaran, Nanlux, Nanlite, Kelvin and Godox — and any other Bowens-mount instrument. Designed and hand-crafted in the United States using proprietary textiles, the Pro Series comes with a five-year warranty. Folllow Chimera Lighting on Facebook and Instagram. Keep up with American Cinematographer on Facebook and Instagram....more

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American Cinematographer

April 2025

Feature

Double Trouble for Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Cinematographer Brandon Trost walks AC through the workflow employed to duplicate actor Jim Carrey....more

April 2025

Historical

Let Me In is a Bloody Valentine

A young boy falls for a vampire in this moody and macabre horror drama, shot by Greig Fraser and directed by Matt Reeves....more

April 2025

New Products

MSE Introduces MicroGrip Master Rigging Kit

For a limited time, the 148-piece kit includes a complimentary Craftsman case....more

Notre Dame on Fire Jean Marie Dreujou Web

April 2025

Web Exclusive

Filming in the City of Light

Five cinematographers offer expert advice on shooting in Paris — one of the most iconic locations in the world....more

April 2025

New Products

Viltrox Unveils AF 35mm F1.2 Prime

The patented Quad HyperVCM autofocus system enables the lens to dynamically adjust lens groups to compensate for spherical aberration and field curvature....more

April 2025

Web Exclusive

Skewering Hollywood in The Studio

Cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra captures this wry showbiz comedy with visual energy....more

April 2025

New Products

Elation Releases 2 Solutions

The KL Profile Compact and KL Par IP Compact are now available....more

April 2025

New Products

Arri Launches Camera Companion

App users can configure their own interface for remote control of one or multiple Alexa and Amira cameras using an iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple Silicon....more