Language of Lenses: 28mm vs 35mm vs 40mm

DP Timur Civan creates a simple dialogue scene to show how similar focal lengths: 28mm, 35mm, 40mm, can each create a different emotion.

Aerial Camera Operating with Dan Godar

With films such as Venom, The Matrix Resurrection, and Jungle Cruise, on his resume, Dan Godar is one of the top aerial camera operators in the industry.

Tips for Filming in the Snow

Filming in the snow can add a beautiful and intricate layer to your shot, however it also comes with a multitude of environmental difficulties

Behind the Scenes on Netflix’s Halston

DP William Rexer and DP Tim Ives explore behind the scenes of creating Halston with Sigma Cine lenses and Cine Classic lenses.

Auto Exotica: Where the car is the star and you’re along for the ride

The Auto Exotica team tackles the challenges of find the right gear to show off the style, luxury and, most importantly, the speed of the star subjects.

White Fire Interview: Creating the Films that Matter

Interview with the filmmaking and Director of Photography of the film White Fire. The intimate true story of a young boys battle with cancer.

The Cinematography Challenge: Episodes 1-3

SIGMA has teamed up with Rosco to bring you the Cinematography Challenge! Check out all three episodes now and see how these talented artists were able to compose a surprise scene in just 30 minutes.

Mastering Natural Light Cinematography

Natural light cinematography carries its own variety of risks and rewards. You must work with or against the sun, a light source unlike any other, and techniques and experience you have developed in the safe confines of the studio must be relearned in an unforgiving and ever changing environment.

1st AC Tips: Professionalism on Set

1st AC protocols for using and handling lenses in a professional environment. Whether you’re new to set or want to brief new hires on 1st AC tips.

Creating an Independent Series with a Small Team

Charles Haine, creator of Salty Pirate, explains creating an Amazon Prime worthy web series.