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In this episode, we welcome Shachar Langlev, cinematographer of the Sundance hit film, Run Amok, starring Patrick Wilson, Molly Ringwald, and Margaret Cho. In our chat, Shachar shares his origin story and about the making of this indie film. He also dives deep into the visual storytelling, on his collaboration with director NB Mager, and about all the tools and techniques used to capture this standout festival feature.

“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:

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Step inside Butcher Bird Studios’ hybrid production environment with Technical Director Brian Druckman and Executive Producer MeeRa Kim. They explain how KUMO SDI routers and Io 4K Plus help their team deliver flexible routing, low-latency monitoring, and streamlined I/O inside and outside the studio. Read the full interview.

Cine Gear Connect NY | Saturday, March 28

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Why Video Editors and Filmmakers Attend Post|Production World at NAB Show

Post|Production World is a leading post-production training conference at NAB Show Las Vegas. With 200+ sessions across seven tracks, creative professionals explore AI workflows, video editing, motion graphics, color grading, and emerging production technologies through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops. Explore here

AJA: A Must-See at NAB 2026 for Production Pros

AJA is heading to NAB 2026 with exciting new and field-tested products and updates that production pros won’t want to miss out on. Find out why a stop by their booth in the North Hall (N1927) is a must. Check out AJA’s What’s New Pageon Thursday, April 9.

See What’s Next for Film & Video Production at NAB 2026

OWC is in North Hall, Booth #N2373 with innovations built for the way you work — Thunderbolt 5 solutions, DIT workflow tools, Jellyfish shared storage, Innergize software, and a brand-new product launching exclusively at the show. Join us April 19–22 in Vegas. Learn more here

Turn Your Spare NVMe into a Blazing-Fast Production Drive

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ZEISS Aatma – Contemporary Full Frame Primes with a Soulful Legacy Look

ZEISS introduces the new Aatma, set of nine high-end full frame T1.5 cinema primes (18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm, 85mm, 100mm, and 135mm) designed to marry the benefits of modern optical design with the nostalgic image c