Director Rick Famuyiwa is no stranger to storytelling. Bursting onto the scene with his first feature film The Wood in 2000, Famuyiwa has become a fixture in the galaxy far far away with his contributions to The Mandalorian, directing three episodes of the Disney+ series: “Chapter 2: The Child,” “Chapter 6: The Prisoner,” and “Chapter 15: […]
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If Russia Invades Ukraine, TikTok Will See It Up Close
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As troops amass on Ukraine’s border, civilians capture it all on camera. Online sleuths are now unpacking the details.
Remembering Industrial Light & Magic Innovator Robert Blalack
One of the seminal figures in the establishment of Industrial Light & Magic, Robert Blalack passed away on February 2 at the age of 73. Everyone at Lucasfilm mourns his passing, and joins the industry in celebrating his contributions to the craft of visual effects and filmmaking. Our hearts go out to Mr. Blalack’s family […]
How to Set Up a Greenscreen on a Budget
It doesn’t take much more than some fabric and a few lights to transport yourself anywhere on camera.
Some of Our Favorite Camera and Photo Gear Is on Sale Now
Looking to upgrade your photography setup? We’ve got deals on top mirrorless cameras, tripods, and other accessories.
The Autofocus on Sony’s A7 IV Makes This Camera Shine
The company’s latest full-frame is one of the best all-around mirrorless shooters available today.
Star Wars: Best of 2021
This year, Lucasfilm marked its 50th with a year-long celebration of the company’s galaxy-spanning stories created over five decades. But like Luke Skywalker, our eyes are also on the horizon and the things yet to come. Star Wars: The High Republic ushered in a new multimedia initiative set in a previously unexplored era on the galactic […]
Gareth Edwards Looks Back on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
It’s not typical that a major studio releases a tentpole film in which all the heroes die at the end. But then, Rogue One wasn’t a typical Star Wars movie. Released December 16, 2016, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story told the tale of how the rebels stole plans to the Death Star, leading directly into […]
5 Highlights from the Star Wars Eclipse Cinematic Reveal Trailer
The High Republic was the golden age of the Jedi — and fans will experience it in a new Star Wars game. In a surprise announcement at The Game Awards, Lucasfilm Games and Quantic Dream revealed a stunning cinematic reveal trailer for Star Wars Eclipse, currently in early development and set during the High Republic […]
DJI’s Action 2 Camera Adds Magnets—and Fresh Flaws
This new modular camera borrows some ideas from competitors like Insta360 and GoPro—and it holds it all together with magnets.