Cooke Optics

The CVP Education Festival is in full swing this week, and it’s been great to see so many people at the Cooke Gallery and Test Space! Each day has featured five insightful workshops with industry experts, covering topics such as the Sony Cinema Line with Alister Chapman, SDR/HDR workflows with Kevin Shaw, camera training with Cara Bowen, and lens coverage/comparison tools led by Sam Measure. We also had a special talk by Director of Photography Kit Mackenzie on the art of anamorphic cinematography using Cooke lenses. There’s still time to join us for the final day tomorrow. Find out more via the link here: https://bit.ly/40AoeXp #Cooke #CVPeducationfestival #cinematography #lenses #anamorphic #workshop #filmmakers

Visit Cooke at EnergaCamerimage Festival 2024! We are delighted to be attending Camerimage festival again this year and we have an exciting line up of events to announce. Find Cooke at our stand at CKK Jordanki and at historical Hotel 1231 in Toruń Old Town where, for the third consecutive year, we'll be showcasing our renowned lenses. On Tuesday and Thursday morning, join us for Coffee with Cooke to chat with the team, share your thoughts on Cooke lenses and what you'd like to see next. From Sunday to Friday, visit our open house sessions where, for the first time, the Cooke Digital team will be on hand to discuss the future of cinematography. Additionally, explore our 'Close Focus' room to test out our flagship S8/i FF lenses as well as our dedicated 1:1 Macro/i FF lens range. This year, book an hour's session with us to capture the charm of Toruń with a Sony FX3 (Sony) paired with Cooke SP3 lenses and Tiffen MCS Filters. (The Tiffen Company) On Friday, Cooke Digital will be joined by special guests for a seminar to discuss the VFX Workflow and the integral steps taken to protect the integrity of the cinematographer. Make sure not to miss out - register for these sessions via the official Camerimage app. Find out more information via the link here: https://bit.ly/3Tgoqns We look forward to seeing you there! #Cooke #Camerimage2024 #Cinematographer #Filmmaker #Film #EnergaCAMERIMAGE #Camerimage #Lenses https://bit.ly/3Tgoqns

Digital Cinema Society's Cine Lens Day is this Saturday, November 9 at Dynamic Rentals in Burbank, CA and we are excited to be taking part. Experience and discuss all things cine glass with leading experts in the industry and check out the many panels that will be held throughout the day. Chris D'Anna at Cooke will be on the Anamorphic panel to share his insights, so make sure not to miss out! RSVP via the link here: https://bit.ly/3Cp8psw #cooke #cinematography #cinelensday #dcs

What makes a wide-angle shot in cinema so captivating? Cinematographers have long relied on wide-angle shots to infuse scenes with depth, drama, and powerful emphasis. Some of the most unforgettable moments in film history were captured with wide focal length lenses, subtly unveiling the intricate details that bring a scene to life. Read our in-depth article about the world of wide-angle lenses via the link here: https://bit.ly/3UxlcQb #cooke #cinema #cinematography #wideangle #lens #lenses

We are pleased to be partnering with CVP for this year's Education Festival! Stop by the Cooke Gallery and Test Space in Fitzrovia, just a short walk from CVP, for an exciting line up of discussions by an expert team. Cooke will be host to a range of topics including colour management workflow, anamorphic cinematography, and more. When: 5-7 November Where: Cooke Optics, 39 Newman Street, London, W1T 1QB Schedule at Cooke: 10:15 - 11:45 Implementing an on-set hybrid SDR/HDR Colour Managed Workflow with Kevin Shaw 12:00 - 12:30 Lens Coverage & Camera Comparison With CVP's Sam Measure 12:45 - 14:15 From Pocket to Pro: The Sony Cinema Line With Alister Chapman 14:45 - 16:15 Anamorphic cinematography - Expanding the Canvas Using Cooke Lenses 16:45 - 18:15 (Tuesday and Wednesday only) No Silly Questions Camera Training With Cara Bowen Register via the link here: https://bit.ly/3ChNJTh

Acclaimed cinematographer Manoj Kumar Khatoi, whose film 'Uunchai' won best director at the National Film awards, shared his creative insights and the process behind capturing the film that follows the journey of three friends to Everest Base Camp. For 'Uunchai', Khatoi selected the Cooke S7/i lenses, allowing him to "seamlessly" blend VFX with the breathtaking natural landscapes. Discover more about this project and his work on other films in our exclusive conversation on Cooke World - link is here: https://bit.ly/48ylUCw #cooke #cookes7i #cookelook #cinematography #filmmaking #film

Jon De Borman, AFC, BSC is a highly regarded cinematographer, known for shooting some of the most influential films of the last 30 years. Some of his credits include 'An Education', 'The Full Monty' and 'Serendipity'. Here, he discusses the subjective nature of sharpness within cinematography and what makes an image beautiful. #cooke #cinematography #filmmaking #film #sharpness #cinema #insights

One of the Industry Selects at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was 'Monsieur Aznavour', released today October 23 in France and Belgium. Against the backdrop of both Paris and New York, the biopic depicts the journey of the legendary singer's rise to fame, spanning from the 1930s to the 1970s. Cinematographer Brecht Goyvaerts, SBC wanted to create an aesthetic of American traditional cinema whilst maintaining homogeneity throughout the film. We spoke with Goyvaerts about his time working on 'Monsieur Aznavour' and why he chose the Cooke S7/i and Anamorphic/i SF lenses for the film. To read the in-depth interview and discover Brecht Goyvaerts' insights, follow the link here: https://bit.ly/40hz8S2 #cooke #anamorphic #cookes7i #fullframe #cinematography #TIFF #filmmaking #filmmakers

Join us this Thursday, October 24, for an exclusive event with Sony at Dynamic Rentals in Burbank! Explore the latest in Sony and Cooke gear at Dynamic Rentals’ state-of-the-art facility. We’ll be showcasing the Sony FX30, FX3, BURANO, and VENICE 2 alongside Cooke’s SP3 range, including the brand-new 18mm lens. Bring your hard drives and leave with stunning footage shot on Cooke and Sony gear. This event is a must for DPs, creators and students to experience cutting edge tech, enjoy light refreshments and network with fellow creatives. When: Thursday, October 24, 13:00-16:00 Where: 4131 Vanowen Street 1st Floor Burbank, CA 91505 United States Link to register is here: https://bit.ly/48d79Vv #cooke #sony #cookesp3 #burano #venice2 #fx3 #fx30 #cinematography #filmmakers

Cooke S8/i FF – lenses for the digital age. Cooke has been creating icons of cinema lenses since 1893 - from the Speed Panchros to the first professional motion picture zoom and the incredibly popular S4 series. This legacy continues with S8/i - cutting edge, state-of-the-art, high speed full frame lenses, motivated by feedback from cinematographers wanting to create more realistic, film-like images on digital sensors. An evolution of 'The Cooke Look', S8/i produces breathtakingly beautiful images with an organic feel. This is accomplished by optimizing contrast performance to align with the real resolution capabilities of both current and future digital cameras. With a maximum aperture of T1.4, S8/i are amongst the fastest lenses produced for large format capture. Creative possibilities around depth of field and low light shooting become plentiful and accessible. A balanced approach to sharpness and smooth focus fall off leads to clear subjects and smooth backgrounds with this separation creating a greater sense of depth in a 2D image. Cooke lenses have captured countless iconic images over the past decades. With S8/i, this aesthetic is now tuned for modern digital capture along with delivering full frame coverage and a greater maximum aperture. S8/i FF lenses are precise but never prescriptive, offering salvation in quality. They render beautiful images whilst being incredibly responsive to a cinematographer’s personal style. Find out more about Cooke S8/i FF here: https://bit.ly/44NUs1a #cooke #cinematography #cookes8 #filmaking