Season two of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ shot entirely on Kodak Ektachrome film

A still from season 2 of the show, “Euphoria”. HBO Season two of the HBO series, Euphoria premiered last Sunday and if you tuned in for the first episode you may have noticed that the aesthetics of the show look a little different. It turns out season two was shot entirely on Kodak Ektachrome motion… Continue reading Season two of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ shot entirely on Kodak Ektachrome film

Set in Dublin’s notorious Ballymun estate, Ross McDonnell’s new photobook tells a tale of rebellion

Reading Time: 2 minutes “I set out years ago to capture something wild and untamed that I felt was disappearing from Irish society – the sad part is that it came true.” Joyrider, the first photobook by Ross McDonnell, recounts the six years the Irish photographer spent documenting life in Ballymun, an infamous housing estate… Continue reading Set in Dublin’s notorious Ballymun estate, Ross McDonnell’s new photobook tells a tale of rebellion

Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Review: Unique Focal Length and Unreal Bokeh

In the last few years, Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optic has released a plethora of versatile, unique, and affordable fast aperture lenses for most camera systems on the market. Today the company has officially launched the latest lens in the Argus lineup, the Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF — one of the first full frame… Continue reading Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF Review: Unique Focal Length and Unreal Bokeh

How Filmmakers Recreated and Parodied an Iconic ‘Matrix’ Scene

With a new Matrix movie coming out this month, Unplug Productions and its creative director Isaac Alvarez decided to recreate the iconic “red pill, blue pill” scene with a fun twist, and share how they made it all come together. Founded in 2019 by Isaac Alvarez, Unplug Productions is a full-service creative production company that’s… Continue reading How Filmmakers Recreated and Parodied an Iconic ‘Matrix’ Scene