CineMechanics

04/28/2026

CineUP!!

Recently CineMechanics had the privilege of hosting a sold-out Masterclass with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, ASC. A rare chance to learn directly from someone who’s shaped so much of what we all love about film.

Over 70 filmmakers filled the room, from students to seasoned producers, directors, writers, and cinematographers. Notebooks were out. Questions were answered. And Dean showed up ready to give back to the craft he’s given so much to.

From Halloween to Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, and Escape from New York he broke down scenes and discussed camera movement, composition, screen direction, and the decisions that make a scene right for the story.

It was real-world experience: how scenes come together, how teams collaborate, and why the details matter.

We’re grateful for Dean’s willingness to share, teach, and give back to the filmmaking community.

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04/24/2026

NOW AVAILABLE — TLS Rehoused Zeiss Super Speed lenses ⚡️

Our Super Speeds have a new life.

Rehoused by True Lens Services, this set keeps everything cinematographers love about the originals—while fixing everything that used to slow you down on set.

What’s better:
• Solid, modern housing built for real production use
• Smooth, consistent focus/iris mechanics
• Clear witness marks you can actually trust
• Non-telescoping barrels (matte box + motors play nice)
• Built to handle today’s builds without fighting you

What hasn’t changed (and why you want them):
These are still the same legendary Super Speeds—fast, character-rich, and beautifully imperfect in all the right ways.

Wide open at T1.3: soft, organic, cinematic falloff
Stopped down: sharp with that unmistakable Zeiss contrast and separation

These lenses helped define the look of films like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Back to the Future, and Pulp Fiction and they still hold up.

And right now, they’re more relevant than ever.

With the rise (and dominance) of cameras like the ARRI ALEXA 35, Super 35 is back in a big way. These lenses were made for that format and they pair perfectly with the ALEXA 35’s sensor, giving you a look that cuts through the clinical feel of modern digital.

Vintage character. Modern reliability.
No compromises.

Available now at

04/09/2026

This Sunday: Industry Night, Happy Hour & Festival Events with Dean Cundey.

Join us at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Film Festival for this annual gathering of Minnesota’s film community—filmmakers, creatives, and collaborators all in one place.

All are welcome.

Details and ticket information below.

MILGROM TRIBUTE: DEAN CUNDEY, ASC Recognized for his groundbreaking visual styles and enduring collaborations with some of Hollywood’s most influential directors, including John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York, Big Trouble In Little China), Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Who Frame...

03/25/2026

Tickets are now on sale. - Link in bio

This is a great learning opportunity!

Join us at CineMechanics for a rare MasterClass Workshop with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, ASC.

📍 Saturday, April 11
🕑 2:00–4:30 PM (please arrive early)

With a body of work spanning Halloween, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Escape from New York, and Apollo 13, Dean will break down select scenes to share his approach to scene blocking, camera movement, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling across multiple genres.

This in-person workshop is designed for filmmakers and cinematographers looking to gain real, working insight—from how scenes are built and blocked to the decisions that shape what ends up on screen.

You’ll leave with practical takeaways you can apply immediately—and a chance to connect with fellow filmmakers.

Seats are limited.

Don’t wait—secure your spot.

Link in bio.

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03/20/2026

Industry Night, Happy Hour & Festival Events with Dean Cundey, ASC

🎟 Tickets On Sale Now
https://cinemechanics.com/dean-cundey-event

This is big.

CineMechanics and the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Film Festival are honored to welcome legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, ASC to this year’s festival for Industry Night + Happy Hour, a special screening, and additional appearances.

Dean Cundey, ASC is a pioneering force behind some of the most iconic films ever made—Halloween, The Thing, Escape from New York, Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Apollo 13, and Jurassic Park—Dean’s work helped define much of the visual language of modern cinema. Collaborating with directors like John Carpenter, Robert Zemeckis, Ron Howard, and Steven Spielberg, he helped define the visual language of multiple genres and generations of filmmaking.

At Industry Night, Dean will join us for a live, in-person conversation focused on craft, process, and the creative decisions behind the work. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential cinematographers of the last 50 years.

Moderated by cinematographer Ferguson Sauvé-Rogan.

INDUSTRY NIGHT + HAPPY HOUR

📍 DeLaSalle High School
🗓 Sunday, April 12
3:30 PM — Doors
4:00 PM — Conversation
5:00 PM — Happy Hour @ MSPIFF HQ (PIVO Bar)

Industry Night is one of the festival’s premier gatherings—bringing together filmmakers, crew, students, and collaborators from across the Minnesota film community. Past guests include Roger Deakins, ASC and Ang Lee.

SPECIAL SCREENING: JURASSIC PARK + Q&A

A special screening followed by a live Q&A with Dean Cundey, ASC—exploring the creative and technical breakthroughs behind one of cinema’s most iconic films.

📍 MSP Film Theater 1
🕕 6:30 PM
Tickets - https://cinemechanics.com/dean-cundey-event

All are welcome.

🎟 Tickets On Sale Now

Presented by MSPIFF and CineMechanics
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02/04/2026

What if you could change your depth of field without changing your exposure? Well, that’s what the is for. Check it out!

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

NEW: The Cine-Servo 15-120mm is a highly versatile and lightweight handheld zoom lens, well-suited to anything from live events and documentaries to narrative film and TV. It features a detachable servo drive unit as well as a built-in 1.5x extender, which converts the lens’ focal length to a 22.5-180mm equivalent. This lens was designed to cover Super 35 sensors, but with the 1.5x extender enabled it will cover Full Frame as well.

The Cine-Servo remains quite sharp even at its maximum focal length, as this lens was designed with up to 8K shooting in mind. This lens also has built-in Cooke /i contacts for passing metadata, and the servo drive can be easily controlled via third-party controls.

01/19/2026

NOW AVAILABLE! The ALEXA 35 Xtreme brings all new capabilities to ARRI’s flagship cinema camera system. Thanks to new hardware, the ALEXA 35 Xtreme can achieve the highest frame rates ever available in an ARRI camera, up to 660fps in the new Sensor Overdrive mode. The Xtreme also introduces the new, highly efficient ARRICORE codec, which saves significantly on data without compromising image quality, streamlining your production’s workflow.

The ALEXA 35 Xtreme uses the same 4.6K Super 35 sensor as the original ALEXA 35, which since its release has enabled DPs to push their creative vision to previously impossible horizons - 17+ stops of dynamic range, the brand new “Textures” system, REVEAL Color Science, and many more features.

Check it out at CineMechanics!

01/19/2026

NOW AVAILABLE! The ALEXA 35 Xtreme brings all new capabilities to ARRI’s flagship cinema camera system. Thanks to new hardware, the ALEXA 35 Xtreme can achieve the highest frame rates ever available in an ARRI camera, up to 660fps in the new Sensor Overdrive mode. The Xtreme also introduces the new, highly efficient ARRICORE codec, which saves significantly on data without compromising image quality, streamlining your production’s workflow.

The ALEXA 35 Xtreme uses the same 4.6K Super 35 sensor as the original ALEXA 35, which since its release has enabled DPs to push their creative vision to previously impossible horizons - 17+ stops of dynamic range, the brand new “Textures” system, REVEAL Color Science, and many more features.

Check it out at CineMechanics!