DCS covering NAB Show 2026 (IV)

ARRI ACQUIRED BY THOMAS RIEDEL
David Bermbach, Managing Director of ARRI, speaks with James Mathers about the acquisition of ARRI by Thomas Riedel. David explains that ARRI will still run independently and continue to serve the cinema business as a sister company to Riedel Communications. The two companies will take advantage of their synergies and begin working together on the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.
https://vimeo.com/1186090766

DIGITALFILM TREE
James Mathers visits with his longtime friend, DigitalFilm Tree’s Ramy Katrib, who reminisces about the past, details the challenges of running a boutique high-end post production facility, and shares his optimism for the idustry’s future.
https://vimeo.com/1185651212

FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55
Fujifilm’s Michael Bulbenko gives James Mathers a detailed look at their newest, and IMAX approved, large-format cinema camera — GFX ETERNA 55.
https://vimeo.com/1185687665

GVM
GVM’s Azhar Abdulkadir shows James Mathers the improvements they’ve made to their Zip Tile Series. He also demonstrates their brand new inflatable light modifier and their new lights, including the full color REIGN 400C, the latest additions to their Flathead series in Bi-Color and RGV versions, and their PF100B extra compact LED fresnel style light.
https://vimeo.com/1185621845

RIEDEL
James Mathers visits Wolfgang Fritz at the Riedel booth and learns about the improvements they’ve made to their Bolero wireless intercom and gets a look at their new Bolero Mini.
https://vimeo.com/1185636415

SAM NICHOLSON, ASC ON VIRTUAL PRODUCTION TOOLS
James Mathers visits with VFX and Virtual Production pioneer Sam Nicholson, ASC, CEO of Stargate Studios during NAB 2026. Sam shares his experience with some of the tools he’s currently using for Virtual Production. These tools include Cartoni’s JibO encoded arm and their Lifto remote controlled elevation system, Blackmagic’s PYXIS 12K camera, lenses from Sigma, AOTO LED VP screens, recording media from Sandisk, a scanner from dConstruct Robotics, and Nanlux lighting instruments.
https://vimeo.com/1186090704

ZEISS NANO PRIMES WITH ENRIQUE DEL RIO
Cinematographer Enrique Del Rio shares his experience and rationale for using ZEISS Nano primes to shoot the short film "Limit Exceeded." He explains to James Mathers that the compact form factor, fast T1.5 stop, and the ability to cover the full frame sensor of the Sony VENICE 2 made the Nano primes the ideal choice. He also employed Tiffen filters to help shape very sharp images to match the mood of the piece.
https://vimeo.com/1185726841