CINEMA//Series is a new mobile filmmaking system launched by TUSK in collaboration with ShiftCam. It’s designed specifically for iPhones and includes seven lenses, eight magnetic filters, a custom mounting case, and a few extras. The Kickstarter campaign is already well past its funding goal, with over 120 backers and nearly a month remaining. ShiftCam positions the CINEMA//Series as a way to get more cinematic control out of a smartphone. But with a price that high (the full kit is priced at $1,949)—especially once you factor in the cost of a flagship iPhone—it’s worth asking if this is still about mobile convenience or if it’s drifting into full-on camera rig territory. Image source: TUSK Collective / ShiftCam The TUSK Collective TUSK is a group of working filmmakers. They’ve done commercial and doc work and seem to understand what it’s like to deal with gear under pressure. This doesn’t feel like a cash-in—it looks like something built by people who’ve invested their time in solving real problems on set. They’ve partnered with ShiftCam, a company that’s been making smartphone lenses and accessories for years. With TUSK focusing on use-case and design and ShiftCam handling production, CINEMA//Series is clearly trying to land somewhere between DIY flexibility and traditional gear workflows. Image source: TUSK Collective / ShiftCam The Full CINEMA//Series kit The full CINEMA//Series kit includes: 7 fluorite crystal lenses 8 magnetic filters (72mm) S-Mount iPhone case with twist-lock interface Magnetic filter adapter Lens and filter caps, storage cases, mounting accessories The system works...
Published By: CineD - 2 days ago