Dune: Part II (2024) Wins Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound at the 97th Academy Awards

Dune: Part II (2024) Claims Oscars for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound at the 97th Academy Awards Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen standing over his defeated opponent, Dune: Part Two Infrared Copyright © 2022 Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Dune: Part II (2024) won several Oscar nominations in multiple categories at the 97th […]
“When Earth Took a Breath” by Ora the Molecule, shot by Lambert Grand​ — IR Chrome Music Video

IR Chrome music video — “When Earth Took a Breath” by Ora the MOlecule, shot by lambert grand Written by Lambert Grand Play Video The idea originally was to be able to shoot a very ambitious music video using the IR Chrome without it looking too gimmicky. I didn’t want to shoot something in Infrared just because […]
What Kolari Pocket is Best for You? Comparing Budget Infrared Point and Shoot Cameras

What Kolari Pocket is Best for You? Comparing Budget Infrared Point and Shoot Cameras Written by Phillip Andrew Iglesias From Left to Right: original Kolari Pocket with 590nm IR filter, Kolari Pocket ZS with 720nm IR filter, and Kolari Pocket Pro with Hot Mirror filter Infrared videography and photography are spectacular genres of visual media […]
Fujifilm X100VI Teardown and Disassembly

Fujifilm X100VI Teardown and Disassembly Written by Phillip Andrew Iglesias https://youtu.be/OZzRCKS-XQE?si=m94zQ0Xxdvv0I8Fr After preordering this camera back in February 2024, we’re happy to say we’ve finally received the long awaited Fujifilm X100VI. If you haven’t heard about this camera already, it comes as one of the most recent drops in Fujifilm’s fixed lens mirrorless rangefinder line. […]
Photographer’s 2025 Buying Guide

Photographer’s 2025 Buying GUide As we enter 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh your photography gear and embrace the tools that help bring your creative vision to life. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiast, Kolari Vision has an innovative lineup designed to enhance your shooting experience across genres and styles. Let’s dive […]
Differences Between 720nm, 780nm, and 850nm Black and White Infrared Photography
Differences between 720nm, 780nm, and 850nm Black and White Infrared Photography Infrared photography is typically known for its vibrant, ethereal colors, but it also shines in the realm of creative black-and-white imagery. This striking style of B&W infrared videography was recently showcased in the Colosseum scenes of Dune: Part II, which were filmed using black-and-white infrared […]
Panasonic Lumix S9 Teardown and Disassembly

Panasonic Lumix S9 Teardown & Disassembly Written by Phillip Andrew Iglesias The Panasonic Lumix S9 comes as Panasonic’s latest full-frame mirrorless camera release this year. It is marketed as the perfect camera for a content creator at a reasonable price, boasting 24MP sensor capable of filming up to 6K or DCI/UHD 4K with full sensor […]
Canon R5 Mark II Infrared Photography Review

Canon R5 Mark II Infrared Photography Review Written by Phillip Andrew Iglesias In this comprehensive review, we will delve into the key aspects of the Canon R5 Mark II and explore why it is a top contender for infrared photography. For testing, we’ll be using the same Canon R5 Mark II that we featured in our […]
Understanding and Fixing Color Banding Issues in Photography

Table of Contents Overview Color banding issues are common in photography—this occurs when there is a noticeable and rather unpleasant transition of color gradients in an image. Instead of experiencing a smooth transition from one color to another, distinct bands or stripes of color are noticeable, resulting in a less visually appealing and less professional-looking […]
First Encounter with the Invisible Demon

Written by Ven JemerÅ¡ić Once you own a modified full-spectrum camera, it’s only a matter of time before you dedicate this special approach to a project. For my first professional piece, I decided to create a music video for the legendary Slovenian band Siddharta, who have been on the scene for 30 years. It’s crucial that […]
Canon R5 Mark II Disassembly and Teardown

Canon R5 Mark II Disassembly and Teardown Written by Justin Pfeiffer https://youtu.be/6-6YSM4Imc0 Canon announced the EOS R5 Mk II in July 2024 and we were able to get one for a teardown here at Kolari. Let’s see what has changed between this camera and it’s predecessor and how Canon has addressed the overheating issues of […]
Preventing Glass Corrosion on Blackmagic, Leica, and Other Camera Sensors

Explaining sensor Glass Corrosion On leica, blackmagic, and other cameras Written by Justin Pfeiffer If you are a photographer or a filmmaker, you might be familiar with glass corrosion on certain blue/green filters, which is often mistaken for fungus. Specifically Leica and Blackmagic sensor glass often has issues with corrosion. In this video, we will […]