Canon Breaks Down Open Gate Shooting for Modern Filmmakers

At the Canon Creative Studio during Sundance 2026, Canon hosted a technical presentation explaining a topic that has recently gained strong momentum in cinematography. Open Gate recording. While the concept itself has existed for years, Canon’s presentation clarified why the feature is suddenly becoming important again, especially for modern filmmaking workflows that now include multiple … Read more

ARRI Faces Backlash Over HONOR Robot Phone Collaboration

The recent announcement that ARRI will bring its imaging technology into the upcoming HONOR ROBOT PHONE has sparked an intense debate across the cinematography and tech communities. While the partnership represents a historic moment for mobile imaging, many professionals and enthusiasts are questioning whether a legendary cinema brand should enter the smartphone ecosystem at all. … Read more

ARRI Enters The Mobile Era With HONOR In A Strategic Partnership

YMCinema is the first to report it: ARRI’s newly announced strategic technical collaboration with HONOR may represent more than a cross-industry partnership. It may signal a calculated pivot in ARRI’s long-term positioning within the global imaging ecosystem. While the headline at MWC focused on bringing cinematic standards to smartphones, the deeper story concerns ARRI’s expansion … Read more