- DP Philip Lanyon adds full frame to enhance the relationship between subject and background -

Leicester, UK – 16 November 2021 – Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery will bring viewers further into the story than previous seasons, as lead Director of Photography Philip Lanyon adds shooting in full frame to his creative look with Cooke Optics (1.8x) Anamorphic/i Full Frame Plus SF (Special Flare) prime lenses, to supplement the (2x) Anamorphic/i SF lenses that have been used since Season 2. Although each lens range has a different de-squeeze factor, they can be cut together seamlessly.

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- New zooms enable a complete suite of Cooke full frame spherical lenses, while Panchro/i Classic FF line fulfills demand for full frame classic look – Leicester, UK – 10 November 2021 – Cooke Optics has announced the launch of two exciting additions to its expanding range of Full Frame lenses. Two new Varotal/i FF zoom lenses bring leading-edge modern design and materials to this historic line of zoom lenses that were first seen in 1971, while the extensive Panchro/i Classic FF range offers the beloved vintage Speed Panchro look for full frame sensors.



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- Choice of anamorphic lenses delivered a cinematic aesthetic envisioned for the series -

Leicester, UK – 13 October 2021 – Cinematographer Diana Olifirova chose Cooke Anamorphics to film We are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor’s anarchic and irreverent music comedy about a Muslim female punk band - called Lady Parts - who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig.

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