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Cooke Optics names David Hancock as CEO
Hancock joins the company from premium e-bike component manufacturer Enviolo, where he led the company during a sale to a new private equity investor
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Production & Post
Cooke Optics focuses on larger format cinema
The Panchro 65/i will include six focal lengths: 30mm / 40mm / 55mm / 75mm / 100mm / 152mm
Live Production
How cinematic tech is adding artistry to the world of sport
TVBEurope speaks to a cinematic lens manufacturer, service provider and leading sports broadcaster to get their thoughts on why cinematic technology is seeing broader...
Production & Post
Cooke Optics debuts new lenses aimed at owner/operators
Cooke said the boundaries between cinematography and videography are blurring with the launch of the new lenses
Production & Post
Cooke Optics, EZtrack partner to ‘blur the line between production and post’
Integrated system enables film-makers to merge images from on-set cameras with high-quality computer generated elements in Near Real Time
Production & Post
Cooke S4/i lenses capture The Last of Us
Cinematographer Ksenia Sereda explains why she chose to use the lenses on the hit HBO series
Production & Post
Cooke lenses capture the magic of Matilda the Musical
Cinematographer Tat Radcliffe details how he used a Cooke S7/i prime lens range paired with a Sony Venice camera to create the look of...
Business
Cooke Optics opens new UK production facility
The Crest Rise facility has been specifically commissioned to facilitate a fast introduction of the company's new S8/i FF T1.4 range
Production & Post
Roger Flynn joins Cooke Optics board as non-executive director
Flynn most recently served as chairman of Masstech Innovations, and brings international broadcast and post-production experience to Cooke's board of directors
Business
Cooke Optics announces new CEO and chair
Current chair Les Zellan and CEO Robert Howard will both retire on 31st October
Production & Post
Cooke Anamorphic/i lenses take Doctor Who in a new direction
Lenses were used for the first episode of the new series
News Releases
Cooke offers glimpse of new lens innovations
Cooke Optics will present its latest lens ranges and focal lengths at IBC2018. The 65mm Macro and 21mm lenses for the Panchro/i Classic range...
Business
Cooke Optics acquired by Caledonia Investments
Current management team and day-to-day activities remain unchanged
IBC
S7/i lenses primed for Full Frame Plus
The new S7/i Full Frame Plus prime lens range has been designed to cover the latest full frame cinema camera sensors, up to the...
IBC
Vintage look for new lenses
The new Panchro/i Classic range of lenses is a modern redesign that promises the same look and feel as Cooke’s original Speed Panchros designed...
Business
Cooke Optics expanding operations
Cooke Optics has announced plans to expand its operation with the opening of a second factory near its base in Leicester. The new development...
IBC
New 35-140mm /i technology anamorphic zoom
The new Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i zoom is a true, front anamorphic with oval bokeh throughout zoom and focus, with a patented optical zoom. The...
IBC
Options mount up for miniS4/i lenses
A new range of interchangeable mounts for Cooke’s miniS4/i lenses will allow a much wider range of cameras to obtain the “Cooke Look”. The...
IBC
Anamorphic ready for its close up
Cooke Optics’ new 65mm Macro Anamorphic/i 2x prime lens is making its debut at IBC, alongside developments in Cooke’s Anamorphic/i Zoom lens and a...