{"id":804398,"date":"2023-01-18T11:50:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T18:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/us\/?p=804398"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:53:29","slug":"wacom-cintiq-pro-on-set-cinematography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wacom-cintiq-pro-on-set-cinematography\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Wacom Cintiq Pro on-set for cinematography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As filmmaking evolves, the way creators use Wacom products continues to evolve too. For years \u2013 decades even \u2013 Wacom devices have been used in pre-production for concept art, storyboarding, animation, and 3D modeling, as well as in post-production for editing, VFX, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way films and TV shows are made in the modern day have changed dramatically. Not only has the workflow changed to a cyclical one, but the technology used behind the scenes on set for cinematography has also transformed. This can be seen especially in the world of virtual production, where more and more decisions for lighting, contrast, and other changes are now being made on-set in real-time by directors and cinematographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wacom is excited to partner with creators who are pushing the boundaries and using our products in ways they\u2019ve never been used before. One of those partners is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sightunscene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dane Brehm<\/a>, a Production Technologist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cintegral.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cintegral Tech<\/a>, and an ICG Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) who has been experimenting with using a <a title=\"Wacom Cintiq Pro 27\" href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/en-us\/wacom-cintiq-pro-pen-display\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wacom Cintiq Pro 27<\/a> on-set as part of a DIT cart setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, hear Dane speak at NAB 2023, along with Wacom's Arvind Arumbakkam, about the next generation of DIT carts, and how the Wacom Cintiq Pro fits into the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Next generation DIT&#039;s Carts for OSVP (vETC@NABShow2023 - Day 2 - April 17th)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r7BhqaDWufg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He\u2019s known for working on projects like Marvel\u2019s Wandavision on Disney+, Amazon Prime\u2019s <em>Hunters<\/em>, James Cameron\u2019s <em>Avatar 3<\/em>, and <em>Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 for DITs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DIT role is a specific but integral one to the moviemaking process; they advise the Director of Photography (DP) during the lighting process to maintain the creative look of a given scene or lighting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On-set, DITs rely on the technology on their DIT cart to keep things running smoothly \u2013 with each cart having things like a computer, monitors, data management tools, and battery backup. Dane describes the DIT cart as the \u201ccentral hub of decision-making\u201d for the DP, allowing them to make their Shoot Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_hand_2_Cintegral-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cintiq 16 Cintegral 1\" class=\"wp-image-809505\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_hand_2_Cintegral-scaled-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_hand_2_Cintegral-scaled-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_hand_2_Cintegral-scaled-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cinematographer tasks the DIT with maintaining, cataloging, and shepherding the show\u2019s onset image pipeline. This allows for the Dailies Lab to deliver the well-crafted look of the show to Editorial and VFX to watch for months, if not years, as they polish, add effects, and move the footage toward the final product that end-users will watch at home or on the big screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, DITs \u201cthrive or die\u201d by color-critical monitoring for their DPs, which costs upwards of $15K-65K for proper HD\/4K OLED HDR monitoring. For their Livegrade or Dailies creation they integrate a 2nd or 3rd IPS style GUI Monitor dedicated to monitoring Color Wheels, GUIs, CDLs or Scopes like Waveforms, RGB Parades, and FalseColor to judge exposure with repeatable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These GUIs, which are 13-15\u201d, often lack professional color critical image quality, touchscreen feedback, and smart accessories like you\u2019ll find on a Cintiq Pro \u2014 all of which increase ergonomics and enhance task speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/4P2A5663-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cintiq Pro 27 Virtual Production\" class=\"wp-image-809506\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/4P2A5663-scaled-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/4P2A5663-scaled-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/4P2A5663-scaled-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using the Cintiq Pro 16 as an alternative, Dane described the workflow as allowing for \u201cmore efficiency of movement when completing color tasks \u2013 which is an important aspect of workflow as a DIT. Typically they have a short window of time to tweak things between each lighting setup to accomplish the \u2018look\u2019 when minutes count in helping the DP make their day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes a Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 a great fit for use on-set on a DIT cart? The device\u2019s slim footprint and tactileness makes it a perfect fit when space is at a premium. At a compact 16\u201d size, it also provides a tangible feel that\u2019s fun and intuitive to use. A DIT can use the Pro Pen 2 to highlight and select areas for the Director of Photography to give feedback on or to move the Color wheels during the lighting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Cintiq Pro fulfills the needs for DIT Professionals because it allows the user to accomplish multiple tasks like Livegrading \u2013 we use Pomfort Livegrade Studio, Camera Control, Data Management, touch surfaces, and most importantly the Pro Pen,\u201d adds Dane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_4_Cintegral-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cintiq Pro Virtual Production\" class=\"wp-image-809507\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_4_Cintegral-scaled-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_4_Cintegral-scaled-1-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/Wacom_Cintiq16_4_Cintegral-scaled-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During Wacom's <a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/en-us\/moving-the-moon-from-the-dark-side-of-earth-wacom-cintiq-pro-at-orbital-virtual-studios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology showcase at Orbital Virtual Studios in October 2022<\/a>, Dane detailed the on-set value of the Wacom Cintiq Pro as, \u201cI have two minutes with a Director or Cinematographer\u2026to find out yes, no, maybe \u2013 do you like this? Is it too bright? With a Wacom screen, I\u2019m able to, in a quick motion, create and save a look, name it, and then push that along and save it, and move to the next shot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DIT role contributes hugely to this step of the filmmaking process \u2013 getting opinions from the people that matter and letting people get out the door for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/DaneBrehm.jpg\" alt=\"Dane Brehm Orbital\" class=\"wp-image-809508\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/DaneBrehm.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/DaneBrehm-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/DaneBrehm-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Wacom, we\u2019re focused on creating products like the Cintiq Pro 16 and new Cintiq Pro 27 that make the lives of on-set film and TV professionals easier, as we have with animators and illustrators for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about Dane\u2019s work as a Digital Imaging Technician, you can follow along with Cintegral Technologies at their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cintegral.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>, or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cintegral.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cintegral-technologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Dane Brehm uses a Wacom Cintiq Pro a part of his DIT cart for cinematography.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":809509,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2332,6176,2567],"tags":[2439],"class_list":["post-804398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cintiq-and-cintiq-pro","category-creativeenterprise","category-virtual-production","tag-dane-brehm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/804398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=804398"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/804398\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/809509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=804398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=804398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=804398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}