This website
The Cine Lens was created in the spring of 2009 as a place to gather information, news, and opinions about all things cinema lens. It was originally titled “Matthew Duclos’ Circle of Confusion” – a not so subtle nod to optics and the wave of misinformation that came along with the digital cinema revolution. Matthew was, and remains to this day, the primary contributor and editor of The Cine Lens.
The Cine Lens aims to provide information on a wide range of cinema lens topics including new product announcements, industry news, and technical advice that is relevant to like-minded lens geeks.
Matthew Duclos
Matthew Duclos is a life-long lens technician and enthusiast – a self-proclaimed Lens Geek. His father, whose father was an optometrist, worked for Angenieux until 1989 when he moved to Los Angeles to head up the lens department at Clairmont Camera. Interested in photography and optics at a very young age, Matthew embraced his father’s knowledge and learned as much as he could about lens service and maintenance. Throughout school, Matthew worked with his father on weekends and holidays, learning and refining the art of optical-mechanical perfection. He later went on to work at a prominent Los Angeles camera rental house to learn more about the industry and gain some experience in a working environment. In 2002, Paul, Matthew, and Michelle Duclos founded Duclos Lenses.
Matthew continued his education and went on to design a wide range of opto-mechanical accessories for motion picture lenses. He has trained with many of the most reputable lens manufacturers from around the world and continues to share his knowledge and experience with industry professionals, film schools, and any individual that shares his passion for optics.
Over spending his career in the world of cinema lenses, Matthew is know for sharing a few key quotes:
“A lens isn’t good or bad – only right or wrong for the story.”
“Stay focused.”
Matthew currently contributes to the following organizations:
- The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) – Associate Member
- The ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council – Lens Committee
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science – SciTech Awards
- The Society of Camera Operators (SoC) – Associate Member
- Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
- SMPTE Rapid Industry Response, On-Set Virtual Production Committee
- Digital Cinema Society (DCS) – Lifetime Member
Integrity and ethics
The Cine Lens is not supported by sponsorship, ads, or any outside influences. It is supported entirely by Matthew Duclos. This allows us to offer honest, transparent content that is not influenced by outside companies, brands, or representatives. The news, previews, and reviews found within The Cine Lens are those of Matthew Duclos and associated contributors and do not reflect the opinions or interests of any external parties or corporations. This independence ensures that all content is objective, unbiased, and purely focused on providing valuable insights to the filmmaking community without any external pressures or hidden agendas.