Monthly Archives: January 2011
ARRI ALEXA Tour in French
Our special article on ALEXA cameras has been translated into French…and Spanish. Please go to: www.fdtimes.com/arri
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Sony F3 Special Report
We have posted a 12-page expanded article on the Sony PMW-F3 digital camcorder, previously reported here. This camera is another step in the democratization of cinematography—a 35mm format digital camcorder that is lighter, smaller, faster, cheaper. Unveiled as an “affordable 35” prototype at NAB, it was introduced at USC on November 17th with film students and independents in mind. But… read more…
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3D Stereo Media 2010
by Oli Laperal, Jr. The 3D Stereo Media conference was organized primarily by the University of Liège, through the tireless efforts of Prof. Jacques G. Verly, among others. It was held Dec. 8-10, 2010. Speakers included Mark Schubin, Alain Derobe (Stereographer, Inventor, Filmmaker, Cinematographer), Jacques Delacoux (Transvideo), Mike Karagosian (Consultant), Bernard Mendiburo (Stereographer & writer), Yves Pupulin (Binocle) and many others…. read more…
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Transvideo Launches New Web Site
Transvideo has redesigned their website. After registering, you get full access to all specs, details and prices for their entire range of high-end monitors for film, HD, DSLR, wireless, and 3D. You can even order online. Transvideo mini-monitors have been on-board on all my productions since 1985, because they were, and continue to be, as rugged as the cameras to… read more…
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Alexa at Sundance
ARRI Alexa will be at Sundance in the New York lounge, 545 Main St. Park City from Jan 21-26, 10am-6pm for test drives, runs and shots (by appointment). There will be presentations on Sunday, Jan 23 (1pm-2pm) and Tuesday, Jan 25 (11am-12noon).
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Canon at Sundance
Canon U.S.A. will host DSLR workshops at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Friday, January 21, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Denny in Daily News
Nice article by Dana Bartholomew in LA Daily News about Denny Clairmont: www.dailynews.com/ci_17120813
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Sony F3 at Band Pro Burbank
Band Pro showed the new Sony PMW-F3 Super 35mm digital camera at their Open House in December. The pre-production model returns to Band Pro for one day: Friday, January 21 from 10am – 5pm. Get hands-on time with the PMW-F3, check out the accessories, and try one of the new Sony PL mount prime lenses. (Only one of the Sony primes will be… read more…
SONY F3 (PDF)
A 12-page special report on the Sony PMW-F3 digital camcorder. It is another step in the democratization of cinematography—a 35mm format digital camcorder that is lighter, smaller, faster, cheaper. Unveiled as an “affordable 35” prototype at NAB, it was introduced at USC on November 17th with film students and independents in mind. But its appeal is greater. The body weighs… read more…
Retrofit Syndrome
There never was a motion picture camera in the history of the world that remained untouched or unscathed by cinematographers and rental houses. Retrofit syndrome is rampant. Analog and digital. Every cinematographer has a different shooting style and way of thinking. Every camera assistant and operator has a different way of working. Some of the new digital cameras provide democratizing platforms… read more…
Tags: Cameras
Canon 60D Video
One thing is sure: most new cameras have new features you just can’t live without. Canon’s new EOS 60D is a newer, lighter, more affordable variation of the 7D, aimed more toward enthusiasts and students who will appreciate the $600 price reduction and won’t mind a few missing features or slightly less rugged construction. This is a perfect HDSLR camera… read more…
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Sony screening at Sundance
Title: Sony F3 screenings at Sundance Location: High West Distillery RSVP: Click here Description: Meet, music, food and refreshments. Screening of some of the first footage shot with the new F3 camera. Jan 23, 2011. 6pm – 9pm
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Sony CineAlta User Group Meeting
Sony CineAlta Production User Group, February 1 Agenda: PMW-F3 Super 35mm camcorder, Production panel discussion and screening A screening of the NYU, Tisch/Kanbar Institute of Film & TV production, Anarchy, shot with the PMW-F3, will be shown and the production team will be on hand to discuss their experiences with the camera, including Director, Jacob Robinson and DP Leonardo D’Antoni. About… read more…
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EasyFocus
EasyFocus is our first new sponsor of 2011. Fritz Gabriel Bauer (left), Renaissance filmmaker, cinematographer, director, producer, designer of the Moviecam and Arricam, keeps on inventing amazing things. He designed the Moviecam because he wanted a lighter, quieter camera. Now, he’s turned his attention to keeping things in focus. His latest creation is the Moviecam EasyFocus. EasyFocus combines a precision… read more…
How to Train your Designers
The NXCAM concept block shown recently by Sony got me thinking. If I were the designer, what would I do? Where are cameras headed, how will they be used, are we learning anything from the designs of the past? Sony’s NXCAM 35 prototype suggests that sensors could be semi-permanently attached to the lens instead of the camera. When you change… read more…
Jargon that makes me Jump
Am I the only curmudgeon whose skin crawls when reading things like “our recently deployed enterprise scalable workflow solution is best of breed, best in class for robust integrated asset management ecosystems?” The plain English translation is simply, “Our new camera is better than yours.”
AFC Micro Salon
Micro Salon is the annual event of the AFC (Association of French Cinematographers) in Montmartre at la Femis Film School, in the former Pathe Film Studios. It’s one of the best events of the year: a gathering of cinematographers, operators, assistants, gaffers, grips, directors, producers, film crews and students. I think the entire French film industry shuts down to attend… read more…
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Denny Clairmont to get AMPAS Bonner Medal
Denny Clairmont, motion picture wizard and head of Clairmont Camera, will receive the John A. Bonner Medal from the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The medal of commendation will be presented at the Scientific and Technical (Sci-Tech) Awards on Saturday, February 12, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Denny and Terry founded Clairmont Camera… read more…
