Monthly Archives: January 2012

McConkey in February FDTimes

In the current February issue of Film and Digital  Times, we interviewed Larry McConkey about his  Steadicam work on Martin Scorcese’s Hugo. Jon Fauer: When did you start on Hugo? Larry McConkey: I got a phone call at about 4 in the morning in late April, 2010. A voice said, “Larry, you have to get on a plane.” “Who is… read more…

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BSC Expo Update

Additional details on the BSC Expo 2012 this week: Friday 3rd February 2012 –  11am to 7pm. Saturday 4th February 2012 – 10am to 4pm. on the George Lucas Stage, Elstree Studios Some of the companies exhibiting: Mark Roberts Motion Control, MK-V, Moviescope, Licht Technic, CVP London, Canon, Pirate, Airstar, Innomedia, Big Pic Media, Kay Media, Cirrolite, Dedolight, Arri Media, Arri Lighting… read more…

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FDT February Issue 46 Ready

Film and Digital Times February 2012 Issue 46 is now ready for subscribers to download. The print editions are at the printer and will be mailed from LA the week of January 30th. The AFC Micro Salon French edition–in French–is also online now, and free to download. Courtesy of our sponsors in France and the kind cooperation of the AFC… read more…

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Band Pro’s First 25 F65 Cameras

Why is this man smiling? Sony F65 cameras have landed. Amnon Band (above) had his first twenty-five Sony F65 cameras delivered to Band Pro headquarters in Burbank. Fedex unloaded pallets of them. “They are all committed,” Amnon said. “Every one of them is already scheduled to go out on a production–mostly features.” Clairmont Camera received their first 3 F65 cameras of… read more…

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First ALEXA Studio at Clairmont

Clairmont Camera got the first ARRI ALEXA Studio Camera in the US. Although delivered with less fanfare than other recent camera arrivals, our rumor phone and embedded camera technicians have definitely confirmed that Clairmont’s ALEXA Studio arrived the first week of January. I should have known: I was supposed to take pictures of the camera in New York for our… read more…

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Call for Entries: 2012 Oskar Barnack Award

Leica Camera is accepting entries for the 2012 Leica Oskar Barnack Award. Professional photographers are invited to apply online through March 1, 2012 at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com. The winners of the 2012 Leica Oskar Barnack Award and Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award will be announced during the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie festival in Arles, France from July 2-8, 2012. The award has been… read more…

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BSC Show and AFC Micro Salon

BSC Show Film and Digital Times will be in London for the BSC Show 2012 in the George Lucas Stage at Elstree Film and Television Studios, UK on February 3 and  4, 2012. Held over two days, the BSC Show is for everyone interested or involved in cinematography, equipment, services, and facilities used high-end film and television production. Lights, Cameras,… read more…

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1st Alexa Studio at AbelCine

Yesterday was a day of firsts. While the first production Sony F65 was presented in Hawaii, New Yorkers got to see the first ARRI Alexa Studio demo at AbelCine’s newly redesigned headquarters. Moe Shore made the introductions. He pointed out that the majority of TV shows this year have been shot with Alexa. The reasons are probably image performance, efficient… read more…

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Otto Nemenz first Sony F65

FDTimes’ reliable sources were reliable yesterday. At an exclusive ceremony held during the Sony Open golf tournament, Sony senior executives presented the first official production unit of the F65 CineAlta digital motion picture camera , Serial number 10001, to Otto Nemenz, president of Hollywood-based Otto Nemenz International. In the photo above, l to r: Alec Shapiro, Senior Vice President, Professional Solutions of… read more…

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F65 s/n 001

Reliable sources tell us that Otto Nemenz is taking delivery of the first Sony F65 tonight in Honolulu, Hawaii. F65 serial number 001 is expected to be presented to Otto personally by Sony Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Sir Howard Stringer.

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JVC Shows Handheld 4K Camcorder at CES

It’s here! JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced the GY-HMQ10, the world’s first handheld consumer-priced but professionally potent 4K camcorder at CES. Anyone wondering whether all the flurry over 4K monitors would be in vain for lack of 4K content has only to fight through the crowds at JVC’s booth to see a breakthrough… read more…

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FUJIFILM X-Pro1 FUJIFILM X-PRO1

 FUJIFILM North America Corporation introduced the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 interchangeable lens digital camera system at CES today. Three technological advances make this camera interesting not only for still photographers but also for cinematographers and the people who design motion picture cameras. 1. CMOS Sensor without low-pass filter Fujifilm has developed a new CMOS sensor called the X-Trans CMOS. It does not need… read more…

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Charlie Davidson at Tiffen

Charlie Davidson has been appointed Vice President at Tiffen for Strategy and Market Development. He will be responsible for all of Tiffen’s product lines. “As Tiffen expands its consumer and professional product, it is important that we align our management team to support our growth. Charlie possesses the key combination of technical expertise and a successful track record of business leadership… read more…

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Angénieux in Singapore

The First Rendezvous with French Cinema festival took place in Singapore from December 8 to 13. Organised by Unifrance, Institut Français and Alliance Française de  Singapour, the festival helped promote the latest French films to International and Asian audiences. Over 20 films were screened at four venues: Golden Village Vivocity, Shaw Theatres Lido, The Cathay Cineplex cinemas as well as… read more…

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DENZ Camera Base Plate

DENZ has designed and manufactured a new camera base plate for most film and digital cameras. With  black anodized aerospace materials, Denz’s BP-multi (code 301.0377) was introduced at IBC 2011 for video and film cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony and Panasonic. Cameras attach with 3/8 x 16 or ¼ x 20 screws (included). The BP-multi is designed for 19 mm rods…. read more…

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Leica and Kodak Articles in Spanish

Two Film and Digital Times articles in Spanish: “Interview with Leica’s Dr. Andreas Kaufmann” and “Tour of Kodak.” The Leica article was translated by Delfí Reinoso from Barcelona on the Leicaeme.com Website (12/2011). Leicaeme.com is a collaborative project of people involved in the Leica (en Español) Flickr group. Leica users are everywhere. The Leicaforum is in English, German and Russian; Summilux.net is in French; Leica Forum and Red Dot Forum… read more…

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