Author Archives: Jon Fauer

Otto as Art

2/22/12 | by Jon Fauer
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I was walking along Main Street in Santa Monica and jumped when I looked through the window of the Axiom Contemporary Gallery (2801 Main Street) and saw a giant 5′ wide painting of an ARRI 3C with an Otto Nemenz logo…. continue reading >

Topics: Art

A Tour of Vantage Paris

2/16/12 | by Jon Fauer
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Vantage Paris is located at 113-121 Avenue du President Wilson in Saint Denis, the media and film production district on the periphery of Paris. The elevator opens onto a large and airy loft. Sunlight streams in through the large windows…. continue reading >

Topics: Vantage Film

Vantage Paris

2/15/12 | by Jon Fauer
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In the beginning of Midnight in Paris, Gil Pender says,  ”This is unbelievable! Look at this! There’s no city like this in the world. There never was…Can you picture how drop dead gorgeous this city is in the rain?” His fiancée Inez replies,… continue reading >

Topics: Vantage Film

PhotoCineRent Paris

2/15/12 | by Jon Fauer
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There are more motion picture rental companies in Paris than almost anywhere else. That makes sense, since France is the number 3 feature-producing country on the planet, and Paris is the epicenter. A century of cinema culture and the fact… continue reading >

Topics: PhotoCineRent

AFC Micro Salon 2012

2/14/12 | by Jon Fauer
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  It was a very good year for The Association of French Cinematographers’ (AFC) 2012 Micro Salon. The French Film Industry took a 2 day break on Feb 10-11, with more than 4000 attendees descending up la Femis in the… continue reading >

Topics: Trade Shows

Nikon D800

2/13/12 | by Jon Fauer
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Nikon joins the HDSLR high-end cinema circle with the introduction of their new D800. This is breakthrough technology. Three things should rivet the attention and capture the imagination of FDTimes readers. 1. The Nikon D800 has a 36.3  (7360 x 4912) megapixel… continue reading >

Topics: Nikon

Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2012

2/13/12 | by Jon Fauer
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Yokohama, Japan. Feb 9-12. Report by Dorian Weber. 65,120 visitors attended the annual CP+ Show at the Yokohama Pacifico Exhibition Hall near Tokyo. The show was a big success–up 130% from last year. Lots of new products. The Nikon booth… continue reading >

Topics: Trade Shows

If Joe Dunton Buys Kodak

2/5/12 | by Jon Fauer
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What if Joe Dunton were to purchase Kodak? I have often quipped that Joe Dunton never saw a camera company he didn’t want to own. (Among his collections are Moy and Mitchell Camera Company.) Joe Dunton, MBE, BSC had a… continue reading >

Topics: Cameras

Hercher to Band Pro – Baier to Leica

2/3/12 | by Jon Fauer
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On Feb 1, 2012, Rainer Hercher was named Managing Director of Band Pro Munich. On Feb 3, we learned that Gerhard Baier was named Managing Director of CW Sonderoptic (Leica Summilux-C Cine Lenses). Rainer Hercher was previously Business Development Manager… continue reading >

Topics: Band Pro, Leica

BSC Show

2/3/12 | by Jon Fauer
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The BSC Show opened today in the big George Lucas stage at Elstree Studios. Tomorrow’s (Saturday, Feb 4) show times are 10 am – 4 pm. It is a terrific show: well organized, well attended, with lots of new equipment,… continue reading >

Topics: Trade Shows

McConkey in February FDTimes

1/31/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Steadicam

BSC Expo Update

1/30/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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,… continue reading >

Topics: Trade Shows

FDT February Issue 46 Ready

1/27/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Film and Digital Times

Band Pro’s First 25 F65 Cameras

1/25/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Band Pro, Sony

First ALEXA Studio at Clairmont

1/18/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Clairmont

Call for Entries: 2012 Oskar Barnack Award

1/17/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Leica

BSC Show and AFC Micro Salon

1/15/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Trade Shows

1st Alexa Studio at AbelCine

1/14/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Abel, ARRI

Otto Nemenz first Sony F65

1/13/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Otto Nemenz Intl, Sony

F65 s/n 001

1/12/12 | by Jon Fauer
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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… continue reading >

Topics: Sony