Topic: ARRI

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

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

ARRI Alexa at 120 fps

11/17/11 | by Jon Fauer
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With ARRI’s new Software Upgrade Packet SUP 5.0,  your Alexa can now shoot up to 120 fps. While SUP 5.0 is a free update for Alexa customers, its High Speed mode can only be activated through the purchase of a license key… continue reading >

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ARRI Alexa DNxHD on Avid

11/8/11 | by Jon Fauer
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ARRI Alexa cameras will record native Avid DNxHD as MXF files in-camera on SxS Cards. The downloadable Software Update Packet 6.0 (due January 2012) will enable Avid DNxHD codec data rates of up to 145Mbit/s (bit depth 8 bit) and 220MBit/s (bit… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Avid, Codex

ARRI Alexa Studio USA Debut

10/8/11 | by Jon Fauer
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ARRI Alexa Studio made her USA debut in Hollywood on Thursday evening. Two working Alexas were set up in the ASC clubhouse for hands-on scrutiny. Alexa Studio is the third sister in ARRI’s latest family of 35mm digital motion picture… continue reading >

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ARRI Alexa 4.0 Software Update

7/24/11 | by Jon Fauer
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ARRI Alexas are everywhere here in Europe, shooting features, television specials and commercials. A busy camera assistant, who prefers to remain anonymous, had this to say about Alexa’s ubiquity, “It’s the green button and it beeps when you start. It… continue reading >

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Alexa at Cine Gear

6/13/11 | by Jon Fauer
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At Cine Gear Expo, it felt like Alexa Expo. ARRI Alexa cameras were everywhere. They were as ubiquitous as Canon 5D and RED cameras that populated previous Expos. Alexas were so busy on shows that some exhibitors at Cine Gear… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Cine Gear

Cine Gear Expo 2011

6/10/11 | by Jon Fauer
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With a week to digest Cine Gear Expo, along with the delicious In-N-Out burgers, it’s as risky to analyze the trends we saw on Paramount’s New York Streets as it is to augur the whims of Wall Street. Nevertheless, here… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Arriflex, Birns and Sawyer, Filmtools, Fujifilm, Loumasystems, Tiffen

Volker Bahnemann NYU Awards

4/28/11 | by Jon Fauer
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The first annual Volker Bahnemann Awards for Cinematography were presented yesterday evening at NYU Tisch School of the Arts Maurice Kanbar Institute. Two undergrad and three graduate cinematography students were nominated and received plaques; the winners were awarded grants. The… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Education

Interview with Martin Prillmann of ARRI

4/22/11 | by Jon Fauer
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Martin Prillmann is Managing Director of ARRI. We talked at NAB about cameras, concepts, cinematography and ALEXA. Jon Fauer: Why you think the ALEXA is so successful? Why did it hit such a nerve? Martin Prillmann: A couple of things… continue reading >

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ARRI ALEXA M

4/22/11 | by Jon Fauer
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One of the things we did not cover in our pre-NAB FDTimes was ALEXA M–an ALEXA whose sensor head is separated from body for more flexible permutations of 3D, 2D, Steadicam, remote and rig shots. On April 11, ARRI announced a… continue reading >

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Oli at NAB 2011

4/21/11 | by Oli Laperal, Jr.

Sony’s theme was “Believe Beyond HD.” The Digital Cinema Society’s seminar was titled, “3D, 4K and beyond.” We saw plenoptic lenses selectively adjusting focus within a scene. We saw the GoPro 3D camera on a model helicopter. NAB 2011 was… continue reading >

Topics: 3D, 4K, Accessories, Apple, ARRI, Arriflex, Cameras, Canon, Codex, Cooke, Final Cut Pro, HDSLR, iPhone, JVC, Kino Flo, Leica, Lenses, Lighting, NAB, OConnor, P+S Technik, Panasonic, Red, Sensors, Sony, Trade Shows

Believe Beyond 4K

4/20/11 | by Jon Fauer
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NAB can be a weathervane, sometimes pointing where we’re headed. Sometimes taking us on detours. How many NABs proclaimed HD was coming, was here, was now? The big deal for me at NAB2011 was life beyond HD, beyond 2K. I… continue reading >

Topics: 4K, ARRI, JVC, Red, Sony

Does insurance cover this?

4/8/11 | by Jon Fauer

Ouch. One fried Alexa.

Topics: ARRI

CODEX ARRIRAW Recorder

4/6/11 | by Jon Fauer

The new CODEX ARRIRAW recorder attaches directly to ALEXA with brackets, and is fully ARRIRAW T-Link certified. Currently recording RAW in New York on Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (Warner Bros./Paramount; dir: Stephen Daldry; DP: Chris Menges, ASC, BSC). The recorder,… continue reading >

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ARRI ALEXA Optical Viewfinder?

4/1/11 | by Jon Fauer

Here’s an intriguing pre-NAB tease we’ve been cleared to sneek-peak from pages 24-25 of our upcoming Film and Digital Times April 2011 NAB Edition. Could it be the third Alexa Sibling? The wicked leaked picture sure looks like an optical viewfinder,… continue reading >

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FDTimes NAB Edition Contents

3/30/11 | by Jon Fauer

FDTimes April 2011 double issue 41-42 hits the halls of NAB on opening day: at 9 am on Monday April 11, 2011. Pick up your complimentary copy of Film and Digital Times from the publication bins in the Central Hall… continue reading >

Topics: 4K, Abel, Angénieux, ARRI, Band Pro, Cameras, Canon, Cartoni, Chrosziel, cmotion, Cooke, Dedo Weigert, EasyFocus, Film and Digital Times, Filmtools, Fujifilm, Fujinon, iDC Photo Video, JVC, Leica, Lenses, Lighting, Lowel, Manfrotto, Manufacturer Field Trip, Motion Picture Equipment, NAB, OConnor, P+S Technik, Red, Sacthtler, Sensors, Sony, Tiffen, Tokyo, Trade Shows, Transvideo, ZEISS, ZGC

ARRI ALEXA Tour in French

1/27/11 | by Jon Fauer

Our special article on ALEXA cameras has been translated into French…and Spanish. Please go to: www.fdtimes.com/arri

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Alexa at Sundance

1/21/11 | by Jon Fauer

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… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Events

Alexa in Uruguay

12/20/10 | by Jon Fauer

Musitelli Film & Digital celebrated the arrival of their first ALEXA on December 8. Roasted sausages Uruguayan style, chilled beers, and sodas were served to nearly 200 guests and staff. The following morning, a technical workshop was conducted for DPs, Directors,… continue reading >

Topics: ARRI, Cameras, Vendor Info and Updates, Workshop