Monthly Archives: August 2010
Wages of Fear in the Archives
When you hear the dreaded words “nitrate film,” do you think of “Inglourious Basterds” or “Cinema Paradiso?” Nitrocellulose was the first film base, developed by Eastman Kodak and put into production in 1889. Despite the danger of combustion, it was used to print most major motion pictures until 1952, when Kodak began making acetate and polyester film stocks. In addition… read more…
Tags: Archiving
artemis workshop
Test-fly and learn all about the artemis camera-stabilizer system from the guy who designed and invented it: Curt Schaller. He’s giving three-day, hands-on workshops in New York (Sept 25-27) and LA (Oct 30-Nov 1). An experienced cameraman and Steadicam operator, Curt is also an excellent teacher. He’ll make you feel like an expert in only three days. Try out the rigs, learn how… read more…
Tags: Sacthtler
Leica Cine Lens Article Reprint
Background on the development, from 2005, of the new line of Leica PL mount Summilux-C Cine Lenses. With information on the individuals involved: Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Christian Skrein, Otto Nemenz, Iain Neil, Band Pro, Alfred Schopf, and Erik Feichtinger. Interview with Christian Skrein and an in-depth discussion with prominent optical designer Iain Neil. Reprint from June 2010 Issue 32+33 Film… read more…
Tags: Leica
The Guys Must be Crazy
Could Bob Primes, ASC, Dan Kneece and Yousef Linjawi be doing a sequel to Jamie Uys’s “The Gods Must be Crazy” — called “These Guys Must be Crazy?” Follow their blog on Creative Cow to find out. The plotline: Three cinematographers, aged 24, 54 and 70 go to Tanzania on a cinematographers’ safari. They bring more equipment than three guys… read more…
