In an unanticipated move, it seems that RED and ARRI Rentals have joined forces to create a limited edition camera for the upcoming TRON film.
https://nofilmschool.com/red-joins-arri-new-camera...
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Blackmagic Steals the Show at NAB: Launching Two High-End Cinema Cameras!
Blackmagic dropped a bombshell at NAB 2024, announcing not one, but two(!) high-end super-specs full-frame cinema cameras. The URSA Cine 12K Camera and the PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera. The URSA Cine features a revolutionary new sensor designed for incredible quality images at all resolutions from 4K...
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Gareth Taylor
- 1 month ago
I love Blackmagic, however they always come up short with their releases. I have been begging them for a box camera for years. They finally release one but it has no internal NDs nor the ability to re...
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Ask Me Anything (AMA) Wednesday 4/10 to Thursday 4/11- How to Prep for International Productions
Hi everyone! Join me tomorrow as I will be answering questions about travel jobs and how to prep for them. Feel free to leave questions below.
I've been in the industry for the better part of the last two decades. As a cinematographer, I've worked on films, docs, commercials and music videos amongst...
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Gareth Taylor
- 1 month ago
Emily J Hello! I think it's fairly similar everywhere. Word to mouth and referrals are the best way to find people. I'll use Facebook groups when my direct friends and colleagues don't have any recomm...
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Geoff Hall
- 1 month ago
Gareth Taylor thanks for answering my questions Gareth, I appreciate you being here and answering our questions. One last question, if I may?
What is your choice of camera for low-light scenes/situatio...
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Gareth Taylor
- 1 month ago
Geoff Hall The Sony FX6 is amazing with its second base ISO of 12800. Blackmagic cameras are okay but it depends on the model. The 12K is terribly noisy beyond 800. The pocket series is decent up to 3...
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Thanks again for having this AMA, Gareth Taylor. Really informative.
Geoff Hall
- 1 month ago
Gareth Taylor thank you, Gareth.
New here!
Just saying hello to like-minded Camera types.
Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
Welcome to Stage 32, Charles W. Ballance Jr. Gareth Taylor is having a 24-hour AMA here in the Cinematography Lounge today, focused on “How to Prep for International Productions." www.stage32.com/loun...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 month ago
Welcome, Charles W. Ballance Jr.! Tell us a bit about yourself! Are you working on anything currently? What's your favorite camera or lens to film with?
Gareth Taylor
- 1 month ago
Charles W. Ballance Jr. Welcome to the camera nerds lounge.
Sony Developed a Medium-Format 247MP 19K Sensor
Hey, DPs!
What do you think about Sony's new medium format sensor? It seems like the Sony cinema line cameras are about to get quite the upgrade!
https://ymcinema.com/2024/03/29/sony-developed-a-medium-format-247mp-19k......
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John January Noble
- 1 month ago
Ashley Renee Smith Great camera ! I hope the battery has the same performance.
Stephen Folker
- 1 month ago
I'm a Sony shooter (photography and cinematography), so I think it's cool! But it would boil down to affordability for consumers. And from the photography side, I would never use. The file sizes would...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 month ago
The RAW photo files would definitely be crazy, Stephen Folker. That's a good point.
Comfortably filming snowy scenes
Anybody here who films on glaciers in the summer?
Here in the Nordic countries we have a few glaciers. So in the summer one can film on snow and ice when it is comfortably warm in the air. Sure, there are glaciers also closer to the equator, but mostly at such a high altitude that breathing is a pro...
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Science + Media Museum - and why 70mm is the Reel Deal
Although this article dates back to August 2023, I think it offers a great insight into the history and use of 70mm film.
As discussed with Sam Sokolow on another thread in the Post-Production Lounge, my first experience of a 70mm film was at the Odeon Cinema in Hartlepool. My Dad took me to see the...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing, Geoff Hall. It's a great breakdown of the 70mm format. I haven't heard a lot about 70mm. I usually hear about 35mm and digital. I plan on watching "Oppenheimer" before Stage 32's u...
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Geoff Hall
- 2 months ago
Maurice Vaughan Oppenheimer is a very special film. Be prepared to be wowed by a cast of great actors!
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
The promo I've seen look stunning, Geoff Hall. I might watch the movie first for enjoyment, then watch it again along with the script.
Dustin Richardson
- 2 months ago
That's fascinating, Geoff Hall. Great share.
Sam Sokolow
- 2 months ago
Great share, Geoff Hall - Yes! I love 70MM films and go every chance I get. Seeing 2001 when it was released is beyond amazing!
Stage 32's April 2024 Education Schedule!
Our tireless Stage 32 Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities for April! In today's blog, read all about the exclusive webinars, classes, and labs currently available to Stage 32 members!
Including an Intro to Cinematography Webinar being taught by Dir...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
I'm a movie lover too, John January Noble. Originals or remakes. I like remakes because I get to see what old movies look like in modern time.
Dustin Richardson
- 2 months ago
Wow. That's interesting.
I'm with you E Langley! Not all remakes are worthwhile but I appreciate that when the remake knows what was great about the original (that 'switch off brain fun' lol). I definitely think this could've...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 2 months ago
The original was one of my mom's all-time favorites. So I'm excited to watch this new one. She would have loved getting to experience another film in that world, even if it's not a perfect remake. So I'm going to try to do the same. =)
Filming when the sun is low
I am new here.
Do you like to film outdoors when the sun is low over the horizon? I mean, when the sky is deep blue.
As an astronomer, I know that the longer from the equator you move, the longer the sun remains low over the horizon.
The best place in the world should be the northern part of the Nor...
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Geoff Hall
- 2 months ago
Göran Johansson I would love the opportunity to film in Scandinavia and have long been an admirer of Scandi-Noir. What’s your favourite film or TV Series produced there?...
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Göran Johansson
- 2 months ago
Dear Sam, nice that you like the far north. My research field is ancient astronomy. So I have thought about creating something similar to "the Da Vinci code". For example. And I have multiple ideas fo...
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Geoff Hall
- 2 months ago
Göran Johansson I can't wait for you to post something about that on the screenwriting lounge. Write about what you love and it seems you are doing that.
We are selective in what we watch. Many Britis...
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Amanda Toney
- 2 months ago
Goram - I’d also recommend Estonia right nearby. They have incredible filming infrastructure and they offer decent tax incentives at 30% - https://filmestonia.eu/
Göran Johansson
- 2 months ago
Amanda, I understand what you mean, Sweden's tax incentive is 25 %, and bureaucratic.
The Tech Behind IMAX!
The Wall Street Journal put together this great in-depth look at the projectors, cameras, and other tech behind IMAX movies, to better explain why it's such an expensive process. The company is currently developing a new film camera that they hope will be ready in the next couple of years.
https://w...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 2 months ago
Me too, Sam Sokolow! It's going to be really interesting.
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing, Ashley Renee Smith. No wonder IMAX is such an expensive process! I think the new IMAX camera is gonna be a game changer for filmmakers and cinematographers.
Gareth Taylor
- 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing Ashley Renee Smith . IMAX is a magical and complex beast of its own. I love it. More options for filmmakers to tell stories. Except this one is only available to the few productions...
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Dustin Richardson
- 2 months ago
Wow. That's cool, Ashley Renee Smith. IMAX is such a special way to experience film. I've only seen one film in IMAX before, but it was one of the best experiences I've had at the movies. I loved hear...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 2 months ago
It's definitely wild, Dustin Richardson!!
Favorite Scenes or Shots in Film?
I love seeing what others consider their favorite scene or shot in a film, whether it was a technical aspect or a visual aspect, I'm curious to know!
Nick Phillips
- 2 months ago
GREAT list Ashley Renee Smith!
Ashley Renee Smith
- 2 months ago
Thank you, Nick Phillips!
Sam Sokolow
- 2 months ago
So many to choose from... hard to beat the opening shot of Orson Wells' A Touch Of Evil. Or any shot in Mad Max: Fury Road. Birdman was so groundbreaking. And totally down with Ashley Renee Smith on t...
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Debbie Croysdale
- 2 months ago
@Sam I’m a fan of Vintage Noir black & white with dream sequences, odd or distorted camera pans & bold visceral close ups on innermost sanctum of character. Vertigo/The Third Man/Casablanca. Hall of m...
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Sam Sokolow
- 2 months ago
Debbie Croysdale - love so many of the films you mentioned!
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It's a RED camera with an Arri lens mount. This feature allows the use of Arri lenses on this one customized RED camera model.
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Emmy winning Director-DP shot the first TRON movie.
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Should have included his name -- Bruce Logan. He also blew up the Death Star in the first (really the first) STAR WARS movie. And was the DP on the Lily Tomlin film INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN directed...
Expand commentShould have included his name -- Bruce Logan. He also blew up the Death Star in the first (really the first) STAR WARS movie. And was the DP on the Lily Tomlin film INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN directed by Joel Schumacher. Pleased to have worked with the very talented Bruce on many projects over the years.
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Thankful for the information! Certainly is vital!