December 15, 2009 - Production & Post Production
Feature StoriesTechnology
Element Technica Delivering First 3D Rigs
Element Technica is now delivering the first new Quasar 3D Rigs to owner/operators and camera rental houses. The Quasar is designed to accommodate full-size digital cinema cameras like the Sony F23 and F35, Red One, Panavision Genesis, as well as full-body and box-type digital broadcast cameras like the Sony F950 and 1500, Philips LDK and others. Regardless of the cameras utilized, the company says that the Quasar’s precision and refinement make it an ideal platform for matching zoom or prime lenses to accommodate any shooting style or format. Shooting 3D
Shooting Avatar
For Vince Pace, the CEO of his own eponymous production company, Avatar began with a six-page email from James Cameron describing the kinds of 3D shots the famously precise and demanding director was imagining for the film. Pace, who has worked with Cameron since The Abyss in 1989 was not surprised by such detailed instructions from the director. And he also knew that the technology needed to execute some of those shots simply didn’t exist. In Production
Ouch!
The good news is that John Gillan, one of the world's most experienced Polecam operators, somehow survived a high-impact collision with stunt motorcyclist Todd Potter during shooting for X Games 3D: The Movie for ESPN. The Polecam head was not so lucky. Coming Soon
Mountaintop ShotPictorvision's new helicopter camera mount system helped DP Peter Menzies Jr. capture action scenes for Warner Bros. upcoming feature Clash of the Titans. Complete story in our next edition |
News Stories
Quick Film Budget Launches Website
Quick Film Budget launched its website, which is designed to enable writers, directors, producers and filmmakers to create professional customized film budgets for their scripts and projects by themselves.
The Warrior Makes Use of the MAX Menace
Principal photography has just finished on the 2010 Lionsgate release Warrior, starring Nick Nolte. The production made extensive use of MSE’s monster light mover MAX Menace. One of the key sequences took place inside a Pittsburg hotel room.
Otto Nemenz Acquires Fujinon Zoom Lenses
Los Angeles rental company Otto Nemenz International has updated its lens inventory to include new 18-85mm T2.0 zoom lenses from Fujinon, with additional lens purchases on the horizon. It is the first facility in North America to offer Fujinon PL lenses for rental.
Petrol Introduces Camera Bag for the Red One
Fujinon Introduces New PL Mount Zoom Lens
Fujinon has introduced the new 75-400mm T2.8-T3.9 PL mount zoom lens. It has the model number HK5.3x75 and is the second lens in the series. Shows / Conferences |
Petrol has introduced the Petrol Red Bag PRB-15, a camera carrier specifically designed to transport and protect the Red One digital camera. The Red Bag’s dual directional upside down zippers open smoothly for quick and easy access to the interior. Inside, a removable upper tray with detachable dividers provides a place to stash the Red One’s essential accessories.