NEW TOOLS AND FEATURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM ~ The Electronic Control System (ECS) is a complete, modular toolset for wireless remote control not just of ARRI cameras and lenses, but literally any camera and any lens. ~ Controlled Lens Motor CLM-5 The CLM-5 is an exceptionally small and lightweight, yet fast and responsive lens motor, designed for demanding gimbal and aerial drone setups. Directly compatible with most ALEXA models, the CLM-5 can also be used with other cameras. ~ WCU-4 Monitor Mount is a comfortable, versatile hand unit offering up to 3-axis lens control. ~ SUP 1.2 for the Universal Motor Controller UMC-4 free software update for the UMC-4 enables support for the new CLM-5 lens motor and introduces functions such as automatic setting of the distance unit with the Ultrasonic Distance Measure UDM-1 (based on the selected focus scale unit) and lens data display on the WCU-4 when using Lens Data System (LDS) ~ SUP 2.2 for the Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 The latest software update packet for the popular WCU-4 3-axis hand unit introduces a custom lens programming mode for a higher number of data points on the focus scale (providing increased scale accuracy), and the ability to erase data points in the process of programming a lens scale.
ARRI RENTALS ALEXA 65 CAMERA SYSTEM GAINS WIDE POPULARITY AND NEW FUNCTIONALITYTop cinematographers are taking advantage of the ALEXA 65s exceptional image quality for major feature films, while updates are announced that will extend the capabilities and appeal of the system still further. Just some of the recent productions serviced by the group include:Everest, Southpaw, Insurgent, Unbroken, A Most Violent Year, Selma, Birdman, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Theory of Everything, John Wick, A Most Wanted Man, Expendables 3, Noah, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Gravity, 12 Years a Slave, The Monuments Men, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Book Thief, 300: Rise of an Empire, Captain Phillips, Blue Jasmine, Rush.
NEW HIGH-SPEED BALLASTS FOR HIGH-SPEED FILMING(IBC 2015, Amsterdam) ARRI introduces the EB 12/18 HS and EB 6/9 HS AutoScan ballasts, allowing easy, flicker-free extreme slow-motion filming with discharge lamps in the 9 kW, 12 kW and 18 kW power classes. With digital cameras now capable of filming at frame rates of 200 fps and beyond without any sacrifice of image quality, sophisticated new lighting tools are required for high-speed shooting. Earlier this year ARRI announced the EB 12/18 HS, a new high-speed ballast that allows 12 kW and 18 kW discharge lamps to be used at frame rates exceeding 1,000 fps. As the first ballast of its kind, the EB 12/18 HS offers a new AutoScan mode that scans the lamp and determines the frequency that will minimize light fluctuation.
FUJIFILM launches a dedicated Cine Lens WebisteThe new Fujifilm cine lens website is live and online now and coincides with the arrival of Fujinon's new 4K Ultra HD Series lens arriving in Australia and New Zealand. The UA22x8 is the first portable zoom lens in the series, and the new UA80x9 is the first field lens.
CANON - ACS INITIATIVE HELPS WITH CINEKID TROP FEST ENTRY - Cat WarrenFor the making of my 2015 Trop Fest entry, I was fortunate enough to be offered the use of equipment under the ACS national Canon Initiative. Although I regularly shoot with Canon, I have never used equipment as good as this, so it was very exciting! The gear included a C300 plus a C100 and a range of lenses. Cat Warren VARICAM MAKES BBC DEBUT AS DOCTOR FOSTER AIRSAMSTERDAM. 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 A brand new five part drama on the BBC has become the first in the UK to use the Panasonic VariCam 35. Doctor Foster is produced by Drama Republic and written by Laurence Olivier Award winning playwright Mike Bartlett. It stars Suranne Jones, who plays Gemma Foster, a doctor who suspects her husband of having an affair and sets out to find the truth. The first episode aired on Wednesday 9 September on BBC One. "The BBC and Drama Republic put a lot of faith in Panasonic and a newly launched camera in the VariCam," said Panasonic Group Manager Nigel Wilkes. "We worked very closely with the production team and their feedback was invaluable throughout." "What they have produced is not only a gripping drama with a fantastic female lead character, but it looks absolutely stunning and helps position the camera perfectly for the drama market and for film new ground for the VariCam."
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Theres no doubt Michael Seresin is an accomplished international cinematographer, thats why some 80 NZCS members and friends packed the Allpress gallery in Auckland to hear him in conversation in early August.
He also knows how to entertain, recounting lively descriptions of the situations he has found himself in, how he chooses to ignore things that other cinematographers hold dear, or how his career was all a bit of an accident.
And just in case you get bored or complacent with this stuff, every few minutes he lets fly with an expletive-laden description of some pet hate.
He may have always been like this, but saying what he thinks in a way that both shocks and makes you laugh is the mark of a 72-year old who doesnt need to worry too much about where the next job will come from or what anybody thinks.
At least thats the first impression, but these salvos are delivered in measured doses, and with a slight up turning of the edges of the mouth. This is perhaps at least in part a persona adopted to make for a memorable evening.
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Short course highlights include: the CAMERA ASSISTANTS WORKSHOP with expert DOP and AFTRS Cinematography lecturer Erika Addis in October. This has limited places and only runs once a year so dont miss out! In September theres CAMERA & SOUND BASICS plus in November theres LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS with Louis Irving ACS.
This popular intensely practical course with AFTRS Cinematography lecturer and expert DOP Erika Addis, introduces you to the duties and professional requirements of the Camera Assistant in drama, documentary and commercials. Unique in Australia this course uses the latest equipment in AFTRS state-of-the-art studios.
This course is only held once a year so dont miss out!
12 - 16 October - SOLD OUT!
2nd COURSE DATES ANNOUNCED
23 - 27 November, AFTRS Sydney
Camera Assistants Workshop - Annual course
Led by experienced cinematographer Paul Warren (The Cup (1999), Wrath), this course is suited to those who have limited camera and sound recording experience. It will introduce you to techniques and practical skills that will enable you to produce high quality images and sound for documentary and drama - with an eye to great storytelling, the goal of all good filmmaking.
12 - 13 September
Camera & Sound Basics
From the comfort of your keyboard, learn how to shoot quality videos with your iPhone or iPad and create stories on the go, in this five week online course. Filmmaker and cinematographer Gareth Tillson will lead this course featuring video tutorials, weekly assignments and a weekly online chat session, where you will get real time feedback from the tutor.
Starts 24 September, online, 5 weeks
Content Creation on your iPhone/iPad - Online
Learn basic lighting skills and how they apply to the visualisation of a story or concept with Louis Irving ACS. Youll learn about natural and artificial light, colour temperature, soft/hard light, the use of anti-fill, cutters & diffusion gels, dealing with reflections and much more! The course will be taught in AFTRS state-of-the-art studios examining artificial light sources, and on a location shoot studying the changeability of natural light in both exterior and interior locations.
9 - 13 November
Lighting Fundamentals with Louis Irving
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