Filmmaking cameras
Film cameras and Lenses used for
'Blonde'
DP Chayse Irvin shot with the Sony Venice in 6K and with the Alexa in 2.8K ArriRaw. He graded dailies on the camera truck and sent the DaVinci Resolve files to Benny Estrada, who applied LiveGrain and halation until they got desired look. Chayse Irvin: "Once we figured out a rhythm, Benny took that over. As we shot, we'd indicate on the slate what we intended the framing to be, the aspect ratio, and the LUT, and the EFilm team did an incredible job keeping track."
CAMERAS
Sony Venice Rialto
The VENICE Extension System enables cabled separation of the VENICE camera body and image sensor block by up to 5.5m with no degradation in image quality.
The kit consists of a front panel cover, image sensor block case and a 2.7m (9 ft) cable with an additional 2.7m (9 ft) extension cable. The Extension System also has an HD-SDI output and a 24V output for powering accessories such as lens servo motors and monitoring. The Extension System is fully compatible with all existing and future VENICE cameras upgraded to V3 or higher firmware. Used for Top Gun Maverick, to mount six cameras in a jet fighter cockpit.
Arri Alexa XT
The smallest and most advanced ALEXA XT camera
The ALEXA XT delivers exceptional image performance, efficient and versatile workflows, simple and safe operation and an open, future-proof architecture.
Faster, lighter and more affordable ARRIRAW
The XR Module allows in-camera ARRIRAW recording up to 120 fps onto exceptionally fast and rugged 512 GB XR Capture Drives. This not only makes for a smaller and lighter camera package, it also simplifies setup and operation while avoiding unnecessary cabling. The result is an even faster and more reliable way to record ARRIRAW, ALEXA’s highest quality image output. The Single Dock USB3 allows safe copying of this data to a Retina MacBook Pro, and the Dual Dock can make clones of XR Capture Drives and connect to a Mac Pro via SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) for high speed copying.
LENSES
Panavision Primo
Panavision Primo V lenses have been specifically designed for use with 35mm-format digital cameras, delivering the classic Primo look for modern digital sensors.
Panavision Panaspeed
The Panaspeed lens series is a high speed, large-format companion to the Primo-L series of optics. Sharing many of the same traits – such as excellent veiling glare resistance, a blend of technical aberration correction, and the introduction of artistic nuances in the form of select aberration inclusion – the Panaspeeds also incorporate improved features including no blue line, better close focus, anti-breathing control, faster aperture, and greater field illumination. At T/1.4, these lenses are the fastest optics available for large-format cinematography. Panaspeeds are compatible with film and digital 35mm and full-frame cameras equipped with SP70 mounts.