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SHOOTING WITH SONY
THE ARRIVAL Camera used F65 prototype The F65, announced at NAB earlier this year, continues Sony’s drive for high quality cinematic acquisition and joins the widely used F35 and F23 cameras in the CineAlta range. Raising the bar in the quest for the ‘look’ of 65mm film, the F65 delivers true 4K resolution at the point of capture. Its unique 8K image sensor with approximately 20 megapixels offers higher image fidelity than any other camera. With 16-bit RAW output, the F65 establishes the gateway to a complete, end-to-end 4K mastering workflow. According to cinematographer Curtis Clark ASC the F65 can capture the level of detail, dynamic range and colour bit depth which allows you to have the confidence to be faithful to your original creative vision. (See page 5)
A quick glance A-Z guide to who is shooting with Sony HD cameras and the types of productions they are being used on
recording, light weight, image stabilisation software and built-in GPS make it a great camera for our motorcycle camera ops, says company boss Jason Jenkins. (See page 28)
DAVID GUETTA Camera used PMW-F3 Camera supplied by S+O Media Production company Partisan Films This documentary about the French DJ and music producer was shot on the PMW-F3L and made full use of its modularity and long record times afforded by recording to SxS memory. (See page 20)
DYNAMO: MAGICIAN IMPOSSIBLE Camera used PMW-F3 Director Simon Dinsell travelled the world to shoot this series on the street magic of Steve Frayne using the PMW-F3 and PDW-F800 file based cameras. (See page 10)
external drives for recording at a higher data rate with easy access to intuitive control buttons.
FOUR WEDDINGS AUSTRALIA Camera usedHVR-Z1E Production company ITV Studios Sky Living’s wedding competition has turned into a successful export. Its latest series goes to Australia for a new series where four different brides attend and judge each other’s big day. The series was shot on a range of formats including lightweight handheld professional camcorder the HVR-Z1E.
EARTH-TOUCH Camera usedHDW-F900R Production company Earth-Touch Natural history producer Earth-Touch has made a 16 part series of films on the HDW-F900R making the most of the CineAlta camcorder’s high quality performance. All footage was shot in HDCAM in Africa before being shipped to London for edit at Igloo Post on Quantel eQ. (See page 8)
FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS Camera used PDW-700 Production company Arturi Films This ITV1 doc was shot on the Professional Disc-based PDW-700 supported by PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 for a simple tapeless workflow and high quality pictures that held up in the grade. (See page 10)
BRITISH CYCLING TOUR Camera usedHXR-NX5E Camera supplied by Hire A Camera Production company Media Motos The HXR-NX5E is the camera which best fits the bill for Media Motos, supplier of specialist motorcyle camera operators for sporting events such as cycling and athletics. The NX5E’s file-based
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DESERT SEAS Camera used PMW-EX1R Production company Icon Films Underwater cameraman Michael Pitts combined the EX1R with a Gates underwater housing for his film comparing the rich flora and faunas of the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea for National Geographic. The EX1R’s performance in low light recording to SxS memory and its long battery life were key factors which allowed him to shoot underwater for longer periods. (See page 26)
THE FOLD Camera used PMW-F3 Camera supplied by Shoot Blue Production company The Electric Shadow Company
Feature pilot The Fold is a thriller set in Cornwall with a brief to capitalise on the county’s breathtaking landscapes and strong visual contrasts. DoP Luke Palmer rated the PMW-F3’s ability to shoot high quality images onto SxS memory using its Super 35mm sensor. The camera was also able to output at 180Mb/s onto
HUSH Camera used PMW-F3 Camera supplied by VMI Production company Shire Productions The crew on this short film exploring non-verbal communication report that the PMW-F3 is a low-cost entry route to high-end production. Its large format sensor enables shallow depth of field. “Its ease of use and quality pictures make the F3 a real contender,” reports producer Harry Burnett-Rae. (See page 8)
JOHN BISHOP’S BRITAIN Camera used PMW-F3 Camera supplied by S+O Media Production company Objective Productions/3 Amigos Productions Six part series hosted by Liverpudlian comedian filmed in front of a live studio audience plus interviews with members of the public on the PMW-F3.
KENNY DIAMOND Camera used PMW-F3 Camera supplied by
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