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Get the Updated (V1.1) RED One Pocket Guide

Get the Updated (V1.1) RED One Pocket Guide

by Evan LuziCameras

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Do you want to use the RED One with ease without feeling overwhelmed? Right now is the perfect time to download a copy of the RED One Pocket Guide to help you use the camera — as of today it’s been updated!

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ARRI Alexa Pocket Guide Version 1.0

Get Your Free Copy of the ARRI Alexa Pocket Guide

by Evan LuziCameras

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You get the most essential information about the ARRI Alexa onto one sheet of paper that can fold up and fit in your jean pockets. I even went the extra mile this time around by making a mobile-formatted version perfect for smartphones.

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Cinema Filmmaking Focus Chart

How Backfocus is Serviced on Film Cameras

by Evan LuziCameras

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With the advent of HD and digital cinema technology, camera assistants have been accustomed to checking the back focus of a camera and servicing it as well. But what about film cameras? How do you service those?

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Sony F65 Digital Cinema Camera

Film is Dead, Film is Not Dead

by Evan LuziCameras

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NAB 2011 was this week and brought a slew of announcements, but one in particular has been bagging headlines left and right — and no, I’m not talking about Final Cut Pro X. I’m referring to the announcement of Sony’s new 8K sensor digital cinema camera. The Sony F65 camera outputs in true 4K resolution and is future proofed for the next wave of digital cinema.

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How a Camera Lens is Made

by Evan LuziCameras

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Just like Arri’s hand built cameras, lenses rely on significant manpower working in tandem with machines to deliver a crystal clear image. A quality lens is no small feat to manufacture and here’s a video showing how lenses are made to prove it. If you don’t appreciate the precision optics of lenses already, this video should convince you otherwise.

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RED One Camera Activate All the 4Ks

How to Calculate RED Camera Data Rates

by Evan LuziCameras

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You don’t want to be caught shooting RED with no inclination of how much footage can fit on a drive. So, I’m going to share with you the formula I use to determine how much data is pumping through the camera.

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How ARRI Film Cameras Are Built (Video)

How ARRI Film Cameras Are Built (Video)

by Evan LuziCameras

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Believe it or not, ARRI makes more than the Alexa and cool internet web-apps. The company built its reputation on precision film cameras and even though most their press comes in the way of digital offerings, celluloid is still ingrained in ARRI. Now you can watch a cool video about how one of their cameras, the Arri 435 Xtreme, is built courtesy of “How It’s Made” and YouTube.

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Cameras Don't Make Movies, People Do

Cameras Don’t Make Movies, People Do

by Evan LuziCameras

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Why do we spend so much time these days discussing RED vs. Alexa or DSLR vs. 4/3, when the real discussion piece should be about evoking emotion, capturing the soul of audiences, and ultimately, injecting a film with heart. It’s not about the camera or the lens, it’s about the idea, the story, and the passion that drives the filmmaking process.

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How Many Hours Does Your RED One Have?

How Many Hours Does Your RED One Have?

by Evan LuziCameras

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Have you ever been curious how many hours a RED One camera has logged in the field? Well, me neither, but when I found out it was possible I suddenly became interested. There definitely are some buggy RED cameras that I’ve worked with and wanted to know what they’ve been through over the years to make them so troublesome. Maybe this will help tell part of that tale.

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ARRI Alexa During Camera Prep

Arri Alexa Software Update 3.0 Available in Beta Release

by Evan LuziCameras

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ARRI announced yesterday that they are opening up participation in a public beta phase for ARRI Alexa Software Update Packet (SUP) 3.0. There are some great features packed into this one so Alexa owners should fire up those cameras, register at Arri’s site and download the update.

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