Our Epic finally arrived!

The same camera that James Cameron is using for Avatar 2 and Peter Jackson chose for the Hobbit is now available for our projects and clients.  The new Epic-X will allow us to shoot 5K resolution RAW at 96 frames per second (or up to 300 fps at 2k!).

One of the most exciting aspects of working with the Epic is that the small package allows a lot of flexibility.  Most of the critical components fit in a case small enough to carry onto an airplane without a problem allowing us to travel light.  Because the camera body is less than 5lbs we’re able to take advantage of it on our Steadicam and lightweight crane for unique shots without sacrificing quality.

This doesn’t mean that our RED MX will be collecting dust – It’s a perfect match for the Epic as a second camera.  Now we’re able to offer a two camera RED MX/Epic package for projects at an incredibly reasonable price.

Check out the Epic 700 reel to get a taste of this camera’s amazing potential.

Here are a few behind the scenes photos from the set of the short film “Aftershocks” directed by Richard Krause, produced by Figaro Media.

Following up on the case study that Vision Research posted on the recent Andrew Tinker music video Dolby Labs recently released a behind the scenes video for the making of “B Sweet”.

Let us know what you think!

Vision Research has released a case study on Andrew Tinker’s “B Sweet” music video that we used a Phantom HD Gold to capture super slow motion video.  You can find it on the bottom left hand side of the page under “Case Studies” labeled “Dolby Laboratories Captures Intricate Details and Striking Imagery” (or you can just open the pdf here – Case Study )

Also – you should watch the video and read about the project if you haven’t already (here, here and here)

Long time client Hit Entertainment recently worked with Figaro Media to produce, edit and composite “Dancing with the Stars” host Carrie Ann Inaba and “So You Think You Can Dance” stars Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman into the animated world of “Angelina Ballerina”.

The public service announcements are part of a campaign for the Dizzy Feet Foundation founded in 2009 by Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Katie Holmes to support, improve, and increase access to dance education in the United States.

Filmed on a RED MX in Los Angeles at Source Film Studios.  Here are the finished pieces:

Carrie Ann PSA

Nigel and Adam PSA

Also – here’s a link to Dizzy Feet’s website for anyone interested.

“The shutter is just randomly engaging… maybe it’s the servo?”

Bob Frederickson, our 1st Assistant Camera Operator, looked frustrated.  Booked with almost no notice he was busy prepping our gear at a facility that resembled more of a water closet than a film equipment rental house. Read more »

We’ve wrapped photography for Andrew Tinker’s song “B Sweet” – it was a grueling shoot but we ended up with some amazing footage. Read more »