ODYSSEY 7Q RECORDER
As a recorder the Odyssey7Q captures multiple signals and formats reliably to Solid State Drives. Odyssey7Q records HD or 4K Apple ProRes 422(HQ) or uncompressed video DPX files. RAW data signals from the ARRI ALEXA, the Canon C500 or the Sony FS700/FS7/A7S. Convert the RAW signal into high quality compressed video files for quicker turnaround in post.
COLOR GRADING ROOM
With a Sony 4K projector and a full DaVinci color correction system, our clients will have the luxury of grading in 4K with our colorist or have the option of just renting our color bay.
FILM AND DIGITAL TIMES ARTICLE
Jon Fauer, ASC from Film and Digital Times came to Hollywood Camera last month to conduct a series of tests with the Cooke/i Anamorphic primes and the Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152 zoom with Gianluca Bertone from Bertone Visuals.
They used the ARRI Alexa XT, which is one of the higher end cameras we have here at Hollywood Camera. The lenses are also part of the amazing lens selection that is available here.
Jon Fauer ASC, is one of the publisher/editors at Film and Digital Times and he wrote a 2 page piece on the lenses he tested while at Hollywood Camera. It’s a great read, you can press on the images below to read the article or go to their website and read the full issue.
http://www.fdtimes.com/issues/nab-issue/
Call one of our rental professionals on 8189725000 to book a test shoot with these lenses or to check for availability and pricing for your next job.
Film and Digital Times
http://www.fdtimes.com/issues/nab-issue/
ADVANCED LENSES AT HOLLYWOOD CAMERA
Cooke S4’s, Leica Summilux-C, Optimo Anamorphic zoom and Cooke Anamorphic/i primes, these are some of the most advanced lenses made for filmmakers today and they are available at Hollywood Camera. Visit our website to see what else we have in our vault. All our camera and lens packages are accessorized for the productions needs and budget.
Cooke S4/i primes
Award winning Cooke S4/i T2.0 Prime Lenses were designed and developed in close technical collaboration with industry professionals. Cooke S4/i optics offer superb optical and mechanical performance, control of flare, distortion, veiling glare and spherical aberrations at full aperture.
Leica Summilux-C primes
At T1.4 the Leica Summilux-C prime lenses are among the fastest modern lens sets available. The use of exotic aspherical elements in each lens creates a telecentric path of light from the rear element to the sensor. Telecentricity and aspheric correction not only reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, but also create a more even illumination across the entire field.
Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic Zoom
Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm 2S Lens has an optical performance never seen before from any other anamorphic zoom, with a 2x squeeze, no ramping or breathing and a fast aperture of T:4. The unique optical design combines spherical and cylindrical elements in the same group giving this anamorphic lens exceptional sharpness and low distortion.
Cooke Anamorphic/i primes
All of the anamorphic characteristics demanded by filmmakers today with the Cooke Look® and oval bokeh. Images beautifully rendered for film and especially suited for use with digital cameras. The Anamorphic/i, T2.3 primes have superb optical and mechanical performance. All the primes have a X 2.0 de-squeezing factor and they render a 2.40:1 aspect ratio.
Call one of our friendly staff for more information or to book a test shoot 818 9725000.
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David Stump ASC
It was a privilege for me to meet David Stump, ASC, who came in to Hollywood Camera for a test shoot for his upcoming project. David is a member of the ASC and his credits include some amazing films. Just to mention a few, X-Men, X-Men II, Contact and my personal favorite Stand By Me.
David’s next project is a modern Western called BLS Colorado. It’s based on a popular novel from the 1940’s with the adapted screenplay for the teaser written by Joe di Gennaro. They will be shooting in remote locations in Colorado for 7 days with the intent to develop this into a feature production.
David has chosen to film BLS Colorado on the Sony CineAlta F65 with the Leica Summilux-C T1.4, ten piece prime lens set. David loves the look of the Sony F65, especially for this film where he will be shooting a lot of day exteriors and epic landscape shots. Although digital, it gives the feeling of a film based camera due to its mechanical rotary shutter. The F65 will be set on Slog3 Cine (Via RAW player software) and the 14 stops of dynamic range of the Sony Gamut will allow David to capture the maximum out of the scenery and wild life of Colorado. He also felt the glass of the Summilux-C and the sensor of the F65 was a perfect marriage. The Leica primes are lightweight because the mount and lens barrel are manufactured from high-strength titanium and with a T stop of 1.4 they are among the fastest modern lens sets available. All Leica Summilux-C lenses share a uniform length, 95mm threaded lens front, advanced distance focus scales, and similar location of focus and iris rings which allow quick interchange of lenses in a busy production environment. The use of exotic aspherical elements in each lens creates a telecentric path of light from the rear element to the sensor. Telecentricity and aspheric correction not only reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, but also create a more even illumination across the entire field.
BLS Colorado will be directed by Joe di Gennaro, David Stump and Scott Crane. Scott will also be producing and acting in the film. They will finish with a cinemascope look, 2.35:1 and will be delivering the film in 4k. Post-production will take place on the second floor at Hollywood Camera using Bertone Visuals color grading room. Designed and developed with filmmakers needs in mind, the brand new Color Grading room features a 4K theater style projector. It allows David to have a full Digital Intermediates facility for grading and mastering all the way to the theatrical DCP.
We wish them the best of luck with the film. We can’t wait till we get some behind the scenes photos sent to us from the amazing landscape in Colorado. We’ll keep you guys posted.
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March/April Promo at Hollywood Camera
First offer:
Sony’s latest 4K super 35mm camera is the FS7. This camera is mobile, light weight and produces amazing images. This month we are offering the Sony FS7 package for $395 a day and we will include the new Sony 28-135mm F4 zoom lens for no extra charge (normally $75 a day). This is great for ENG work, with a wide-ranging zoom that covers wide-angle to telephoto.
USE PROMO CODE: FS7 ZOOM
Digital Motion Picture Center at Sony Pictures
The DMPC offers weekly hands-on training on Sony’s full range of Super 35mm cameras, including the F65 CineAlta™ digital motion picture camera and the F55 4K digital camera.
Today’s training was for the Sony F55. When we arrived in the morning we were seated in the theater section fitted with the latest Sony 4K projector. Spent a couple hours going through the Sony F55 features and recording formats.
Canon C500 and Leica Summilux-C T1.4 package
Canon C500 PL mount and Leica Summilux-C T1.4 primes special rental package!
Hey guys we have an amazing offer this month from Hollywood Camera. To celebrate the Oscars, in the month of February we are offering a complete Canon C500 PL mount camera package for free when you rent a set of Leica Summilux-C T1.4 primes. The C500 PL mount package is worth over $3,000 a day and includes recording media to capture Canon RAW and an extensive list of support gear which is mentioned below in detail.
HOLLYWOOD CAMERA COMPANY PROFILE
Hollywood Camera moved into its 12,000 square foot rental, production and post facility in Burbank in March, 1997. We specialize in motion picture film and digital camera rentals. We take pride in offering exceptional service to our clients and building long term relationships. Our lens collection at Hollywood Camera ranges from some of the all time classics to the latest zoom, anamorphic and primes available on the market. All our camera packages are customized for the productions needs and budgets.
UCLA EXTENSION – CINEMATOGRAPHY
UCLA Extension
Hollywood Camera Inc is currently hosting a series of classes that are part of the UCLA Extension certificate program in cinematography taught by DP Charles Rose AIC.
The certificate program in cinematography is offered by the department of entertainment studies of UCLA Extension and it requires approximately one and a half years for its completion.
Students from all over the world attend the program and Hollywood Camera Inc is very excited to be a selected vendor of this 100 years old educational institution by providing camera equipment and a production stage for tomorrow’s filmmakers.
Today we had students get hands on with the Arri C2 35mm film camera. It was first released back in 1937 and was one of the first film cameras used in the early years of Hollywood. Instructor Charles Rose covered the theory of film and the mechanical parts of this camera, then students all had a chance to set up tripod, load film and shoot some test shots with the Arri C2.
