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cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part II)
The second part of the test included both the Alexa (spherical and anamorphics) and the F-55 (spherical lenses). We tested the out of focus character of the anamorphics compared to the spherical lenses, using the Technovision Anamorphics, the Cooke S4
cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part II)
The second part of the test included both the Alexa (spherical and anamorphics) and the F-55 (spherical lenses). We tested the out of focus character of the anamorphics compared to the spherical lenses, using the Technovision Anamorphics, the Cooke S4
cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part I)
I believe I’m not exaggerating when stating that it has not been easy getting the chance to perform this test. Both the optics (Technovision Anamorphic) and the camera (Arri Alexa Studio) were mostly out during this past year due to
cooke spherical vs anamorphic test (part I)
I believe I’m not exaggerating when stating that it has not been easy getting the chance to perform this test. Both the optics (Technovision Anamorphic) and the camera (Arri Alexa Studio) were mostly out during this past year due to
sony f-55 / alexa (studio) test
A few days ago we’ve got the chance to test the Sony F-55, this time complete with the DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder and AXS- R5 RAW recorder missing in our previous attempt. As usually like to do, we paired it to
sony f-55 / alexa (studio) test
A few days ago we’ve got the chance to test the Sony F-55, this time complete with the DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder and AXS- R5 RAW recorder missing in our previous attempt. As usually like to do, we paired it to
sony f-55 (cooke speed panchro / zeiss ultra prime )
Quick preliminary test with the Sony F-55, using Zeiss UP and Cooke Speed Panchro. The F-55 was a demo camera with limited operational capability. The camera was lacking the viewfinder and due to an unfortunate error while setting the camera
sony f-55 (cooke speed panchro / zeiss ultra prime )
Quick preliminary test with the Sony F-55, using Zeiss UP and Cooke Speed Panchro. The F-55 was a demo camera with limited operational capability. The camera was lacking the viewfinder and due to an unfortunate error while setting the camera
nikon d800 (video) test
We’ve finally had the chance to test the Nikon D800 camera in video mode. Proceeded to set up a basic focus test using the usual Putora charts. Here attached you’ll find a few screen shots. The black border around the
nikon d800 (video) test
We’ve finally had the chance to test the Nikon D800 camera in video mode. Proceeded to set up a basic focus test using the usual Putora charts. Here attached you’ll find a few screen shots. The black border around the
cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) flare test
While testing the Cooke Mini S4 (ex-Panchro) series we performed a quick flare test to check the Panchro’s against the S4 and the Zeiss Ultra Prime sets. Used only the 50mm lenses of each set at T/2.8 and lit with
cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) flare test
While testing the Cooke Mini S4 (ex-Panchro) series we performed a quick flare test to check the Panchro’s against the S4 and the Zeiss Ultra Prime sets. Used only the 50mm lenses of each set at T/2.8 and lit with
cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) test
Note: This blog entry has been copied/stolen and posted on another site (by someone that allegedly offers VFX and matte paintings) without requesting proper permission. While I encourage sharing information, I believe other people’s work should be respected. I
cooke mini s4 (ex-panchro) test
Note: This blog entry has been copied/stolen and posted on another site (by someone that allegedly offers VFX and matte paintings) without requesting proper permission. While I encourage sharing information, I believe other people’s work should be respected. I
cooke s4 / zeiss u.p. (out of focus and flare test)
Test done a few months ago while preparing a feature film. We were interested in testing/comparing some Zeiss Ultra Primes and Cooke S4’s characteristics. The follwoing are “frame grabs” from Arri Alexa, ProRes 4444, Rec709. Zeiss Ultra Prime 1.9/50mm at
cooke s4 / zeiss u.p. (out of focus and flare test)
Test done a few months ago while preparing a feature film. We were interested in testing/comparing some Zeiss Ultra Primes and Cooke S4’s characteristics. The follwoing are “frame grabs” from Arri Alexa, ProRes 4444, Rec709. Zeiss Ultra Prime 1.9/50mm at
alexa b&w filter test
A quick informal test with some b&w filters. Arri Alexa, ProRes 4444, Log C, Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm. Frame grab processed in Adobe Lightroom. All color filters by Formatt, IRND by Tiffen. 8Y + IRND1.5 11YG + IRND1.5 21 +
alexa b&w filter test
A quick informal test with some b&w filters. Arri Alexa, ProRes 4444, Log C, Zeiss Ultra Prime 50mm. Frame grab processed in Adobe Lightroom. All color filters by Formatt, IRND by Tiffen. 8Y + IRND1.5 11YG + IRND1.5 21 +
arri alexa / canon c-300
Curious about the Canon C-300, we set out to do a quick and dirty test using the Arri Alexa as our reference camera. The Alexa is well known for its wide latitude and it’s been generally said that it offers
arri alexa / canon c-300
Curious about the Canon C-300, we set out to do a quick and dirty test using the Arri Alexa as our reference camera. The Alexa is well known for its wide latitude and it’s been generally said that it offers
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