HVX P2 HD used in The Departed

Batutta

Batutta

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Was surprised to learn this tidbit--

On "Aviator," when Scorsese was unhappy that he was missing a shot of Leonardo DiCaprio holding a photo, the producers said it was too late to fix. But Legato picked up his HD P2 camera and took a tight shot of a DiCaprio lookalike wearing a hoodie and holding a picture frame. Legato then walked his FireWire drive over to Technicolor, and Schoonmaker cut the insert into the film. "Marty approved it at the premiere," laughs Legato. "I like the idea that you can be that nimble."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976416.html?categoryid=2508&cs=1
 
Correct me if I'm wrong... but I don't think the HVX was released when The Aviator was being made.
 
I was confused when I first read this because the way I heard the story and the prior interviews with Mr. Legato, it was in reference to "The Departed", not "The Aviator". Both were Scorcese, both were DiCaprio, and both had Robert Legato. So I'm guessing that since Aviator was shot before the HVX was released, and prior interviews were regarding The Departed, I'm guessing that Mr. Legato just said the wrong film title in that Variety interview and that he really meant "The Departed."
 
That makes sense, Barry...plus Leo's character in The Departed would be more likely to be wearing a hooded sweatshirt....

Exactly, Chris...you beat me to it ....
 
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