Anamorphic adapter and You

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Steve_Bec

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Hey everyone. I'm using the anamorphic adapter for a upcoming project. I'm using the widescreen adapter for the LCD screen by century which magnifies the image as well. I'm wondering if I can use this as a good reference for focus. My client opted out of bringing a 9" CRT. Can I use this to eyeball the focus or do I have to strictly use the charts supplied in the DVX guide? I'm not sure my client will afford me the time to spend on critical focus of the help of a assistant. Oh to make matters just a little more tricky, the final project will be projected on a screen 20' x 15'.

Thanks. Any input would be appreciated.

Steve
 
You can see horizontal and vertical focus fairly easily in the EVF if you can get a back focus chart in the same location as your critical focus point (assuming that it can basically fill the image when fully zoomed in). Simply make a notation of the vertical and horizontal focus points as read from the camera and average them to obtain the correct point to set the camera. Then just be certain to stop down far enough that the depth of field will cover both axis. I usually have a backfocus chart attached to the back of the slate so that the 1st AC just has to flip it over so I can get a quick focus check.

Since your final project will be viewed on a fairly large screen, getting focus correct will certainly pay off as at that projection size, soft focus will be really easy to notice (equally good choice to use the adapter to maintain the resolution).

Don't be afraid of the anamorphic adapter, once you get used to using it, the amount of extra time it takes is insignificant.
 
Thanks for you input. I do a focus chart just not an AC (no budget). I'm going to have to make the production have time for focus. Have you ever used the widescreen adapter/ magnifier by century optics?
 
Taking the time to get proper focus is even more important when you have a time constrained project as you really can't afford a reshoot.

No, I haven't used the Century adapter. I typically look at the production monitor(s) for composition and use either the LCD or EVF when shooting. I would be interested to learn your impressions after using it on your project.

Good luck with your project! Post some grabs if you have a chance.
 
I will post my findings as soon as I'm done with the project. I think the widescreen LCD magnifier will help very much. Again, thanks for your input.

Steve
 
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