GH1 with PL mount (and anamorphics)

sunburst said:
What Indies need now, sad to say , is a 5K dslr!

Even the red is somewhat obsolete, since the new digital projection standard
will be 4 k. and you need the epic 5 k for effects work.

sigh.
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Really? And just where will you screen your 5k films? The industry still screens on 2k projectors, and the next big push isn't for 4 or 5K projection, it's for 3d. The industry is praying that 3d catches on in a big way and they've put millions towards converting theaters towards 3d projection.

I love this whole future proofing concept Red has pushed but it's easy to get divorced from the reality of today and what's available. Blu-Ray is pushing towards more saturation, and with the amount of time it took for standard def dvd to take hold the studios are in no rush to switch to Red Ray or another format. That's the reality.

The other big option which has nothing to do with 4K or 5k is internet distribution channels like on demand and Netflix watch it now.

Indies don't need 5K, they need to make watchable films. That's always been the indie weakness, unwatchable content that has no chance of a wider distribution.

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Hunter, let's see some footage already. You're having too much fun and we want to see some anamorphic goodness. :)
 
Isaac_Brody said:
Indies don't need 5K, they need to make watchable films. That's always been the indie weakness, unwatchable content that has no chance of a wider distribution.
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I have always said if your movie looks bad in 1080 it's going to look really bad in 4k.

Ok,

Hunter how about some footage?
 
Isaac_Brody said:
Really? And just where will you screen your 5k films? The industry still screens on 2k projectors, and the next big push isn't for 4 or 5K projection, it's for 3d. The industry is praying that 3d catches on in a big way and they've put millions towards converting theaters towards 3d projection.

I love this whole future proofing concept Red has pushed but it's easy to get divorced from the reality of today and what's available. Blu-Ray is pushing towards more saturation, and with the amount of time it took for standard def dvd to take hold the studios are in no rush to switch to Red Ray or another format. That's the reality.

The other big option which has nothing to do with 4K or 5k is internet distribution channels like on demand and Netflix watch it now.

Indies don't need 5K, they need to make watchable films. That's always been the indie weakness, unwatchable content that has no chance of a wider distribution.

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Hunter, let's see some footage already. You're having too much fun and we want to see some anamorphic goodness. :)
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Seriously, man.
 
Finster said:
Check out the latest entry on ProLost ...

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I have been using this adaptor and it was great, check out my blog for more:

http://philipbloom.co.uk/2009/05/12/panasonic-lumix-gh1-in-joshua-tree-and-pl-lenses/
 
Isaac_Brody said:
Really? And just where will you screen your 5k films? The industry still screens on 2k projectors, and the next big push isn't for 4 or 5K projection, it's for 3d. The industry is praying that 3d catches on in a big way and they've put millions towards converting theaters towards 3d projection.
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if 4k is going to be the new standard of projected material, then we need a sensor with 30% more rez than 4k coz of the debayering or someting. and for compositing work we need more than that.... and we need 20+ stops of DR with most of it above 50IRE. and a s35 4:3 sized sensor with overscan. also it needs to be clean up till 10,000 ASA. then cooke needs to make s4's for the price of used nikons or cheaper preferably and offer an anamorphic on/off switch.

once i have that in 3D i'll be able write a decent script.
 
Indies don't need 5K, they need to make watchable films. That's always been the indie weakness, unwatchable content that has no chance of a wider distribution.

Well absolutely right to point this out. This should be a sticky!:)


The industry still screens on 2k projectors, and the next big push isn't for 4 or 5K projection, it's for 3d.


Yes, but if 3d fails, or sputters, want to bet whats next? 4k!

Only way to compete with home 2k.
 
Hunter anamorphic petition started

Go to youtube and do a search on anamorphic, there's some stuff to look at there. Nice lens flares and distorted horizontal lines.

There's a couple of those nikon mount iscorama lenses on ebay for around $1000

I've been doing some googling on anamorphic adapters. People use old projector lenses and mount them on dv, 16mm, and 8mm cams. They were mostly made in Japan, germany, and russia. The main issues with them appear to be softening, focusing, and vignetting, some work ok others don't. I'm going to pick up a cheapie and give it a try, I'll report back with some footage when my GH1 arrives.
 
dvpixl said:
talk about an ideal compact cinema camera. I only wish that Mr. Bloom would have been using a black GH-1 so I can see how seamless the set up would look.
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Ascetically the system looks quite streamlined IMO!

You must mean cosmetically; never really been into the Max Factor camera philosophy.



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shooting anamorphic isn't as simple as most think. some dp's have been replaced on major sets due to their lack of experience. it's a whole a new ball game. i wouldn't consider shooting anamorphic unless you really know what you're doing behind the camera.
 
yes, I meant cosmetically. I have to admit that stuff matters to me.

As for this PL mount, how much is it and where do you get one if you wanted one?
 
That PL mount Philip used should come out before the GH1 is released in the US.

As I understand, Its going to be a full kit, rail support, PL support (because movie lenses are heavy- as is the PL mount) and of course the PL mount.

I dont think the pricing is firm, but its not going to be cheap (~$1000?). They are being made by Hot Rod (contact this guy: illyafriedman@gmail.com). It looks like its going to be a solid product.
 
hunter richards said:
Its really the best thing just to use a set of anamorphics designed for cinematography- but they are not cheap to buy ($10-15k at the very least)- renting would be a good option.
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I found a Russian site earlier that showed some anamorphic cinema lens averaging around $4,000. If I find it I'll post back.


Edit: I think this was it.
 
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