lost tv show?
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CallaghanFilms
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Dammit!!
For a second there I thought you had discovered the lost episode of
Mork & Mindy!
For a second there I thought you had discovered the lost episode of
Mork & Mindy!
Aaron Marshall
Well-known member
Film negative format (mm/video inches)
35 mm
Cinematographic process
HDTV (1080p/24) (master format)
Spherical (source format)
Printed film format
Video (HDTV)
Aspect ratio
1.78 : 1
can someone give me a little confirmation/help on understanding imdb's methond of listing:
so at first it says film negative 35mm, then it says cinematographic prcoess, what is that? next it says its 1080p/24 so it im guess its digitally made into 1080p/24 from the 35mm film, and cropping to a video(HDTV) aspect ratio of 1.78:1 from 1.37:1 correct?
lastly, any idea what the motivation is for them to shoot 35mm film? was the pilot shot on 35mm film? Is it just because LOST has the budget for the best resolution possible atm?
thanks a lot
35 mm
Cinematographic process
HDTV (1080p/24) (master format)
Spherical (source format)
Printed film format
Video (HDTV)
Aspect ratio
1.78 : 1
can someone give me a little confirmation/help on understanding imdb's methond of listing:
so at first it says film negative 35mm, then it says cinematographic prcoess, what is that? next it says its 1080p/24 so it im guess its digitally made into 1080p/24 from the 35mm film, and cropping to a video(HDTV) aspect ratio of 1.78:1 from 1.37:1 correct?
lastly, any idea what the motivation is for them to shoot 35mm film? was the pilot shot on 35mm film? Is it just because LOST has the budget for the best resolution possible atm?
thanks a lot
TC
Resident Agitator
Jackyl:
Spherical cinematographic process means that the film has been magnified by the same measurements vertically and horizontally. As opposed to an anamorphic cinematographic process which is magnified horitontally to give you a widescreen frame.
I'm not seeing why you assume that it's cropped at all. I see nothing saying that they shoot in 1.37:1, so I don't know how to answer that question.
As for the reason why they shoot on film, I would assume that it was a personal choice between the creators (aren't all his projects shot on film?) and the cinematographer. Film just looks great, enough said. At the end of the day, when your comparing shooting film vs. HD, it comes out pretty even, because each have their own expenses. (Or so I've heard.)
The pilot was indeed shot on film. Interestingly enough, the pilot cost something like $7 million to make (remember the plane sets?) ABC preceeded to fire the producer who was responcible for giving the show that much money. It's now the network's most watched show...
On a side note I'm very excited about the season finale tomorrow, last weeks episode was a great setup.
Spherical cinematographic process means that the film has been magnified by the same measurements vertically and horizontally. As opposed to an anamorphic cinematographic process which is magnified horitontally to give you a widescreen frame.
I'm not seeing why you assume that it's cropped at all. I see nothing saying that they shoot in 1.37:1, so I don't know how to answer that question.
As for the reason why they shoot on film, I would assume that it was a personal choice between the creators (aren't all his projects shot on film?) and the cinematographer. Film just looks great, enough said. At the end of the day, when your comparing shooting film vs. HD, it comes out pretty even, because each have their own expenses. (Or so I've heard.)
The pilot was indeed shot on film. Interestingly enough, the pilot cost something like $7 million to make (remember the plane sets?) ABC preceeded to fire the producer who was responcible for giving the show that much money. It's now the network's most watched show...
On a side note I'm very excited about the season finale tomorrow, last weeks episode was a great setup.
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Daniel Skubal
Veteran
Man, I need to watch this show now that 24's over.
TC
Resident Agitator
Oh, I see where you were going with that. To be honest, I don't have experience with it either.
I've always known it as most films are shot between 1.33:1 and 1.17:1 and then masked later using a hard matte (or digitally) to the desired aspect ratio. Unless it's cinemascope or a different gauge of film, then it's shot with a different aspect ratio to begin with.
I've always known it as most films are shot between 1.33:1 and 1.17:1 and then masked later using a hard matte (or digitally) to the desired aspect ratio. Unless it's cinemascope or a different gauge of film, then it's shot with a different aspect ratio to begin with.
Stas_Tagios
Well-known member
The Feb. 2005 issue of American Cinematographer has an article on Lost, though the article is not posted on-line. You can order back issues.
http://www.theasc.com/magazine/feb05.htm
Also, the March 05 issue of ICG magazine has an article on Lost, though the article is not online either.
http://www.cameraguild.com/
http://www.theasc.com/magazine/feb05.htm
Also, the March 05 issue of ICG magazine has an article on Lost, though the article is not online either.
http://www.cameraguild.com/
Jared Meyer
Veteran
TC said:
mini hijack:
Sutherland renewed his 24 contract through 2009.
Michael Carter
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Interesting "Lost" trivia can be found at salon.com in the "ask the pilot" column.
As I recall, he ID'd the wreckage they used for the plane set (it's an actual airliner fuselage, shipped to Hawaii). Also, lots of comments on the airplane physics (like that guy getting sucked into a still-running engine...)
Also, supposedly Keifer has signed to do a "24" theatrical film (man, that's a lot of popcorn & cokes...)
As I recall, he ID'd the wreckage they used for the plane set (it's an actual airliner fuselage, shipped to Hawaii). Also, lots of comments on the airplane physics (like that guy getting sucked into a still-running engine...)
Also, supposedly Keifer has signed to do a "24" theatrical film (man, that's a lot of popcorn & cokes...)
-JunK-
Active member
First Lost looks great, being a geek had know what shot in went to same sites. They def have the budget to do it too =)
Yeah 24 isnt lost. hehe. Dont mean to continue hijacking this thread with 24 some more, but yeah Kiefer ain't going anywhere. And 24 film... interesting how they'd do that. Anyways sorry =)
Yeah 24 isnt lost. hehe. Dont mean to continue hijacking this thread with 24 some more, but yeah Kiefer ain't going anywhere. And 24 film... interesting how they'd do that. Anyways sorry =)
MiniMan
Well-known member
Personally, I really hate "Lost". We haven't seen too much of it here in Norway yet, but after season one it really lost the initiative. I find it plainly boring now, the only reason I watch it is because of the great cinematography. 
Anyway, it really suprises me that they can actually afford to shoot shows like that on 35mm... Can't even imagine the cost of each episode.
Anyway, it really suprises me that they can actually afford to shoot shows like that on 35mm... Can't even imagine the cost of each episode.
aravance
Well-known member
I think the idea is that when digital video catches up with film, they can market and repackage the better quality footage. I remember hearing something about how Knight Rider was shot on film back in the day, and now they are able to remarket it for HD. I doubt this is the main and only reason Lost is shot on film, but it definitely is an incentive and helps recoup the cost.
Ian Slessor
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Just my .02 cents but Lost and 24 are "must watch TV" at our house.
My wife and I don't watch much from the tube but those two shows get PVR'ed every week.
Now that the seasons are done it's a long wait until October for Lost and even longer for the Jack Bauer Power Hour™ to return in January 2007!
It'll be interesting to see how Jack gets out of his "predicament" with the Chinese without his JackSack™ or his all-purpose Inviso-Hoodie™.
As for Lost.
Giant stone foot with four toes?
The hatch! Is it gone?
Ah, John Locke. How could you be so wrong?
Sorry, gang.
I'm geeking here.
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)
ian
My wife and I don't watch much from the tube but those two shows get PVR'ed every week.
Now that the seasons are done it's a long wait until October for Lost and even longer for the Jack Bauer Power Hour™ to return in January 2007!
It'll be interesting to see how Jack gets out of his "predicament" with the Chinese without his JackSack™ or his all-purpose Inviso-Hoodie™.
As for Lost.
Giant stone foot with four toes?
The hatch! Is it gone?
Ah, John Locke. How could you be so wrong?
Sorry, gang.
I'm geeking here.
rogar-BigGrin(DBG) ian