FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2003
We were invited to speak on a panel for an event to talk about DVCAM to 24P. Filmmakers were shooting in a 30 frame mode on cameras and when they got into the edit bay they saw that it still looked like video.
There is a lot to say about the difference between the various frames rates, but we will save this for another time
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2002
Creative Light Entertainment and director Eric Mittleman used our FILMLOOK®/da vinci exclusive, award winning process to color correct ”William Shatner’s SPPLAT ATTACK!”
The “SPPLAT ATTACK!” is a documentary featuring over 20 mini-DV cameras recording the ultimate paintball event, hosted by sci-fi William Shatner. An estimated 1,500 players converged in a sci-fi scenario paintball game.
Check out the fun on this awesome trailer.
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 1999
This is a old scan of our only 24P camera ad. It’s one of our favorite memorabilia pieces ;) Why? Because it is a reminder that Robert A. Faber envisioned the future of today’s filmmakers…shooting digitally in place of film.
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2002
We worked with New Dominion Pictures on docu-series until “A Haunting in Georgia”…a M.O.W. style documentary. The documentary was based on unsettling domestic hauntings and the paranormal detectives seeking evidence of ghosts.
New Dominion Pictures shot the entire documentary in video then used our services for the exclusive simultaneous FILMLOOK®/da vinci process to make the docu look more filmic, less digital along with some color enhancement to heighten the mood in some scenes.
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2003
Comedy Central and Jackhole Industries came to us for the FILMLOOK® processing of “Windy City Heat,” a docu-reality movie that was shot in Betacam SP, DV and 35mm film. The ‘feature’ was directed by Bobcat Goldwait.
“Windy City Heat,” is an elaborately produced practical joke that has been played on Perry Caravello for 18 months, culminating in a hilarious documentary that tracks his every humiliating move on his quest to become a movie star.
“Windy City Heat” aired on Comedy Central in the fall of 2003 and is still available for purchase on Amazon.
FLASHBACK FRIDAY, 1999: ”Family Values - The Mob & the Movies”
We worked with Joseph Consentino with Big Films since the beginning of FILMLOOK and initially met him at our first NAB. He loved the FILMLOOK® process and made sure all his work would get the ‘look’.
In 1999 Consentino produced the critically praised and controversial documentary, “Family Values-The Mob & The Movies.” The documentary examines the cultural influences of the Mafia in Hollywood movies.
“Family Values…” features video shot FILMLOOKed interviews blended with film clips from mob movies such as “Goodfellas,” “Donny Basco” and “A Bronx Tale.”
“Family Values…” aired on TNT in August 1999.
We announced we developed a film image simulation camera, the EF-1, stating the camera will simulate film-to-tape origination more accurately than any existing post production technique.
We also explained how the camera will capture non-interlaced images (progressive scan) and then convert them to interlaced 525/60 or 625/50 (or both simultaneously) simulating typical film gray scale and color, film shutter (approximately 1/50th second and film image dynamics (2:3 stepping in 60 field video).
In the spring of ‘99 we announced the unveiling of the camera at NAB, but couldn’t because the prototype wasn’t working to Robert’s satisfaction. Oddly, enough Sony was going to unveil their 24P camera but couldn’t for unknown reasons.
We had a successful NAB without the unveiling :)
Here is one of many articles that can be found about our 24P journey.
http://www.studiodaily.com/2006/06/24p-patent-holder-continues-collecting-license-fees/
Marge Safinia and Joseph Boyle from Merge Media produced the inspirational documentary, “Seeds”, based on the Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine.
“Seeds” profiles ten teenagers from the Seeds of Peace International Camp. The camp features adolescents gathered from all over the world, sometimes from combating nations, who attempt to form relationships with their perceived enemies and better understand their place in the world.
The entire documentary was shot in video and we did the color correction (with the FILMLOOK® process). “Seeds” is one of those films that gives hope that the world can live in friendship despite the differences between us all. Here is a link to the trailer and see why Judy Woodruff of CNN, says - “…a spectacular film…truly impressive.”
FLASHBACK FRIDAY, 2005:
Crystal Productions produced the “Race Across America,” a two-hour documentary on the grueling 3000 mile transcontinental bike race aired on NBC. The race, considered the most difficult endurance race in the world, features riders battling blistering heat in the Mohave Desert and constant fatigue and injury. Shot by over twenty-five (25) camera operators using DV camcorders, the final master was edited to DV video then color corrected with us here at FILMLOOK Media and Post.
Now available on DVD for the first time ever, “Race Across America,” tells the inspirational true story of the event that Outside Magazine class the “toughest race in the world.” Narrated by legendary sports broadcaster Jim Lampley, “Race Across America” captures the drama and emotion of RAAM, showing the riders’ most difficult moments as well as their greatest triumphs.
