The Cineflex V14 HD camera system has taken aerial cinematography to the next level. Equipped with a technologically advanced gimbal, the Cineflex V14 HD system uses sensors to recognize vibrations and immediately correct the camera accordingly. This is a vast improvement upon previous gyro gimbal systems that relied on a system of spinning (and sometimes unstable) wheels to capture smooth images. At about 65 pounds and a mere 14.5 inches wide, this gimbal also allows for more versatile shooting. Uniquely, the Cineflex V14 Turret can be u …
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Digital Hollywood
In recent history, several of Hollywood’s most prominent directors have begun to favor digital cinematography. For nearly a decade, Michael Mann has been at the forefront of this filmmaking revolution.
Mann, quoted as saying “the future is digital, without a doubt,” has favored digital video cameras such as the Viper FilmStream and Sony CineAlta HD in the production of his most recent films. Mann shot around 50 percent of 2004’s “Collateral” in HD after considering the results of low light footage shot with high-end digital came …
Florida Film Incentives
With budget cuts over the past five years, Florida film tax incentives have taken a hit. After a reduction from $25 million available in 2007 down to $5 million in 2008 then up again to $10.8 million this year, visiting productions to the Sunshine State have varied in volume and become increasingly scarce. As other states have pushed to get in on the $60 billion U.S. film industry, Florida now more than ever needs to reclaim its title as a film production heavyweight.
Florida’s Office of Film & Entertainment (Tallahassee, FL) pro …