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 …