Fletcher Chicago's Film &
Digital Production News, Trends & Workshops: October 2006
New Technology - NAC Digital
High Speed
Cameras
Fletcher's Emmy
award winning Sports Department, known for changing the way America enjoy sports,
has done it again - bringing 1000 fps HD instant replay to MLB, NFL, NHRA
and many other sports - day or night. Normal Super Slo-Mo is 120 fps.
See Examples On-Line
Fletcher is also currently developing NAC's camera
system for Midwest production work using 35mm PL mount lenses.
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1000 fps Digital Camera
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Varicam "Advertising Spot" Sampler
Panasonic and HD Expo have compiled a VariCam
Sampler showcasing the merits of electronic cinematography from some of
the leaders in the advertising industry (including):
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Brands |
Cinematographers |
Prod. Co |
| Nike |
Bob Primes,
ASC |
@radical.media |
| Puma |
Sion Michel,
ACS |
Convergence |
| Disney |
Peter
Hartmann, CSC |
HomeNYC |
| NASCAR |
Steve Fracol,
SOC |
Go To Team |
| Sam Adams |
Marty Mullin |
Dark Spark |
This DVD will be distributed in Shoot,
Advertising Age, and Creativity as well as sent directly to Heads
of Production at major advertising agencies.
More Information and to Receive your own
Free DVD
Upcoming
February VariCamp Workshops
Sponsored by Fletcher
DVD was sponsored by
PERA, Shoot and American Cinematographer.
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VariCam Sampler
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On a related note: Sony's Dreams
Series
DVDs featuring CineAlta cinematography are still available including a special
DVD with directors discussing the pros and cons of electronic cinematography.
Click Here to Get Your Free DVD(s) |
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Panasonic News
The long
awaited, cost-effective HDX-900 is currently in-stock and available
for sale. We believe strongly in this feature-rich
720/1080 multi-frame rate camera. Fujinon has also created a companion,
cost-effective 2/3" HD lens.
Compare HDX-900 and VariCam
Current Pricing and Product Details
Fletcher's Rental Department is now
offering the HDX-900
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Panasonic HDX-900
Cost Effective 2/3" HD Camera
In-stock
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Sony news
HDCAM SR has
become the standard recording format for high-end electronic
acquisition. Image quality (440 Mbps with lossless compression),
ease of use, and portability are noted as three of the key reasons. The following projects have been shot using HDCAM SR:
| Feature
Films |
TV Shows |
Commercials |
Superman
Returns |
What About
Brian |
Sears* |
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Miami Vice |
Brothers &
Sisters |
Diet Coke |
| Flyboys |
Lazy Town
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Chevy |
| Apocalypto |
Everybody
Hates Chris |
Nestle |
| Prairie
Home Companion |
Nigh Stalker |
LG Electronics |
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Fletcher Chicago's, Director of Engineering, Mike Shearon
recently
became a member of Local 600
as a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT).
Mike's
recent credits include Y&R's Sears spots (Dion Beebe, ACS, ASC DP) and
Sony Picture's television show, "My Boys" (Paul Maibaum DP). |
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Upcoming December Santa Fe HD Workshops
Sponsored by Fletcher
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Academy Award Winner,
Dion
Beebe ACS, ASC shoots Sears' Fall Ad Campaign
* Fletcher supplied 3 Sony Cameras and
3 HDCAM SR VTRs
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USED EQUIPMENT
FOR SALE @ FLETCHER:
Cameras
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Sony
HDW-F900/3 -
$32,000 Multiple Units Available)
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Panasonic
VariCam
- $37,000
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Sony HD
Copy Stand Cam - $5,000
(Multiple Units)
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Sony Z1U HDV Camera - $4,000
Editing, VTRs, Monitors and More
Contact Mike Shearon for more Information
and purchase equipment. 312-932-2718 or
mikes@fletch.com
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Used
Jimmy Jib
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Piccolo Crane
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Employment Opportunities -
SALES DEPARTMENT
Fletcher Chicago is looking for aggressive sales people with a working
knowledge of digital cameras and optics to sell Sony, Panasonic HD camera
packages nationwide. Salary + Commission. Inside Sales. Good Phone
Skills and college degree required. Excellent opportunity to make a good
income. Please send a resume to
sally@fletch.com.
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