Kodak Look Manager

Dominik Muench · February 13, 2005

Hi,

i readin the new asc an interview with the dop of closer and his use of a previsualization programm called Kodak Look Manager, has anyone used that programm before ? is it possible to get a demo version from somewhere ? i couldnt find anything on the kodak homepage :/

michael brierley · February 14, 2005

Our local Kodak rep in South Africa gave a lot of us local DP's a months free trial with the system. It is a pretty amazing tool to have acsess to.

For example, at the time, I was in prep to shoot a commercial for a Swedish bread company, and the wheat field we were using as a location looked really grey and forlorn to the eye. The field was 'bought' by the production company and was a couple of weeks past it's harvest time. Obviously we were all a little concerned.

Took a couple of pics of the location on a scout, put them in to my laptop, mixed up a 'recipe' and viola- I was able to show them, with the help of a couple of filters, (I think a Coral 2 or 3, and 1 stop push on 100 ASA), 'golden' wheatfields. (unfortunately, on day we shot it was grey and overcast, Sods Law).

I would speak to your local Kodak rep and ask him or her about a free trial.

The downside to the KLMS is that the post house you use, also has to have the system in place, you have to sync your computer monitor to theirs, or vice a versa (so they know what you are aiming at) and the files you send are quite large (a drag with a regular land line).

But other than those minor downsides, it is a really good previsualisation tool, and alleviates a lot of stress for yourself, the director and the producers, because they can see exactly what they are going to get.

mb

Dominik Muench · February 14, 2005

that sounds amazing, i really want to give it a shot, i contact kodak right away:)

michael brierley · February 14, 2005

oh, and you need a digital camera that takes pictures as raw files (Nikon D70 or D100 or Cannon Rebel etc.)

Dominik Muench · February 14, 2005

oh, and you need a digital camera that takes pictures as raw files (Nikon D70 or D100 or Cannon Rebel etc.)

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no problem, got a d70 :)

Matt Butler · February 17, 2005

have you tried US homepage? a basic product outline can be found on

www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/index.jhtml

cheers matt

Dominik Muench · February 17, 2005

yeh thanks i found that on the australian page too, however no download :/

but i sent kodak an email and asked if there is a demo available.

Edited February 17, 2005 by Dmuench

Matt Butler · February 17, 2005

have you tried US homepage? a basic product outline can be found on

www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/index.jhtml

cheers matt

John Pytlak RIP · February 18, 2005

have you tried US homepage? a basic product outline can be found on

www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/index.jhtml

cheers matt

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Free sample software is available on CD-ROM from your local Kodak representative:

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products...=0.1.4.16&lc=en

Dan Salzmann · February 18, 2005

I would love to try this software. Kodak, France does not have any free sample software cd-rom's. What can I do?

John Pytlak RIP · February 18, 2005

I would love to try this software. Kodak, France does not have any free sample software cd-rom's. What can I do?

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Keep asking. Who is your Kodak representative?

Sorry, I can't just send them from here as they do like a 1-on-1 meeting so they can help address your needs.

Laurent Andrieux · February 20, 2005

I'll ask Monique Koudrine too

Leon Rodriguez · February 20, 2005

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/order/offices.shtml

Click on your country on the map.

Kim Sargenius · February 20, 2005

For Australia try

Tim Waygood

or

Boris Mitchell

at the Sydney office.

Don't have the number on me right now but shouldn't be too hard to find mate!

cheers,

Kim Sargenius

cinematographer

sydney

Dominic Case · February 21, 2005

I see that DMuench is on the Gold Coast (Queensland).

The Kodak rep there would be Lee Christiansen.

There are several KLMS systems either in use or being trialled in Australia at the moment: but it's not just a matter of downloading a bit of software.

For it to work, you must have the correct digital still camera, correctly calibrated, and also a properly calibrated monitor. You also need to establish a relationship with the facility that you will send the images and recipes to (lab or telecine house), so that they are seeing the same as you.

Dominik Muench · February 21, 2005

hi dominic,

i sent leigh an email a few days ago and he said that they are going to have a introduction presentation of the programm on the 5th of march at the acs clubhouse from what i understood.

greetings,

dominik