Jarin Blaschke Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I'm considering the Panavision superspeed anamorphics for an upcoming shoot and before I'm able to conduct real tests, I watched "Escape From New York", after learning that the film was shot with these lenses. Were any other series of lenses used? It seemed that in some shots, flames flared differently than others. Was the lens ever truly wide open? How was the film exposed and processed? I would assume they shot 5247 - or was the higher speed stock (5294?)available at that time? Also, does anyone know of other films that made heavy use of these lenses? Thanks - my internet search has so far revealed very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Belics Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I know the 2nd unit cinematographer on that film. Haven't talked to him in a long time so this gives me an excuse to give him a call to say hi. I'll see if he remembers, that is, if I can find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarin Blaschke Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Wow. That would be great. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted March 10, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted March 10, 2004 I believe "Heat" also used some of the high-speeds for some night driving and cityscape shots, maybe even some of the end sequence on the airport tarmac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Belics Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Just got off the phone with Frank Ruttencutter who was 2nd unit camera operator. Hell of a nice guy. He said they used 5247 because that was all their was back then. They shot in available light too and wide open. About the flares, nobody saw the flares while shooting but of course he caught hell anyway. They eventually figured out is was coming from a streetlight. He was vindicated when the 1st unit did some shooting and had the same problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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