Anshul Chobey

Hi

I am doing research into the technology of Bollywood filmaking for an upcoming exhibition. I'm trying to establish what types of film cameras were used in the industry prior to digitisation. I'm particularly interested in the period 1950s-1970s but any information would be helpful.

 

Is there anyone out there who is a technology boffin or better still a Bollywood technology boffin who could point me in the right direction?

Many thanks

Rebecca

Hi

there are still mostly only film cameras being used in India..HD still very far away.

as far as the 50's and 70's go, people in india were using Mitchell and the Arri 2A's and 2C's(which incidentally are still used).

most of the films in India(99% of them) are shot with the Arriflex cameras only.

regards

anshul chobey

india

hi

some parts of it are covered in the july issue of american cinematographer..that is all i have read..

regards

anshul chobey

i agree

just been able to read the posts of the menbers is enlightening...

anshul chobey

india

hi everyone,

i have been shooting a Super 16 feature in london and have been working with technicolor for the processing.

recently in one of the camera rolls i noticed that there is a strange kind of edge fog. the fog extends into the picture area and its maximum towards the end of the roll.i have seen fog like this on the neg which can be attributed to old stock or light leak while loading or pressure but this has been strange because it is inconsistent.

one can see it for 4 frames and then it goes for the next 24 frames and this happens all along the roll.the telecine colorist are unable to explain anything whatsoever

can anyoone think of a reason for this kind of fog on film

regards

Anshul Chobey

India