Roman Alexander

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There are some production stills on ebay under Sergio Leone that show Once upon a time including up to three Arric 2C's and a mix of Ang zooms, and primes. There is also a still with the director and the inimitable Claudia Cardinale at a table. He has a directors finder around his neck, but I couldn't make the lens in his hand. Looks like a Canon 25-120 or maybe a Cooke. The cranes on set look like early Intermeccanica's. Revisit the movie and check out the tracking shots. Pretty impressive moves. The ancient equipment was not an impediment to telling the story.

If the optics were that prehistoric then they just nailed some of the pulls on those shots. Point acknowledged on dye transfer.

Wow, there have been more than a few books: Once upon a Time in Italy: The Westerns of Serge Leone by Christopher Frayling http://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time-Italy...d_bxgy_b_text_b See also: Sergio Leone: Something to do With Death by Christopher Frayling Once Upon a Time in the Italian West: The Filmgoers Guide to Spaghetti Westerns by Howard Hughes The Art of Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West: A Critical Appreciation by John Falwell Maybe one or some of these have production stills.

Maybe Super Baltars? Supposedly there are books on the film out there, but I'm not sure if they would include the gear used. Maybe a production still or three are in the books. Anyone know. Anyone considering Techniscope should check out the DVD release and the closeups in the pivotal duel near the end, and later on Bronson, ( the lighting on Claudia Cardinale's closeups are soft). With modern stocks one would hope to do even better.

Anyone here know what camera and lenses were used on ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST? There are some interesting crane shots as well as push (zooms?) to extreme closeups. This movie would seem to be one of the high technical water marks for a Techniscope ( as opposed to underfunded horror films), so it would be of interest to know what was used and how it was used and lighted for. Anyone?

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Anyone have any insights into the production of this classic, including which camera and lenses were used for origination in Techniscope. Also, any insight into the use of push zooms for close-ups, crane tracking shots, and lighting for same. Thank you. Apologies if not the right forum. Please transfer thread if that is the case. Thanks again.

Anyone have suggestions on protocol and sites for posting casting calls? We will be looking to cast for student shorts and a SAG low budget modified feature, and would appreciate the benefit of your experience. All projects to be shot on 35mm film. Thank you.

If you don't hear back from Joe Dutton, you can call or email Martin Hill, who is also very knowledgeable about Mitchell cameras. His website is martinhill.com and his email is wmartinhill@yahoo.com and he is usually good about replying to these kinds of inquiries. A good source for parts as well. Good luck. Martin Hill & Associates 10100 Sam Black Rd. Midland, NC 28107 Phone: 704-455-8512 or 704-455-9345 Fax: 704-455-6095 Email: wmartinhill@yahoo.com

I haven't shot in the city in over five years. Has anything changed markedly vis a vis permits etc. ? Can students still run and gun as long as they don't impede traffic? Is Central Park still an option? If anyone knows the drill or has any recent experiences please advise. Thank you.

Hello, Our film co-op has come into possession of a Cinema Products XR-35 35mm movie camera in BNCR mount. As some of you may know these cameras were made using converted Mitchell NC movements. We are looking for anyone who can relate their practical experience using these cameras and any related maintenance issues, weak links, limitations, etc. We are also looking for manuals, schematics, accessories, groundglasses, etc. Can the cameras be made quiet enought to do sound recording? Can a PL conversion be done without hitting the mirror shutter? Is a video tap practical? I believe Bob Auguste did the electronics for these cameras. Does anyone have his contact information? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Roman Alexander