Alden Ford

I've shot quite a few interview setups like this, and I like using a slider on B (or C, if you have a wide and close straight-on). I find that shooting the moving camera further off-axis helps a lot in the edit, at at least 45 degrees (further if it works with the tone). That way it feels like a narrative choice, and doesn't just feel like a more dynamic version of the A cam shot. Also, being further off-axis helps the A cam shot keep its energy, since it's the most connected with the subject. Edited to say: I agree, it's harder cutting a handheld shot in than a slider, since I think there's a much bigger energy shift cutting to handheld.

Hi everyone - I'm in post-production for a live-action project with animated elements and the animation team has asked me for a distortion grid for an Arri Ultra Prime 24mm (the footage was shot on an f5, if that's of use). As always with these things, our timeline and budget is a little tight to go shoot one ourselves, so I was hoping someone may have one they'd be willing to share. Any info is much appreciated! Thank you!