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Ignacio Aguilar

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  1. Well, the Sony Venice has a smaller pixel pitch than Alexa and looks wonderful to my eye. I think it's safe to assume Arri will succeed in mantaining the Alexa quality -if not higher- with smaller pixels after all these years since the original Alexa was released. The camera was originally scheduled for the first half of this year; if they have another year for development the final product should show additional improvements. Dual ISO (800 and 2500 or 3200) and a whole set of internal NDs should be a must.
  2. Hello Stephen, I'm doing well, hopefully the second part of the year will provide more chances to work! My favourite Sidney Lumet's films are 12 ANGRY MEN (1957), THE PAWNBROKER (1964), FAIL SAFE (1964) and THE HILL (1965), which is absolutely brilliant and was shot here in Spain as well, in Almería. I also enjoy quite a lot DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975). He was a great director, with a very clever use of camera angles and focal lenghts to suit every dramatic moment, and a extremely good actor's director.
  3. It's a great movie, very well acted, scripted and directed. The story may be a bit over the top, but sadly, each year that goes on seems more pausible, at least on Spanish television. The cinematography by Owen Roizman is terrific, with his use of very low light levels -he claimed that a night scene at the office with Faye Dunaway and William Holden was lit using hidden 25w bulbs as the main source of light- wide open lenses and very shallow depth of field with 100 ASA film stocks. There's a scene at the beginning -at night on the street, just in front of the office building, when Holden is telling the story about his friend and the guy who thought he was about to commit suicide- that may have been shot at T1.1 on the Panavision Ultra Speed lenses, but it looks very natural and unlit, with a real night feeling. It's a pity that Sidney Lumet, one of the greatest film directors ever, and Roizman, only worked together on this film, they seemed to suit each other very well. Or it was the second, if we consider that Roizman was Gerald Hirschfeld's assistant on FAIL SAFE (1964).
  4. The most ambitious Western that Leone ever attemped. Better, more expensive than the previous and more complex, with great characters, incredible music score and great themes on America and its pioneers. Great Techniscope photography by Tonino Delli Colli and great Spanish locations and sets built in La Calahorra (Granada), near Almería. "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" is funnier, an opera Western at times and a little campy, but too long, while "For a Few Dollars More" is great in its simplicity, as it was really a starting point for Leone, even though most of his trademarks are already there. Don't forget that "For a Fistful of Dollars" was a remake of "Yojimbo", originally done without the rights, which were settled after the release with Kurosawa. It's a nice little movie, but the others are improved in style, characters, story and production values.
  5. After all these years since we started the thread, I would say that Cooke Speed Panchros were the lenses of choice, together with the Angenieux 10 to 1 (25mm to 250mm) T3.9 zoom. The zoom was mostly used stopped down for daylight exterior work, and the primes for night and interior work in lower light levels, a common practice back then.
  6. I have for sale a Cartoni C40s head. Used, with cosmetic wear, but in very good working condition since it has been recently fully serviced at Cartoni. 150mm or Mitchell base with its own adapter. It supports big cameras even with heavy zoom lenses. ASKING PRICE is 4.000€ 0% VAT offered for EU VAT registered and International Buyers. Shipping worldwide. Email: info@harmonicarental.com
  7. Another two videos shot with this actual set of lenses: https://vimeo.com/294219816 https://vimeo.com/367000771
  8. https://vimeo.com/396431933 This video was shot with this actual set of lenses.
  9. Hello, I'm selling a very rare, vintage (Late 70's - Early 80's) set of Spherical Full Frame lenses. All PL mounted and marked in FEET. All have 95mm fronts, focus & iris gears and have been recently serviced. Cineovision 20mm T3 (Zeiss Flektogon) (covers Super 35) Cineovision 24mm T1.6 (Canon FD or K35) (covers Super 35 and beyond, but edges get blurred outside the S35 area) Cineovision 28mm T2 (Zeiss Contax "Hollywood") (covers FF35) Cineovision 35mm T1.6 (Zeiss Contax) (covers FF35) Cineovision 50mm T1.6 (Zeiss Contax) (covers FF35) Cineovision 85mm T1.6 (Zeiss Contax) (covers FF35) Cineovision 100mm T2 (Zeiss Contax) (covers FF35) Cineovision 135mm T2 (Zeiss Contax) (covers FF35) The 20-24-35-50-85mm lenses have been recently serviced by TLS and have new t/stop scales for accurate light transmission. The 28mm lens was bought later and updated/serviced by Eastern Enterprises in Japan. It's basically a new lens. The 100mm and 135mm have been converted to PL mount about six months ago and serviced by Les Bosher with focus/iris gears and 95mm fronts. Glass and mechanics are PERFECT for late 70's or early 80's glass. Cineovision housings are incredibly robust an reliable, and compare to the latest rehousings. This is not a cheap rehousing or cinemod. These lenses have a similar look to Zeiss T1.3 Superspeeds, with perfect round irises and FULL FRAME coverage from 28-35-50-85-100-135mm (FOV is about 18mm to 85mm in Super 35). Plus the 20mm and 24mm allow you to employ the set on regular Super 35 cameras. They are vintage but as Zeiss glass, their look is clean and nice. Here's a couple of videos shot with the Cineovisions: VIMEO 1 VIMEO 2 Find some pictures of the actual set attached to this post. More pictures available if there's some serious interest. ASKING 49900 EUROS OBO for the 8 lenses. 0% VAT offered for EU VAT Registered and International Buyers. PM for details or send email to info@harmonicarental.com
  10. Beautiful film from start to finish. The concept is not fresh, but the writing, directing and performances feel very natural, like life itself. Film was the logical choice for this picture. No matter how much digital cameras have improved over the years or how well they render color, flesh tones or dynamic range, this is a film about human feelings and relationships, and the human face still renders the best with all the subtleties of film, specially when Robbie Ryan is after the most natural or even an unlit look.
  11. It depends on the project, but I like wides such as a 18mm or a 20mm working in Super 35 or Alexa 3.2K. And I also like a lot when you’re using these wides and then you put a 32mm or 35mm on the camera and suddenly it looks like a much longer lens than it really is, just because you’re used to the wide angle look.
  12. This could be a variation from the 75mm Arriscope, which was a late 80's anamorphic joint venture between Arri and Isco Optics to manufacture a full set of anamorphic lenses (40-50-75-100-135mm). The lenses are clean and sharp, but are very heavy and breath a lot, among other problems.
  13. Bump The upcoming feature "The Lighthouse" was shot with (another) set of Bausch & Lomb Baltars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyag7lR8CPA
  14. Selling our set of Bausch & Lomb Baltar lenses. Rehoused by Van Diemen. Set is 18-25-30-35-40-50-75-100mm. Lenses are in very good shape and deliver a very nice vintage look on modern sensors. They cover Super 35 from 25mm and up. 0% VAT is offered for EU VAT Registered & International Buyers. Price is 40.000€ OBO and the lenses are available for inspection in Madrid, Spain.
  15. I'm selling my Arri Alexa Classic kit. It includes: Alexa Classic Camera Body High speed (120 fps) and anamorphic licenses ARRIRAW recording (with external recorder, not included) PL mount + cap Arri Shoulder pad EVF + cable V-lock battery mount External battery cable Sync sound cable 3x32Gb SXS Sony cards 3x64Gb SXS Sony cards Sony SXS usb 3.0 reader Used in good condition. Everything works as intended. The kit is available for inspection in Madrid, Spain. Asking price is 6500€. 0% VAT offered for EU VAT registered buyers. Also available for 1500€ more (if sold with the camera): Arri FF2 follow focus 15mm, ARRI Sliding Base Plate 15mm, 15mm Rods (x2) and mattebox. PM for details or send email to info harmonicarental dot com
  16. It’s an excellent, must to see show. It feels like a docudrama because it’s very well designed (with great use of real locations to mimic the Chernobyl area) and so well written that everything seems to be 100% real and thus, even more terrifying. The cast is great, with Jared Harris as an standout in a great role. It’s well directed and shot, but the success comes from the concept of the series and its lack of sensationalism or sentimentalism in its approach to the story. Too bad it won’t get a limited theatrical release, this belongs to the big screen!
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