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FTP Creative Imaging Strikes Again
What do all of these magazine covers have in common? They were all imaged at FTP Creative Imaging. See why all of these great shots came through the FTP Creative Imaging lab. Read more in the weblink below!
FTP Creative Imaging web
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 A New Wave in Continuous Lighting - Loans and Links
A new wave of photography is happening as more photographers are doing video on their stills sets, creating a need for continuous lights. The K5600s are a line of HMI low wattage lighting that have adapter rings to fit Profoto lighting modifiers. We are looking at putting these into our rental department, so we have some of these on loan. Here's what Sasha Moric at Samo films, a very up to date video cameraman and director, had to say when he tried out the HMIs :
"...How well could the HMI's hold up on a set that included shooting video and stills on the Canon 5D Mk 2 with the same lighting setup for both stills and motion? All I can say is Wow. I was super pleased with the output of the HMI's and especially the ability to shoot in the native colour balance of all CMOS chips. When shooting video on a camera like the 5D you are always battling the poor compression of the native codec that the camera shoots in, so I feel it is always the best results when keeping the camera in as many of the native settings as possible (ex. not having to change the white balance to tungsten lighting) The K5600 allows you to keep a daylight white balance while still working with a practical light kit that you can power off of any regular power outlet, making life a lot simpler and easier. One thing I also loved was the ability to use photography lighting accessories with the continuous lighting, the quantity of light I was achieving with the Broncolor Para 220 was magical. To conclude, all I can say is take out the K5600's for yourself and shoot something. You will never want to go back.
If you would like to try them out, contact Branko at reception (416 466 3024 or bookings@s1group.ca) to see what is available.
Some links we have found to be useful regarding this trend and some product - specific information on the K5600s are below:
Links:
Samo Films
K5600 Web
Focal Spot Product Info
Softube Product Info
Big Eye Product Video
18k Fixture Big Eye - Video
The Big Eye in Action
The Evolution of DSLR Video by award winning cinematographer Robert Primes ASC
Responses to the Robert Primes Video
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 S1 on Set with RED
Have you seen the previews? The new film adaptation of Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner's "Red" produced by Di Bonaventura Pictures and Summit Entertainment was partially shot in Canada. The movies stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen
Mirren and Karl Urban among others. S1 provided lighting, Sprinter grip van, equipment, and capture equipment for the stills on set in Toronto by Nels Israelson.
See the range of posters produced here.
The RED Movie Website
Nels Israelson
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 NBC Universal - Covert Affairs - Robert Ascroft
Actors such as Piper Perabo and Peter Gallagher star in the new drama, Covert Affairs. The production took place here in Toronto. NBC Universal called S1 in for a shoot when photographer Robert Ascroft needed lighting, grip, electrical, crew, cameras, production support and 2 grip vans, and we were happy to help. Check the series out on Showtime, Tuesdays at 10/9c.
Robert Ascroft Online Portfolio
Covert Affairs on IMDB
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 S1 Sighting - Nelly Furtado for Flare
Canadian artist Nelly Furtado graced the cover of Flare in July 2010. This and the inside feature was shot by Max Abadian at S1 studios. Even the sets for the cover shoot were supplied by S1. Check out more of Max Abadian's portfolio below!
Max Abadian Online Portfolio
Flare Magazine
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 Phase One Summer Offer - Extended
If you haven't taken advantage of Phase One's summer offer, save 50% on Capture One 5! Whether you are purchasing Capture one for the first time or upgrading from version 3 or 4, this offer applies. Follow the link below to get a coupon code that is valid until 6 August 2010.
Read more details here
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 New In Rentals
Mola Setti 25º Honey Grid. Made of carbon fibre, this will fit on the Mola setti and will work with K5600 HMI lights. See the photos below to show the difference the Honey Grid makes.
See it in rentals
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