Before I watch this 2012 version, i have a biased impression that it will just be like any other "how-to" Youtube video out there, only with better lighting and camera-work. five minutes into the movie, i know i could not be more wrong. As much as this is an edited reality show of a camera blind test, it is a drama in itself where we can see real people, legends in cinematography talks about their experience, what define them as a D.O.P and what it takes to make good motion pictures.
I believe the series benefit both who seeks technical answer for the efficiency of the wide ranges of camera participating in the contest and those who opt for a behind the scene documentary.
For technical buff, you might find the result seem to flatter budget camera as we can see minimum gap versus professional ones with the extra help from DOP and lighting modification. However, when it comes to forbidding light situation, professional cameras like Alexa prove their signature standard in providing fine detail in dark background
For a casual movie viewer, you might strongly connect with all the DOP's heartfelt sharing. What they all have in common is the undying desire to keep learning the trick and the perfect shot for them is and always will be the next one.
In short, a profoundly made TV series for aspiring filmmaker or movie buff
I believe the series benefit both who seeks technical answer for the efficiency of the wide ranges of camera participating in the contest and those who opt for a behind the scene documentary.
For technical buff, you might find the result seem to flatter budget camera as we can see minimum gap versus professional ones with the extra help from DOP and lighting modification. However, when it comes to forbidding light situation, professional cameras like Alexa prove their signature standard in providing fine detail in dark background
For a casual movie viewer, you might strongly connect with all the DOP's heartfelt sharing. What they all have in common is the undying desire to keep learning the trick and the perfect shot for them is and always will be the next one.
In short, a profoundly made TV series for aspiring filmmaker or movie buff
