12 Things to Think About Before Committing to the Blackmagic Cinema Camera for Your Film. By Micah Van Hove (3 Videos) | FASHION & LIFESTYLE! | Scoop.it

Posted by Micah Van Hove on April 4, 2013 • 

 

"When news of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera

dropped, I got that warm, giddy feeling. Everything I need in a camera and nothing I don’t! A few months of research later, I decided: this will be the camera I will shoot my feature film with. The quality of images this camera produces is superb. I love the dynamic range, the sharpness, the texture, and the richness in the blacks. I feel closer to shooting on film than I ever have. However, when it comes to peace of mind on set, it can leave a lot to be desired. There’s plenty of praises to sing, but I want to talk about some of the issues I’ve had with it, hidden expenses, and quirks to be aware of that are pertinent to the independent filmmaker. Click through for a list I’ve compiled after shooting two indie features with it, along with some comments from Dan May, the president of Blackmagic Design."

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