After the shooting, the postproduction house Abis Studio took care of the workflow. The film was processed and scanned (ArriScan 2K), the material from the SI-2K was processed with Iridas to create DPX-files out of the original CineFormRAW files. The D-21 was used in HD record mode. The footage was loaded to a Lustre system for further color correction.
The morning of day 2 was a hands-on experience on the three cameras. In the afternoon of the second day the footage shot on day 1 in HD was screened without color correction.
The third day began with a very interesting grading session at Abis Studio. We graded the three scenes as good as possible and saw the pro’s and con’s of each system. Afterwards we had a screening of the footage of day 1, this time as print material (Arri Laser from Abis) in a cinema in Bukarest. The last part of the workshop consisted in a parallel screening at the UNATC film school of all the footages.
Here some statements from DoPs:
Jean-Louis Vialard (AFC):
„Especially the lightweight setup of the SI-2K is a real new tool for cinematographers, easy to use, with a large dynamic and an easy workflow to work with. With the new Silicon DVR software, it is a perfect tool for any demanding shooting condition. The image quality compared to film is really amazing.”
Ivan Tonev (BAC):
“The three cameras create a completely comparable and competitive image on 35 mm positive screening when they are used in their typical dynamic range. The lack of standardization for the digital screening could lead to a bigger deception than the objective problems. The three cameras possess a strong character and they are waiting to find their adequate story."
While working on the set, there was opportunity for professionals and students to exchange knowledge and experience: |
