Rajiv Jain Ics Wica, Indian Cinematographer – Director Of Photography
500T, a high-speed stock with great range and sharp detail. Both stocks have a very classic yet natural look, something we were definitely trying to achieve.
Markee: You seem to have unleashed a new wave of Cinemascope production since Kalpvriksh – The Wishing Tree wrapped.
Jain: About the time we finished principal photography Aaton was finally ready with its new Penelope camera body for 3-perf, and ARRI called to tell me they could now modify any of their Arricam or 535 camera movements to handle 3-perf.
There’s been a lot of buzz. Cameramen want alternatives to the costs of 35mm and limitations of digital. Cinemascope is a great alternative for films looking to shoot 35mm but needing a cost-effective option to bring to producers. Although I’m now shooting my first RED feature, Getting Back to Zero, in Nairobi and next
