Scetches of Spain - XL H1 / Letus XL in Almeria at DVinfo.net

Jonas Nystrom · November 5th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Back from Spain, with lovely experience with XL H1 and Letus XL. A three days combined still and commercial production. I Used 50mm Nikkor for all shots. Marshall 7' for focus (no the Canon evf is still not good enough). Enclosed frame grabs and a picture of my setup for the production. I shot almost all clips handheld - but this setup is heavy. Some visible grain in light blue (heaven), but not to much (I will fix it in post). You have to have some NDs in your pocket if you are shooting daylight/sun. Letus is best at shutter 1/25-1/90. Will post clips any day...

I have ordered a RED, but still I'm quite impressed of this camera (which I will keep).

Paul Watkins · November 5th, 2007, 06:07 PM

That is a sweet setup. looking forward to seeing some footage.

Benjamin Richardson · December 9th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Jonas,

Your cinematography continues to be an inspiration. Any chance we could see a few clips? Would you mind revealing any presets/post processes used?

Carl Ny · December 9th, 2007, 01:01 PM

Looks nice Jonas!

I have the same setup, but looking for follow-focus;
is it the Cavision you use there? Are you happy with it?

Keep it up!

Carl

Jonas Nystrom · December 9th, 2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjamin Richardson

Jonas,

Your cinematography continues to be an inspiration. Any chance we could see a few clips? Would you mind revealing any presets/post processes used?

Thanks a lot!!

I've shot Chris a mail as instructed, but haven't received any answer - do you guys know if he still is host clips? If so I will post clips any day!

Jonas Nystrom · December 9th, 2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Ny

Looks nice Jonas!

I have the same setup, but looking for follow-focus;
is it the Cavision you use there? Are you happy with it?

Keep it up!

Carl

It's Cavision, and I'm happy with it, though it is the only FF I've used so I cant really tell...

Oleg Kalyan · December 9th, 2007, 02:20 PM

Jonas, any chance you could post full frame (2K) image, just wanted to see resolution, how Letus compares to P+S Mini, which I own.
Regards.

Jonas Nystrom · December 9th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Oleg

I will do - but the resolution isn't good as the P+S adapters - but IMHO it have maybe more of a cine feeling and the resolution is good enough! But I will post!

Jonas Nystrom · December 14th, 2007, 03:58 PM

If you still want to have a look - some clips of my latest project is up at www.hotshot.nu

Posted scenes are still "in progress". The clips are speedgraded, in SD (h.264 720x405), it is not in sync with the score still "in progress". Shot with LetusXL with Alister Chapmans wonderful preset 5296FILM. All slowmos done with overcranks. All shot with Nikkor 85mm.

Benjamin Richardson · December 15th, 2007, 04:27 PM

Jonas,

Thank you for posting the footage and Info. Looks Great!

Will we be able to see the completed version?

Oleg Kalyan · December 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM

Jonas, your footage has a music video, special look, I guess that's what 35 adapter does in addition to CC, what was the F stop on most of the shots?

Jonas Nystrom · December 22nd, 2007, 05:09 PM

The Nikon lens was left wide open all the time. The relay lens about f5.6. I managed the light by ND filters and graded NDs.

John Benton · December 22nd, 2007, 10:03 PM

Jonas,
Beautiful work,
You use the H1 color very well too

J

Jonas Nystrom · December 24th, 2007, 06:42 PM

I have a final version if you like to see @ http://www.vimeo.com/album/4472. Vimeo is quite good for sharing - in HD (edit - kind of HD, better then youtube anyway)!

Jonas Nystrom · January 8th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Probably old news - but at vimeo you have real HD now, and if you log in you have the possibility to download the quicktime files. Great for sharing HD clips in a really easy way!

Final grading from the Almeria production is up at www.vimeo.com/nystrom

November 5th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#1
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	Scetches of Spain - XL H1 / Letus XL in Almeria Back from Spain, with lovely experience with XL H1 and Letus XL. A three days combined still and commercial production. I Used 50mm Nikkor for all shots. Marshall 7' for focus (no the Canon evf is still not good enough). Enclosed frame grabs and a picture of my setup for the production. I shot almost all clips handheld - but this setup is heavy. Some visible grain in light blue (heaven), but not to much (I will fix it in post). You have to have some NDs in your pocket if you are shooting daylight/sun. Letus is best at shutter 1/25-1/90. Will post clips any day... I have ordered a RED, but still I'm quite impressed of this camera (which I will keep). Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom Last edited by Jonas Nystrom; November 5th, 2007 at 05:21 PM.

December 9th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#8
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	Oleg I will do - but the resolution isn't good as the P+S adapters - but IMHO it have maybe more of a cine feeling and the resolution is good enough! But I will post! __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom

December 14th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#9
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	Finally... almost If you still want to have a look - some clips of my latest project is up at www.hotshot.nu Posted scenes are still "in progress". The clips are speedgraded, in SD (h.264 720x405), it is not in sync with the score still "in progress". Shot with LetusXL with Alister Chapmans wonderful preset 5296FILM. All slowmos done with overcranks. All shot with Nikkor 85mm. __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom

December 22nd, 2007, 05:09 PM	#12
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	The Nikon lens was left wide open all the time. The relay lens about f5.6. I managed the light by ND filters and graded NDs. __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom

December 24th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#14
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	I have a final version if you like to see @ http://www.vimeo.com/album/4472. Vimeo is quite good for sharing - in HD (edit - kind of HD, better then youtube anyway)! __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom Last edited by Jonas Nystrom; December 25th, 2007 at 06:49 AM.

November 5th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#2
Paul Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: glassboro, NJ Posts: 87	That is a sweet setup. looking forward to seeing some footage.

December 9th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#3
Benjamin Richardson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 143	Jonas, Your cinematography continues to be an inspiration. Any chance we could see a few clips? Would you mind revealing any presets/post processes used?

December 9th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#4
Carl Ny Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: World wide Posts: 77	Looks nice Jonas! I have the same setup, but looking for follow-focus; is it the Cavision you use there? Are you happy with it? Keep it up! Carl

December 9th, 2007, 02:20 PM	#7
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Jonas, any chance you could post full frame (2K) image, just wanted to see resolution, how Letus compares to P+S Mini, which I own. Regards.

December 15th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#10
Benjamin Richardson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 143	Jonas, Thank you for posting the footage and Info. Looks Great! Will we be able to see the completed version?

December 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#11
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Jonas, your footage has a music video, special look, I guess that's what 35 adapter does in addition to CC, what was the F stop on most of the shots?

December 22nd, 2007, 10:03 PM	#13
John Benton Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 658	Jonas, Beautiful work, You use the H1 color very well too J

January 8th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#15
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	Host your clip at Vimeo Probably old news - but at vimeo you have real HD now, and if you log in you have the possibility to download the quicktime files. Great for sharing HD clips in a really easy way! Final grading from the Almeria production is up at www.vimeo.com/nystrom __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom