Friendship

This page is mostly a place for Andy Ryz to collect thoughts & Ideas, but feel free to enjoy.

Lensing Approach

We are aiming for a longer lens approach, but I’m posting the below video for consideration as we think about approaches to coverage, etc.

Long Lens / Wide Lens.

Subjective / Objective.

Comedy / Drama.

This video gives some great insights on how the Coen Brothers use wider lenses for their work.

Camera Technical Decisions

All the below are TBD.

Spherical Vs Anamorphic

As of Dec. 8, 2023, seeming like Spherical.

This video gives a decent, borad strokes view of the differences between the two types of lens.

Aspect Ratio

As of Dec. 8, 2023, Leaning 1.85. Much more discussion to be had here.

Large Format vs Super 35

As of Dec. 8, 2023, Leaning S35, but very Lightly. Zoom lenses better in S35, small spaces & low light better for Large Format.

Camera System

Likely Alexa Mini or Alexa Mini LF. Venice 2 still in the running. Baking in noise is one of the main factors- we may shoot at a higher ISO and bake some of that in.

Relevant Projects & Their Specs

Camera System, Lenses, Aspect Ratio

Force Majeure (2014)

Arri Alexa
Hawk Anamorphic
2.35

Three Colors: Blue

35mm film
?
1.85

Mommy

35mm film
Zeiss Master Primes
1.0

Toni Erdmann

Arri Alexa
Cooke S4
1.85

The King of Comedy

35mm film
Spherical
1.85

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

16mm film
Zeiss Super Speed
1.85

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Arri Alexa
Angenieux Lenses &Canon K35 Prime Lenses
1.85

Fargo

35mm film
Zeiss Standard Speeds
1.85

The Holdovers

Alexa Mini
Panavision H Series
1.85

Foxcatcher

35mm film
Panavision _______
1.85

The Bear

Alexa Mini LF (pilot on Alexa Mini)
Panavision H Series + Panavision 11:1
1.78

Anatomy of a Fall

Alexa Mini LF
Hawk V-Lite
1:85

Drive My Car

Alexa Mini
Zeiss Ultra Primes & ANgenieux Optimo Zoom
1.85

Burning

Alexa Mini
Zeiss Master Primes
2:35