Arri Alexa and Mysterium-X...

Jannard · 03-06-2010, 12:10 AM

1st off... we would like to congratulate Arri for having the courage to step up and develop this camera. Good on them.

We had expected the images to be very similar and it appears that this test confirms that. Both cameras, the Alexa and an M-X RED ONE, will improve from here as both companies get a handle on what we/they have and do some "tuning". While we wished EPIC was used in this test... it wasn't quite ready in time.

We have believed, since IBC last year, that these two platforms would be the ones standing for the future. We are very proud to be in such good company. But for the moment, we tip our hats to Arri.

Jim

http://www.awn.com/blogs/tracking-ma...mx-camera-test

Jonathan Smiles · 03-06-2010, 12:14 AM

Interesting

Jean-Charles Wolfarth · 03-06-2010, 12:18 AM

The Vermeer-like still featured in this article is beautiful.

Jonathan Smiles · 03-06-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jean-Charles Wolfarth

The Vermeer-like still featured in this article is beautiful.

Thankyou,

I graded it and wish you should see it in 4.5K.

Gavin Greenwalt · 03-06-2010, 12:30 AM

Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer since it sounds like he'll be posting highres stills?

The "200 iso" comment though seems a bit dated. Are people still rating Mx at 200iso. I would have thought the improved noise floor would have let people feel comfortable shifting the exposure back to 320.

Jean-Charles Wolfarth · 03-06-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Smiles

Thankyou,

I graded it and wish you should see it in 4.5K.

De nada ! So I suppose it's the MX for this one... It would be great if you could make this still downloadable somewhere...

Jason Ing · 03-07-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan Smiles

Thankyou,

I graded it and wish you should see it in 4.5K.

So is the posted Vemeer like shot from Red or Arri?

Jonathan Smiles · 03-07-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Ing

So is the posted Vemeer like shot from Red or Arri?

The Vermeer style wide shot was shot on RED One Mysterium X, shot in 4.5KWS REDCODE 42 24fps at ISO 800.

Graded by me on set using REDCINE-X.

Rob Ruffo · 04-21-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean-Charles Wolfarth

The Vermeer-like still featured in this article is beautiful.

I'd love to see it moving. Any of you guys ever see a Vermeer in person? It's really inspiring.

Brad Webb · 03-06-2010, 12:17 AM

I doubt that 2010 will really be the year that celluloid dies. Film isn't going anywhere for a while. But this certainly is the first serious blow.

03-06-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
Jannard Red Leader Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,438	Arri Alexa and Mysterium-X... 1st off... we would like to congratulate Arri for having the courage to step up and develop this camera. Good on them. We had expected the images to be very similar and it appears that this test confirms that. Both cameras, the Alexa and an M-X RED ONE, will improve from here as both companies get a handle on what we/they have and do some "tuning". While we wished EPIC was used in this test... it wasn't quite ready in time. We have believed, since IBC last year, that these two platforms would be the ones standing for the future. We are very proud to be in such good company. But for the moment, we tip our hats to Arri. Jim http://www.awn.com/blogs/tracking-ma...mx-camera-test __________________ "Everything in life changes... including our camera specs and delivery dates..." We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone with a bad attitude. Last edited by Jannard; 03-06-2010 at 12:18 AM.

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Jean-Charles Wolfarth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 215	The Vermeer-like still featured in this article is beautiful. __________________ www.jcwolfarth.com

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Gavin Greenwalt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,630	Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer since it sounds like he'll be posting highres stills? The "200 iso" comment though seems a bit dated. Are people still rating Mx at 200iso. I would have thought the improved noise floor would have let people feel comfortable shifting the exposure back to 320. __________________ Gavin Greenwalt \|\| im.thatoneguy im.thatoneguy[at]gmail.com

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Brad Webb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 437	I doubt that 2010 will really be the year that celluloid dies. Film isn't going anywhere for a while. But this certainly is the first serious blow. __________________ DP Reel

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