Cinetape?

[Adrian Hernandez]

Hello there,

Has anyone used or watched in action the "tape measurement" accessory: Cinetape (http://www.cinematographyelectronics.com/cine_tape_measure.htm). I think is a version of the Panatape from Panavision, a tool that -acording to my readings- does the same thing.

Pros and cons?

 

[sergio arguello]

well ok Cinetape came along at the same time if not before panatape but who cares...Yes it works well with red as a matter of opinion i believe it should be with every RED in demanding focus situations cause RED focus can be demanding to say the least.

 

[Adrian Hernandez]

Thanks Sergio.

it's possible that i'd be on shooting with it, but -as usual- it depends of the budget! so...

 

[Curtis Abbott]

It's a great tool. Once it's calibrated it works fairly well, and it's vary directional, from what I understand. Every camera on a feature has one.

 

[Adrian Hernandez]

Someone, at the rental house told me that the common problems comes when calibrating it...

 

[sergio arguello]

I never had any problems with it at all...worked great...used it for studio mode as well as on red on steadi

good luck...

 

[Mark L. Pederson]

We love them.

 

[Shawn Nelson]

What do these systems typically cost to own?

 

[Adrian T.]

What do these systems typically cost to own?

http://www.cinematographyelectronics.com/index_price.html

I'm sure Curt from Viewfactor would be able to build one for $2,000 - but you'd have to wait at least a few years... :wink:

 

[Adrian Hernandez]

...Some pictures of it used on stage:

More at:
http://www.gboyle.co.uk/wallander.html

 

[Noah Kadner]

It's rare to see a major Hollywood production camera without one of these...

Noah

 

[Adrian T.]

...Some pictures of it used on stage:

Hahaha! That's exactly one application that wouldn't work: shooting through shower curtains, windows etc. :wink:

 

[Steve Hertler]

For Mounting the CineTape, be on the lookout for Element Technica's new Cine Tape V-Lock Plate. As with our other V-Lock products, this plate will allow you to quickly and easily attach\detach this device from your camera using one of our 15 or 19mm V-Docks.

The plate should be available within the next week or two, so keep checking back on our website!

 

[Harry Clark]

We often use a Cinetape on commercials. Just another tool in the arsenal.
Steve, that is good news about the mount. We usually remove a screw from the top flap locking nut on the LMB-5. PITA.
Cheers,
Harry

 

[Michael Lindsay]

Excuse my ignorant question:

Why do AC/FP favour mounting the Cinetape above the MB rather than just bellow. I can imagine only advantages to it being underneath?

thanks

Michael

 

[Rich Schaefer]

I have one. I love it. It really helps with hand held work where the camera and tallent are moving around and focus marks are left behind.

It is a great second oppinion on distance. It is accurate, but you still need a good focus puller to think about what is happening