Just shot a 90sec Fashion Film with RED ONE MX at 120fps.

[james butler]

Hello,

I have just finished shooting a fashion Film with the RED ONE MX in Varispeed at 120fps. I love this camera, I have filmed two other shorts with it and it has never failed to impress me. I know there is a light flicker scan from the lights, I requested HMI lights with hi frequency ballasts but the studio in all there wisdom decided not to give them to me, so was forced to use my Lowell Rifa Lights. Have a look, please tell me what you think. We might be cutting a longer version so any feedback would be great !

Link: http://vimeo.com/70035312

Here is a few frame grabs to temp you

Here is a BTS photo.

Thank you
James Butler

 

[Guillaume Tisserant]

Very beautiful pictures.
I just don't like the reflection of the light in the eye of the character at 0:20.
But except that, nice film
And I like light flicker scan effect. In the first plan, that give to the picture a dream/surreal side.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Looks good!

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Great detail in this shots James.

 

[Vithya Sharma]

Wow Grade Detail -James Butler
I think you use ARRI Lens?

 

[Jason Comparetto]

It was interesting. Not sure about the flicker effect. Part of me likes it, but part of me feels distracted by it, and I couldn't focus on the overall picture

 

[Gil Taveras]

James,

I think the pulsating flickers goes great with the heartrate!
What song is playing in the background?

 

[Koray Birand]

Dear James,

Please do not get me wrong but why did you mention this short as a fashion film ?? Just curious.

 

[Robert Ruffo New]

I have the same question as Koray. It's a very interesting piece, and has an impact nonetheless. I'd say next time watch the honeycombs/grids on the softboxes - they make odd catchlights, and often add little perceptible effect to the lighting.