The Red One is Awesome

With the release of the RED ONE™ digital cinema camera, the possibility of recording stunning, cinematic-quality images with an affordable camera became a reality.
Produced by Red Digital Cinema Camera Company, The Red One captures in 4k; a higher resolution than any other digital camera out there today. In creating RED One, Jannard and company decided to apply the concepts of digital still photographic technology to a moving image camera. The Red One successfully records more data, down to the smallest detail, like a drop of water on a pair of sunglasses or the amber of a cigar. With a high noise to signal ratio, The Red Camera also records great sound.

When the Red Camera was first announced, over 5,000 cameras were on reserve. The anticipation for the technology was high and great expectations were met. RED One proved itself out in the field, providing shots in the action film Wanted and the sci-fi fantasy Jumper, as well as 100% of the acquisition on Steven Soderbergh’s Guerilla, The Argentine and The Informant. In addition, the directing team that brought you the digitally shot Crank is also shooting their upcoming Game as an all-RED feature film production. Not to mention many lower-profile productions ranging from commercials and music videos to small indie film projects.

The camera is not only ingenious but also very practical. You can do creative editing using a laptop, even though you’re linked to 4k media. RED Digital Cinema recommends Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 if you intend to cut a project today. With the Redcode codec installed, you can import the QuickTime reference files and immediately start editing, although Apple isn’t actually promoting this workflow. If you intend to do a lot of RED editing, then an octo-core Mac Pro is in your future. It is definitely possible on a fast machine to place the bigger proxies (2048 x 1024) on a ProRes HD timeline, render and master to tape – all without leaving Final Cut Pro.


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New Authorized Dealer Films logo

Check out the new logo for ADF films. What do you think?

Inception and Donald Duck

Inception's auteur, Christopher Nolan, might have been inspired by a Donald Duck comic. If this is true, I think its awesome!

In "Uncle Scrooge: The Dream of a Lifetime," the thieving Beagle Boys gang use a special machine to enter Scrooge McDuck's dreams and steal the combination to his safe. Donald Duck and his nephews find Scrooge and the thieves sleeping, and Donald must enter the dream to foil the plot. When someone falls in the dream, they immediately wake up. And if Scrooge is awakened before the Beagle Boys, both parties will be "doomed."

In "Inception," Leonardo DiCaprio is the leader of a team that enters other people's dreams to steal information. The dream thieves can only be snapped awake by a dramatic fall, called a "kick," to their body. On its most dangerous assignment, the team has to penetrate deeper into the dream world -- and risks being trapped in it.

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To read the comic book [CLICK HERE]

Spirit Animal "Makin it Work" Video Shoot

Last week, the Authorized Dealer Films' team were working diligently on a music video for Spirit Animal's single "Makin' It Work." Geoffrey Jean-Baptiste (ADF's founder) oversaw the project as Assistant Director and Production Manager, while Kareem Rogers (partner) flawlessly captured Director Jonas Elrod's vision. The shoot is wrapped up and we are very excited about the outcome.

I went to go see Spirit Animal perform at Don Hill's in Soho, and fell in love instantly. The band is best described as a cross between electro funk and rock n' roll. Steve Cooper is the lead singer and this guy's energy on stage is insane! He really connected with his audience and delivered every song he performed with enthusiasm. You can tell that he is passionate about what he does.
His resume includes opening for M.I.A, holding a few spots on NBC and, most recently, being featured in Nike Stadium's World Cup Promos [view here].
Spirit Animal has a very particular, innovative sound, and we are thrilled to have been able to work with them.

You can listen to "Makin' it Work" here:

Please stay tuned for the Video Premier. In the meantime you can check out our reel (shot with the amazing red camera) which features excerpts from the project [click here]

Meta and The Cornerstones

Last night I attended Meta and The Cornerstones' performance at Sullivan Hall. The Brooklyn, NY band is comprised of:

Meta Dia - Lead Singer
Raja Kassis - Guitar
Adrian Djoman - Bass
Shahar Mintz - Guitar
Daniel Serrato -Drums
Aya Kato - Keyboard
Sierra Carrère- Vocals

I was so excited to see them play, I got there early! *shock* Only to have to wait an hour before the show could start, and approximately two hours before
Meta and The Cornerstones' performed. BUT... it was absolutely worth the wait. This group is the truth! The entire night I did not dance, until they were on stage (even the waitress noticed).
The band successfully combines lyricism, sound, and "good times" *insert Jamaican accent*.
Meta's voice is intoxicating. The young Senegalese artist, does not miss a note and has an energy about him that is warm and hypnotizing. It is to no surprise that even on a rainy Sunday night, they were able to bring in a full house.
Among the eleven songs played, my favorite were: "Bahia" "Somewhere in Africa" "Buffalo-Tijani" "Silence of the Moon" and "Loneliest People."

I am really excited at the thought that Authorized Dealer Films could collaborate with the artist for a music video project. We'll keep you posted on any updates.

In a nutshell Meta and The Cornerstones : Peace, Love, and absolute wonderful Harmony.

THEOPHILUS LONDON - I WANT YOU

I like this video... It reminds me a little of "Un Homme et Une Femme" (A Man and A Woman, 1966)

Its all about the visual

THEOPHILUS LONDON "I WANT YOU" (OFFICIAL VIDEO) dir. VASHTIE from va$htie on Vimeo.

MORTAL KOMBAT REBIRTH 2010

I HOPE SOMEONE PICKS THIS UP! The concept revolves around realism, although Director Kevin Tancharoen would oblige to supernatural elements if "done in a tasteful way"

Please say it is so...