Production
High Definition (HD)
Joining George Lucas’ STAR WARS EPISODE III – REVENGE OF
THE SITH, THE CONTROLLER Producers knew they needed to be at the forefront
of the Digital High Definition revolution in motion picture production
with the use of CineAlta products for this film.
Using the Sony HDW-F900 CineAlta camera, THE CONTROLLER was filmed
in the emerging High Definition format, the highest-quality format delivering
crystal-clear resolution in true 1080p HD.
“Visually comparable to 35mm and without the time restrictions,
fifty minute tapes versus four minute reels, instant playback versus
waiting for the return of the dailies, it was a simple decision for
us to go with HD,” notes Frank Michels, “And considering
a third of our film was going to be created digitally anyway, it was
a perfect fit.” Producer Nansi Michels agrees, “CineAlta
allowed us to film at the highest quality and also rewarded us with
a great reduction in price over 35mm. That’s a big deal when
creating an independent feature film, when every penny matters.”
Many theaters across the United States are currently being converted
to Digital Projection Systems, and in 2007, two thousand-plus theaters
will project Digital High Definition films.
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