Arri Alexa
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Arri Alexa
The Arri Alexa is a film-style digital motion picture camera system made by Arri first introduced in April 2010. The camera marks Arri's first major transition into digital cinematography after smaller previous efforts such as the Arriflex D-20 and D-21. It features modularity, PL mount lenses, and a Super 35 sized CMOS sensor shooting up to 2880 x 2160 resolution.[1]
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Overview
The camera is equipped with an onboard SxS card encoder that can record in either Rec709 or Log-C to ProRes 422 or ProRes 4444 codecs.[2] as well as DNxHD in 1080p resolution. For an additional 1,350 Euros, Alexa camera owners can purchase a software "key" that will unlock the camera's ability to record up to 120fps in ProRes 422 HQ.[3]
The camera is designed for use in high budget feature films, television shows, and commercials, and is widely seen as Arri's answer to the growing acceptance of using the Red One, along with lower resolution cameras like the Sony CineAlta (35 mm, 1080p), Panavision Genesis (35 mm, 1080p), Thomson Viper FilmStream (2/3", 1080p) to shoot feature films.
Model range
Currently there are four different models of the Alexa:
Alexa
The first camera of the Alexa product family. Introduced in April of 2010.
Alexa Plus
The ALEXA Plus adds integrated wireless remote control, the ARRI Lens Data System (LDS), additional outputs, lens synchronization for 3D, and built-in position and motion sensors.
Alexa M
The Alexa M has its imaging and processing unit broken down in two parts to be small, compact and leightweight for 3D rigs and other uses where size is a concern.
Alexa Studio
The Alexa Studio features an optical viewfinder, mechanical shutter, and a 4:3 sensor making it ideal for anamorphic cinematography.
Sensor Information
The Alexa's ALEV III sensor has 3392x2200 pixels that can be used for generating an image. There are more pixels than this, but those extra pixels are used for calibration and other purposes and not for generating an image.[4]
Recording media
The Arri Alexa can record to SxS Cards or external recording devices
ArriRaw
ArriRaw is a Raw codec similar to CinemaDNG that contains unaltered Bayer sensor information, the data stream from the camera can be recorded via T-link with certified recorders like those from Codex Digital.
Reception
According to cinematographer Roger Deakins, the Alexa’s tonal range, color space and latitude exceed the capabilities of film. Also, in terms of speed, resolution and clarity of image, the Alexa produces a better image than film cameras. "[T]his camera has brought us to a point where digital is simply better”, says Deakins.[5]
Filmography
2010
2011
- Final Destination 5[9]
- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close[10]
- Anonymous[11]
- Hugo[12]
- Prom[13]
- Game of Thrones (TV)[14]
- Melancholia[15]
- Fringe season 4
- Torchwood: Miracle Day[16]
- The Three Musketeers[17]
- Doctor Who (TV)[18]
- Drive[19]
- Jack and Jill[20]
- The Playboy Club (TV)[21]
- Pan Am (TV)[22]
- Prime Suspect (TV)[23]
- Grimm (TV)[24]
- Person of Interest (TV)[25]
- Unforgettable (TV)[26]
- A Gifted Man (TV)[27]
- Revenge (TV)[28]
- Homeland (TV)[29]
- Running Wilde (TV)[30]
- The Chicago Code (TV)[31]
- How to Make It in America (TV)[32]
- Once Upon a Time (TV)[33]
- Teen Wolf (TV)[34]
- Bored to Death (TV)[35]
- In Time[5]
2012
- The Avengers[36]
- 47 Ronin[37]
- Life of Pi[37]
- The Captured Bird[38]
- Dracula 3D[39]
Director Robert Tur with an Alexa-Plus camera equipped with an 18mm Master Prime lens on the set of SIS.
- Bel-Ami[40]
- Skyfall [41]
- The Five-Year Engagement [42]
- This Is Forty [43]
- World War Z [44]
- Gravity [45]
- The Gangster Squad [46]
- Argo [47]
- Gambit [48]
- Seeking a Friend for the End of the World [49]
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter [50]
- Rock of Ages [51]
- The Dictator [52]
- What to Expect When You're Expecting [53]
- Lawless [54]
- Makapiling Kang Muli (TV) [55]
- One True Love (TV) [56]
- Luna Blanca (TV) [57]
- Thuppakki
Similar cameras
- Arriflex D-20 and D-21
- Panavision Genesis
- Red One Red Scarlet x and Red Epic
References
- ^ "ARRIRAW". Arri. 15 July 2010. http://www.arri.com/camera/digital_cameras/technology/recording_formats/arriraw.html. Retrieved 07 December, 2011.
- ^ Strauss, Will (7 April 2010). "Alexa to capture native Quicktime files". Broadcastnow. http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/technology/alexa-to-capture-native-quicktime-files/5012483.article. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
- ^ "ALEXIA product updates". Arri. http://www.arri.de/news.html?article=685&cHash=40b8a55599.
- ^ [1] Arri Alexa FAQ
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- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (April 14, 2011). "Cinematographer Roger Deakins Switching From Film to Digital Camera". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 22, 2011. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cinematographer-roger-deakins-switching-film-178661. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
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