Variable depth of field effect in Huawei P10 commercial

David wanted to gradually transition from a deep depth of field to a shallow depth of field in one shot to blur the background and isolate the foreground subject. This draws attention to the depth of field effect and communicates to consumers the capabilities of the P10 phone and the artistic value that the feature offers.

BTS, Cinefade, Cinematography, Director of Photography, Education, Film Production, Filmmaking, Variable Depth of fieldOliver Janesh ChristiansenNovember 2, 2018adjustable depth of field, variable depth of field, Huawei P10, iPhone X, iPhone X Max, adjust depth of field, blur background, sharp background, DP David ProcterComment

Motorised variable ND filter for professional film productions

The novel Cinefade system synchronises the external iris motor of a professional camera system with a light transmission filter to vary depth-of-field in film.
The same light transmission filter can also be used individually as a motorised variable ND filter that is remotely controlled by a cmotion lens control system to allow for precise and fast exposure changes when the camera is inaccessible or when the creative brief calls for an exact T-stop to maintain a consistent depth-of-field.

Camera Assistant, Cinefade, Cinematography, Director of Photography, Education, Film Production, Filmmaking, Variable ND filterOliver Janesh ChristiansenOctober 30, 2018variable ND, adjustable ND filter, Neutral density filter, ND filter, LCND Filter, polariser, INT to EXT shot, Steadicam, Russian ArmComment

Easier focus pulls on tracking shots with Cinefade

Tracking shots at a shallow depth of field in which the camera tracks closer to the subject are notoriously hard for focus pullers to keep sharp, especially if the subject is also moving. A variable depth of field can be used to extend the depth of field when tracking towards the subject to give the focus puller a better chance of nailing critical focus.

Camera Assistant, Cinefade, Cinematography, Education, Filmmaking, Variable Depth of field, Variable ND filterOliver Janesh ChristiansenOctober 28, 2018tracking shot, practical effect, in-camera effect, variable depth of field, adjustable depth of fieldComment

Motorised Polariser for Bentley automotive commercial

Our Motorised Polariser can be used independently as a RotaPola that is automatically calibrated, allows users to set marks and can be controlled remotely, which sets it apart from similar products such as the Tiffen Multi Rota Tray or ARRI’s Rota Pola frame.

BTS, Camera Assistant, Cinematography, Education, Film Production, Filmmaking, Motorised PolariserOliver Janesh ChristiansenOctober 28, 2018MotoPola, RotaPola, Tiffen MRT, RED Motion Mount, professional filmmaking, Motorised Polariser, car, automotive, Russian ArmComment

Combining Cinefade with a Dolly-Zoom shot

The Cinefade shot is often compared to the Dolly Zoom shot, also known as the Vertigo effect, Trombone shot, Zolly amongst many others. Although it is technically different, the comparison refers to the narrative motivation behind applying one of the two shots in a film: Accentuating a pivotal moment in the narrative.

Cinefade, Cinematography, Education, Film Production, Filmmaking, Variable Depth of field, Variable ND filterOliver Janesh ChristiansenOctober 15, 2018Dolly-Zoom, Trombone shot, Vertigo effect, Hitchcock effect, Cinefade, Cinefade-Dolly-Zoom-shot, Motion Control rigComment

Variable ND filter for film

The cmotion Cinefade VariND is made up of a Motorised Polariser and a Static Polariser which when combined can be used as a motorised variable ND filter that is remotely controlled by a cPRO lens control system to allow for precise and fast exposure changes when the camera is inaccessible or when the creative brief calls for an exact T-stop to maintain a consistent depth-of-field, even in changing lighting conditions.

Paul Cameron ASC uses Cinefade to vary depth of field in 'The Commuter'

“Director Jaume Collet-Serra and I wanted a severe depth-of-field shift to accentuate Liam Neeson's experience - something to isolate him from his surrounding world. I was in the process of designing a system when my A-camera first AC, Dave Cozens, came upon Cinefade. It was exactly what we were looking for.”

- Paul Cameron ASC

BTS, Camera Assistant, Cinefade, Cinematography, Director of Photography, Education, Film Production, Filmmaking, Variable Depth of fieldOliver Janesh ChristiansenJanuary 28, 2018The Commuter, Feature film, Paul Cameron ASC, Liam Neeson, CinefadeComment

Hire Cinefade VariND in Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; Warsaw Poland; Helsinki, Finland; Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Vienna, Austria; Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden and throughout Europe

The Cinefade VariND is available to rent directly from our base in London and from our rental partners throughout Europe.

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Cinefade VariND Verleih in Deutschland

Kameraverleih Firmen in deutschen Städten wie München, Berlin und Köln haben den Cinefade VariND Filter zum Verleih bereit und wir verbinden Sie gerne um ein System zu organisieren.

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Hire Cinefade VariND in Germany

The Cinefade VariND is available to rent directly through us with worldwide shipping and local partners throughout Europe, US and Australasia. In German cities such as Munich, Berlin and Cologne there are several large camera rental houses that stock the Cinefade VariND and we would be happy to put you in touch and arrange a system for you.