Following the success of the feature film Tangerine which was completely shot on an iPhone, we were particularly interested in film gear that was focused on helping the micro and independent filmmaker.

Fiction Frenzy TV: In Season 2 episode 6, Anne-Rae interviews Dan May from Blackmagic Design cinematic cameras at NAB 2015 (National Association of Broadcasters convention) in Las Vegas.

NAB 2015, Las Vegas, USA – April 13, 2015 – Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic URSA Mini, a compact and lightweight Super 35 digital film camera that’s perfectly balanced for handheld use and comfortable enough to be used all day. URSA Mini features an incredible 4.6K image sensor, switchable global or rolling shutter, up to 15 stops of dynamic range, a large 5 inch fold out viewfinder and dual RAW and Apple ProRes recorders.

Blackmagic URSA Mini is available in 4 models, customers can choose either EF or PL lens mounts and 4K or 4.6K image sensors. Prices for the Blackmagic URSA Mini start at $2,995 for the 4K EF model.

Trivia: Special thanks to DP Joseph Khalil from http://digitalfrenzy.tv for shooting this episode. Production equipment by DigitalFrenzy.ca.

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Credits (also at the end of the video clip)
Journalist, Digital Journal – Anne-Rae Vasquez
Director of Photography, Digital Journal – Joseph Khalil, Digital Frenzy (http://digitalfrenzy.ca)

Music:
“Where I am From” by Topher Mohr and Alexander cc attrib (youtube.com)

Content created for Fiction Frenzy http://www.fictionfrenzy.tv
Creator/Producer/Editor: Anne-Rae Vasquez
Executive Producer: AR Films
Digital effects by AR Films
Film & production equipment provided by:
Joseph Khalil, Digital Frenzy – http://DigitalFrenzy.ca

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