A D.P. Chooses the ARRI ALEXA

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It’s been said that choosing between digital video cameras is a bit like choosing between film stocks; they provide different images that suit different uses and aesthetics. I’m not sure that the analogy is entirely accurate, but it’s certainly worth considering. For this reason, I’m always interested in hearing about d.p.’s experiences when working with a camera other than the one they usually shoot with.

When Boston cinematographer Chris Loughran recently tweeted that he was going to be shooting with an ARRI ALEXA, I was curious to ask him about his experience with the camera. I first met Loughran a couple of years ago when he was shooting with the Panasonic AG-AF100. He subsequently migrated to the Sony PMW-F3, and I wondered why he wasn’t using the F3 for the shoot.