Some of you have asked about the equipment we’re using to shoot Killer Pad. Here’s some information from the people who made the camera:

“Killer Pad” is being shot with cameras using the latest cutting edge Digital technology. Two Viper FilmStream Digital Cinematography cameras are being used in “FilmStream” mode which provides the greatest available latitudes and image quality available in today’s digital equipment. The FilmStream signal is being recorded to the S.two DFR digital disk recorder. This allows for the use of digital look up tables on set and for immediate playback and review of each take during the production.

The Viper and S.two Recording equipment is being provided by The Camera House in North Hollywood. The Camera House is a leading supplier of high precision camera systems, comprised of cameras, lenses and accessories for the motion picture, television series and television commercial markets in North America. The Viper camera systems been used in the filming of motion pictures, television series, made for television mini series and commercials since their introduction over 3 years ago. The cameras were developed by Grass Valley (a Thomson Brand company) out of the Breda Netherlands factory, which has been producing high quality cameras for over 40 years. The Viper first made headlines with Michael Mann’s COLLATERAL in 2004 and was also used on Mr. Mann’s recently wrapped MIAMI VICE for Universal. In addition to numerous high profile commercials (Nike, HP, Heineken, Ford, Lexus), television mini series (The 4400, The Final Days of Planet Earth, Terminal City), television series (Lazytown, Sex Love and Secrets, Everybody Hates Chris) and David Fincher has chosen the Viper’s to shoot his latest feature ZODIAC which is slated for release late in 2006. “Killer Pad” Cinematographer David Stump, ASC also worked with the Viper’s on the children’s feature, RED RIDING HOOD and most recently on the comedy feature WHAT LOVE IS which is due for release in early 2007.

In unrelated news, Pictures from Day 9 are up!

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