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Insights From Shooting One of the First Horror Films on the Blackmagic PYXIS

There are a lot of horrors one will discover when trying to make any type of short film or project. There are the horrors of scheduling, handling rewriters, or even just getting your lighting up just right.One horror that was unique to filmmaker Julian Terry in one of his most recent short films was the horror of being one of the first filmmakers to use a new camera for the first time. As we discussed with him in a previous interview for our Horror Week, Terry was one of the lucky few first filmmakers to get to use the Blackmagic PYXIS cinema camera.Here’s our interview with Terry on how he found the experience and his thoughts on how the PYXIS was able to help him find the courage to take down his latest horror project with ease.No Film School: As one of the first filmmakers to get your hands on the PYXIS, what were your immediate first thoughts?Julian Terry: It was a blast to work with! The metal body makes it feel like a little tank. Going from the DSLR-style body of the Full Frame 6k definitely felt different. The reinforced EF mount is a fantastic touch. Our Sigma 20mm 1.4 art lens felt super secure.My go-to camera for years was the Alexa Mini. I loved the size and weight. It felt perfect going handheld. The PYXIS is perfect for those who love the Alexa Mini form factor.Something that excited me a lot was the Open Gate shooting! I love...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 25 October

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