Chapter 1
Two teenagers and a spinning mirror
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Chapter 2
The sound of silence and the digital leap
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Chapter 3
The science of the ARRI look
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of ARRI cameras
Ch 2 · The sound of silence and the digital leap
maya ARRI's Silent Digital Leap
From silent film's gentle hum, To digital, the ARRI's come! Capturing magic, bold and bright, With cinematic, perfect light!
Fun Fact
The heavy blimps: Before silent cameras, movie cameras had to be wrapped in thick, heavy mattresses to quiet their noisy motors during filming.
Glossary
arri (noun)
The pioneering camera manufacturer that silenced noisy film sets and spearheaded cinema's transition to digital screens. They are the unseen artists behind the breathtaking look of your favorite movies.
The pioneering camera manufacturer that silenced noisy film sets and spearheaded cinema's transition to digital screens. They are the unseen artists behind the breathtaking look of your favorite movies.
Quiz
In what year did ARRI launch the ALEXA, which became the gold standard for digital cinema?
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Why did early Hollywood talkie cameras have to be placed inside giant soundproof boxes called 'blimps'?
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What is the primary reason cinematographers prefer ARRI's digital cameras over competitors?
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Instead of chasing extreme digital sharpness, what did ARRI design the ALEXA camera to mimic?