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NAB Video: AbelCine Phantom Flex 4K

Ryan Koo — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:25:28 +0000

The Phantom Flex4K is the upgraded version of Vision Research’s Flex high-speed monster, designed to be production-ready with form factor improvements, audio options, and the ability to record to compressed formats. Check out the pyromaniac-friendly debut short and our interview, co-presented with FreshDV: (more…)

First Glimpse at the Phantom Flex4k, a Full Production Machine Shooting 1,000FPS in 4k

Micah Van Hove — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:40:39 +0000

Look out FT-ONE, you’ve got competition, and from somebody that you probably don’t want it from — as Vision Research unveils it’s latest high-speed marvel, the Phantom Flex4k, Mitch Gross over at AbelCine brings us the first look at the camera from NAB. Hit the jump to get the specs and to see the first footage captured with the camera: (more…)

'Red Bull Perspective - A Skateboard Film,' Shot in Gorgeous Anamorphic on RED EPIC & Phantom Flex

Joe Marine — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:22:50 +0000

Skateboard videos became more popular as digital cameras got smaller and cheaper, and it was practically free to go shoot your friends for a few hours or tape over anything you didn’t like. High-end skate videos are in their own world entirely, and you don’t have to be a fan of skateboarding to appreciate the beauty and talent exhibited by the skaters and the filmmakers. In Red Bull Perspective — A Skateboard Video, DP Marc Ritzema shows off some gorgeous anamorphic photography with the RED EPIC and time-stopping slow motion with the Phantom Flex, and Director Nicholas Schrunk crafts a story that takes you into the lives of some of today’s premiere skaters. Check out the film below. (more…)

Watch the Top 5 Films from the AbelCine Phantom Miro High-Speed Inspiration Challenge

Joe Marine — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:24:20 +0000

All the way back in July, we told you about a contest that AbelCine was running in partnership with Vision Research. That contest, the Miro High-Speed Inspiration Challenge, focused on contestants coming up with new and creative uses for high-speed photography, and they’ve now selected five finalists from a group of a few hundred applicants. The winner will be announced on March 1st, but you can watch all five of the short films right now embedded below. (more…)

Gallagher Smashing Watermelons at Over 1,000FPS with the Phantom Miro M320S

Joe Marine — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:42:13 +0000

When you need extreme slow motion, Vision Research is still the name most trust. The Phantom Miro line is a new compact version of their camera system, and there’s even a contest going right now to win your very own worth tens of thousands of dollars (though applications have closed). Fiction, a visual agency specializing in original content, took the Phantom Miro M320S for a spin with the famous watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher, and documented the entire process. Here is the final product: (more…)

Shoot 1,540 Glorious FPS at 1080p with the New Phantom Miro LC320S High-Speed Camera

Joe Marine — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:54:20 +0000

It’s almost not funny now — it seems like every few days a new camera is introduced (or at least rumored). Vision Research, the company famous for its high-speed cameras, has introduced a new model in its lower-priced (considering) and smaller-sized Miro line, the easy-to-remember LC320S. For starters, it can record up to 1,540fps at 1080p, which is nothing short of astounding if you’ve ever seen it on a large screen. It’s quite a different experience seeing 240fps at 1080p with the Sony FS700 and then seeing Phantom footage at over 1,000fps (or more). Mitch Gross over at AbelCine has a very nice introduction video we’ve embedded below. (more…)

Win a Phantom Camera Worth Thousands in the AbelCine Miro High-Speed Inspiration Challenge

Joe Marine — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:59:45 +0000

High quality slow motion is finally in the hands of the masses thanks to Sony’s new FS700, but if you’re looking for the ultimate slow motion camera, it’s probably going to have the name Phantom in front of it. Vision Research’s Phantom cameras are synonymous with slow motion, and we’re not talking hundreds of frames per second — many are capable of thousands of frames per second. Now, you have an opportunity to not only make a short film with one, but possibly win your very own Phantom Miro M320S package (capable of 1,540 fps at 1080p) worth tens of thousands of dollars thanks to Vision Research and AbelCine. Check out the details of the competition below. (more…)

Watch Shia LaBeouf's Moving Performance in this Sigur Rós and Alma Har'el Film

Joe Marine — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 03:34:00 +0000

Every once in a while a typecasted Hollywood actor goes outside their comfort zone and surprises everyone. Though some might think that there are always selfish motives behind some of these choices, often actors like being challenged and want to participate in projects because they love the material. Shia LaBeouf, unfortunately best known for being the goofy Sam Witwicky in the Michael Bay Transformers series (the newest being Dark of the Moon), turns in a beautifully moving performance in this Alma Har’rel (Bombay Beach) directed experimental music video/film for Sigur Rós. (more…)

So Many New Camera Tests it's Hard to Keep Track: Phantom Miro, RED SCARLET, Sony F3, and Canon C300

Ryan Koo — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:56:43 +0000

We’re trying to share more actual shorts and not just camera tests here, as a difference of one stop in dynamic range from one camera to the next is not going to make or break your narrative or doc. From DSLRs costing hundreds to 4K cameras costing tens of thousands, there is a great camera out there for your budget. Still, one question all filmmakers will be asked is, “what do you want to shoot on?” and so it’s still handy to keep tabs on what’s available. Here are several new tests of some of the latest large-sensor imagers: (more…)

The FPS King is Still King, Vision Research Announces the Phantom Miro M320S: 1540fps at 1080p

Joe Marine — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:13:00 +0000

Not to be outdone by the recent Sony announcement of the high-fps FS700, Vision Research is rolling out a brand new camera that should fit a little better in your hands, and in your budget. The Phantom Miro M320S is an update to their Miro line, and with it comes 1540 frames per second at 1920 x 1080. The sensor inside is slightly bigger than the RED Epic, so full frame field-of-view lenses will prevent any vignetting in the corners at 1080 or 1200. (more…)

120 FPS is Nothing: Here's What 2,564 FPS on a Phantom Flex Camera Looks Like

Ryan Koo — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:09:25 +0000

With RED touting 120 frame-per-second shooting speeds — impressive on its own, and even more impressive given each frame is at 5K resolution — Vision Research’s claims that their new Phantom Flex camera shoots at up to 2,800 FPS (2,500 in 1080p) seems like a joke. But it’s not, and the following is proof. Tom Guilmette was hired to shoot the World Champtionships of Ping Pong, and found himself alone in his hotel room before the shoot with the Phantom Flex; here is the resulting video. (more…)