Okay, These ARRI Ensō Prime Lenses on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme Look Pretty Sick
Try to contain yourself as you watch this new test footage from DP Bret Curry showcasing how the ARRI Ensō Prime lenses look on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme.
ARRI Ensō Prime Lenses on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme
Fine, you got us! ARRI has released a new test footage demo reel type video featuring video shot by talented DP Bret Curry that showcases just how beautiful the Ensō Prime lenses look on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme.
Shot to capture the rugged beauty of Montana for a new Stetson and Lindsey Thornburg campaign, this test footage is an awesome showcase of the natural colors and looks that this ARRI camera and lens combo is capable of achieving out in the field.
We even get a peek behind-the-scenes into how Curry and his small crew were able to capture these sick-looking shots, as well as some insights into how the grade was finished with the new ARRI Film Lab, which we recently covered here.ARRI Ensō Prime Lenses on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme
While this is just test footage that shows off a handful of shots, it’s honestly more than enough to showcase the raw beauty that this combo of ARRI Ensō Prime lenses is able to capture with the ALEXA 35 Xtreme cinema camera.
These Ensō Prime lenses have proven to be small, lightweight, and versatile lenses that can provide exceptional images in almost any conditions. They have a beautifully smooth and balanced native look that can be tuned with Ensō Vintage Elements, which attach to the back of the lenses, helping to allow DPs to access different looks with a single, cost-efficient lens.
The ALEXA 35 Xtreme is having a nice moment here as the trusted workhorse version of the ALEXA 35. Built on its predecessor’s solid foundation, the ALEXA 35 Xtreme version features some powerful hardware and higher speeds that help it really shine with its slow-motion images and its efficient ARRICORE codec.
More ARRI Inspiration and Resources
If you’re curious about the gear behind these awesome images, ARRI has lots of resources covering the Ensō Prime lenses and the ALEXA 35 Xtreme, both on the company’s YouTube page and other channels. Here are some additional videos covering everything you need to know about these lenses and the camera.
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- Where Science Meets Cinematography: Shooting Infrared with the ARRI Alexa XT B+W ›
