From Features to Commercials, One Constant for Koretz is Petrol Bags

Whether cinematographer Eric Koretz is prepping for his recent feature Comet, directed by Sam Esmail, or commercials for Motorola and American Airlines, the one constant for him is Petrol Bags.

Cinematographer Eric Korentz

Often these shoots involve heavy traveling, Koretz says. One thing I don't have to worry about is the condition of my equipment as we move - because it's always packed in my Petrol Bags. I chose them because they are simply versatile, have unique features and are well built.

Recently, the versatility of the Deca Dr. Bag (PC003) was important to Koretz for the feature Comet. We shot all over Los Angeles, he says. And we had different equipment needs for every phase of production - from scout to shoot. For our location scouts and pre-planning, I would pack a fully built RED Epic camera into the bag. Sam and I would go into each location and plan out our shots, using this same camera we would later use to shoot the film. The Petrol Deca would allow me easy access to the camera, to take out and shoot as quickly as our ideas would flow.

During production, Koretz carried the RED Epic in the Deca bag as they moved from location to location. It allowed me to be mobile and ready to go, which is important in every production, he says.

And Comet isn't the only time Koretz felt he couldn't be without a Petrol bag. I frequently use a RED Epic and the Deca Dr. Bag, carried on a plane fully built, he says. When I'm on set or run-and-gun, I can just keep the camera in the bag and pop it out and be ready to shoot.

The Deca Tripod Bag (PT701) has also come in handy with both scout and preplanning. Koretz simply fits a small tripod and monopod in it, and I can throw in a few light stands, gels, and such for other projects, he says. I love the wheels and the backpack options. Versatility is a key feature that I look for in the bags that hold my gear, and the Deca tripod bag is the most versatile tripod bag out there.

Koretz also found the Deca Camera Bag invaluable on Comet. My AC's basically stuffed every screw, nut, bolt, tool and accessory into it - all compartmentalized, he says. The bag lets me hold an incredible ruggedness. It's a unique bag that I use on every shoot.

While shooting Comet, Koretz had two LED DMX controlled lights that he called on when he needed a trick color effect. They were in the Petrol Lighting Case , of course, he says. The lightweight design and small footprint of this Petrol bag makes it easy to have nearby and ready to use without overextending.

The independent feature Comet, shot by Eric Koretz, directed by Sam Esmail and starring Emmy Rossum and Justin Long, is slated for release in 2014. Koretz's recent commercials for Motorola, American Airlines and Full Tilt Poker will begin airing the last part of 2013.

For further information on Petrol Bags products, please go to http://www.petrolbags.com or contact: Petrol Bags, 16 Progress Drive, Shelton CT 06484, Email: info.videocomamericas@vitecgroup.com

About Petrol Bags

Petrol Bags is a leading producer of professional carrying bags and accessories for portable cameras, lighting, audio, support and other production equipment. The Petrol Bags product family encompasses a full line of highly protective, versatile, adaptable and extremely portable bags, backpacks, cases, and accessories. Petrol Bags works closely with industry professionals to create carrying systems designed for safe transport as well as quick and easy access on location.

Along with other leading brands in the broadcast and professional videographer industry, Petrol Bags is part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company. For more information on Petrol Bags, visit http://www.petrolbags.com

About Vitec Videocom

Vitec Videocom brings together some of the most respected, most innovative and most sought-after brands in the industry: Anton/Bauer, Autoscript, Litepanels, OConnor, Petrol, Sachtler, Vinten and Vinten Radamec. It acts as an endorsing brand for these market-leading broadcast, film and pro video products, encouraging multi-brand system sales and simplifying the way that customers worldwide do business.

Vitec Videocom is an operating division within the Vitec Group, an international business serving customers in the broadcast, photographic and military aerospace and government markets. Vitec is based on strong, well known, premium brands on which its customers rely on worldwide.

Vitec Videocom - innovative products around the camera.

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