In Germany, as in other countries, a year without live gigs has dealt a financial blow to music venues and musicians alike. With the online concert series Stay Live, German broadcaster ZDFkultur, together with NPO Initiative Musik and agency Turbokultur, seeks to help the defunct music scene. Producer/director Marc Schuetrumpf and colorist/editor Christopher Stoeckle of production company Neoxfilm spoke to us about why they chose ARRI Multicam to shoot the 12 live concerts, while documentary filmmaker Tobias Koppe explains why ALEXA Mini was his camera of choice for behind-the-scenes footage.
Can you describe the ARRI Multicam setup you put together for the live concerts?
Marc Schuetrumpf: We had five ARRI AMIRAs, which were used and positioned in various different ways, including on two dolly systems with curved rails and on the stage itself, in an Easyrig. This was especially advantageous for our special stage, which we placed in the middle of the audience area. It also meant that larger bands, with up to 11 performers, could be filmed in a natural way because we could move among them and they played at the same level as our camera operators.
It really elevates the footage, going beyond the standard shots you would normally see for situations like that. Even with wider focal lengths you can have a narrower depth of field, drawing the audience's attention either to the singer, or a different performer, or the mentor off to the side. That's a big difference from traditional 2/3-inch cameras, where everything is in focus and you can't shape the image. It's also much more inspiring for the camera operators, who did a really outstanding job on this project.
Combining the AMIRAs with Fujinon Cabrio zooms meant that we could quickly, but smoothly, change focal length when needed. It made it look like we had more than five cameras, and allowed us to react much faster to changing situations. All in all, ARRI Multicam gave us a very flexible, high-quality setup. Like the way movies shot on film have a certain cinematic look - I always want to achieve that, and with this system I can.
ARRI AMIRAs, used and positioned in various different ways.
Did the ARRI cameras make a difference to how you were able to light the concerts?
Marc Schuetrumpf: We tested, and its amazing how intense the lighting can be without negatively affecting the recorded image. Even powerful spotlights are rendered perfectly in the picture. For example, we had a really heavy rock band with a lot of intense flashing lights as part of their stage show, but the AMIRAs captured all of it really nicely.
Christopher Stoeckle: I have definitely noticed that with other cameras, when the intensity of the light is at its strongest, you can get a black spot in the middle of the light source. With ARRI cameras theres no such thing, and thats a huge advantage.
Performer Deine Cousine. ARRI cameras easily handled the intense flashing lights.
Marc Schuetrumpf: That wide contrast capture makes such a difference that even the viewers at home would easily recognize its value. In our camera tests, AMIRA went one or two stops further in both underexposure and overexposure. Even when the image or a spot is pushed to extremes, the colors are much better than other cameras. That was one of the reasons why I chose ARRI Multicam. I dont want to worry about lights in the frame; in fact, I want to consciously include them, and I was impressed by the results. When I look at the pictures on the screen or on TV, Im as happy as a little kid.
There was a project in the late Sixties called The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, where the whole concept was a kind of a small center stage with different bands - newcomers, friends, and rock stars playing together - filmed with 16 mm cameras. I was so happy and almost overwhelmed to bring this spirit of meeting friends and other musicians in a very special location again on stage, with an even better image quality than analog film.
We simply could not have pursued this concept with a smaller dynamic range; it allowed us to be flexible and varied. We had 12 bands, ranging from pop bands, to Las Vegas glamor with happy shining costumes, to heavy metal. And there was a different look, or genre, for each performance.
Performers Klan und MiA. The ARRI Multicam System allowed a different look for each act.
Did LUTs form a part of developing those different looks?
Marc Schuetrumpf: We recorded Log C and had a basic LUT that we developed in preproduction. Then we had two or three additional LUTs for the different genres or looks, emphasizing certain colors or adjusting the contrast. If you tweak something on the LUT, the images react immediately. The sensor is very sensitive, and thats the biggest difference between this and other popular formats or systems. ARRI Multicam has very natural color rendering - black is really black. Being able to incorporate LUTs creatively and easily is a big advantage of the system.
Christopher Stoeckle: We looked at the bands and what they were playing, and adjusted the colors accordingly. There might be more intensely saturated colors for lighter performers, and then a blue or monochrome look for heavy rock, for example. With ARRI cameras you have all the possibilities and you are not limited. The images are fast and easy to work with in the grading system, partly because footage from all the cameras is so well matched. You don't have to spend much time matching colors, which is a saving for the production.
The flexible and high-quality ARRI Multicam System in use.
Tobias - why did you choose the ALEXA Mini for your behind-the-scenes documentary?
Tobias Koppe: I shoot almost all my projects on ARRI, and the ALEXA Mini is my camera of choice. I love it, because the ProRes codecs can do more for me than the so-called Raw formats of other camera
Europe Stories
12/05/2021
The ability to generate thoughts and build relationships within the stream of co...
11/05/2021
Magyar Telekom results for the first quarter of 2021
Budapest, May 11, 2021 17:30
Magyar Telekom today reported its consolidated financial results for the ...
11/05/2021
What is it about a lullaby that gently nudges a fussy newborn or rambunctious toddler into a slumber? On the latest episode of our podcast, Spotify: For the Rec...
11/05/2021
For the past several years, Spotify Original podcast DISSECT has delved deep int...
11/05/2021
Alpha 1 and RX0 II added to list of compatible Sony's cameras
Latest versio...
11/05/2021
A CANAL+ cr ation originale and Sky original TV series starring Matthias Schoena...
11/05/2021
If you were swept away by the phenomenon that is celebrated by millions globally...
11/05/2021
Big Boys Don't Cry follows the England Rugby forward as he discusses his own struggles and learns new methods of managing mental wellbeing.
Sky Sports has ...
11/05/2021
Six Nations Rugby today confirmed that it has commenced joint long form contract discussions with broadcasters Virgin Media Television and RT having agreed a j...
11/05/2021
#digitalchamps
RT is proud to continue its support of the School Digital Champion Programme which culminates in the annual showcase (virtual) event this Wedne...
11/05/2021
SevenVentures Pitch Day is back in 2021: Virtual event offers start-ups the chan...
11/05/2021
Lauren Lyle to star as Karen Pirie in ITV cold case murder drama, Karen Pirie
Lauren Lyle to star as Karen Pirie in ITV cold case murder drama, based on acclai...
11/05/2021
Press release - 11 May 2021 17:47
THIRD QUARTER AND NINE-MONTH 2020-21 REVENUES Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
Download as PDF
Full Year revenue objective u...
11/05/2021
Solutions Combine DPAs Renowned 5mm Capsules With Award-winning 6066 Design.
DPA Microphones announces the 4466 CORE Omnidirectional and 4488 CORE Directional ...
11/05/2021
Apple helps keep the App Store a safe and trusted place for users to discover apps by detecting and taking action against fraudulent developers and users....
11/05/2021
The latest issue of TVBEurope focuses on 8K, HDR and UHD, and also includes an interview with Formula Ones head of media and broadcast Dean Locke about the spor...
11/05/2021
Gregory succeeds co-CEOs Patrick van den Berg and Fran ois-Charles Bideaux
By Jenny Priestley
Published: May 11, 2021
Gregory succeeds co-CEOs Patrick van ...
11/05/2021
A Newton stabilizer and a Sony HDC-P50 camera achieve amazing results on ice in ...
11/05/2021
El DoP Michael Sanders a ade el U-Tap SDI de AJA a su kit El director de fotograf a brit nico Michael Sanders ha decidido incluir en su kit de c mara el dispo...
11/05/2021
Movistar expande Addressable TV a otros seis canales Movistar Estrenos, Movistar Comedia, Movistar Series, Movistar Acci n, Movistar Seriesman a y Movistar D...
11/05/2021
Zeta Studios adaptar Garc a!' para HBO Max Espa a La novela gr fica Garc a! llegar a la plataforma HBO Max Espa a en 2022. Esta serie de seis episodio...
10/05/2021
The latest version of the Emtree thesaurus launched in Embase on STN on May 8, 2021. Emtree remains a great resource for the latest terminology in biomedicine, ...
10/05/2021
Over the past year, social sharing has been more important than ever in bringing people together and helping friends, family, and fans connect from afar. Listen...
10/05/2021
- Sony has announced the availability window in Europe for a variation of its latest BRAVIA TV models in large screen sizes - including the flagship BRAVIA XR M...
10/05/2021
Rohde & Schwarz and HEAD acoustics demonstrate test solution for 5G voice over N...
10/05/2021
Nokia selected as single supplier for Swisscoms new optical transport network
Press Release
Nokia selected as single supplier for Swisscoms new optical tra...
10/05/2021
Nokia selected by Movistar Chile for commercial 5G network launch
Press Release
Nokia selected by Movistar Chile for commercial 5G network launch
Movistar ...
10/05/2021
ITV marks Mental Health Awareness Week as part of its continuing commitment to get the nation talking and promote mental wellness
Alastair Campbell guest pres...
10/05/2021
ITV2 commissions provocative teen drama, Tell Me Everything, produced by ITV Studios, Noho Film and Television, created by Mark O'Sullivan
A provocative a...
10/05/2021
ITV Studios announces deal for record-breaking series six of Line of Duty in Chi...
10/05/2021
EBU puts forward views to European Commission on online violence against women j...
10/05/2021
Modulating delay plug-in updated
We last looked at FabFilters Timeless delay plug-in an astonishing 11 years ago. Then, it was on version 2, and its develop...
10/05/2021
New coin, first announced in January, is now available
By Jenny Priestley
Published: May 10, 2021
New coin, first announced in January, is now available
...
10/05/2021
Company is looking to scale up its global media and sport offering
By Jenny Priestley
Published: May 10, 2021
Company is looking to scale up its global med...
10/05/2021
Company is reportedly unable to meet payments on a 920 million loan it originally secured in 2018
By Jenny Priestley
Published: May 10, 2021
Company is re...
10/05/2021
MobiTV is currently in a bankruptcy process in the United States
By Jenny Priestley
Published: May 10, 2021
MobiTV is currently in a bankruptcy process in ...
10/05/2021
TVU Networks Gets the Call for NFL Draft Live Video Distribution posted: 10/05/2021
All 32 Teams Use TVU Grid and TVU Anywhere in Their Draft Rooms and Off-...
10/05/2021
Ross Video and Van Wagner Drive the 2021 NFL Draft posted: 10/05/2021
For Gridiron fans everywhere, the annual NFL entry draft is a highly anticipated eve...
07/05/2021
Friday 7 May 2021 UKTV has commissioned Extreme Food Phobics (10x60) for its pre...
07/05/2021
They're subjects central to the way we live our lives and the survival of the planet and increasingly there's a link to many journalists' investigat...
07/05/2021
May 07, 2021 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia-To deliver high-energy sound reinforcement wi...
07/05/2021
Sky today confirms additional cast for The Amazing Maurice, a Sky Original inclu...
07/05/2021
Net Insight Interim Report January - March 2021 Growth on a continued cautious market
Net Insight posted continued growth in the first quarter 2021 and revenu...
07/05/2021
Celebrity Karaoke Club returns to ITV2 this year along with drag spin-off series
Olivia Attwood, Sonny Jay and AJ Odudu lead star-studded line-up in series two...
07/05/2021
The Vivienne joins Emmerdale for Pride celebration
Emmerdale villagers will be celebrating Pride next month and who better to join the cast for the day than Dr...
07/05/2021
Watch and embed this video on your website. Simply play and click on the embed icon upper right to copy the embed code.
The Masked Dancer, starting this May on...
07/05/2021
Photo credit: (Express Wi-fi by Facebook)
Press release - 7 May 2021 11:29
...
07/05/2021
New position paper on the proposed Digital Markets Act...
07/05/2021
Banijay Studios Italy, a Banijay company, today announces a new four-part drama, FOSCA - A Tuscan Policewoman (Fosca Innocenti) for Canale 5.
The new series fo...
In Germany, as in other countries, a year without live gigs has dealt a financial blow to music venues and musicians alike. With the online concert series Stay Live, German broadcaster ZDFkultur, together with NPO Initiative Musik and agency Turbokultur, seeks to help the defunct music scene. Producer/director Marc Schuetrumpf and colorist/editor Christopher Stoeckle of production company Neoxfilm spoke to us about why they chose ARRI Multicam to shoot the 12 live concerts, while documentary filmmaker Tobias Koppe explains why ALEXA Mini was his camera of choice for behind-the-scenes footage.
