MY LIFE PRODUCTION.
CENTRE POCKET The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro – a favourite of The Format Factory – was employed for its versatility and excellent performance
In order for Moody to go from being an amateur to a professional player, he needed to enter an open-age competition called the Q Tour. This event proved to be one of the biggest challenges the team would face on the project. Field explains that because of the immense pressure the competition puts on its players, the governing body – the EPSB – had previously never allowed filming at the tournament. Snooker is a game that requires an abundance of mental strength – meaning external distractions need to be limited.
types of shots,” Field opines. “The title sequence of Taking My Shot was filmed at 100 frames per second, allowing for a visually stunning result.” Field highlights that the Blackmagic cameras were up to the task of capturing live-action footage of snooker matches. Despite the rapid movement of the balls, the team wanted to make sure all footage was crystal clear. He describes how the cameras were able to record the fast-paced action with particularly sharp images, providing the dynamic footage needed for the documentary.
“Blackmagic Pocket 6K cameras are brilliant due to their design flexibility and dynamism, which provided a wide range of options for capturing different types of shots”
57. JULY 2023
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