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Some quick googling shows cinematic film cameras in 1930/40 used to cost $100k-$300k adjusted for inflation. Today, the cheapest Netflix-approved camera is $2k
by cj 3y ago
Some quick googling shows cinematic film cameras in 1930/40 used to cost $100k-$300k adjusted for inflation.
Today, the cheapest Netflix-approved camera is $2k [0]
Lower barrier to entry is a blessing and a curse. Signal v noise, etc.
[0] https://noamkroll.com/the-3-most-affordable-netflix-approved-cinema-cameras-you-can-buy-right-now/ https://noamkroll.com/the-3-most-affordable-netflix-approved...
- treflop 3y agoIt's even lower. The FS7 on that list is more like $1,000 these days. (Not that I would consider all those cameras on the Netflix list cinematic. Some are geared more towards documentary.)
- ghaff 3y agoAnd not that it's contrary to the $1K price point but, I think, Apple's last event was filmed with iPhones albeit with a lot of expensive lighting and other gear/people.
- BurningFrog 3y agoFilm reels were also a significant cost that's pretty much gone to zero these days.