You recall that fancy 1000 frames per second cinema camera called the Phantom that I love so much (that was the feature camera from this project)? Well they’ve got a new one out…the Phantom Flex and it shoots 1250 fps now at full 1080 HD.
Well the New York Times Magazine (that’s right, editorial….) is shooting motion these days. Renowned Director of Photography there, Kathy Ryan, hired photographer Dewey Nicks to shoot some tennis stars.
Although not “new”, this is beautiful stuff. And best of all, they are using this badass camera in the editorial context. Gotta love that. Gotta. Freakin. Loveit.
NYT doesn’t allow embeds of the vids, so check them out HERE.
Another screen shot after the jump…
holy crap – that’s amazing. The human form as it goes through the stressors of the game – simply astounding.
Now that’s an expensive editorial shoot. I know those Phantoms are damn expensive to rent ($3000-4000 per day). Not to mention you must have a certified operator when renting them.
As a photographer and tennis freak I have to say F*&$#k yeah. Amazing. Really beautiful.