Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems

Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
For all Canon Cinema EOS models: C700 / C300 Mk. II / C200 / C100 Mk II and EF / PL lenses.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old November 12th, 2012, 12:30 PM   #1
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 289
Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

The Canon C500 was used to film the Saturday Night Live "commercial" below in 4k on a Codex Recorder.

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-li...ritin/1423666/

We've got the C500 EF in stock. C500 PLs are expected to start shipping soon.

Let me know if you need one: Order a Canon C500 EF PL -

Last edited by Terry Nixon; November 12th, 2012 at 02:03 PM.
Terry Nixon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 12th, 2012, 01:52 PM   #2
Major Player
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 292
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

Broken link, Terry
Bob Willis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 12th, 2012, 02:04 PM   #3
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 289
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

the link should work now:
New Claritin | Video | Saturday Night Live | NBC
Terry Nixon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 12th, 2012, 07:43 PM   #4
Wrangler
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 6,810
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

Either overexposed in camera or pushed in post--either way, not loving some of those blown skintones (office and street scenes).

Considering the urgency of their turnaround, I would be curious to know if the editorial department downrezed the raw footage or cut in 4K and downrezed the master. Either way, a bit of a strange fit for a weekly show that airs in 1080.
__________________
Charles Papert
www.charlespapert.com
Charles Papert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 12th, 2012, 08:44 PM   #5
Regular Crew
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Providence, RI
Posts: 53
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

yeah footage was pretty blown out, not impressed, plus way too yellow interiors.. it was OK, wow SNL cast needs a refresh too... haven't laughed at that show in years.... Just sayin' :)
Matt Sturns is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 12th, 2012, 10:07 PM   #6
Trustee
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,313
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

Yes, looking pretty gross. My editor told me it looked much better on TV when he saw it air last week. Perhaps compression issues of some sort.
__________________
Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX
www.flightcreativemedia.com
Nate Haustein is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 12th, 2012, 10:20 PM   #7
Major Player
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bethel, VT
Posts: 824
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

Yes, blown, flat, exteriors and exaggerated warm interiors; none of it showing the potential of the camera.

It could have been shot well with an FS100 or AF100 and looked better.
Jim Giberti is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 13th, 2012, 12:07 PM   #8
Wrangler
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 6,810
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

Alex knows what he is doing so I'm guessing something else was at play here. Regardless, it still feels like a stunt to me--what would be the possible reason for shooting a clip for SNL in 4K other than for publicity. TV is about speed (and SNL particularly so) and large data files are not speedy to work with. 4K does not have room right now in the television arena. Once the workflow is in place and there is not a penalty involved, some shows may adopt for future-proofing purposes--1080 transmission now, 4K for future syndication/downloads or whatever replaces Bluray as a purchase medium--but it will be a good long while before 4K home delivery is in place. On my series I was told by editorial that it would be cost-prohibitive to shoot 444 vs 422 (we are on the Alexa) because of their storage needs. Likewise, on a feature due to be released theatrically, I was told I can shoot 444 but not ArriRaw.

It will be interesting to see how popular the C500 becomes, and who will be using it.
__________________
Charles Papert
www.charlespapert.com
Charles Papert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 13th, 2012, 02:28 PM   #9
Trustee
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,313
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

I'm going to a special event for the C100/300/500 tomorrow night in Minneapolis and Alex is actually going to be there talking about the camera and SNL. I'm sure we'll see what's going on with a HQ version of the clip, and if not, I'll make sure to ask!
__________________
Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX
www.flightcreativemedia.com
Nate Haustein is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 15th, 2012, 11:53 AM   #10
Trustee
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,313
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

They didn't show the spot, but the screen grab he did show looked better than the online clip. Also, FWIW, they shot to ProRes 444 with the C500, and didn't delve into the RAW yet.
__________________
Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX
www.flightcreativemedia.com
Nate Haustein is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 15th, 2012, 12:00 PM   #11
Wrangler
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 6,810
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

He must be pretty unhappy about the online version then, I certainly would be. I have a lot of respect for what he does, knowing the turnaround for that show (and working in a similar vein) and it's painful when material gets put on the web improperly.

ProRes444 makes a lot more sense than RAW.
__________________
Charles Papert
www.charlespapert.com
Charles Papert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old November 15th, 2012, 12:08 PM   #12
Major Player
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bethel, VT
Posts: 824
Re: Canon C500 used on Saturday Night Live

By the way Charles, I'm loving K&P.
Jim Giberti is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > Canon EOS / MXF / AVCHD / HDV / DV Camera Systems > Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:21 PM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network