Food Network shows using film look at DVinfo.net

James Farley · April 10th, 2004, 11:03 PM

Does anyone know which cameras the Food Network is using for shows that have a film look such as, Ciao America with Mario Batali, Everyday Italian, and Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay? The Food Network seems to be presenting more shows with film looks than any other network.

Chris Hurd · April 11th, 2004, 11:05 AM

For someone who hasn't seen any of these shows, how would you describe "film look," James? I'm just wondering what you mean by that.

James Farley · April 11th, 2004, 11:33 AM

The shows have the look of other shows I've seen broadcast that use Canon frame mode and Panasonic DVX100 24p. I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what cameras the Food Network shows are using.

Dave Frank · April 11th, 2004, 08:57 PM

My guess would be that they use a Panasonic SDX-900 DVCPRO50 or something like that. It can do 24p.

James Emory · April 11th, 2004, 09:03 PM

I know that Good Eats was shot with the XL-1/s about 2-3 years ago but there wasn't enough resolution with them so they moved to the JVC 500 and have probably upgraded to the 5000 by now. They also seemed to have shot normal video, then a progressive look and now back to normal video. The shows that I've seen lately look very warm and soft like a Soft FX or Pro Mist.

John C. Chu · April 22nd, 2004, 11:45 AM

While we are on the same subject...

What is "Nigella Bites" shot on? Is that film? High definition?

When I used to see this show on E! I always marveled at the wonderful cinematography of the show...

Of course, photographing a beautiful woman like Nigella Lawson doesn't hurt either...

Nick Hiltgen · April 27th, 2004, 09:42 AM

A friend of mine did a shoot a little bit ago with the food network (or for a pilot on the food network, and they used the dvx100. Don't know if that helps any, but thought I'd through it out there.

Ken Hodson · May 3rd, 2004, 11:53 AM

Once in a while you can catch a glimps of a cam. It appears they use mostly ENG style cams. Definately 1/2" or 2/3" 3chippers. They all have the same body style so it is hard to tell as the JVC. Pana, Sony all look the same. They probably do some post work but not much. Guaranteed they aren't using a 1/3" ccd cam, and they sure as hell aren't shooting 24p.
Ken

Kevin Galliford · June 7th, 2004, 01:50 PM

Has anyone seen this show? Debbie Travis' Facelift on HGTV? They seem to use in some shots Mini DV cameras.....They allways show the crew behind the scenes, its really neat show its 1hour long, looks like they use some brand I cant tell they all look the same.

April 10th, 2004, 11:03 PM	#1
James Farley New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N.Y,N.Y. Posts: 20	Food Network shows using film look Does anyone know which cameras the Food Network is using for shows that have a film look such as, Ciao America with Mario Batali, Everyday Italian, and Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay? The Food Network seems to be presenting more shows with film looks than any other network.

April 11th, 2004, 11:05 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	For someone who hasn't seen any of these shows, how would you describe "film look," James? I'm just wondering what you mean by that. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 11th, 2004, 08:57 PM	#4
Dave Frank Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 244	My guess would be that they use a Panasonic SDX-900 DVCPRO50 or something like that. It can do 24p. __________________ http://www.sleeptightmovie.com

April 11th, 2004, 09:03 PM	#5
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Good Eats I know that Good Eats was shot with the XL-1/s about 2-3 years ago but there wasn't enough resolution with them so they moved to the JVC 500 and have probably upgraded to the 5000 by now. They also seemed to have shot normal video, then a progressive look and now back to normal video. The shows that I've seen lately look very warm and soft like a Soft FX or Pro Mist.

May 3rd, 2004, 11:53 AM	#8
Ken Hodson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,315	Once in a while you can catch a glimps of a cam. It appears they use mostly ENG style cams. Definately 1/2" or 2/3" 3chippers. They all have the same body style so it is hard to tell as the JVC. Pana, Sony all look the same. They probably do some post work but not much. Guaranteed they aren't using a 1/3" ccd cam, and they sure as hell aren't shooting 24p. Ken __________________ Damnit Jim, I'm a film maker not a sysytems tech.

April 11th, 2004, 11:33 AM	#3
James Farley New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N.Y,N.Y. Posts: 20	The shows have the look of other shows I've seen broadcast that use Canon frame mode and Panasonic DVX100 24p. I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what cameras the Food Network shows are using.

April 22nd, 2004, 11:45 AM	#6
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	While we are on the same subject... What is "Nigella Bites" shot on? Is that film? High definition? When I used to see this show on E! I always marveled at the wonderful cinematography of the show... Of course, photographing a beautiful woman like Nigella Lawson doesn't hurt either...

April 27th, 2004, 09:42 AM	#7
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	A friend of mine did a shoot a little bit ago with the food network (or for a pilot on the food network, and they used the dvx100. Don't know if that helps any, but thought I'd through it out there.

June 7th, 2004, 01:50 PM	#9
Kevin Galliford Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 139	Debbie Travis' facelif on HGTV Has anyone seen this show? Debbie Travis' Facelift on HGTV? They seem to use in some shots Mini DV cameras.....They allways show the crew behind the scenes, its really neat show its 1hour long, looks like they use some brand I cant tell they all look the same.