Cinema quality hardware carries a hefty price tag, as most indie filmmakers can attest to. Getting your first camera is something that a beginner needs to save up for. However, Canadian filmmaker Csaba Nagy of Schoolpost, has created an open-source solution powered by the ever-popular Raspberry Pi microcomputer that costs pennies on the dollar compared to most cameras. This is a great solution for filmmakers who don’t have extravagant incomes, and provides a sense of pride since you build it yourself. So let’s have a closer look! A DIY cinema camera Whereas competitors can cost thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, you can buy the parts needed for this cinema camera for about $250. A parts list is available on the GitHub build guide provided by Schoolpost. And just so you know, all of the information and software needed for this build is available for free. You only need to pay for the parts and have a rudimentary understanding of electronics- most of the components are plug-and-play. Source: SchoolPost The base is a Raspberry Pi computer inside of a 3D-printed case. Attached to the board is a 4-inch touchscreen display and a Raspberry Pi High-Quality camera module with a Super 8-sized Sony IMX477R 12.3 megapixel sensor. However, this is a modular system and you can swap many components out; for example, thanks to community member Will Whang, Nagy was able to use a newer 20.2 megapixel IMX283 sensor and a Micro Four Thirds mount from a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 17 October, 2023