{"id":96941,"date":"2017-11-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=96941"},"modified":"2017-11-22T09:46:39","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T15:46:39","slug":"cameras-behind-netflix-originals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cameras-behind-netflix-originals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cameras Behind Netflix&#8217;s Original Films and Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"curious-about-the-cameras-behind-netflix-originals-here-are-the-cameras-netflix-has-officially-approved-and-the-series-using-them\">Curious about the cameras behind Netflix Originals? Here are the cameras Netflix has officially approved \u2014 and the series using them.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via Netflix.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As a company that produces and streams content on a massive variety of devices, Netflix requires their original content to be at least 4K for optimal presentation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96966 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Master of None\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Master of None\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg?resize=359,239 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg?resize=560,373 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-bw.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Master of None via Netflix \/ Panasonic.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>These\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/backlothelp.netflix.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/217237077-Production-and-Post-Production-Requirements-v2-1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">recommendations come directly from Netflix<\/a>, and they are primarily for their own content. So you can still shoot on other gear and hope for distribution, but to meet their standards or work on one of their sets, you&#8217;ll need to use the following cameras or specs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"netflixs-basic-camera-requirements\">Netflix&#8217;s Basic Camera Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>There are two main classifications for Netflix cameras: primary and secondary. Primary is your main camera, which must have a <strong>true 4K sensor<\/strong>. Secondary cameras\u00a0capture any type of B-roll or additional footage, like crash cams, aerials, POV, and underwater cameras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96965 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Master of None 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Master of None 2\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg?resize=359,239 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg?resize=560,373 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera-rig.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Master of None via Netflix \/ Panasonic.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Netflix Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>True 4K sensor (equal to or greater than 4096)<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 16-bit Linear or 10-bit Log processing\n<ul>\n<li>RAW<\/li>\n<li>Log (Including, but not limited to&#8230;)\n<ul>\n<li>S-Log3<\/li>\n<li>V-Log<\/li>\n<li>CanonLog3<\/li>\n<li>REDLogFilm<\/li>\n<li>BMDLog<\/li>\n<li>LogC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Must send original camera files without looks, LUTs, or color correction<\/li>\n<li>Maintain metadata\n<ul>\n<li>Tape name<\/li>\n<li>Timecode<\/li>\n<li>Frame rate<\/li>\n<li>ISO<\/li>\n<li>WB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, Netflix requires approval for aspect ratios greater than 2.00:1 \u2014 filmmakers must also shoot framing charts before principal photography begins. That way, the framing charts can\u00a0get processed through the pipeline\u00a0of editorial, post, and VFX.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"approved-cameras-for-netflix-originals\" class=\"inner-column inner-column-first inner-column-two-thirds\">Approved Cameras for Netflix Originals<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96970 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Kimmy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Kimmy\" width=\"755\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg?resize=359,240 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg?resize=560,374 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-camera-set.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to specific cameras, Netflix does provide a list of camera bodies that meet their specifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Netflix Approved Cameras:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/arrirentalgroup.com\/alexa65\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ARRI Alexa 65<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>6K \u2014 6560 x 3100<\/li>\n<li>ARRIRAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Blackmagic URSA (Discontinued)\n<ul>\n<li>4.6K \u2014 4608 x 2592<\/li>\n<li>CinemaDNG RAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/blackmagicursaminipro\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4.6K \u2014 4608 x 2592<\/li>\n<li>CinemaDNG RAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/internet\/portal\/us\/home\/products\/details\/cameras\/cinema-eos\/eos-c300-mark-ii\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Canon C300 MK II<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>Canon RAW<\/li>\n<li>XF-AVC (4K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/internet\/portal\/us\/home\/support\/details\/cameras\/cinema-eos\/eos-c500\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Canon C500<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>Canon RAW<\/li>\n<li>XF-AVC (4K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/internet\/portal\/us\/home\/products\/details\/cameras\/cinema-eos\/eos-c700\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Canon C700<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4.5 K \u2014 4512 x 2376<\/li>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>Canon RAW<\/li>\n<li>XF-AVC (4K)<\/li>\n<li>ProRes HQ (4K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pro-av.panasonic.net\/en\/varicam\/35\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Panasonic VariCam 35<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>V-RAW<\/li>\n<li>AVC-Intra4K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pro-av.panasonic.net\/en\/varicam\/lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Panasonic VariCam LT<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>V-RAW<\/li>\n<li>AVC-Intra4K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dxl.panavision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Panavision DXL<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>8K \u2014 8192 x 4320<\/li>\n<li>REDCODE RAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.red.com\/products\/epic-dragon\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">RED Epic\/Weapon Dragon<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>6K \u2014 6144 x 3160<\/li>\n<li>REDCODE RAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.red.com\/products\/weapon#features\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">RED Weapon Helium<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>8K \u2014 8192 x 4320<\/li>\n<li>REDCODE RAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.sony.com\/bbsc\/ssr\/product-PMWF55\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony F55<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>F55RAW<\/li>\n<li>XAVC (4K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.sony.com\/bbsc\/ssr\/product-F65RSPAC1\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony F65<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>F65RAW<\/li>\n<li>F65RAW-LITE<\/li>\n<li>XAVC (4K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.sony.com\/bbsc\/ssr\/micro-xdcam\/resource.latest.bbsccms-assets-micro-xdcam-latest-pxwfs7.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony FS7<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>4K \u2014 4096 x 2160<\/li>\n<li>XAVC (4K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that these cameras aren&#8217;t the only cameras used on these shows. There are other cameras that meet the standards, all the way down to a <strong>Sony a7S <\/strong>as a secondary camera<em>\u00a0<\/em>in <em>Last Chance U<\/em>. In fact, let&#8217;s dive into some of the most popular series and documentary films\u00a0on Netflix and explore their camera packages.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cameras-behind-the-scenes-of-popular-netflix-originals\">Cameras Behind the Scenes of Popular Netflix Originals<\/h3>\n<p>For a better look at the actual productions, check out these\u00a0behind-the-scenes images of many of Netflix&#8217;s most popular series. Here&#8217;s a look at some of the most impressive finds.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"mindhunter\">Mindhunter<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96946 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Mindhunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Mindhunter\" width=\"755\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg?resize=277,208 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg?resize=359,270 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg?resize=543,408 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg?resize=560,421 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/RED_Xenomorph_Netflix_Mindhunter.jpg?resize=150,113 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Mindhunter&#8217;s RED Xenomorph Dragon camera via Jarred Land.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you get top-name talent for your original content, you will likely score some perks. For <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5290382\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Mindhunter<\/em><\/a>, RED built a custom Xenomorph camera for David Fincher. You can read much more about the work that went into shooting and editing <em>Mindhunter<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-mindhunter-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">here on the PremiumBeat blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MindHunter Camera Package:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RED Xenomorph Dragon<\/li>\n<li>RED Dragon<\/li>\n<li>Leica Summilux-C lenses<\/li>\n<li>Aspect Ratio &#8211;\u00a02.20 : 1<\/li>\n<li>Dolby Vision<\/li>\n<li>HDR10<\/li>\n<li>Redcode RAW (6K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"stranger-things\">Stranger Things<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96947 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Stranger Things\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Stranger Things\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg?resize=359,239 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg?resize=560,373 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Stranger_Things_Netflix_Camera.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Stranger Things via Netflix<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4574334\/technical?ref_=tt_dt_spec\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Stranger Things<\/a><\/em> (seasons 1 and 2), the Netflix original\u00a0series also turned to RED cameras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stranger Things Camera Package:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RED Epic Dragon (Season 1)<\/li>\n<li>RED Weapon Helium (Season 2)<\/li>\n<li>Leica Summilux-C lenses<\/li>\n<li>Redcode RAW (6K and 8K)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"master-of-none\">Master of None<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96963 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Master of None Set\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Master of None Set\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg?resize=359,239 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg?resize=560,373 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/master-of-none-camera.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Master of None via Netflix \/ Panasonic.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Aziz Ansari-led comedy series <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4635276\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Master of None<\/em><\/a> turned to the Panasonic VariCam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Master of None Camera Package:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Panasonic VariCam 35<\/li>\n<li>Lenses\n<ul>\n<li>Cooke Speed Panchro<\/li>\n<li>Varotal<\/li>\n<li>Zeiss Super Speed<\/li>\n<li>Angenieux HR<\/li>\n<li>Optimo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>P2<\/li>\n<li>Aspect ratio \u2014 2.35 : 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"american-vandal\">American Vandal<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96976 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - American Vandal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - American Vandal\" width=\"755\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=300,166 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=277,154 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=359,199 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=543,301 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=560,311 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/American-Vandal-camera.jpg?resize=150,83 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: American Vandal via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I am a massive fan of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6877772\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>American Vandal<\/em><\/a>, and I&#8217;ve already gone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/netflix-future-documentary-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">deep into the production of the series<\/a>. I truly consider this a glimpse of the future of documentary film, with its incorporation of so many different types of footage. The primary camera on the series was the RED Weapon Dragon, but the <strong>show also\u00a0used\u00a0video\u00a0from iPhones<\/strong> \u2014 both horizontal and vertical footage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Vandal Camera Packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RED Weapon Dragon<\/li>\n<li>Lenses\n<ul>\n<li>Leica Summicron-C Primes<\/li>\n<li>Fujinon Cabrio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Apple iPhone<\/li>\n<li>Aspect ratio \u2014 2.00 : 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can dive into the massive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/netflix-future-documentary-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">breakdown of the series and check out some tutorials in this PremiumBeat article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"ozark\">Ozark<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96977 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Ozark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Ozark\" width=\"755\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg?resize=359,239 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg?resize=560,373 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-ozark-camera-set.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image via Sampson Jenkins \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tribuneledgernews.com\/ledger\/camera-ready-ozark-streaming-on-netflix\/article_1d9feb70-717d-11e7-b040-3f6a9cb2840b.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Cherokee Tribune<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Netflix original <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5071412\/?ref_=nv_sr_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Ozark<\/em><\/a> followed in <em>Master of None&#8217;s<\/em> footsteps with the VariCam as well.\u00a0I highly recommend checking out the <a href=\"http:\/\/nofilmschool.com\/2017\/07\/subconsciously-creating-more-cinematic-show-pepe-avila-del-pino-dp-ozark\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">interview with cinematographer\u00a0Pepe Avila del Pino at No Film School<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We used the\u00a0Panasonic VariCam. It has a dual-ISO with an 800 and a 5,000 ISO, which is interesting. And we used the VariCam because Netflix requires shooting every show on native 4K.<\/p>\n<p>We did a lot of tests with the VariCam and the RED, and I was really happy with what the VariCam was giving us. We found that we were a little afraid of how the RED camera handles greens. We were going to be surrounded in greens while shooting summer in Atlanta, and the RED just looked a little too digital.<\/p>\n<p>We shot everything at 4,400 Kelvin temperature, interiors and exteriors, day and night likewise. \u2014Pepe Avila del Pino<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Ozark Camera Package:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Panasonic VariCam 35<\/li>\n<li>Lenses\n<ul>\n<li>Cooke S4<\/li>\n<li>Zeiss Super Speed<\/li>\n<li>Hawk V-Lite<\/li>\n<li>V-Lite Vintage &#8217;74 Lenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Aspect ratio \u2014 2.00 : 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt\">Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96969 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Kimmy Schmidt\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Kimmy Schmidt\" width=\"755\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg?resize=300,151 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg?resize=277,139 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg?resize=359,181 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg?resize=543,273 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg?resize=560,282 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/kimmy-schmidt-red-camera.jpg?resize=150,75 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The comedy series\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3339966\/?ref_=ttspec_spec_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt<\/em><\/a> used a RED Dragon package for its primary camera.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"orange-is-the-new-black\">Orange Is the New Black<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96971 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Orange\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Orange\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-arri-orange.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Orange Is the New Black via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The famed Netflix original <em>Orange Is the New Black<\/em> is one of the few Netflix originals\u00a0to use the ARRI Alexa, which is the dominant camera in major cinema productions. It wasn&#8217;t the only camera they used, however; other seasons and episodes used the VariCam.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96972 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Orange Black\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Orange Black\" width=\"755\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg?resize=300,178 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg?resize=277,164 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg?resize=359,213 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg?resize=543,322 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg?resize=560,332 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Netflix-Varicam-Orange-is-the-new-black.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Orange Is the New Black via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange is the New Black Camera Packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ARRI Alexa\n<ul>\n<li>Cooke 5\/i Lenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Panasonic VariCam<\/li>\n<li>Aspect Ratio \u2014 1.78 : 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"netflix-marvel-original-series\">Netflix Marvel Original Series<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96979 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Luke Cage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Luke Cage\" width=\"755\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg?resize=300,219 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg?resize=277,202 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg?resize=359,262 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg?resize=543,396 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg?resize=560,408 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-luke-cage-camera.jpg?resize=150,109 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Luke Cage via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the many Marvel series, RED cameras captured nearly every episode of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3322312\/?ref_=ttspec_spec_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Daredevil<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3322314\/?ref_=ttspec_spec_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Luke Cage<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2357547\/?ref_=tt_rec_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Jessica Jones<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3322310\/?ref_=tt_rec_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Iron Fist<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5675620\/?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Punisher<\/em><\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4230076\/?ref_=tt_rec_tt\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Defenders<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marvel Series Camera Packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RED Epic Dragon\n<ul>\n<li>Daredevil\n<ul>\n<li>Zeiss Master Prime<\/li>\n<li>Angenieux Optimo Lenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Luke Cage\n<ul>\n<li>Panavision Primo Lenses<\/li>\n<li>Cooke S4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Jessica Jones\n<ul>\n<li>Panavision PVintage Lenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Punisher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>RED Weapon Dragon\n<ul>\n<li>Iron Fist\n<ul>\n<li>Panavison Primo 70 lenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Defenders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>REDCODE RAW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"last-chance-u\">Last Chance U<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96957 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Last Chance U\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Last Chance U\" width=\"755\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg?resize=277,181 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg?resize=359,234 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg?resize=543,355 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg?resize=560,366 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/camera-rig.jpg?resize=150,98 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Last Chance U via Devin Keebler \/ Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the original series <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5863126\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Last Chance U<\/em><\/a>, the team turned to Sony F-series and A-series cameras.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We ended up going all Sony for\u00a0<em>Last Chance U<\/em>. Our main camera was\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pro.sony.com\/bbsc\/ssr\/product-PMWF55\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony F55<\/a>, but we used the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pro.sony.com\/bbsc\/ssr\/micro-xdcam\/resource.latest.bbsccms-assets-micro-xdcam-latest-pxwfs7.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony FS7<\/a>\u00a0for tight locations\u00a0and even an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/electronics\/interchangeable-lens-cameras\/ilce-7s\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">A7S<\/a>\u00a0for some emergencies. The F55 was a important choice for rural Mississippi, as it handled all the insane temperature extremes and crazy quick weather changes quite well. Also, it\u2019s one of the only current cameras with\u00a0a true global shutter, so I knew we were going to get incredibly clean and beautiful football action shots.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0F55 RAW recorder shoots a 4:4:4: 4k RAW\u00a0that provided us with really great dynamic range and color options, so we shot most of our B-roll in this format. With the amount of footage we were shooting, we couldn\u2019t financially take the burden of shooting RAW for everything, but their compressed\u00a04K XAVC\u00a0format still looks and matches great with the RAW that we shot.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can read the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-last-chance-u-dp\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">interview with\u00a0Director of Photography Gabriel Patay here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"icarus\">Icarus<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96984 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Icarus\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Icarus\" width=\"755\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg?resize=277,139 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg?resize=359,180 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg?resize=543,272 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg?resize=560,280 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/netflix-icarus.jpg?resize=150,75 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: Icarus via Netflix.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the Netflix documentary <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6333060\/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Icarus<\/em><\/a>, DP Jake Swanto told PremiumBeat the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We used a Canon Vixia for sort of that\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0390521\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Supersize Me<\/a><\/em>\u00a0candidness that you see a lot of in the film. We shot with a\u00a0Canon C300\u00a0and a 24-70, 16-35, and a 70-200. The camera was just the perfect package for us. I shoot with that camera on a Glidecam HD2000 on the back of the motorcycle. The camera ended up being able to balance on the Glidecam. Also, the dynamic range and also the versatility to shoot both action sports but also be able to go incognito enough to go into these Moscow labs and shoot with Gregory. It was the camera to use. Then when the dual pixel autofocus came out, it made it much better to control.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You\u00a0should really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-dp-jake-swantko-icarus\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">read the whole <em>Icarus<\/em> interview<\/a>\u00a0about how the documentary completely changed focus from the steroid scandal into a manhunt. Really fascinating stuff.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"the-confession-tapes\">The Confession Tapes<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-96962 size-full\" title=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Confession Tapes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg\" alt=\"The Cameras Behind Netflix Original Films and Series - Confession Tapes\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/confession-tapes-camera.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image: The Confession Tapes via Meena Singh.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In another PremiumBeat interview, we chatted with DP Meena Singh and her work on <em>The Confession Tapes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We used the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/c300-mark-ii-for-documentaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canon C300 Mark II<\/a>. I\u2019ve used it forever \u2014 and it\u2019s just a workhorse. I love Canon over Sony and Black Magic and RED.<\/p>\n<p>I think I probably did 150 interviews or something close to that. I just got so used to finding the best location. I think that using the Canon glass, the 30-105 cinema zoom open to a 2.8, and just shooting it wide open while having the interviewee actually pretty close to camera was the trick.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-confession-tapes-dp\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">our exclusive interview on <em>The Confession Tapes<\/em> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curious about the cameras behind Netflix Originals? 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