Introduction

A location photo with format lines, labels, and data recorded on the image

Key grip John Mazzoni sits in for the leading man during the scout.  Director Jim Collins looks on.
This image is labeled f 2.8 and 35mm.
(click to view enlarged image)

*  No more guessing.  Your SLR sees what a motion picture camera sees.
*  Accurately represents properties of photographic Lenses, including:
     Angle of view
     Lens Perspective (Wide Angle or Telephoto)
     Depth of Field
*  No physical or mathematical conversion required (wysiwyg)
*  Works flawlessly with your Prime or Zoom Still Lenses
*  Line up shots, create photographic records, ideal for scouts
*  Multiple aspect ratios/formats:
     Academy, 1:1.85, Super 35, TV, HDTV
*  System includes: Replacement Focusing Screen and Glass Insert
* Easy to Install - Easy to remove (conversion completely reversible, by user, in the field)

Through the 35mm still camera viewfinder  (click to view enlarged image)

A System

The system includes a custom focusing screen for a 35mm still camera and an ultra-thin piece of optical glass.  Each is marked precisely with the format lines of 35mm motion picture photography.  The custom focusing screen replaces the standard screen revealing through the viewfinder the exact boundaries of the motion picture image areas.  The glass insert is mounted in the camera aperture, immediately ahead of the film plane.  It causes the film to be marked precisely with the motion picture formats.  The insert can easily be installed, permanently or temporarily, without altering the camera in any way.  Through the viewfinder you see what a motion picture camera would see and with the insert installed you can create photographs which record that view.

                  Focusing screen

(Click to view enlarged images)          Glass Insert