Moderators Louis Puli SOC Posted November 25, 2007 Moderators Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hi everyone Has any one seen this film yet I have just read the review which said "Most memorable scene is a 5 1/2 min shot of wounded and demoralized British soldiers stranded on Dunkirk's beach in 1940. Filmed in one continuous shot with a steadicam cost $2.3 million to set up ,1000 extras.The camera takes in a phalanx of horses being shot,burning army vehicles,a smoldering fairground .a beached boat with slashed masts and out of the water, some of the 700 or so ships that would eventually save the Allied troops." The A camera / steadicam op was Peter Robertson .If any one knows Peter it would be great to ask him about it. It has not been released in Australia yet. Looking forward to seeing Fly safe Louis Puli B) from down under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brian Dzyak Posted December 21, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I just saw this a couple of nights ago in Hollywood. I'm usually not a fan of "flashbacks," but the way they were used really worked in a very interesting way. Overall, I was very pleased with the film. Of course the 5 min 20 sec long Steadicam shot by Peter Robertson was astounding. What I really want to know is did he really do it with a 1000' mag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Ferguson Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Atonement was a great film you will enjoy it. The choreography with the main characters coming and going was a nice touch and the shot gets wide to see the path he took. I've seen the diagram in the recent ASC magazine. The whole film looked fantastic. Todd Ferguson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Reid Russell Posted December 21, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I just saw this a couple of nights ago in Hollywood. I'm usually not a fan of "flashbacks," but the way they were used really worked in a very interesting way. Overall, I was very pleased with the film. Of course the 5 min 20 sec long Steadicam shot by Peter Robertson was astounding. What I really want to know is did he really do it with a 1000' mag? I went to a screening in Hollywood with a Q&A with Seamus McGarvey afterward and I heard they stuck a 500' shortend into a Panavision 400' mag. From what I remember it was only 3 or 4 takes. The light wasn't right on the first take and it was too dark by the time they got into the fourth take. I believe your watching the 3rd take during magic hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Abraham Posted December 25, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 Apparently the 500 foot load trick was also used for the opening shot in "The Bonfire Of The Vanities", operated by Larry McConkey. Custom wound loads from Kodak, if I recall the tale correctly. Looking forward to this film ! Peter Abraham New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tim Fabrizio Posted March 28, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I know this post is old and I'm sure you have your answer but I found this article describing the shot. Great stuff and great work hiding the step on/offs of two different rigs. http://www.icgmagazine.com/wordpress/2009/07/10/hitching-a-ride/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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