Eminem ft. Rihanna - Anamorphic MX Reds

[Christopher Probst]

Here's a recent Eminem job I shot with 2 MX cameras and Hawk Anamorphics...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/love-the-way-you-lie/USUV71001543

[MikeHedge]

love it. great work

[Jannard]

Congrats!

Jim

[Tom.Wong]

good song. amazing camera work, phenomenal casting. great set ups, great everything. so cool.

[Christopher Probst]

Thanks Jim, 18 million views in 5 five days so far!

[dino g]

isn't this nominated for a VMA? congrats.

[Christopher Probst]

isn't this nominated for a VMA? congrats.

No, Dino, this video ironically came out the same day as I was nominated for my previous Eminem video shot for a different director, Rich Lee.

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/not-afraid/USUV71001075

The Rihanna one was directed by Joseph Kahn, for whom I'm prepping to shoot a feature this month on MXs as well.

[Pietro Impagliazzo]

Very well done, what jumps to my eye is the very strong production design as well.

Christopher did you direct or DP this?

[Christopher Probst]

I'm a DP

[Pietro Impagliazzo]

Awesome job mate... Do you have a love affair with Hawk anamorphics? :)

Please give me the name of the other Eminem video so I can search Youtube, Vevo is not available here.

[Kim Frank]

Would you share how you did the sunset through the window and what kind of Fill you used? Would be great beacause I'm going to have a somewhat similar stage shoot.

[Christopher Probst]

I think almost every filmmaker out there loves anamorphic. I like different lenses for different reasons, but it often comes down to availability on many jobs. There just aren't enough anamorphics out there for everybody!

The other Eminem video is called "Not Afraid".

[Gael Geneau]

Absolutely love this video and the whole entire look and feel of it. When I saw it, I secretly hoped it would be RED MX and deep down I had a feeling it was (the slightly purple edges in the fire peeked my interest). Low and behold, its been confirmed! MX looks absolutely stunning!

Beautiful job Christopher!! I love the look you gave it with the anamorphics! High class indeed!

Congratulations!

[Gael Geneau]

Christopher, could you talk a bit about the post work flow that was used and what was it color corrected on?

Thank you,

[Tonaci Tran]

amazing video..much props man.

[Hrvoje Simic]

Haha I just saw it two days ago and was meaning to ask if it was RED.

Congrats, Christopher. Great work.

[David Battistella]

Really nice work!

Congrats.


David

[Petr Dvorak]

Aargh ... "Not available in your country" :nonod:

[Rob Ruffo]

Real respect. All levels. Primo.

[Pietro Impagliazzo]

Aargh ... "Not available in your country" :nonod:

Try Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U

[Julian Fort]

Is she gettin' it on with a Hobbit?

[Tim Duran]

Very impressive. What went into the decision to go part hand held part mounted (or is someone holding the camera very very still)?

[Christopher Probst]

The handheld was just to make the images feel more real and immediate. I handheld the camera on everything except when we did intended dolly push-ins or crane shots.

[Martin Ubilluz]

Can you show us some images of BTS or your setup :)

[Christopher Probst]

I actually came down with Mono the week before this shoot. I was barely able to stand and had to do all of that handheld, so I had no interest in trying to snap off BTS stills... besides with the star cameos, it was a no-camera set unfortunately.

[C. Jagan Mohan]

Here's a recent Eminem job I shot with 2 MX cameras and Hawk Anamorphics...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/love-the-way-you-lie/USUV71001543

VEVO.com is not available in our country.

[Pietro Impagliazzo]

Did you try Youtube as I already suggested twice?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U

I can't access VEVO site as well, but VEVO on Youtube works.

[michael zaletel]

I like how they used Dominic Monaghan instead of Eminem for the bedroom scene. They look enough alike that the visuals and story flow well but adds a unique perspective like those new Microsoft "Windows 7 was my idea" commercials.

-michael zaletel

[C. Jagan Mohan]

Wov! great work.

[Sanjin Jukic]

Congrats Chris,

unfortunately I couldn't get this video because is not vevo.com video service is not available here in Spain.

Hopefully in a week when I'm back in Austria I can see it???!!!

BUT:

Thanks guys and I've got it now on You Tube.

Amazing!!!!

[Jon Shaw]

Great work! Looks awesome

[Sidney L. Plaut]

Very nice work! Theres just something about anamorphic...

20 mill hits on youtube...:)

[Mark L. Pederson]

Here's a recent Eminem job I shot with 2 MX cameras and Hawk Anamorphics...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/love-the-way-you-lie/USUV71001543

AWESOME work.

Now over 21 million hits on YouTube. That's a whole lot of eyeballs.

[NormLi]

Wow. Amazing work Chris!!!

[Christopher Probst]

AWESOME work.

Now over 21 million hits on YouTube. That's a whole lot of eyeballs.

Mark, I believe I got my MX cameras for the other recent Eminem video I got the VMA nomination for from you guys...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/not...d/USUV71001075

[Mark L. Pederson]

Mark, I believe I got my MX cameras for the other recent Eminem video I got the VMA nomination for from you guys...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/not...d/USUV71001075

Yes - I totally forgot!!! You did shoot with our MX cameras for the VMA nom!!

Email me directly if you ever need a favor or anything - mark (at) offhollywoodny.com

Keep up the awesome work and thanks for the business!

[C.H.Haskell]

Hey Chris, nice work man...hand held hawks + RED combo is no easy task, I know from experience. I recently bought this album and pleased to discover your treatment here. I like the path your carving in this particular video, the unique pacing and overall look...even for Eminem. Best.

Clay

[Steffen Vala]

Very nice work Mr. Probst! Luscious lens flares :)

How do you like shooting with the Hawk ana's? Which focal lengths did you use?
Have you used other anamorphic lenses that you could compare to them? We have a great Lomo kit here in Copenhagen and I wonder what the differences are.

-Steffen

[Kim Frank]

Would you share how you did the sunset through the window and what kind of Fill you used? Would be great beacause I'm going to have a somewhat similar stage shoot.

I'll give my question a second try. Maybe you overread it.
Have a good shoot on your feature!

[HD Hildebrand]

Stunning!

[David Wyatt]

Nice work, Chris - which Hawks were they, the 1.3x??

[Matthew Chuang]

Amazing work! Inspiring stuff!

[Mike N]

I knew this song before the video came up and after I saw it the first time I wondered "could this be shot with the red ?" I love the image and the concept it fits the music perfectly. The anamorphic flares and those dolly shots outside in the field at grass level make my day everytime I watch them and motivate me to work harder to achieve this level of artistry and craftsmanship.

[Chris Stout]

This is some of the most organic looking footage I've seen from the Red. Well done.

Who did your color correction?

[Andrew Martin]

Wow, amazing work Chris. Very well done. :)

You've pretty much made me go Anamorphic for the WW2 thing im doing next now.

Love your work dude.

Andi

[Jerrod Cordell]

Is she gettin' it on with a Hobbit?

Lol that's the first thing I thought of too. I didn't even recognize him at first.

Well done man. Was definitely shot beautifully.

Was "Not Afraid" also shot on Red MX? It looks like it but I wasn't sure.

[Francesco Bonomo]

Not a huge fan of Eminem or Rihanna, but the video is truly beautifully shot. Amazing work, Chris, congratulations!

[Nikolay Spasov]

Bravo Chris!
Beautiful job! Well done!

[Harva Raj]

I'm a DP

You're THE DP! :emote_head_explode:

[Michael McVicar]

Phew! Nice! Gotta love those Hawks. The overhead shot in the field was outstanding.

[Jason Joseph]

yup, came in my pants,
your article in AC was really good

[HD Hildebrand]

Originally Posted by Kim Frank View Post
Would you share how you did the sunset through the window and what kind of Fill you used? Would be great beacause I'm going to have a somewhat similar stage shoot.
I'll give my question a second try. Maybe you overread it.
Have a good shoot on your feature!

This is the exact question that's been running through my head since I saw the video?

[XiaoSu Han]

yup, came in my pants

Wow, you really write stuff like that online under your real name?

[Jarred Land]

Can't say enough good things about this piece...

[George Tsai]

5 in the mornin.... has Rihanna been keeping u up Jarred or are you just wakeing up to her? Hehehe

[Roberto Lequeux]

Phew! Nice! Gotta love those Hawks. The overhead shot in the field was outstanding.

Also my favorite shot.

Great work on the interiors as well. And great camera work on Not Afraid. Both great from start to finish.

[Joe D'Arcy]

Here's a recent Eminem job I shot with 2 MX cameras and Hawk Anamorphics...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/love-the-way-you-lie/USUV71001543

Great work Chris. 56 million views on youtube so far. WOW!!!

[Christopher Probst]

This is the exact question that's been running through my head since I saw the video?

The lights outside the windows we just plain 'ol tungsten Pars... Just selectively blasting at camera...

[CJ Roy]

Great work Chris, as always.

Looks really really good. I like that you left a lot of the faces darker. Very nice touch for this one.

[Jarred Land]

5 in the mornin.... has Rihanna been keeping u up Jarred or are you just wakeing up to her? Hehehe

heh heh something like that :)

[Peter Mosiman]

Chris, honestly, this is excellent. I don't think I have ever seen such a dynamic shot as the crane up on Eminem in the field. My heart skipped a beat the first time I watched it.

Wonderful, wonderful work sir.

[Pierce Cook]

Just throwing my vote in. Superb work!

[David (dudi) Namir]

So when are the Red Anamorphic lenses coming?
...and more important, please, Red, do not repeat the same mistakes you made with the RPP, which have great optics but the wrapping is .... not so friendly.
There are plenty experienced professional that can contribute from their knowledge, the same way Leica did with Otto Nemenz.

[David C]

Beautiful work! Love anamorphics!

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

Great job, but whats up with all the fill in the house, and the 18K shadow on the high shots in the field? As Kieslowskis DP Slamovir Izdiak once screamed at me in a masterclass: Dont be afraid(of the dark).
Really nice closeups of Rihanna, nice fall-off!
102 million views...Amazing how many people can be reached, very few people get their work seen by that many.
Congrats

[Christopher Probst]

Can't really comment on the fill, since viewing on the internet is far from optimal. Are the letterbox bars even BLACK on the screen you're viewing the video on? If not, adjust your monitor and let me know if you still feel the same.

[Erwin Vanderhoydonks]

Wow, very well done. Just great... Love it

PS: Had to see it on YouTube, Vevo not available in my country :-(
PS: Can you give us a short editing workflow description...

[Frank_L]

Great job dude!

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

Can't really comment on the fill, since viewing on the internet is far from optimal. Are the letterbox bars even BLACK on the screen you're viewing the video on? If not, adjust your monitor and let me know if you still feel the same.

My 17" macbook pros glossy screen shows pitch black.
But thats not the issue, I can judge
if I like the amount of fill on all most any display. Its a individual taste thing, and not an right or wrong thing.
I dont dislike the amount and direction of the fill(top) as a lighting style, I just feel that it was not needed here, and did not serve the gloomy story.

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

117.000.000 Views....Crazy. Your work has reached 117.000.000 people.....Amazing

[Olivier Madar]

Here's a recent Eminem job I shot with 2 MX cameras and Hawk Anamorphics...

http://www.vevo.com/watch/eminem/love-the-way-you-lie/USUV71001543

Can't see it from France. Only for US and Canada... very frustrating.


Olivier

[Olivier Madar]

I saw it on "you tube". I won't say anything more than the others guys but I totally agree. Thank you !

[Radoslav Karapetkov]

Beautiful video and I like the song too. First Rhianna (or Eminem) song that I really like, you never know. :001_smile:

120 mln. views, Wow!

I hope Google/Youtube give some of their revenue to content creators, cause 120 million - that's a lot of pennies. :biggrin:


Great work. :coolgleamA:

[C.H.Haskell]

Just watched this again... bravo to the whole team.

[Esmaile Neissi]

nice work
Did the Not Afraid were shot on MX & Howk ANA ?

[Christopher Probst]

nice work
Did the Not Afraid were shot on MX & Howk ANA ?

MX Red with Elite Anamorphics.

[Tim Hole]

Really nice work. Really like Eminem he does stand alone in my opinion. I haven't followed rap/Hip Hop since the mid-late 80s-early 90s but always find time for him. Lyrically he's spot on. The video itself is very powerful and despairing. Kudos.

Second video this year I've liked with fire. Really liked the How to destroy Angels' 'The space in between'. A little darker and slightly Lynchian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWbfgGDl6XE&feature=related

[Mario Langone]

This is awesome. As good as it gets. I don't see too many music videos I enjoy anymore. This takes me back to how I used to feel about the best music and videos...

[Christopher Probst]

Well the final icing on the cake is that I just received word that my work on the video is up for Best Cinematography at this year's upcoming CamerImage Festival in Poland.

I was nominated previously but wasn't able to attend... I hope to go this year though.

[Jarred Land]

congratts... well deserved.

[Christopher Probst]

Thanks Jarred, it is most gratifying since I didn't know while I was making this video that I was actually my second week into a debilitating case of Mono! It was extremely tough on my body and I had to take 4 weeks of bed time (and lost 20 lbs) to try and recover prior to shooting Joseph Kahn's feature film Detention (also on 2 MX Reds with the Hawk Anamorphics!)

[Brian Petrie]

Definitely one of the best videos I have seen in a very long time, not flashy just amazing. Great Job and Congratulations

[Alex Maragos]

Congratulations for your works Chris. I posted a piece about Eminem's - Not Afraid shooting here (http://bit.ly/9zMKh0).

[Mark Wilkinson]

Obviously great stuff -

Was the key on Rihanna in front of the burning house a chimera over the camera or something like that? She looks great.

[Jeremy M Lundborg]

What combination of equipment did you use to achieve the very rapid horizontal sweeping effect with the singer in the field exterior?

[Carlos Dueñas]

Mis respetos, incredible work, its superb.. and more than 342 millions of visits.. wow

[Joel J. Feigenbaum]

Awesome work! I'm a fan.

[Elmer Tenkink]

Every thing has been said already, really amazing!!!

Only one question left.. does Rihanna looks so hot in real?!
ooh and the actress she looks like the twin sister of Megan Fox!

You must had have a great time shooting this!! :-)

[Carlos Dueñas]

Did you used a cablecam or just the crane?