Loading an Arri SR2 Film Magazine - Sprocket&Claw - Ep 004

Today we take a close look at loading the Arriflex SR series coaxial film magazine. We also drop a little insight into what makes this camera and mag style so amazing to work with! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for new content! Thanks for watching!
Cameras shown in this episode:
Arriflex SR2 Super 16
Show supported by www.kansasgrip.com
You can follow the creators on Instagram:
Justin Cary - / justincary
Andrew Claycomb - / andrew.claycomb

[@Iaburnie]

I’m so glad I found this god tier channel

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Thanks! We're learning fast that we have to produce a bunch of content at a time... We see why it's difficult to be currently working in this industry and stay on top of creating content. Appreciate the comment! Working on the Super 8 Production video now!

[@BennettCoast]

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[@DogPeopleProductions]

Loving this content! Seems like most filmmaking channels rehash the same stuff. it's exciting to learn new some things! I'd love to see more content on the basics of shooting super 8.

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Thanks Patrick! We have a production meeting next week for the commercial we're producing on Super 8. Gonna film the whole thing for the channel! Thanks for reaching out!

[@victorfilm_]

I have been waiting to shoot with this camera for a while. Thx for the info.

[@MidwestFilmCo]

DUDE!!! As far as 16mm cameras go it's the cream of the crop! If you're lucky enough to shoot on an ARRI 416 though, that's a pretty amazing experience. The beautiful thing about film cameras is they all take the same Kodak stocks. As long as the registration is great and the camera is running smooth you can get the same look at a bunch of different price points! None of this, new sensor every 6 months bull!!! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@JOKERSTUDIO9]

The best film magazine loading tutorial I have ever seen, really great content with this great lighting in the video. I love the lovely light ratio you set.

[@sofie3221]

This saved me today, thank you so much!

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Happy to hear that!!!

[@BennettCoast]

wowww this channel needs more attention. great interesting content, high production quality. keep it up

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Hey! Thank you so much. We're struggling to find time to shoot new content but we promise it's coming. Going to release an Arri 2C Mag Loading video today. We're busy shooting client work but are setting dates for some episodes! Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@NickRios]

I'm loving this stuff...

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Thanks Nick!

[@petepictures]

nice and detailed

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Petko Iordanov Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ryanbrd]

Would love it if you could get hands on some Panavision cameras!

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Shooting a film in 2021. We’ll have access to a Panavision XL2. We’ll put something together. Amazing cameras!

[@martinparsekian9211]

you rule, thanks !!

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Thank you!

[@Raecast]

Loving the videos. Question - if you hire out a film camera, do you also hire as many mags as rolls of film (which seems like it would be a lot)? Are the mags always taped off and sent to the lab, or is it common to unload an exposed mag back into the tin at the end of the day (or even during the shoot)? Thanks!

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Fish Typically the camera will come with a handful of mags. Once the film is exposed you download the film back into the cans and tape them up with the mag report. When you’re watching credits and see “Film Loader” that’s the guy/gal that does this on set! When shooting a bunch of footage you have to have loaders. I cam opt on the Adam Sandler Netflix standup comedy show and we shot 35mm. There were 5 cameras and 5 VERY busy loaders.

[@connork322]

Thank you! Question: With the collapsible core, what is the process for unloading the film? Do you send the collapsible core to the lab with the film or swap it out at some point?

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Remove the collapsible core and send it to the lab without a core - it's not a problem at all for the lab. No need to put a core in its place before sending it out!

[@MarkDanielQuintos]

I had this question too, thanks for clarifying and thank you for a truly great tutorial

[@guidoraimondo9496]

thank you for the video, what kind of battery plate is that?

[@artin1173]

Would you cover the blue tape with black once it's exposed, or do you replace it?

[@MidwestFilmCo]

That's a great question and probably something we should cover on the channel. After the film is exposed it will be "downloaded" back into the film can. This is where the black tape comes in. You'll want to secure the film can with black tape and place the mag report on top of the can. Thanks for reaching out!

[@artin1173]

Midwest Film Co I see! That makes sense. Probably doesn't need its own episode, but it would be cool to see, maybe at the end of a different loading episode. Keep up the great work!

[@austincomer9930]

What is that battery plate converting it to use an Anton Bauer?

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Check out visualproducts.com. I don't believe they advertise it on the website... hit them up, they can make one for you if you have an old SR battery. $250(ish).

[@MrManelCasanova]

Can you load 100ft film into the SR2? I'm getting one soon and I'd like to use a 100ft as a test roll. Thank you!

[@MidwestFilmCo]

Yes. You can load daylight cores on the 400’ mags.

[@MrManelCasanova]

@@MidwestFilmCo That's great! I guess it's also good for practicing without a changing bag at first haha

[@MrManelCasanova]

Hey guys, sorry another quick question. I just got my SR2 and the seller sent me the batteries even though he thinks they need to be recelled. I left them charging over night and they are driving the camera just fine without the mags but once I put a mag on it it doesn't work. Is this lack of power from the batteries or is this what happens when there's no film in the mags? Thanks!

[@MidwestFilmCo]

@@MrManelCasanova I've never had the issue before but you it could definitely be a power issue. The camera will drive the mag without film loaded in it. Those NiCad batteries are notorious for dying if the owner isn't keeping a charge on them and using the normally. You can hit up Visual Products and see if they have an AB Gold Mount or V Mount adapter available. That's definitely the way to go! Also, try moving the pin forward with the mag on the camera with the manual movement, the little silver tab by the run switch. Make sure it moving freely and the mag isn't jammed. - Justin

[@MrManelCasanova]

@@MidwestFilmCo hi Justin thank you for your reply! The camera is moving in test mode, it only dies when I put it in the start mode. I think it's probably a power issue, I'll look at those v mount options as I have a few lying around! Thank you