Having now existed for more than a century, Arri shows no signs of slowing down. Founded in Munich on September 12, 1917 by August Arnold and Robert Richter, the company began by selling film accessories before shooting the Western films “Black Jack” and “The Train Robbers” within a few years of its foundation. After working as cameramen, Arnold and Richter found their true calling: developing their own cameras.
The first of these, the Kinarri 35, was a hand-cranked 35mm model that housed 100 feet of film and was first introduced in 1924. Though initially developed for in-house use, the camera was so popular that Arri began renting it out to other companies.
“I still find it amazing that this company was founded by two teenagers; they were so young that their parents had to sign the 2 incorporation documents,” says Dr. Jörg Pohlman, one of two Executive Board members at Arri Ag. “First and foremost they were film enthusiasts,...
The first of these, the Kinarri 35, was a hand-cranked 35mm model that housed 100 feet of film and was first introduced in 1924. Though initially developed for in-house use, the camera was so popular that Arri began renting it out to other companies.
“I still find it amazing that this company was founded by two teenagers; they were so young that their parents had to sign the 2 incorporation documents,” says Dr. Jörg Pohlman, one of two Executive Board members at Arri Ag. “First and foremost they were film enthusiasts,...
- 3/16/2018
- by Indiewire Staff
- Indiewire
Originally published in the Fall 2010 issue.
The time frame needed to produce an independent feature these days can seem longer than the lifespan of its underlying technology. Cheap HDSLRs challenge high-end camcorders that cost 50 times more. Even Red One, whose revolutionary bona fides were golden two years ago, suddenly feels status quo. And lurking around the corner — due at year’s end — is a vanguard of new, inexpensive large-sensor camcorders from all the usual suspects.
It’s been said that the geek shall inherit the earth, but this is getting ridiculous. How’s a producer to make sense of these exploding possibilities? Even d.p.’s and post mavens alert to the latest digital trends struggle to keep up.
It wasn’t always so. A few weeks ago I stood at the dry end of a DuArt processing machine as a roll of 35mm came off, a print of the long-suppressed Nazi war-crimes film,...
The time frame needed to produce an independent feature these days can seem longer than the lifespan of its underlying technology. Cheap HDSLRs challenge high-end camcorders that cost 50 times more. Even Red One, whose revolutionary bona fides were golden two years ago, suddenly feels status quo. And lurking around the corner — due at year’s end — is a vanguard of new, inexpensive large-sensor camcorders from all the usual suspects.
It’s been said that the geek shall inherit the earth, but this is getting ridiculous. How’s a producer to make sense of these exploding possibilities? Even d.p.’s and post mavens alert to the latest digital trends struggle to keep up.
It wasn’t always so. A few weeks ago I stood at the dry end of a DuArt processing machine as a roll of 35mm came off, a print of the long-suppressed Nazi war-crimes film,...
- 12/4/2011
- by David Leitner
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Cologne, Germany -- German film technology company Arri will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 20th German Camera Prize.
The Munich-based group, founded in 1917 by August Arnold and Robert Richter, is the world's largest manufacturer of motion picture cameras, lighting and digital equipment. Arri has won 16 Oscars for technical innovation.
"For more than 90 years, Arri has given cameramen and directors the tools to transform their visions into moving cinematic imagery," said Camera Prize organizer Christoph Augenstein. "The 20th anniversary of the Camera Prize is a perfect opportunity to honor this unique success story."
Bob Arnold, Arri head and son of founder August, will receive the prize together with Arri's management board, in Cologne June 27.
The Munich-based group, founded in 1917 by August Arnold and Robert Richter, is the world's largest manufacturer of motion picture cameras, lighting and digital equipment. Arri has won 16 Oscars for technical innovation.
"For more than 90 years, Arri has given cameramen and directors the tools to transform their visions into moving cinematic imagery," said Camera Prize organizer Christoph Augenstein. "The 20th anniversary of the Camera Prize is a perfect opportunity to honor this unique success story."
Bob Arnold, Arri head and son of founder August, will receive the prize together with Arri's management board, in Cologne June 27.
- 4/7/2010
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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