Cooke's Innovative Lenses Capture 'Casanova' as This Fabled Romantic Strives to Discover the Real Meaning of Love
In Casanova," directed by Lasse Hallstrom, Cooke S4 Prime lenses capture the comedy, drama and romance of Heath Ledger (Casanova), Jeremy Irons (Pucci) and Sienna Miller (Francesca) in this new film, which is due out on December 25, 2005.
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- Mention Casanova and what comes to mind? Soldier, spy, diplomat, writer, adventurer? More than likely, youll associate the name from his autobiography, which has established his reputation as the most famous erotic hero. Casanovas memoirs are a fascinating but unreliable account of his adventures with 122 women -- according to his own counts --but they also provide an intimate portrait of the manners and life in the 18th century.
Heath Ledger plays the fabled romantic -- Giacomo Casanova - as a man who, after failing to win the affection of a particular Venetian woman, strives to discover the real meaning of love.
In Casanova," directed by Lasse Hallstrom, Cooke S4 Prime lenses capture the comedy, drama and romance of Heath Ledger (Casanova), Jeremy Irons (Pucci) and Sienna Miller (Francesca) in this new film, which is due out on December 25, 2005.
For over 23 years, Cinematographer Oliver Stapleton has worked on over 40 films. He used Cooke lenses extensively while filming Casanova and is currently working on The Hoax. The S4 design, winner of a technical Academy Award®, Emmy Award®, Cinec Award and Queens Awards, used by Stapleton, incorporates innovative features for superb control of flare, distortion, veiling glare and spherical aberrations at full aperture. The cam-type focus mechanism gives smoother focus adjustments and allows for better-spaced and clearer lens markings.
The S4 Primes include focal lengths of 14, 16, 18, 21, 25, 27, 32, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75, 100, 135mm and the recently introduced 180mm with a close focus of only 43." In addition, all focal lengths are color balanced, achieving excellent contrast and resolution over the full Super 35 format. Cooke S4 Primes give excellent definition in low light or shadow and warm image under all external, arc, or fluorescent lighting and feature Cookes acclaimed multicoating, providing whats known in the cine realm as the Cooke Look" -- a lush, velvety appearance with rich warm colors.
Cooke is a storied name in both cinemagraphic and the ultra-high-end professional photography markets. Known worldwide for their precision, exacting tolerances and superior quality, Cooke lenses are specified by many of the most renowned directors of photography and cinematographers in Hollywood. Cooke S4 Prime lenses, acclaimed for
their unique mechanical design and extraordinary photographic qualities, have been used to shoot several of the most renowned and visually beautiful motion pictures of all time, both in Hollywood and internationally. Other recent box office releases shot with Cooke lenses include Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ray, Bridget Joness Diary, Chicago, Under the Tuscan Sun, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and the extraordinarily beautiful Girl With a Pearl Earring.
For more information about Cooke lenses, visit their website at www.cookeoptics.com
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