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How Custom-Built Sony Cameras Bring Realistic F1 Racing To The Big Screen In Joseph Kosinski’s Upcoming Film   In the fast-paced world of motorsports, capturing the thrill of high-speed racing on film presents unique challenges. For director Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming movie F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, these challenges required cutting-edge technology to create realistic and immersive visuals. Claudio Miranda, the Oscar-winning cinematographer behind Top Gun: Maverick, teamed up with Sony Electronics to develop a custom camera system for the film, bringing unparalleled authenticity to the high-octane racing scenes. A New Kind of Camera for High-Speed Filming Miranda’s collaboration with Sony for F1 followed a similar path to their previous work on Top Gun: Maverick. For that film, they developed the Rialto camera system, which allowed for the separation of the camera body from its sensor, making it compact enough to fit in tight spaces, like aircraft cockpits. The same ...

Behind the Scenes Of 'F1': Jerry Bruckheimer And Joseph Kosinski's High-Speed Film Adventure   TRAILER VIDEO BELOW ARTICLE: In an exclusive interview, Jerry Bruckheimer and Joseph Kosinski, the powerhouse duo behind Top Gun: Maverick, share insights on their latest project, Apple Original Films' F1. This high-octane movie promises to deliver the thrill of Formula 1 racing, blending cinematic expertise with real-life racing drama. From the Sky to the Track Reuniting after the success of Top Gun: Maverick, Bruckheimer and Kosinski are now diving into the world of Formula 1. The film, made in collaboration with Formula 1 and its teams, provides unprecedented access to the sport's inner workings. As Kosinski puts it, “We’re the eleventh team.” The Stars Behind the Wheel Brad Pitt and Damson Idris lead the cast, playing drivers for the fictional APXGP team. The film integrates actual F1 events, featuring real drivers and races. Bruckheimer emphasizes the importance of au...

With a budget ballooning over $300 million, "Apex" faces challenges from design changes and extensive reshoots, highlighting the volatile nature of blockbuster filmmaking. Joseph Kosinski, the visionary director behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” is at the helm of the upcoming F1 racing movie “Apex,” which has recently seen its budget escalate to more than $300 million. This surge in costs can be attributed to a series of unforeseen reshoots and design changes in the depiction of racecars, reflecting the unpredictable nature of high-stakes filmmaking. The Catalyst for Budget Inflation The initial filming of “Apex” began in mid-2023, capturing critical racing scenes integral to the film’s narrative. However, the production was temporarily halted due to industry strikes, only to resume later with an extended timeline pushing shooting late into the year. Daniel Richtman, a well-known industry insider, reports that the primary reason for the budget overrun has been the necessity to resh...