Introduction

Dad wasn't exactly stylish, and neither were the photographs he took
—at least on the surface.
But what truth did they conceal? SIGMA's first short film,
“blur” brings to the screen messages that SIGMA has held as important since the company's foundation: when people are moved, people are inspired to take photographs. And every photograph,
just like every life, is amazing. Please watch it at your leisure in a quiet environment.

“blur” is 15 minutes long.

Behind the scenes

Production Note

“Behind the Scenes of ‘blur’” is about the making of SIGMA’s short film “blur” and features interviews with the production crew. With a universal message about the magic that photography brings to all our lives, “blur” was in planning at SIGMA for about two years, and production began in the summer of 2016. It was filmed using just two of SIGMA’s new cine lenses, which were announced in September 2016: 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2. Both the film and the lenses were in development during approximately the same period.
The creators of “blur” had a limited budget, a limited number of shooting days, and a limited environment in which to shoot. In order to create a short film with the requisite level of quality, the crew teamed up with an actual Hollywood production.
SIGMA’s cine lenses are professional equipment designed and manufactured for uncompromising performance. “Behind the Scenes of ‘blur’” shows how these lenses offered an ideal solution on an actual production site. This video is 2 minutes long.

About SIGMA cine lenses

Our artisans bring expertise and skill together at the highest level in the pursuit of outstanding optical performance, while our suite of leading-edge manufacturing technologies make possible ultra-efficient, ultra-precise volume production. SIGMA’s cine lens lineup delivers maximal optical performance at minimal cost and with compact packaging. In addition, SIGMA introduced its cine lenses as a full lineup right from the start to provide professionals with a one-stop resource. SIGMA’s cine lenses expand the freedom and potential of videography while minimizing the required equipment and investment. With this goal of providing uniquely innovative lenses and unprecedented value, SIGMA has developed this new line.

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Director

Yu Yamanaka / Film artist
Born 1976 in Yamanashi.
Established BLUE DOCUMENTARY Inc. in 2010.
Selected works:
• “Kamiko” (video for Miyake Issey Exibition)
• “Aomori” (documentary film)
• “Hakusho” (video for exhibition “KOME—The Art of Rice”)
• Introductory video for exhibition “TEMA HIMA: the Art of Living in Tohoku”
• Background titles for “Yae no Sakura” (NHK Taiga Drama)
• Construction footage for “Design Ah!” (NHK Educational TV program)
• “Teori no Naru Shima” (video for Sony Aquarium)
http://www.bluedocumentary.com/


Cast

Andrew
RANDY GAMBILL
Sam
ROBERT M. O’BRIEN
Young Sam
DAVID LANSKY
Young Sam’s Friend
JACK ROCHE
Sam’s Friend (Bully)
JESSE SHERMAN
Sam’s Friend
BRIAN BRENNAN
Yasmina / Sam’s Wife
ROXANNE SINCLAIR
Maryan / Andrew’s Wife
JENNA CURTIS
Co-worker
SEAN BURGOS

Staff

Executive Producer
KAZUTO YAMAKI
Executive Producer
TAKU SATOH
Executive Producer
MOTOKI TOMATSU
Producer
YUKIKO OKADA
Story by
YU YAMANAKA
Screenplay By
YUMIKO FUJIWARA
First Assistant Director
DEAN ICHIYANAGI
Production Manager
NAOKO TOKAGE
Office Coordinator
AKIKO KATAGIRI
Production Assistant
TOM MCGRATH
Production Assistant
KYLE GOLEMAN
Director of Photography
YOHEI TATEISHI
First Assistant Camera
STEPHEN J. BRANAGAN
First Assistant Camera
BRYCE PLATZ
Second Assistant Camera
MICHAEL ROSS
DIT
SHIBLON WIXOM
Behind the Scenes
YASUNARI AKITA
Gaffer
HITOSHI TOMONORI
Electrician
CARLOS ORTEZ
Electrician
TOSHIHIKO KIZU
Key Grip
ARMANDO COLUNGA
Grip
COLIN ANGLE
Grip
RANDY GARCIA
Grip
OSWALD COLUNGA
Sound Engineer
TRAVIS BROWN
Production Designer
HIROKO WATANABE
Prop Master
EDDY CANDANOZA
Wardrobe
TAKAKO OSAKADA
Make Up Artist
MINAHO TAKAHASHI
Colorist
YOICHI ISHIKAWA (IMAGICA)
Assistant Colorist
MISATO NISHIZAWA (IMAGICA)
Sound Designer
DAISUKE ABE (SONY PCL)
Music Coordinator
MAKOTO YAMANAKA

Special thanks to

Equipment

CINE LENSES