Chris Bryan Films
Cinematographer
award winning
Cinematographer
Chris Bryan is a world renowned award winning cinematographer.
He has been at the cutting edge of the surf industry for the past 15 years.
Chris is the ultimate water-man who uses all mediums but specialises in high-speed Cinematography.
When Chris is not travelling, he is based in Sydney, Australia. Most of his work is in the field of action sports cinematography used in feature films, commercials and television. Chris is not only a Phantom camera operator, but has studied in New York to become a qualified Phantom technician. Chris has worked closely with the creators of the Phantom camera to create his own unique custom light weight self contained underwater housing for the new state of the art Phantom Flex 4K complete with Directors underwater video split.
Along with High Speed, Chris also owns both the Red Weapon 8K and Arri Alexa Mini cameras which are just more tools to tell the complete story.
What sets Chris apart from others is his creative eye and his ability to get the shot in the most extreme situations with his very own state of the art camera equipment.
One of Chris's strongest attributes is his incredible versatility and consistency. Chris' ability to capture images from land, air or water angles on multiple formats, under various conditions contributes to his outstanding reputation.
CLIENTS
world class
camera equipment
Phantom flex 4k
| Sensor: | 27.6 x 15.5mm |
| Resolution: | 4096 x 2304 |
| Frame rate: | 940 fps @ 4096 x 2304 1000 fps @ 4096 x 2160 1950 fps @ 2048 x 1080 |
| Base ISO: | 1250 |
| Latitude: | 10 stops |
Red EPIC-W 8K
| Sensor: | HELIUM 29.9 X 15.77 mm |
| Resolution: | 8192 x 4320 |
| Frame rates: | 30 fps @ 8K 75 fps @ 6K 96 fps @ 5K 120 fps @ 4K 240 fps @ 2K |
| Latitude: | 16.5+ stops (18 stops with HDRx) |
Red Weapon
| Sensor: | HELIUM 35.4 Megapixel CMOS |
| Resolution: | 8192 x 4320 |
| Frame rates: | 60 fps @ 8K 60 fps @ 7K 75 fps @ 6K 96 fps @ 5K 120 fps @ 4K 150 fps @ 3K 240 fps @ 2K |
| Latitude: | 16.5+ stops |
DJI Ronin 2
Ronin 2 exists to let filmmakers capture the scene they see in their mind. Upgraded high torque motors allow it to support a wider range of cameras, resist high winds and G-forces caused when mounted to a car and keep it moving smoothly in flight.
Whether it’s a simple DSLR or a professional camera with cinema grade glass with all the accessories mounted, Ronin 2 will stabilize the build.
Arri Alexa Mini
| Sensor: | 35mm format ARRI ALEV III CMOS |
| Photo sites: | 16:9 HD: 2880 x 1620 16:9 2K: 2868 x 1612 16:9 3.2K: 3200 x 1800 16:9 4K UHD: 3200 x 1800 |
| Frame rate: | 0.75-200 fps |
| Base ISO: | 800 |
| Latitude: | 14 stops |
Gates Phantom 4K
HIGH SPEED 4K UNDERWATER IMAGING
Designed specifically for the Flex 4K camera, the Gates Flex 4K housing provides underwater imaging at 4K resolution and an unprecedented 960FPS. Developed in close collaboration with Vision Research Inc, the Flex 4K housing includes integrated features like remote run/stop and full camera menu access along with SDI out.
Both flat and dome ports available to fit basically any lens of interest.
Gates Pro Action
COMPACT, CINEMA CALIBER HOUSING FOR FAST ACTION ACQUISITION
Designed for one mission –underwater action – the new Gates Pro Action has purpose built features for “run and gun” scenarios. Like a sleek, small profile for the free diver pursuing bait balls. Or the surf shooter composing the perfect wave with Pro Action’s integrated, pivoting external monitor. And multi-camera compatibility – RED DSMC1 / DSMC2 and ARRI ALEXA Mini – is a bonus for natural history filmmakers.
Pro Action travels easy, fitting comfortably in a carry-on size Pelican case with camera / monitor / battery neatly tucked inside for the trip. Pro Action accepts all DSLR glass and smaller PL mount lenses, and.various accessories extend Pro Action’s range including ‘pole cam’ action shots of risky shark action.
The Gates Pro Action Housing is tailor made for surf, dive and exploratory imaging.
Underwater LED Lighting
If you’re filming underwater and need near perfect colour, there is no other diving light on the market which will fit your specification. The light is 30,000 lumens and provides a completely flat beam, allowing for beautiful accurate filming.
Zeiss Otus Lens Set
- Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4.
- Zeiss Otus 55mm F1.4.
- Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4.
The OTUS primes from Zeiss feature some of the world’s most advanced optics which provide unrelenting sharpness and highly corrected image quality. If you’re project requires the absolute highest image quality, the OTUS primes are a perfect choice.