Signatures on set

“[…] The Signature Primes were the perfect answer in combination with the incredibly flexible image from the ALEXA Mini LF. […]"
 

Chasing hidden wildlife in remote Chilean Patagonia, documentary filmmaker René Araneda and cinematographer Cristobal Santamaria utilized the ALEXA 35 with ARRI Signature Prime lenses to capture breathtaking images with rich colors and stunning details.

Learn why DP Andres Arochi mixed Signature Primes and Zooms on "Longlegs," Neon's indie horror hit!

 

In our first video, discover the timeless beauty of "The Classically Soft Bokeh." See how our Signature Lenses craft a smooth, dreamy background that transforms every shot into a cinematic moment.
 

"[... ]The ARRI Signature Primes were stunning, offering full-frame sensor coverage.[... ]" - DP Kalia Aghaeepour

Learn why DP Brian Beckwith chooses Signature Primes for his music video work! 

Ready for another episode of our Signature lenses interview series? Find out why DP Pau Castejón Úbeda chose them for hyper-real VFX spot XBox Forza 5.

Sports Flexible: ARRI Zooms cover the world of high-speed racing. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. 

Director Thomas Vinterberg’s first-ever TV series “Families Like Ours” was captured with ALEXA 35 and ARRI Signature Primes by cinematographers Sturla Brandth Grøvlen ...

Watch our exclusive, in-depth BTS featurette and learn from cinematographer Alex Disenhof ASC, ...

Learn why DP Austin Kwok chose Signature lenses for a gritty, grainy, anti-war short film. This is the first episode of our new Signature lens interview series!

ARRI Zooms and IndyCar: working at a distance without sacrificing quality. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Director of Photography: Dennis Zanatta

ARRI Zooms keep up with the best: Signature Lenses and IndyCar. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.

"It was important for me to align Celine’s unprecedented vulnerability during filming with our bold visual approach [...] I shot on the ALEXA Mini LF with ARRI Signature Primes as I felt the organic tones they produce would complement the authenticity she brought to this project.” — DP Nick Midwig

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When passion meets creativity: Dive into a new interview with cinematographer Krystian Winszewski as he shares his experiences using the ARRI Impression V Filter 330P on Signature Prime lenses to capture stunning day and nighttime scenes of classic racing cars.

“I chose Signature Prime and Zoom lenses for their versatile range of focal lengths, especially the wide options. I needed lenses I could trust in very different climates. The primes and zooms match perfectly and deliver a unique blend of sharpness with texture and soul that enhances every shot." – DP Andres Arochi

Indian 2 is the sequel to Indian, released in 1996 both directed by Shankar, the sequel was captured by cinematographer Ravi Varman with ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini LF paired with Signature lenses, illuminated with SkyPanels and M-Series lights.

" [...] The Signature lenses were the perfect partner for achieving the clean but not overly clinical look we were after, and I was especially impressed with the 45-135 mm T2.8 Signature Zoom, which we ended up using a lot." — DP Robin Whenary

" [...] Working with a limited crew, time, and budget getting superior output under those circumstances, was a big challenge, but with the Mini LF coupled with the ARRI Signature Prime, we were able to achieve our goal." — DP Antonio Michael

In part one, we looked at how ARRI built a lens with a modern-yet-beautiful look for the future of digital cinematography. Now we’re going to tear it apart. Carefully.

In this two-part series, we’ll first break down the look of an ARRI Signature lens, and then, in part two, we’ll rebuild it into a modern take on a vintage lens.

Curious about comedy filmmaking? Discover how ARRI technology helps to deliver the punchline in some of our latest user stories!

See how Jeff Berlin utilized ALEXA 35, ARRI Signature Prime lenses, and Impression Filters in a LED volume to create stunning fashion images with organic grain structure and unique textures.

"[...] The Signature Primes paired with the Mini LF offered incredible fidelity and control over the image regardless of the many different environments we were shooting in. As we were testing, the combination of camera and lenses translated exactly what we wanted the mother to daughter relationship to feel like.”

Director Paolo Sorrentino’s “Parthenope” celebrated its world premiere in the main competition at @festivaldecannes. Cinematographer Daria D’Antonio shot the feature film with ALEXA 35, ARRI Signature Prime, and Signature Zoom lenses.

DP Nicolas Gaurin AFC is best known for his work in auteur cinema. With the feature "Mr. Putifar's Wacky Plan" and the "UFOs" series, he made his foray into comedy pieces, using ALEXA Mini LF and ARRI Signature Primes to remain flexible and adaptive to the actors' performances.

"[...] I was honestly impressed by the image quality of the Signature Zoom with the extender on it all the way zoomed in. My preconceptions were that it was going to be a whole lot of mush but instead the helicopters just popped with clarity and definition.”

Jr NTR was faster than the wolves and tigers on the sets of 'RRR'. DoP Senthil Kumar shares this interesting BTS story from the 'RRR' sets, spilling the secrets of the 'RRR' actor.

To demonstrate NIPA Studio’s virtual production capabilities, the YN C&S team recently conducted a test shoot simulating a garage and racing circuit. The shoot was captured using the ALEXA 35 paired with Signature Primes lenses, while the lighting was designed using ARRI SkyPanels and Orbiters.

🏀 Capturing WNBA player Flau’Jae Johnson’s story for a March Madness collaboration with Barriers, DP Evan Miller turned to ALEXA Mini LF and Signature Prime Lenses, serviced by ARRI Rental.

"We are excited to announce ARRI as an exhibitor for the 2024 PNW Lens Summit on May 3-4 in Portland, OR. ARRI will be showcasing their Signature Zooms that intercut with Signature Primes, as well as optical de-tuning elements for both zooms and primes."

"The Signature Prime lenses combined with the large format ALEXA Mini LF have the perfect balance of high spec cinematic clarity and detail whilst having ample character and naturalistic texture."

“This experience has changed my perspective and definitely made me excited about crafting interesting shots with zoom lenses for future narrative projects.” – Rachel Liew, cinematographer 💙

Cinematographer Bharathwaaj Subbu shares his experiences shooting season two of the Amazon series “Breathe: Into the Shadows” with ARRI’s ALEXA Mini LF camera and Signature Prime lenses. 

"In the first few days of the shoot, I was a bit shy, but then I realized that the more I dared, the more the ALEXA 35 performed. (...) It is an incredible camera." 🎥 DP Stefano Meloni shot feature film “Caracas” with ALEXA 35 and Signature Prime lenses, along with SkyPanel lights.

🎬 Cinematographer Stefano Usberghi talks about the combination and advantages of ALEXA Mini LF with Signature Prime optics in his recent commercial for Garofalo.

Cinematographer Miguel P. Gilaberte AEC shot season two of the Paramount+ hit series "The Envoys" ("Los Enviados") with ARRI cameras, lenses, and lights 🎥 💡

DP Logan Schneider was challenged with creating a signature look while capturing interview footage of Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the most famous individuals in pop culture and cinema around the world 🎬 💪

Adam Suschitzky BSC shares his experiences shooting the Oscar-nominated short film “Red, White, and Blue” with the ARRI ALEXA 35, combining Signature lenses with Impression V Filters to enhance the narrative. 

Super Bowl Sunday is here! And it’s business in the front, and party in the back with Kawasaki’s new ad spot. Captured by cinematographer Ken Seng with the ALEXA Mini LF on Signature Prime lenses provided by ARRI Rental Vancouver.

“One Life” tells the true story of Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 Jewish children from the Nazis in the lead-up to the Second World War.[...]Zac Nicholson BSC captured the moving drama on the ALEXA Mini LF with Signature Primes provided by ARRI Rental.

Take a look behind the scenes of “Favours,” competing for “Best Short Film” at the Göteborg Film Festival. DP Emil Klang used Negative Impression Filters along with ALEXA Mini LF, Signature Primes, and Signature Zooms to create a naturalistic visual style.

Dive into our behind-the-scenes story on "The Brother's Sun," a recently launched Netflix action series about a Taipei gangster who heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother and younger brother from a mysterious enemy 👀

“ARRI's Signature Zoom is the most beautiful zoom lens I've ever used because it has all the characteristics that I love in Signature Primes."

“It was my first time shooting on ALEXA 35 with ARRI Signature Primes while using the built-in textures. When it came to developing the look of the piece, from the treatment our immediate reference point was Larisa Shepitko's work.[...]We felt the ALEXA 35 and Signature Primes were the right choice to bring about a more contemporary feel to these nostalgic compositions."

"Io Capitano" - Captured by Paolo Carnera on ALEXA Mini LF with ARRI Signature Primes.

Morteza Najafi has brought numerous stories to life using our ARRI equipment. His filmmaking skills paired with our technology, including ALEXA Mini LF, Signature Primes, was recognized through several awards, such as the Golden Panda for „Yadoo“ and the Simorgh Award for "Bright,“ "Toman,“ and "Yadoo.“

Italy’s entry on the shortlist for “Best International Feature Film” at the Oscars, “Io Capitano,” tells the story of two young boys and their dangerous passage from Senegal to Europe. DP Paolo Carnera relied on ALEXA Mini LF with ARRI Signature Primes.

In his latest project, DP Simone Mogliè opted for the combination of ALEXA Mini LF, Signature Primes lenses, and SkyPanel lights for Fabio De Luigi’s road film “50 Km/h” released in Italian cinemas.