Anton/Bauer Supports The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

When cinematographer Jo Willems, SBC and his crew brought to life the new world order of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, they turned to Anton/Bauer to power the shoot in Atlanta, Paris and Berlin.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 was shot with ARRI ALEXAs as its A, B and C cameras, as well as 2nd unit photography. Dave Thompson, SOC, teamed with Willems on the film as A camera operator and Steadicam Operator.

Thompson notes that he's "well-versed" in Anton/Bauer batteries.

"We used Anton/Bauer exclusively on Mockingjay. Our focus puller, Trevor Loomis, makes battery belts that are Anton/Bauer-friendly. We just snapped in Anton/Bauer DIONIC HC 90s and off we'd go."

He points out that the ALEXA requires a lot of power. "It's a power-hungry camera, so the DIONIC HC 90s are well paired with it. The batteries are lightweight and super durable. We traveled the world for Mockingjay, experienced every weather scenario, and finished the show with the same batteries we started with. They just go and go."

Thompson adds that when he began working with camera stabilization systems, he originally deployed batteries by another manufacturer to power his camera and sled.

"But I switched to Anton/Bauer because they were available around the world," he explains. "I discovered that I didn't have to think about my batteries if they were Anton/Bauer. I'd just power up and go. I've never had an issue."

Both Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and Part 2 were shot simultaneously. Part 2 hits theatres this November.

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