Video Games have definitely come along way. In recognition of the grand opening of the new 30,000 square-foot Allied eSports arena in Las Vegas, we got the chance to film a special opening feature highlighting the history of video games from the arcade, to the living room, to the arena. Director of Photography Jonathan Belinski and Director Yaron Deskalo flew out to Dallas, Texas, the home of the National Video Game Museum to capture some of the nostalgia of the early era of gaming. Shooting on Red Helium cameras with Leica Summicron lenses, DP Jonathan Belinski used several different tools to move the camera including a 10′ jib and a Movi Pro gimbal system. He also utilized some of the latest RGB lighting units to create a more stylized atmosphere. This a really fun project to work on, from the subject, to the sets, to the awesome production crew. Plus, anytime you get to play classic arcade games on a location scout, that’s major bonus points.
