Illya Friedman

Background

About Illya Friedman

Member of the team that invented the 4K Digital Cinema camera• Transformational leader and technologist for motion picture and television production. Specializing in cameras, lenses and light.• 10-years as a professional cameraman, 7-years in equipment rentals at the highest level, 10-years in product design/manufacturing/international distribution and retail sales. Executive Producer for distributed feature films and agency experience at CAA (Creative Artists Agency.)• Inventor of the Hot Rod PL, the first commercial product allowing use of professional cinema lenses on a DSLR camera (PL/PV.) Widely credited with "kicking off" the professional small camera (DSLR/Mirrorless) movement.• Polymath with encyclopedic knowledge of cameras, optics, 4K, HD, photo-chemical film and motion picture technologies, workflows for cinema, reality television, live studio production and local/microwave wireless video technology.• Consultant and market strategist for development, launch and early implementation strategy of several professional 4K/HD/HDSLR camera systems for multiple manufacturers- Technologist and consultation for world's first digital 4K feature film and 4K music video- Production Technologist, coordination and testing provided for first broadcast network primetime television series to acquire in 24 frame video- Production Technologist, coordinated all equipment and technical support for the first network TV series in the world to use the tapeless digital format, XDCam• Produced first ever (P2HD) 24-frame HD format project to be transferred to 35mm film• Solo producer of one of the most comprehensive (9x camera) digital to 35mm film transfer test in conjunction with CFISpecialties: • Dynamic and persuasive communicator• Able to explain complex motion picture technology to filmmakers, cinematographers and the lay person alike• Comfortable stepping between the different worlds of creatives, manufacturing, engineering and business.