Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Panavision’s SVP of Optical Engineering and Lens Strategy Dan Sasaki speaks with the co-directors André Abdala and Salomão Abdala to break down the lensing approach behind their F1 racing film "2DIE4." From modern large-format optics to vintage glass and custom anamorphic innovation, the conversation explores how different lenses were used to shape tone, emotion, and perspective throughout the film.

Optics discussed:
00:00 - Introduction to 2DIE4
00:21 - Panaspeed
01:51 - H Series
05:45 - System 65
10:43 - Primo Zoom
12:10 - Anamorphic Prototype

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