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How it all began for Thomas Elliott

Thomas Elliott

Film Director/DP

Thomas Elliott is an emerging director and cinematographer from Melbourne, Australia. Shaped by Australia's vibrant DIY hardcore punk scene, Elliott's filmmaking style is both honest and aesthetically visceral, striving to uncover compelling stories hidden in the mundanity of everyday life.

Achievements

Directed 50+ Music Videos
Worked on projects in East-Africa, USA, UK, Europe and Japan
Member of Australian Cinematographer’s Society

A film made with Sony

The Fade: Sometimes a barber shop grows to become a community hub. Watch Thomas Elliott capture the emotions and interactions in a Collingwood barber shop with the Cinema Line FX3.

Behind the scenes

Discover the thoughts and inspirations behind The Fade, plus how it was achieved using the FX3.

Featured gear

Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

Sony FX3 Full-frame Cinema Line Camera

Features

Full-frame performance with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range

High performance BIONZ XR image processing engine

4K (QFHD) high-frame-rate 120fps recording

Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone™

Enhanced mobility for solo operation

Learn more about FX3 Cinema Line camera

Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Features

G Master series F1.2 standard prime lens

Three XA elements for high resolution throughout the image area

XD Linear Motors offering excellent response and fast, precise, quiet AF

Learn more about FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Features

Full-frame performance with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range

High performance BIONZ XR image processing engine

4K (QFHD) high-frame-rate 120fps recording

Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone™

Enhanced mobility for solo operation

Learn more about FX6 Cinema Line Full-frame camera

Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

FE 14mm F1.8 GM

Features

G Master F1.8 ultra wide angle prime lens

XA elements and Super ED glass and two ED glasses for high resolution throughout the image area

Large-aperture ultra-wide perspectives in an incredibly compact lens

Learn more about FE 14mm F1.8 GM

Precise autofocus with the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens.

FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Features

G Master F1.4 wide prime lens

DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) for quiet, highly precise focus lens control

Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements contribute to high resolution

Learn more about FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Fast, silent autofocus with the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens

FE 135mm F1.8 GM

Features

G Master F1.8 telephoto prime lens

XD Linear Motor offering excellent response and fast, precise, quiet AF

XA elements and Super ED glass for high resolution throughout the image area

Learn more about FE 135mm F1.8 GM

Focus with higher resolution using the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens

FE 85mm F1.4 GM

Features

G Master F1.4 prime lens

XA elements and ED glass for high resolution throughout the image area

SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, silent autofocus

Learn more about FE 85mm F1.4 GM

Conversations with Thomas

Isolation has made human connection a scarce resource. Emerging from an extended lockdown in Melbourne, Thomas Elliott shares why he created The Fade.

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