Behind the Scenes of the F1 Movie: Sony’s Secret 6K Camera Finally Revealed - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Formula 1 movie directed by Joseph Kosinski continues to generate massive buzz due to the groundbreaking camera technology.
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A Camera Born for the Track
The origins of the Sony 6K action camera were first uncovered and analyzed in Y.M.Cinema Magazine’s exclusive initial report back in July 2023. At that time, the camera was still a ghost—unofficial, unannounced, and unnamed. Yet it was already being put through the paces on one of the most technically demanding sets in cinema: the Formula 1 racetrack. This BTS video confirms that this compact 6K beast, co-developed by Sony and the filmmakers, is not just real but a purpose-built device for capturing cinema-quality imagery in extreme environments. It merges action cam size with cinema-level capability.Sony 6K action camera. Source: F1 movie
Four Cameras Inside an F1 Cockpit
One of the most mind-blowing technical feats previously reported was the installation of four 6K cameras inside an actual F1 cockpit. That deep dive was outlined in our article (at the beginning, we thought there were 6 cameras, so forgive us) titled “Four 6K Cinema Cameras Inside a Formula 1 Cockpit: A TGM on Steroids”. What once sounded borderline impossible now becomes entirely tangible, as the new BTS footage reveals how such a multi-cam configuration was executed and why it was essential for Kosinski’s visceral cinematic vision. The video features clear shots of the bespoke rig, installed in the confined cockpit space, capturing the driver’s perspective, the motion of the track, and even the strain in the arms during cornering—all in high-resolution 6K imagery.F1 | Official IMAX® 1.90 Trailer | Filmed For IMAX®
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