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North Korea using Australian camera for 4K movies, footage reveals

The camera is part of a sophisticated rig which can track people and objects

North Korean movies are making the leap to 4K resolution with the help of an Australian-made camera, according to a segment from Korean Central Television (KCTV) showing sophisticated new filmmaking equipment published on Wednesday.

The footage shows a 13 jointed, computer controlled camera rig, which can run on rails as well as track people and objects.

While the KCTV footage says the rig was designed and manufactured by a local engineering laboratory, the distinctive 4K resolution camera appears to be made by the Australia-based Blackmagic Design.

“We can now film the scenes more accurately and flexibly … we can now