Category: Recording
New Prices and Compressed Codecs Now Included with Odyssey7 & 7Q Monitors:
Convergent Design have made some significant changes to its Odyssey monitor series lineup introduced at NAB 2013 and now announce the full pricing for the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q monitors. Most notably, DNxHD and any future supported compressed codecs (up to 1080p60 422) will now be included at no additional cost in the base price of [...]
First HEVC Encoder for 8K Super Hi-Vision From NHK and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation:
NHK and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have jointly developed the world’s first HEVC*1 encoder for 8K ultra HDTV “Super Hi-Vision” (hereinafter referred to as “SHV”). SHV is the broadcasting medium of the near future. It makes viewers feel like they are really at the heart of the action, with 16 times the number of HD pixels [...]
Atomos Samurai Blade Field Recorder:
Rip from the Atomos press release for the Samurai Blade field recorder. The next generation Atomos Samurai is the Samurai Blade. The Blade introduces the SuperAtom IPS screen – super sharp, super bright, super blacks – right down to the last atom. At 325 dpi and a million pixels, this screen is spectacular. With full [...]
Blackmagic Design and Autodesk Set to Collaborate on Future Projects:
Blackmagic Design and Autodesk announced that the two companies intend to collaborate on future integrations between Blackmagic Design technology and Autodesk technology. This collaboration will build seamless workflows for customers in the professional video, television and commercial post-production industries. The ongoing work between Blackmagic Design and Autodesk will include the testing and development of integrated [...]
Blackmagic Design Announce the DeckLink Mini Monitor and DeckLink Mini Recorder:
Blackmagic Design have announced the DeckLink Mini Monitor and DeckLink Mini Recorder, two new capture and playback solutions featuring 3 Gb/s SDI and HDMI connections plus high speed PCIe technology. Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Monitor and DeckLink Mini Recorder will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2013 booth at #SL218. DeckLink Mini Monitor and [...]
Sony XAVC S Format Confirmed:
Well we accidentally got the scoop about the new Sony XAVC S codec, and here is the full Sony press release confirming the new format. With the successful sale of new CineAlta 4K cameras, expected to reach more than 2,000 units shipment worldwide by the end of April 2013, the XAVC format has been widely [...]
Fujifilm Global On The Discontinuation of Motion Picture Film Production:
Following on from the recent farewell note by Fujifilm Motion Picture UK, Fujifilm Global issued a timely reminder that they have stopped production of the majority of Motion Picture Film products as of March, 2013. We would like to thank you very much for your patronage during the long history of manufacture, sales and marketing [...]
Vitec NAB Lineup Announced Including The FS-T2001 Field Recorder:
VITEC will debut several of their new products that will be joining their line-up of end-to-end media solutions at NAB 2013, including the Portable Field Deck/Media Recorder; Focus FS-T2001. The Vitec next generation Focus FS-T2001 professional media recorder and portable field deck is ideal for both Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP). [...]
A Farewell Message from Fujifilm Motion Picture UK:
On CML the message was clear, Fujifilm UK has been going at it since 1934 supplying motion picture film stock to the professional film industry, but now sadly on the 28th of March 2013 the front door closes. Shop shut as they say. There is however one small glimmer of sunshine left but the sun [...]
Convergent Design Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q OLED Monitors:
Convergent Design have announced two new 7.7″ OLED monitor/recorders called the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q. The Odyssey family Convergent Design say, is intended to follow users as they journey through their careers from DSLRs to high-end 4K raw cine cameras, hugging the ever-changing camera technology curve and adapting to change without invasive hardware changes or costly [...]
Prices and Shipping Dates For Panasonic microP2 Cards:
Panasonic announced delivery and pricing information for its new microP2 series, the world’s first UHS-II compliant memory cards*, which continues the company’s evolution to higher-speed, lower-cost, more compact media. The simultaneous introduction of a microP2 Card Adapter assures that the new series of 64GB and 32GB microP2 cards will operate in current P2 hardware**. Panasonic [...]
Price Blow Out on the Gemini 4:4:4 Uncompressed Recorder:
Convergent Design announced that the price of the Gemini 4:4:4 has been reduced by a $1000 to US$4995. Gemini 4:4:4 is the smallest, lightest uncompressed recorder on the market, and now seemingly the most affordable. Outfitted with a 5″ LCD monitor for record and playback, and upgradable firmware options such as ARRIRAW, Canon 4K Cinema [...]
ARRI Alexa XT Super Duper Cameras and the Alexaremote Update:
Someone at the ARRI website thinks the new Alexa XT series of cameras are just Super Duper. After the chuckle please read up on their press release about the new Alexa XT series of cameras and what Codex Digital have done for them. Then see what’s new with the Alexaremote. With the ALEXA XT cameras [...]
Codex Instructional Videos Cover Onboard S Camera Recorder Basics:
Codex Digital have posted a series of short instructional videos that cover the basics of how to set up and operate an Onboard S Recorder. The Codex Onboard S Recorder is of course a 4:4:4 capable camera recorder. Codex cover everything from creating a roll, shot playback to ARRIRAW 24FPS Setup, and Canon C500 Setup [...]
Smart Assist With QTAKE HD Now in a Self Contained 22 Inch Touchscreen:
Spanish company Ovide have developed a compact self-contained 22″ touchscreen video assist hardware system based on QTAKE HD. QTAKE HD is an advanced software application designed and developed for video assist professionals. It used to log, capture, playback, edit and process video output of any camera on set. Ovide has developed a compact self-contained system [...]
What is the Big Deal About H.265 or HEVC Anyway:
Poor old Fugly H.264, that brown paper bag wearing misfit is getting pushed out the door as the ugly lights are turned on. You’re going home with a new partner that H.265 in the corner you have had your eye on all night. High Efficiency Video Coding HEVC or MPEG-H Part 2 is the follow [...]
The Sony FS700 HXR-IFR5 4K Interface Unit from InterBEE:
Back when Sony thought it was safe to bring the future ahead of plan they dropped the FS700 HXR-IFR5 4K recorder to come out sometime in 2013 on us. Only one yukky pic slipped through of that HXR-IFR5 4K recorder though…. Sad face… Well turn that frowny face upside down because a new picture has [...]
More on The 4K XAVC Recording Format:
Sony is introducing the new XAVC recording format that will be at the heart of its new 4K products. Sony’s XAVC technology provides a dedicated 4K format that will encourage the adoption of 4K beyond feature films, to genres such as TV dramas, entertainment shows, documentaries and commercials. “The new XAVC format underlines Sony’s commitment [...]
Sony FS700 Gets 4K RAW Recorder Adapter for 2K, the HXR-IFR5:
Sony are in the final stages of developing the HXR-IFR5 interface unit, which will allow the Full HD Super Slow Motion NEX-FS700 camcorder to capture stunning 4K RAW cinematic content in combination with the Sony AXS-R5 RAW recorder. In addition to realizing the full potential of the FS700’s imager, the ability to record RAW affords [...]
ARRI Alexa 120fps: What if TheNewF Sony Camera Does 180fps:
Nice fun little slomo test on the ARRI Alexa camera at 120fps thanks to JP Caldeano from Yogi Productions. It now appears that 120fps is the new 60fps with each fresh camera coming out, but what if the Sony TheNewF camera steps it up and drops 180fps making it the new 120fps? Just to disturb [...]
Are Sony Going To Use Their SxS LITE Cards On TheNewF Camera:
We know that SxS cards will be used in recording the new XAVC internally on TheNewF camera coming from Sony. A rumour quickly splashed that the cards would be a new version of SxS. So the question we ask is; are Sony ready to use their SxS LITE name and version of the solid state [...]
XAVC is the NEW Sony Recording Format for TheNewF Camera:
Sony will drop TheNewF on the 30th of October along with a new recording format called XAVC. The F5 / F7 camera what ever it is, the F55 camera and the 4K external recorder and the SxS cards could happily sport the new Sony XAVC format. So one little piece of the F puzzle has [...]
A Brief Introduction to the RED Meizler Module:
In this RED video tutorial Sean Ruggeri goes through the features and functions of the Meizler Module and touches on RED SYNC and iPad integration. Along with an array of popular connections and ports, the Meizler Module features wireless video, audio and timecode transmission – eliminating clutter and crowded accessories. Proxy recording and focus/iris/zoom control [...]
Panasonic P2 F Series 64 GB, 32 GB, & 16 GB Cards Available:
Panasonic Corporation will begin to release its new memory card P2 F Series (64 GB, 32 GB, 16 GB) from June 2012. The P2 card is a memory card for broadcasting and professional video production use. It withstands impacts up to 1,500 G and vibrations up to 15 G, operates in temperatures from -20°C to [...]
One Take Wonder with Light Iron Mobile Systems & iOS Apps:
Watch as Michael Cioni and the Light Iron team demonstrate how simple your workflow can be with Light Iron mobile systems and iOS Apps. In a continuous take, we shoot a media clip and then route it through look setting with the LILY PAD cart; replay with the LIVE PLAY iOS App; dailies processing, backup, [...]
