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Monthly Archives: November 2011
DPX, ProRes and EX 35Mb/s comparison tests – what a nightmare!
TEST TO COMPARE A PMW-F3 RECORDING ON ATAMOS SAMURAI, CONVERGENT DESIGN GEMINI and INTERNALLY. Now I thought this would be simple. Set up my PMW-F3 with a Convergent Design Gemini and an Atamos Samurai and shoot a few shots so … Continue reading
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Convergent Design Gemini, one month on.
I’ve been testing and using a Gemini with my S-log equipped PMW-F3 for a month now and I have to say that every time I use the combo the image quality amazes me. The Gemini firmware has been updated many … Continue reading
Hurricane Rig used on IMAX movie!
Just heard from Paul Williams, one of the every growing band of happy Hurricane Rig owners. He’s been busy using his rig to shoot segments for a new IMAX movie. Pictures and scant details on his web site: http://paulwilliamz.com/index.php?p=1_5_3D-Stereography
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3D Workshop, London, 17th January 2012
I’m running an introduction to 3D workshop at ProKit, Chiswick, London on the 17th of January 2012. Topics that will be covered include: Understanding Stereoscopic Vision (Stereopsis). The basic principles of 3D production. Understanding Disparity and Convergence. Choosing a camera … Continue reading
8 Reasons Aspiring Film Makers Fail to Ever Make Any Money!
This is a great article by Den Lennie of F-Stop Academy. If your struggling to make ends meet it’s well worth a read. http://www.fstopacademy.com/2011/11/23/8-reasons-aspiring-film-makers-fail-to-ever-make-any-money/
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New Firmware for PMW-F3. EI-Slog and Lens Control
Sony have posted the latest firmware version for the PMW-F3 on the US web site, click here to go there. This new firmware brings the addition of EI S-Log to those users that have the S-Log option installed. It also adds … Continue reading
It’s no longer just about the sensor.
For many years I have always said that it’s the quality of the lens followed by the sensor that ultimately determines the quality of the images that a video camera will produce. Well, I’m starting to believe that that is … Continue reading
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MTF are making my lens adapter.
So here it is. The first one off the CNC machine with many more to follow in the next few days. There will be an additional lens support bracket on it by the time they ship and of course they … Continue reading
BVE North. 16-17 November, Manchester.
I’ll be attending BVE North in Manchester on the 16th and 17th of November. You’ll find me on the Manfrotto booth most of the time doing demos of the Genus Hurricane 3D rig with a pair of F3, 20mm lenses … Continue reading
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Convergent Design Gemini throws up a ProRes Issue. NOT THE PROBLEM I THOUGHT IT IS
OK, I wrote about this without digging deep enough. If you read the original article I claimed that ProRes was clipping my files at 104%. Well it’s NOT. The ProRes files are just fine, BUT some Quick Time applications are … Continue reading