The once game changing Panasonic professional video team has shrunk back into the shadows over the past several years. Announcements surface at tradeshows for new codecs, media, and cameras to be available sometime in the future. We haven’t seen much in the way of product releases other than the microP2 cards in May and some AVC Ultra plug-ins in June. Despite the lack of new releases Panasonic is often the 2nd leading manufacturer used on Crews Control’s shoots. Panasonic cameras made up 27% of our 2nd quarter shoots in 2013 with work horses like the HDX-900, HVX-200, and others.
Archives for September 2013
Panasonic AVC Ultra, AJ-PX5000, and microP2 Cards
September 30th, 2013 by Rebekah Toth BurnsZacuto C-Shooter: Taking the Canon C-Series Camera off the Tripod
September 25th, 2013 by Cricket CapucciThe practicality of a camera often dictates whether it is the best option for the shoot. A shoulder mounted ENG style camera may not be the best choice for shooting a spelunking adventure, just as a small form factor camera wouldn’t be optimal for that interview with the CEO. The Canon C-Series Cinema EOS cameras, the C100, C300, & C500, create dynamic images, but the design doesn’t offer much flexibility in the run-and-gun shooting environment.
Canon C-Series Gains In Popularity with the Corporate Market
September 23rd, 2013 by Rebekah Toth BurnsWe have seen a decent increase in Canon shoots in 2013 mostly due to adoption of the C-Series cameras. Canon made up 11% of shoots in the 2nd quarter of 2013. The widely popular C300 was the 2nd most used camera in August of 2013 and made up 10% of our shoots were a camera was used.
Update: Sony Firmware Roadmaps for PMW F5, F55 and AXSR5
September 18th, 2013 by Andrea KeatingSony released an updated firmware roadmap for F5, F55 and AXSR5 users. This roadmap highlights a group of new features for users to look forward to in the upcoming months. They also released the F5/F55 recording format update schedule as well.
Telestream Wirecast 4: From a Dream to a Stream
September 18th, 2013 by Brad SpinsbyIn the last couple years live streaming has become an integral part of the video production landscape. Where clients used to ask for just video they are now asking for web broadcasts of their corporate events. Telestream has offered their streaming program, Wirecast, for several years now. Their newest version, the Wirecast 4, offers both a simple solution for the basic streaming need as well as an arsenal of options for more complicated webcasting situation.
SmallHD DP7-Pro Series
September 12th, 2013 by Cricket CapucciSmallHD’s new DP7-Pro field monitor has the look of a high-end smart tablet with capabilities that rival some of best field monitors available. The DP7-Pro series is SmallHD’s flagship line, boasting some significant improvements over their AC7 series and the former DP6 series. The DP7-Pro series improves the software usability, storage flexibility, and quality design aesthetics that provide higher intuitive functionality to production crews.