Shooting the highest resolution is optimal in most situations, but often you are limited by what your editing system can output. AJA has made a device called that T-Tap that can output from any Thunderbolt activated Mac via HDMI or SDI to up to 2K resolution.
RTap Your Mac Potential To Thunderbolt With AJA’s T-Tap
June 6th, 2012 by Brad SpinsbyBlackmagic Cinema Camera — Did You Say Cinema Camera?
May 25th, 2012 by Brad SpinsbyBlack Magic Design, mostly known for its Da Vinci color correction system, has slowly crept into the video production equipment line. They have created their own version of the “Super 35” Digital camera called the Black Magic Cinema Camera. A relatively straightforward name compared to the complicated model numbers of many Sony, Canon, and Panasonic cameras.
Know Your Panasonic Codecs! DVCPRO HD, AVC Intra & AVC Ultra
May 18th, 2012 by Brad SpinsbyAsking a freelance director of photography about the codecs of their Panasonic cameras is like asking a mechanic about the engine of a car. Be prepared for a long technical answer. All you need to know is why a certain codec is important and correct for your shoot. Panasonic currently has two often confused codecs: DVCPRO HD and AVC Intra. The third codec, AVC Ultra, is to be released next year.
Crews Control University On Mobile Recording Devices
May 16th, 2012 by Brad SpinsbyCrews Control University is a series of educational seminars on new technology, equipment, and software. The most recent Crews Control University was held at the Crews Control offices, and a couple representatives from Abelcine gave demonstration of a vast array of mobile recording device. Mobile recording devices are recording devices that attach to a camera and can record different formats, codecs, resolutions, and other options.
Panasonic AG-3DP1: Bringing 3-D to the ENG
March 8th, 2012 by Brad SpinsbyFor 3-D production there are two options, either a 3-D rig or a twin lens camera. 3-D Rigs are bulky apparatuses that often take several people to manage. Ask any Director of Photography that has shot 3-D and they will mobility and flexibility are not words synonymous with 3-D rigs. Twin Lens cameras are more portable but the 3-D is less versatile and often the footage has an amateur look to it. Panasonic’s new addition to the 3-D camera marketplace is their shoulder mounted, ENG style, twin lens AG-3DP1.
The AJA Ki Pro Mini: The Little Recorder with Big Dreams
February 22nd, 2012 by Brad SpinsbyThe technology to make create instant files directly from a tape-based camera is not new. Many companies have been marketing devices since tapeless cameras first camera out. But as the market becomes more refine, the devices become more intuitive. AJA has been one of the leaders in this market, and their most recent device, the Ki Pro Mini is no exception.