Have you ever thought about what a Convergent Design device would look like if they combined their Gemini 4:4:4 with their Nanoflash along with a production monitor? Convergent Design has with their two new mobile recorders, the Odyssey7 and 7Q, which function both as small production monitors as well as mobile recording devices.
Convergent Design: Odyssey 7
July 2nd, 2013 by Cricket CapucciSony’s Game Changing PMW-F55
March 12th, 2013 by Cricket CapucciBy now you might have read a handful of reviews for the new Sony 4K cameras that recently started shipping. If you had the opportunity to read Adam Shanker’s review of the PMW-F5 then you have a general idea of what you can expect from it big brother, the Sony PMW-F55.
Dual Wielding the Canon XF-305’s
January 31st, 2013 by Cricket CapucciOur Director of Photograpy in the south west region was gracious enough to snap a photo of him on set with duel Canon XF-305’s. With the exception of the carpet, […]
Sony’s New 4K Resolution Monitor for Professional Video Production
November 16th, 2012 by Cricket CapucciIf you are the type that likes to stay ahead of the technology curve, I have great news for you. Sony’s new PVM-X300 is a 30-inch 4096 x 2160 resolution monitor will last you well into the next decade. The PVM-X300’s 30-inch 4K LCD panel is capable of displaying more than four times Full HD resolution in a single screen. Where Sony had it right was to create this monitor as portable as possible. They understand how critical it was for this product to be usable in the field, as much as it was in the studio.
Sony XAVC Recording Format Intends To Accelerate 4K Production
November 5th, 2012 by Cricket CapucciSony knows that 4K displays are not consumer affordable, yet. Only individuals with heaps of expendable income will invest in the first generation of 4K monitors and televisions. The idea behind Sony’s October 30th announcement was to stir up some excitement for their upcoming 4K production lineup. Sony’s goal is to make 4K production affordable so that content creators will utilize the technology, and effectively stir a demand for 4K technology on a consumer level. At which point we should begin to see mass production of 4K television technology allowing manufacturers to drop the prices into more consumer affordable ranges.
A Return to Their Roots: Sony and the New NEX-EA50H
October 5th, 2012 by Cricket CapucciIt’s another month and here comes another new camera release. Unlike the Super 35mm digital or slow motion cameras that have highlighted the releases of 2012, Sony has gone back to the core of what made shooting HD popular. The new Sony NEX-EA50H is what Sony is calling an entry level professional grade camera at around the $4000 price point.