Panasonic Announces New HC-X1000 4K Semi-pro Camcorder
It is early September 2014, which means IBC is almost upon us. In the weeks before the event we’re bound to see a few new camera announcements. This year …
Author: Ogy Stoilov
Are We Going to See a New Sony (FS700 Mark II?) 4K XAVC Super-Slow Motion Camera at IBC?
There were many rumours flying around the Web in the past few weeks about a new Sony 4K camera “expected” to be unveiled at IBC less than two weeks away. As one …
The Shane Hurlbut “Illumination Experience Educational Tour” Hits 25 Cities in North America
HurlbutVisuals, a blog by Hollywood DP Shane Hurlbut ASC, has been an invaluable free resource for all filmmakers who want to build up their lighting and camera skills. Shane …
New Metabones Canon EF to Sony NEX E-Mount Speed Booster ULTRA
Last week, lens adapter wizzards Metabones announced their long-awaited Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster had officially started shipping, thus making quite a few GH4 shooters very happy. The specialised …
Podcast 012 – BMPC 4K Price Drop, Cinemartin Denoiser, Sony F5 4K Mod, and Shane Hurlbut’s Illumination Experience Tour
Podcast 012 – BMPC 4K Price Drop, Cinemartin Denoiser, Sony F5 4K Mod, Illumination Experience Tour Posted by Ogy Stoilov September 1, 2014 In Episode 012 of the 4K Shooters Podcast, we discuss the …
Sony F5 Internal 4K Recording “Mod” Video Tutorial
In less than a week, the Sony F5 4K hack (more-like) “mod” discovered by experienced UK cameraman called Paul Ream became a a topic of hot debate over the state …
Details on the Sony F5 Internal 4K “All Files” Mod
Earlier this week the we reported that UK cameraman & Sony F5 owner Paul Ream was able to somehow modify/hack his Sony PMW-F5 and enable internal 4K XAVC recording, a feature only …
Blackmagic 4K Production Camera Now $2,500
Blackmagic Design are no strangers to doing things differently and offering rock bottom prices. Looking at their full product line-up, their I/O cards, switchers, converters and as of the …
Cinemartin Releases Standalone Video Denoiser with 4K Support; ProRes, DNxHD, & HEVC H.265 Output
Whether you are shooting video on a 3 chip shoulder camera, or a large sensor DSLR, chances are you’ve been in a situation where you weren’t able to fully control …
ARRI Announces 4K (UHD) ProRes Upgrade for the AMIRA
It is that time of the year again – IBC 2014 is just around the corner and the world of professional video and lighting equipment is kicking off in …
Samyang Announces New 50mm VDSLR T1.5 AS UMC Cine Lens
Korean lens manufacturer Samyang has just announced their latest addition to their Cine lens line-up – the long-awaited Samyang 50mm T1.5 AS UMC lens. The lens completes their cine lens …
Sony F5 Internal 4K XAVC 25/50p Recording (Hack?)
Just as I was browsing my twitter feed yesterday, I came across an interesting tweet by @PaulReam who apparently has “unlocked” internal 4K (4096 x 2160p) XAVC recording on his Sony PMW-F5. …
Podcast 011 – Epic GH4 vs Sony A7s Shootout Review, Canon 7D Mark II Expectations and IBC 2014
Podcast 011 – Epic GH4 vs Sony A7s Shootout Review, Canon 7D Mark II Expectations and What To Expect To See At IBC 2014 Posted by Ogy Stoilov August 25, 2014 …
12 Cameras Test Part III: Arri Alexa, Red Epic Dragon 6K, Blackmagic 4K, KineRaw Mini, GH4, 5D Mark III & More
Earlier this week, we showed you the massive 12 Cameras Test which compared colour graded footage shot in 6K/4K/2K/1080p from 12 of the most popular cameras for professional film, TV, …
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Gets Histogram, Time Remaining & Audio Levels in Camera Utility 1.9.3
Blackmagic Design just released Camera Utility 1.9.3 – another part of their massive firmware update rollout, which stared with Camera Utility 1.8 back in June. Then a few weeks later in July …
Odyssey7 & Odyssey7Q Firmware 2.11.110 Adds High Speed 4K Support for Sony FS700 and Canon C500
About a month ago Convergent Design released firmware update 2.10.141 for their highly successful external monitor/recorder hybrid the Odyssey7Q and its (almost) twin the Odyssey7, announcing the latter is now finally …
12 Cameras Blind Test: BMPC 4K, BMPCC, GH4, ARRI Alexa, RED Epic/Dragon 6K, Sony F55, FS700, KineRAW Mini, Canon C500, 5D Mark III & 1DC
A few weeks back, we featured some KineMINI 4K ISO, Rolling Shutter and Colour-Grading tests done by Polish production/rental house Film Cyfrowy. They’ve been putting their KineMINI 4K through its …
The Future of 4K & Most Popular Cameras, Editing, and Grading Software in 2014
Founded in 1982, Televisual has been the leading monthly trade publication covering the UK broadcast industry for decades. And they just published the results of their 2014 Annual Technology Survey, which …
DIY Eyecup For The OLED Viewfinder On The Sony A7s
The Sony A7s is gaining significant momentum among shooters looking for that unique full-frame wide dynamic range image and unrivalled sensitivity. However, despite all the horsepower and features under …
Podcast 010 – Fincher’s “Gone Girl” Shot in 6K, BMPC 4K Raw Footage, Amazing Short Film Shot on the Sony A7s
Podcast 010 – The Week in Review: Fincher’s “Gone Girl” Shot in 6K, BMPC 4K Raw Footage, Amazing Short Film Shot on the Sony A7s Posted by Ogy Stoilov August 18, 2014 …