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DaVinci Resolve 12 is a Full Blown NLE and It Looks Incredible (and it’s free)

July 13, 2015 By Eric Reagan

DaVinci Resolve 12

One of the most impressive things I saw at NAB 2015 was Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 12. Looking back, I can’t believe that I haven’t written about this yet. But maybe this timing is actually a little better since it is supposed to become available in the next few days.

Right now, the big three video editing platforms are Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer. All have their fans and faithful user bases. But I think there is about to be another big player with Resolve 12. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blackmagic Design, Software, Video Production Tagged With: Blackmagic, DaVinci Resolve 12, NAB 2015

 

Promise Technology Unveils Pegasus2 R2+ Thunderbolt 2 RAID Drive w/ Built-in Card Reader

May 7, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Pegasus2 R2 Plus

Promise Technology recently unveiled the new Pegasus2 R2+ Thunderbolt 2 RAID Drive. It features 6TB of storage inside and is configurable as RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD (“just a bunch of disks”) setups.

The R2+ comes with a media bay with optional pods, including a small form factor 1TB HDD pod, SSD reader and SD/CF card reader pods. Each pod also has USB 3.0 connections for independent use outside of the Pegasus2 R2+ box. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: hard drive, NAB 2015, Pegasus, Pegasus2, Promise Technology

Up Close with the New MacBook and LaCie Mobile Drive USB-C

May 3, 2015 By Eric Reagan

LaCie USB-C Drive-2

The LaCie Mobile Drive was the first USB-C compatible drive out of the gate with native support for the new Apple MacBook, which only has a single USB-C port for peripheral access. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: lacie, Mobile Drive, NAB 2015, USB-C

Blackmagic URSA Mini is the (almost) Most Affordable 1080p 120fps Camera

April 26, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Blackmagic URSA Mini-4

Ok. Sure, there’s the GoPro HERO4 Black. But let’s be real about what we mean when we say “camera.” I am a huge fan of GoPro cameras but they are not the first choice for top-notch video production unless you need some POV shots of some extreme sports.

There are plenty of cameras out there that will capture 120fps but few do it at 1920 x 1080 resolution and none of those do it at the $3K entry-price of the URSA Mini 4K camera. Sony almost gets us there with the A7s; however, it is limited to 720p resolution at 120 fps. The Panasonic GH4 also gets close with a variable frame rate mode delivering 96fps in 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Still, no one is delivering a camera close to the prowess of the URSA Mini in the same DSLR-price ballpark. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blackmagic Design Tagged With: Blackmagic Design, NAB 2015, URSA Mini

Panasonic GH4 Firmware ver. 2.2 Anamorphic Update Now Available

April 23, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Panasonic GH4 Anamorphic Firmware Update

Panasonic GH4 firmware version 2.2, which provides a 4:3 anamorphic image capture at 3328 x 2496 video resolution, is now available. Additional features in the new firmware update include the ability to manually select a 1/16,000 second shutter speed using the electronic shutter of the GH4.

Additionally, firmware version 2.2 fixes the issue in which video recorded in the AVCHD format gets misdated when importing to some editing software.

You can download the firmware update here on Panasonic’s website. Instructions for using the new firmware can be found here on Panasonic’s website.

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: Anamorphic, firmware, GH4, NAB 2015, Panasonic

G-Technology ev Bay Adapter for G-SPEED Studio Arrays

April 23, 2015 By Eric Reagan

G-Tech ev Bay Adapter-2

G-Technology was showing off a new ev Bay Adapter for its G-SPEED Studio arrays at NAB 2015. Although the adapter has not yet been officially announced, it is close enough in the pipeline that they allowed me to grab some photos and talk about the upcoming adapter. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: ev Bay Adapter, G-Dock ev, G-SPEED Studio, NAB 2015

Blackmagic’s Video Assist is a HDMI/SDI Recorder & 5″ HD Monitor

April 22, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Blackmagic Video Assist-3

Alongside a bevy of camera updates last week at NAB 2015, Blackmagic Design also announced its new Video Assist, which is a HDMI and SDI recorder with a 5″ 1920 x 1080 monitor for just $495. And, it records ProRes or DNxHD 10-bit 4:2:2 footage to cheap SD cards.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blackmagic Design Tagged With: Blackmagic, Blackmagic Design, NAB 2015, Video Assist

Leica M to PL Mount Unveiled for Cinema Lenses

April 16, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Leica M to PL Mount Adapter-4

CW Sonderoptic has created a Leica-branded M to PL mount adapter that allows you to use cinematic lenses on Leica M cameras. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: cinema lens, Leica, NAB 2015, pl mount, Summicron

Blackmagic Unveils Micro Cinema Camera and Micro Studio Camera 4K

April 16, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera-10

Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera

Alongside the new URSA 4.6K and URSA Mini cameras, Blackmagic Design also announced the new Micro Cinema Camera and Micro Studio Camera 4K at NAB 2015, priced at $995 and $1,295, respectively. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blackmagic Design Tagged With: Blackmagic, Blackmagic Design, Micro Cinema Camera, Micro Studio Camera 4K, NAB 2015

Panasonic Shows Off Anamorphic Firmware Update for GH4

April 16, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Panasonic GH4 Anamorphic Firmware Update

Panasonic had the new anamorphic firmware update running on the GH4 in its booth at NAB 2015. The new firmware will use the entirety of the 4/3″ sensor to produce video at 3328 x 2496 video at 23.98, 24, 25 or 29.97 fps. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: Anamorphic, firmware, GH4, NAB 2015, Panasonic

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