Over the last couple of days, we've had some time to play with Sony's recently-released F5/F55 firmware version 3.0. The new firmware has tons of updates, which are outlined in Jeff's previous blog, but I wanted to specifically highlight a couple of the new features including Super16 Center Scan mode, new LUT options, and High Frame Rate mode. Firmware v3.0 truly delivers on the full potential of the F5 & F55 – check out my video above to see what I mean.
If you want to learn even more about the F5 & F55, keep your eye out for our Sony F5/F55 Intensive Workshop coming up on both coasts!...
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Canon has just announced lower pricing for their popular Canon C100 and C500 cameras. For those looking to make an entry into Canon Cinema EOS from HDSLR, the C100 is ideal. It offers professional features at an affordable price point – now $4999. It offers the same sensor as the C300, with LOG recording and professional XLR and HDMI ports. The C100 makes an ideal camera for indie productions, documentaries, corporate and event productions, as well as a B camera on larger-budget projects, and much more.
The Canon C500 is the top of their Cinema EOS lineup and is perfect for those making...
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Canon's C100 Cinema EOS camera continues the tradition of the Canon aesthetic that was popularized with the 5D. Built upon the technology and design of the C300, this newest member of the Cinema EOS family has been designed from the ground up for professional video use, and AbelCine has designed this workshop to really show what these cameras can do. This all-day workshop covers the many functions of the C100, including detailed instruction on camera operation, lens choice, production techniques, and aftermarket accessories. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the camera sensor, recording...
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REDucation is a 3-day workshop focused on hands-on learning with RED Digital Cinema camera packages (EPIC and DRAGON). Attendees will learn all about camera operation, the science of RED cameras, REDCINE-X software, and workflows. Each day participants will work in small groups to learn, shoot and review 4K footage on the big screen. ...read more
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Not sure if your monitor is up to spec? SpectraCal, the company behind CalMAN monitor calibration software, recently announced that their Colorchecker Software is now available as a free download. This software, once only available for purchase or as part of a larger CalMAN product suite, allows users to determine whether their monitor is true to industry standards such as Rec709, DCI or Adobe RGB. You can get a total view of your monitor's performance, including average grayscale/white balance error, peak white output, and measured versus target grayscale error, as well as specific color performance...
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Sony's latest firmware v3.0 is full of big updates to the F5, F55 and AXS-R5 RAW recorder. Andy recently did a blog on some of the new features, and while updating the firmware on the cameras is a pretty straightforward process, the R5 is a bit trickier. In my video above, I will take you through a step-by-step explanation of how to update the R5 using a Mac. (Please note: If you are running Windows, the process is identical except that you must format the AXSM media card in the camera instead of in the CR1 reader.) To download firmware v3.0 for the AXS-R5 and to view the full list of updates,...
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