Synaptic Light – a Journey in Filmmaking and Social Media

This sort of brings to a close to this series but I will certainly revisit different elements as I get new news, insights and experience. And remember always, that I am keen to hear of your thoughts and experiences.
So here are the Digital Video Camera Brands that I took a look at. The purpose of this was to just talk a look at the camera – not to go into a detailed review – a video camera fashion parade if you will: (more…)

You know you get those stories of things that just can’t be real; someone brings it up in conversation some time or another, the urban legend.

Ok granted, it will optimistic to think that this will be released with a year, but going on the reputation of RED – it will be released. Imagine that 28k footage – what on earth do you view that on? “umm – I will be editing the full res sequence on the surface of the moon”

RED had their much anticipated announcement on October 30th. There was much said. But my intention here is to highlight the camera, not to review it but just to parade it – cos this is an awesome super-duper camera of note – word.
Not really sure what the cost will be in this case because of the vast configuration options. Typically you would start with the brain (sensor part) and build from there. But with RED One owners there are intensives for similar configurations when investing in this new baby. Wish I could be in that club with the cash on hand for this camera; but having said that – I am very keep the hear more about the Epic FF35 option.

Interesting Links:
Specdown: Red One vs Epic-X announced features
Red Update – revised specs for Epic-X camera

Ahhh, what an interesting time it is for RED One owners and enthusiasts. I am an enthusiast and will remain one until I make the next great Indie film that gets me major much or someone gives me one (and the editing system to support it). Cos lets just face facts – despite the fact that this camera is the most incredible and best prices camera in it’s domain – it is hectically expensive and requires a hectic editing setup to support and finish.
But having said that, RED is coming out with slightly less hectic and more affordable options – more about that and the interesting things that is RED later.

Camera Body $17500

Look to spend closer to $50k for kitting out this baby. But even with a pack of RED Primes and the best MacPro, RAID, Graphics setup – it is still very well priced – in.its.play.park.
All right let take a look at some spec candy. For the full effect of specification glazing see here.

There are various different output and acquisition formats, as well as different available frame rates. Quite awesome really.
I had the privilege to edit some 4k footage from the OpenCut Competition last year – wow.

Canon, dah dah dah dah.
Some really nice cameras. Back in the day when I wanting to get a good PAL camera I was tempted to put in extra cash for the XL2, but in the end I went for the Panasonic DVX100BE – which I do not regret.
So here are the Canon cameras I post up this week.

XH G1
	Effective Pixel Resolution 1440 x 1080 about 1.67 MP Color Space 4:2:2 when using HD or SD-SDI Sensor 3 – 1/3″ Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080) FrameRates 50i or 60i Zoom 20X
XL H1S
	Effective Pixel Resolution 1440 x 1080 about 1.67 MP Color Space 4:2:2 when using HD or SD-SDI Sensor 3 – 1/3″ Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080) FrameRates 60i/50i, 24F, 30F Zoom 20X
5D Mark II
	Effective Pixel Resolution about 21.1 MP1920 x 1080 HD Video Color Space 4:2:0 Sensor Single CMOS sensor 35mm FrameRates 30p/25p

Next Week RED are sure to announce updates on Pricing and Availability of the EPIC and Scarlet range so I will be taking up the RED parade then and hopefully have great news. Awesome times.

Now here is an interesting thing; a Stills camera shooting movie – good HD movie – wow. And, no – not like the movie feature on some point and shooters. In terms of taking pictures – still pictures – this is a damn good camera. But it’s ability to film video was a game breaker. ha ha ha – film video.

I have not had the pleasure of using this camera – for stills or video, but I did edit a short spoof that was shot with this camera. What I loved about the footage was the shorter depth of field that I am used to and the richer colors. What I did not enjoy too much was the encoding used – I seemed to struggle with filters even after converting to ProRes, hmmm.

$2,699.00

Nice price, but if you want to get good stuff from this baby you need a really good lens.