Comments for FreshDV http://www.freshdv.com Serving up fresh, crispy news & views for users and consumers of DV, HDV and HD video Fri, 16 May 2008 05:07:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on IDX Cam-Wave HD cuts the HD-SDI cables by Carl http://www.freshdv.com/2008/05/cam-wave-hd-cuts-the-cables.html#comment-127226 Carl Wed, 14 May 2008 13:27:01 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2074#comment-127226 Matt - your thoroughness is downright impressive. Thank you for the extra information. It's quite helpful. Matt - your thoroughness is downright impressive. Thank you for the extra information. It’s quite helpful.

]]> Comment on NAB 2008 - Redrock microShouldermount Video Podcast by Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/nab-2008-redrock-support.html#comment-126275 Matthew Jeppsen Sat, 10 May 2008 17:19:03 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2042#comment-126275 Chris, the handle is just Redrock's new top handle, we stuck it on the back to assist getting the rig up on the shoulder and for carrying. -Matt Chris, the handle is just Redrock’s new top handle, we stuck it on the back to assist getting the rig up on the shoulder and for carrying.

-Matt

]]> Comment on NAB 2008 - Redrock microShouldermount Video Podcast by chris http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/nab-2008-redrock-support.html#comment-126171 chris Sat, 10 May 2008 05:45:10 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2042#comment-126171 hello i see the handle on the back of the sony cam with a swit light bat stuck on to it what are the parts is it just the limited edition top handle for the lunchbox it goes to the side can u tell me more hello i see the handle on the back of the sony cam with a swit light bat stuck on to it what are the parts is it just the limited edition top handle for the lunchbox
it goes to the side can u tell me more

]]> Comment on IDX Cam-Wave HD cuts the HD-SDI cables by Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2008/05/cam-wave-hd-cuts-the-cables.html#comment-126125 Matthew Jeppsen Fri, 09 May 2008 23:18:16 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2074#comment-126125 Hey Carl, I forwarded your question to IDX, and Sales/Marketing manager Vickii Chaffee had this to say: <i>"In regards to the MIMO/OFDM structure, our system is not bi-directional for camera functions such as iris, paint, etc. We are taking either an HD-SDI or SD-SDI feed from the camera and inputting the signal into the TX. From there, it transmits MIMO to the RX. Within the antenna array, one of the antenna is working in a type of bi-directional manner with monitoring signal processing and internal signal housekeeping issues; however, this is limited to internal signal monitoring and not inclusive of camera functions."</i> Hope that helps. -Matt Jeppsen Hey Carl,

I forwarded your question to IDX, and Sales/Marketing manager Vickii Chaffee had this to say:

“In regards to the MIMO/OFDM structure, our system is not bi-directional for camera functions such as iris, paint, etc. We are taking either an HD-SDI or SD-SDI feed from the camera and inputting the signal into the TX. From there, it transmits MIMO to the RX. Within the antenna array, one of the antenna is working in a type of bi-directional manner with monitoring signal processing and internal signal housekeeping issues; however, this is limited to internal signal monitoring and not inclusive of camera functions.”

Hope that helps.

-Matt Jeppsen

]]> Comment on IDX Cam-Wave HD cuts the HD-SDI cables by Carl http://www.freshdv.com/2008/05/cam-wave-hd-cuts-the-cables.html#comment-126086 Carl Fri, 09 May 2008 16:25:20 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2074#comment-126086 Does MIMO/OFDM imply bidirectional camera control support (i.e. paint, iris) or does this unit simply supply a wireless feed to your destination? Does MIMO/OFDM imply bidirectional camera control support (i.e. paint, iris) or does this unit simply supply a wireless feed to your destination?

]]> Comment on First Sony Z7U User Reports by Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html#comment-125892 Matthew Jeppsen Thu, 08 May 2008 20:57:51 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html#comment-125892 Here's another DVinfo link on the lens issues: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=120042&page=4 Here’s another DVinfo link on the lens issues: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=120042&page=4

]]> Comment on First Sony Z7U User Reports by Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html#comment-125891 Matthew Jeppsen Thu, 08 May 2008 20:50:13 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html#comment-125891 Hey Bob, we shot with the Z7's in Las Vegas for our NAB coverage. The AF was quite slow, and a bit imprecise at times. It may or may not be related to lens issues currently being discussed over at DVinfo: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=119171 Hey Bob, we shot with the Z7’s in Las Vegas for our NAB coverage. The AF was quite slow, and a bit imprecise at times. It may or may not be related to lens issues currently being discussed over at DVinfo: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=119171

]]> Comment on First Sony Z7U User Reports by Bob Lange http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html#comment-125889 Bob Lange Thu, 08 May 2008 20:38:43 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html#comment-125889 Our company has many many Sony cameras from D-55 to PD 150s, we wanted to upgrade our lil cameras to Z7U but found the Auto focus, which we use when Jib mounted, is horrible, slow and always searching. We have since bought another brand due to the shortcomings described. I have seen others post about the Auto focus problem as well on other forums. What are your experiences with the Auto Focus? Has Sony or anyone discovered a solution? Thanks BL Our company has many many Sony cameras from D-55 to PD 150s, we wanted to upgrade our lil cameras to Z7U but found the Auto focus, which we use when Jib mounted, is horrible, slow and always searching. We have since bought another brand due to the shortcomings described. I have seen others post about the Auto focus problem as well on other forums. What are your experiences with the Auto Focus? Has Sony or anyone discovered a solution?
Thanks
BL

]]> Comment on FreshDV Review: Cinevate Ballare Dolly by Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2008/05/cinevate-ballare-pre-production-review.html#comment-120112 Matthew Jeppsen Sun, 04 May 2008 19:34:19 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2069#comment-120112 We did not see the Indie Dolly booth, Mike. Wish I had, so I could offer an opinion... -MJ We did not see the Indie Dolly booth, Mike. Wish I had, so I could offer an opinion…

-MJ

]]> Comment on FreshDV Review: Cinevate Ballare Dolly by Mike Chenoweth http://www.freshdv.com/2008/05/cinevate-ballare-pre-production-review.html#comment-116746 Mike Chenoweth Sat, 03 May 2008 02:19:21 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2069#comment-116746 Nice review, guys. Did you make it over to the Indie Dolly booth at NAB? - Helmut now has a motorized, hydraulic column for his dolly. Looking at the differences between the two systems and similar pricing, I wondered if you had a preference between the two? I've only used the Indie Dolly of course, but I'm impressed with the build on the Ballare. mike Nice review, guys.

Did you make it over to the Indie Dolly booth at NAB? - Helmut now has a motorized, hydraulic column for his dolly. Looking at the differences between the two systems and similar pricing, I wondered if you had a preference between the two?

I’ve only used the Indie Dolly of course, but I’m impressed with the build on the Ballare.

mike

]]> Comment on FreshDV Review: Cinevate Ballare Dolly by moni http://www.freshdv.com/2008/05/cinevate-ballare-pre-production-review.html#comment-116465 moni Fri, 02 May 2008 21:36:58 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2069#comment-116465 looks promising looks promising

]]> Comment on How To Setup and Configure the Brevis 35mm Adapter by Papacy http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-115975 Papacy Fri, 02 May 2008 16:56:42 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/10/how-to-setup-and-configure-the-brevis-35mm-adapter.html#comment-115975 Matt Nice work--informative, articulate---and he's easy on the eyes, too! Matt

Nice work–informative, articulate—and he’s easy on the eyes, too!

]]> Comment on XDCAM EX1 Hands-On - CMOS Rolling Shutter Strobe Artifacts by Roland http://www.freshdv.com/2007/12/xdcam-ex1-cmos-rolling-shutter-strobe-artifacts.html#comment-114289 Roland Thu, 01 May 2008 19:41:45 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/12/xdcam-ex1-cmos-rolling-shutter-strobe-artifacts.html#comment-114289 hi i have ex1 and this is just shutter seting in tlcs , speed 0+- and ON auto shutter 1/250 hi i have ex1 and this is just shutter seting in tlcs , speed 0+- and ON auto shutter 1/250

]]> Comment on XDCAM EX1 and EX3 Specifications and Links by LFK http://www.freshdv.com/2007/09/more-xdcam-ex-pre-launch-official-specifications.html#comment-113842 LFK Thu, 01 May 2008 15:18:42 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2007/09/more-xdcam-ex-pre-launch-official-specifications.html#comment-113842 Hi, I shot a short movie with my EX1 cam and wanted to share it with you. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x59mvb_simple-contemplation_shortfilms I also directed a video clip shot with the EX1. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x52on3_sheron-au-milieu-de-ces-ombres_music I hope you'll enjoy it. Regards. LFK Hi,
I shot a short movie with my EX1 cam and wanted to share it with you.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x59mvb_simple-contemplation_shortfilms

I also directed a video clip shot with the EX1.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x52on3_sheron-au-milieu-de-ces-ombres_music

I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Regards.
LFK

]]> Comment on NAB 2008 - Sony XDCAM PMW-EX3 Video Podcast by Dean Harrington http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/nab-2008-sony-ex3.html#comment-111153 Dean Harrington Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:49 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2036#comment-111153 Yesterday, I had a look at Phil Bloom's EX1/ Letus Ultimate set-up in Tokyo and I'm greatly impressed. The EX3 combined with the Ultimate will be an even better combination as the Ultimate can go directly in front of the censor! I have a feeling, when the EX3 comes, out that the price point will be sub $10,000 and that's still a decent price point for what the camera can do! ps. Phillip Bloom is a great guy with a great sense of humor! Had a lot of fun! Yesterday, I had a look at Phil Bloom’s EX1/ Letus Ultimate set-up in Tokyo and I’m greatly impressed. The EX3 combined with the Ultimate will be an even better combination as the Ultimate can go directly in front of the censor! I have a feeling, when the EX3 comes, out that the price point will be sub $10,000 and that’s still a decent price point for what the camera can do!
ps. Phillip Bloom is a great guy with a great sense of humor! Had a lot of fun!

]]> Comment on ShotPut EXpress Automates SxS Media Offloading by Dan Montgomery http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/shotput-express.html#comment-110864 Dan Montgomery Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:22:34 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2061#comment-110864 I should also point out that we're not exactly new to this business. Imagine Products developed the first Mac viewer for P2 and released it at NAB 2006. We set the "Gold Standard" for *fast* previewing of P2 clips by using a QuickTime reference file to re-wrap on the fly--a trick Apple took notice of and quickly implemented into FCP 5.1. Anyway, our videologger, HD Log for Macintosh, was later enriched to perform P2 offloading. Essentially incorporating a multiple card copy tool into the logger as this is often the first step in the process. So, for us, working with the SxS cards was a natural thing for Imagine Products to do. I should also point out that we’re not exactly new to this business. Imagine Products developed the first Mac viewer for P2 and released it at NAB 2006. We set the “Gold Standard” for *fast* previewing of P2 clips by using a QuickTime reference file to re-wrap on the fly–a trick Apple took notice of and quickly implemented into FCP 5.1.

Anyway, our videologger, HD Log for Macintosh, was later enriched to perform P2 offloading. Essentially incorporating a multiple card copy tool into the logger as this is often the first step in the process.

So, for us, working with the SxS cards was a natural thing for Imagine Products to do.

]]> Comment on “Mark” the Start of your Day with the Alarm Clock Slate by Jonah Lee Walker http://www.freshdv.com/2008/03/mark-the-start-of-your-day-with-the-alarm-clock-slate.html#comment-110862 Jonah Lee Walker Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:16:50 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/2008/03/mark-the-start-of-your-day-with-the-alarm-clock-slate.html#comment-110862 I picked one up for my Fiancee for her birthday, but unfortunately it does not include a power adapter for the US, so I have to figure something out for that so she can actually use the thing. I picked one up for my Fiancee for her birthday, but unfortunately it does not include a power adapter for the US, so I have to figure something out for that so she can actually use the thing.

]]> Comment on NAB 2008 - Letus35 Ultimate Video Podcast by Matthew Jeppsen http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/nab-2008-letus35-ultimate.html#comment-110457 Matthew Jeppsen Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:56:11 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2026#comment-110457 The segment has been re-edited, mainly for audio fixes. Should be a lot more consistent now. Regarding the open vs. proprietary discussion, I think it's great that the engineers behind the Letus Ultimate aren't afraid to talk openly about their design. It shows maturity and confidence. -MJ The segment has been re-edited, mainly for audio fixes. Should be a lot more consistent now.

Regarding the open vs. proprietary discussion, I think it’s great that the engineers behind the Letus Ultimate aren’t afraid to talk openly about their design. It shows maturity and confidence.

-MJ

]]> Comment on Sony EX1 vs Red One in a Keying Test by Shiv Kumar http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/ex1-vs-red-chromakey.html#comment-109699 Shiv Kumar Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:38:06 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2062#comment-109699 It's simple: The camera the actor is looking at is the Red. :) It’s simple:
The camera the actor is looking at is the Red. :)

]]> Comment on Sony Vegas Pro 8 only $129 by Sean http://www.freshdv.com/2008/04/sony-vegas-pro-8-only-129.html#comment-109278 Sean Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:37:43 +0000 http://www.freshdv.com/?p=2060#comment-109278 The one in the link is not an upgrade ver. The catch is it doesnt come with DVDA4.5. Hence u only have Vegas 8.0 alone. The one in the link is not an upgrade ver. The catch is it doesnt come with DVDA4.5. Hence u only have Vegas 8.0 alone.

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