Comparing BM Cameras: Cinema Camera, Pocket Camera, 4K Production Camera
The Blackmagic cameras offer tremendous value for money and extremely high quality recording. You can choose to shoot ProRes or RAW – and the different cameras offer different resolutions: the BM Cinema Camera offers 2.5K, the BM Production Camera shoots 4K, and the BM Pocket Cinema Cameras shoots 1920 × 1080 HD. When using these cameras for multi camera production one needs to know how well do these cameras cut together – do they match, or they have wildly different looks In this piece we answer this question by visually comparing the 3 cameras to see what results we get.
The Blackmagic cameras offer tremendous value for money and extremely high quality recording. You can choose to shoot ProRes or RAW – and the different cameras offer different resolutions: the BM Cinema Camera offers 2.5K, the BM Production Camera shoots 4K, and the BM Pocket Cinema Cameras shoots 1920 × 1080 HD. When using these cameras for multi camera production one needs to know how well do these cameras cut together – do they match, or they have wildly different looks In this piece we answer this question by visually comparing the 3 cameras to see what results we get.
LESSONS IN LIGHTING: EXTENDING NATURAL LIGHT
When lighting it can be just as important to take into account the natural light in a scene, as well as how to position and make use of artificial light. For many situations, the natural light needs to be supplemented or extended.
In this video, a 4 light setup is shown, using 3 x dedolight DLED 4 and a single Felloni. The results clearly show how the scene looks without any supplemental light, and with a complete lighting setup. It is the combination of natural light and the LED lights which makes this scene work.
When lighting it can be just as important to take into account the natural light in a scene, as well as how to position and make use of artificial light. For many situations, the natural light needs to be supplemented or extended.
In this video, a 4 light setup is shown, using 3 x dedolight DLED 4 and a single Felloni. The results clearly show how the scene looks without any supplemental light, and with a complete lighting setup. It is the combination of natural light and the LED lights which makes this scene work.
THIS IS RETROFLEX – NOW AVAILABLE FROM REDROCK MICRO
Retroflex is a revolutionary device designed to improve the usability of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
Made up of 3 separate pieces: a cage, a handle (with trigger and LANC control), and a loupe which enables accurate focus and improves the viewing from the screen on the back of the camera.
Retroflex is a revolutionary device designed to improve the usability of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
Made up of 3 separate pieces: a cage, a handle (with trigger and LANC control), and a loupe which enables accurate focus and improves the viewing from the screen on the back of the camera.
SONY PXW-FS7: KILLER 4K CAMCORDER
At IBC 2014 Sony announced the PXW-FS7. Sony have described this as being targeted at long-form shooting and production applications, however, it is just as likely this camera will reach into all levels of production.
At IBC 2014 Sony announced the PXW-FS7. Sony have described this as being targeted at long-form shooting and production applications, however, it is just as likely this camera will reach into all levels of production.
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN: URSA IN THE HANDS
Until you have a camera in the hands it is almost impossible to get an impression of what the camera is really like. You can read the specs. and check out the images online, you can read the marketing from the manufacturer however, until you hold the camera and get to know it, everything is academic.
Until you have a camera in the hands it is almost impossible to get an impression of what the camera is really like. You can read the specs. and check out the images online, you can read the marketing from the manufacturer however, until you hold the camera and get to know it, everything is academic.
AMAZING SCI-FI FILM SHOT ON BM CAMERA, GRADED WITH DAVINCI RESOLVE 11
Here we see a short promo for an amazing new sci-fi film, shot on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and graded in DaVinci Resolve.
Filmmaker Hasraf Dull explains the production and filming process, and how the Blackmagic Cinema Camera was used to produce exceptional results. Colorist, Giles Livesey, shows key features of DaVinci Resolve 11 and how this was used to create the look and feel of the film.
Here we see a short promo for an amazing new sci-fi film, shot on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and graded in DaVinci Resolve.
Filmmaker Hasraf Dull explains the production and filming process, and how the Blackmagic Cinema Camera was used to produce exceptional results. Colorist, Giles Livesey, shows key features of DaVinci Resolve 11 and how this was used to create the look and feel of the film.
RODNEY CHARTERS: BM POCKET CAMERA, 4K ACQUISITION & ALEXA
Rodney Charters, highly regarded director and cinematographer, talks about using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera side-by-side with an Alexa, what 4K acquisition means in “his” world as a high-end cinematographer, and his love for the Alexa, and what it makes this camera special.
Rodney is fascinating to listen to. His wisdom of years of working with film and digital shine through and the sparkle in his eyes say that he is just as much in love with the craft as when he began. A huge thanks to Rodney for taking the time record this interview!
Rodney Charters, highly regarded director and cinematographer, talks about using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera side-by-side with an Alexa, what 4K acquisition means in “his” world as a high-end cinematographer, and his love for the Alexa, and what it makes this camera special.
Rodney is fascinating to listen to. His wisdom of years of working with film and digital shine through and the sparkle in his eyes say that he is just as much in love with the craft as when he began. A huge thanks to Rodney for taking the time record this interview!
ANOTHER NIGHT IN BARCELONA: FILMED WITH BM POCKET CAMERA
On the streets of Barcelona, seeing just what can be achieved using RAW recording with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and a Nikon 17-35mm F2.8 lens.. This pieces is remake of some filming I did with the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera back in 2012 – the original piece is edited onto the end of the video above.
On the streets of Barcelona, seeing just what can be achieved using RAW recording with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and a Nikon 17-35mm F2.8 lens.. This pieces is remake of some filming I did with the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera back in 2012 – the original piece is edited onto the end of the video above.
In-depth look at AJA CION: 4K/2K/HD Production Camera
We look at CION in-depth, talking to the people who created it, to find out what this camera is all about. CION is the new 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD production camera from AJA. Shoot direct to edit-ready Apple ProRes 4444 at up to 4K 30fps, ProRes 422 at up to 4K 60fps, or output AJA Raw at up to 4K 120fps. CION features a 4K APS-C sized CMOS sensor with an electronic global shutter and 12 stops of dynamic range. Lenses designed for Super 35mm cover the sensor imaging area and the global shutter eliminates the undesirable qualities associated with rolling shutter-based sensors.
We look at CION in-depth, talking to the people who created it, to find out what this camera is all about. CION is the new 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD production camera from AJA. Shoot direct to edit-ready Apple ProRes 4444 at up to 4K 30fps, ProRes 422 at up to 4K 60fps, or output AJA Raw at up to 4K 120fps. CION features a 4K APS-C sized CMOS sensor with an electronic global shutter and 12 stops of dynamic range. Lenses designed for Super 35mm cover the sensor imaging area and the global shutter eliminates the undesirable qualities associated with rolling shutter-based sensors.
Watch the Best of Movie Machine 2014 (part 1):
http://www.moviemachine.tv/post/best-of-movie-machine-2014-part-1/
http://www.moviemachine.tv/post/best-of-movie-machine-2014-part-1/
