Video Systems January 2006
By Barry Braverman
At NAB 2005, Panasonic security dutifully watched over a glass case that held The Camera. Such was the level of excitement and anticipation for clearly catered to dreamers and promised do it all, a true-high-definition modestly priced camcorder capable of shooting variable frame rates at 720p and 1080i resolutions — at 4:2:2, no less. The camera offered the tantalizing prospect of a $150,000 shooting package for a mere $6,000. ...
By Cynthia Wisehart
Every now and then I see something that reminds me of the profound power of cinematography, the magical power of postproduction, and the mysterious power...
By D. W. Leitner
In October 1989, as a contributing editor to Millimeter magazine, I went on the record with a wish list of six camcorder wants: Cine-quality, high aperture "prime" lenses; especially wide-angle. Bellows-type matte boxes for flair control. Extendable viewfinders for tripod and dolly work......
Reviewer: Barry Braverman
It's a robust high-definition camcorder with enough horsepower to do the job, yet compact enough to fit in your coat pocket. It's under 3lbs. with battery,...
Last year, Panasonic debuted its AJ-SDC615 DVCPRO camcorder, which employed a new 12-bit A/D digital signal-processing (DSP) chip, three 16:9 2/3in. high-sensitivity CCDs, a built-in IEEE 1394 interface, a 12-axis matrix color correction system, and improved color reproduction and luminance gradation....
Panasonic announced that Focus Enhancements would develop one of its portable FireStore DTE recorders to work with the AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD P2 camcorder....
Chrosziel HDV Mattebox Kit and 4x4 Clamp-on Sunshade System...
To hold larger batteries, Anton/Bauer developed the QR-JVC 7/14 HDV Gold Mount, designed for the JVC GY-HD100 ProHD camcorder....
If you want to put a camcorder in a hard-to-reach area, you'll want some form of remote control. Manfrotto's 521PRO remote control for Sony and Canon MiniDV might be a solution. ...
Reviewer: Jan Ozer
I have a confession to make not all of my video shoots go off perfectly. I know, I know, all of you out there get it right first time, every time, but unfortunately that's just not me....
Reviewer: Franklin McMahon
First let's discuss what Aperture is not. It's not a Photoshop killer and it's not a super-charged iPhoto for pros. What is it? Apple Aperture is a high-end...
Now part of Boris FX, Media 100 has created a software-only version of Media 100 sw, which uses media captured by Media 100i or Media 100 HD systems to edit, composite, mix, and export to DVD or the Web....
Digital Rapids CarbonHD 1.0 software runs on the company's DRC-5500 capture hardware, adding playout capabilities and DDR functionality such as SD/HD editing. ...
Wireless networking transceiver...
Inlet Technologies addresses upcoming technologies with release 2.1 of Fathom, its realtime encoding solution for Windows Media Video HD content....
Storage costs have plummeted over the past few years, but storage can still be pricey. Alternate network technologies like iSCSI, however, offer speedy throughput at a lower tab....
With a growing variety of formats brought on by new Internet, DVD, and even cellphone uses, your desktop encoding software had better keep up to date. ...
By Jeff Sauer
Flat and thin LCD monitors have supplanted older, big-bellied CRTs and are now the default desktop display technology for newly sold computers. It's no secret why. They win on "cool" alone, but they also afford significant and practical savings on physical desk space. Less flicker is easier on the eyes, and high native resolutions produce nice, sharp computer text and graphics...
If you work with HD-SDI/SDI signals, you know you need to convert them for viewing on most LCD or plasma monitors. AJA's HDP HD-SDI/SDI to DVI-D and audio converter does just that, providing a DVI-D video output with associated audio outputs....
While progressive scan video is required for devices like plasma and LCD displays, video doublers and quadruplers face inherent limits in their output types. That's where “intelligent” video scalers such as Communications Specialties' Deuce Pro are a better choice....
Kramer says its new VP-1201, a 12×1 RGBHV presentation switcher, handles signals with its more than 400MHz bandwidth, keeping signals transparent....
Converter boxes are a requirement if you intend to connect various externally controllable devices. Convergent Design's SD-Connect, for example, supports 1394 to RS-422 tape deck command translation....
Extron Electronics' DVS 304 digital video scaler handles video, HDTV, and RGB sources, making it ideal for centralizing and simplifying AV system integration and operation, according to the company....
By Cody Holt
For years, strangers have asked Ira Wohl about his cousin Philly, the subject of Wohl's documentary Best Boy, which was a hit at the New York and Toronto film festivals more than 20 years ago and won the 1980 Academy Award for best documentary. The story follows Philly, then 52 and mentally retarded since birth, in his profound journey toward independence from his loving, aging parents who sheltered...
By Dan Ochiva
Has Adobe done it? Created the right mix of apps to take on Apple and Avid in the video suite stakes? You'll have a chance to decide yourself after Jan....
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