Red, Avid Announce Technology Deal
Today, Red Digital Cinema and Avid announced that Avid DNxHR and Avid DNxHD recording formats will be coming to Red’s DSMC2 line of professional cameras including, Weapon, Scarlet-W and Red Raven.
Cameras
Can Kodak Revive Super 8 Filmmaking?
On the heels of celebrating 50 years of manufacturing Super 8 film, Kodak is launching an initiative aimed at putting Super 8 cameras into the hands of a new generation of filmmakers as well as meeting the needs of top directors, indie filmmakers and others who appreciate the art and craft of filmmaking.
Red Unveils Scarlet-W Camera
Red Digital Cinema has unveiled the latest addition to its line of professional cameras, the Scarlet-W. Joining the Red Raven and Weapon in the latest generation of Red cameras, the company says Scarlet-W is a versatile, feature-rich, and intuitive option for professional shooters.
Panasonic DVX200 Camera Guide Released
Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of Barry Green's A Guide to the Panasonic AG-DVX200 Camera, a comprehensive reference e-book for customers and users of the new AG-DVX200PJ 4K large-sensor, 4/3-inch handheld camcorder. The book can be downloaded free at http://info.panasonic.com/dvx200-ebook.html.
Red Digital Cinema Unveils the Raven
Red Digital Cinema has unveiled the latest addition to its line of professional cameras, Red Raven. Weighing in at just 3.5 lbs, Red Raven is designed for shooting documentaries, online content creation, indie filmmaking, or with drones and gimbals.
Panavision Opens Facility at Pinewood Atlanta Studios
Panavision is opening a satellite office Pinewood Atlanta Studios this month. For camera crews shooting at Pinewood, Panavision’s new high-tech workspace houses a full range of filmmaking equipment with a large area for prep and testing, and access to the company’s specialists in production solutions.
IDX Powers Canon’s New C300 Mark II 4K Camera
IDX has released the AT-E2CMKII – an Endura V-Mount battery adaptor plate for Canon’s new C300 Mark II camera.
Sony Introduces 4K PXW-FS5 Compact Super 35mm Camera
Sony is expanding its line of large sensor 4K technologies with the PXW-FS5 compact Super 35mm camera. The new model rounds out Sony’s line of 4K professional cameras, filling an important niche between cameras like Sony’s PXW-FS7 and the NEX-FS700, or complementing Sony’s new consumer α7R II and α7S II models.
New Documentary Tracks Eating Habits
Sanjeev Chatterjee, professor at the University of Miami School of Communication in Coral Gables, Florida, is shooting a documentary about different approaches to healthy eating. He began gathering interview footage in Europe this summer, and anticipates the multi-year project will grow in scope and take him to locations around the world.
BBC Natural History Unit Orders Panasonic VariCam Cameras
The BBC Natural History Unit has ordered both 4K and high-speed versions of Panasonic VariCam camera. The decision was made following a three-month test shoot, supported directly by Panasonic and Films@59.
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