Tips on Pulling Stills from 4K Video
Jay P Morgan and the Slanted Lens try out the Canon 1D-C, the 4K capable DSLR for a wet and raining video/photo shoot. Is the process of pulling stills from video really all that it’s cracked up to be?
View Article4K Video Workflow: Hype or Reality -by Larry Jordan
Larry Jordan soberly explains what 4K is, who is it for, and what you need to know to use it.
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Knock Knock. Password? 4K. Clear… Welcome to NAB 2013
Walking around the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for this year’s NAB convention, it’s quickly becoming clear that the buzzword for 2013 is “4K”. From the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K to...
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Blackmagic Design is Back At It With Two New Lines of Cameras
At NAB 2012, a little post production equipment company surprised the world when they introduced one of the first small form factor cameras capable of recording RAW images. The Blackmagic Design Cinema...
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1080p is Better than 4k. (Or Why I Chose The Canon C100)
Ryan E. Walters discusses why he ditched 4K cameras for the 1080p Canon C100. After many years of owning a wide range of camera systems, including a Red One and an Epic, I decided to sell it all and...
View ArticleConversations with Filmmakers on 4K
While roaming the floor at NAB 2013, FreshDV sought out filmmakers and creatives to ask them about a very prevalent 2013 trend: 4K. We wanted to hear their unfiltered thoughts on the role of 4K in...
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The Production Costs of 4K: From Acquisition to Archiving
Juliet McNally from AbelCine takes a sober look at what exactly 4K will cost to shoot and archive focusing solely on the production costs. 4K was the definitive buzzword at NAB this year, as well as...
View ArticleFujinon’s $90,000 4K lenses – Craft Truck
The Fujinon 4k Premiere Zooms are some serious pieces of glass and steel. There’s a reason why these things go for $90,000 each – ’cause they’re worth it. Now bear in mind, these aren’t for all...
View Article4K is for Wussies. 8K Cameras and Encoders by NHK
The Japanese company NHK continues to push the boundaries with a working prototype of an 8K ultra HD compact camera and H.265 encoder with UHD trial broadcasts slated for 2016.
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The Future of Cinema and TV: It’s Game Over for the Hi-res Hype
John Watkinson makes a case against Ultra-high resolution as it becomes lost in anything except static or slow moving shots. The next time you watch TV or go to the movies, bear in mind that you are...
View ArticleIs the Peripheral Market Ready for 4k?
Most people are working in 2K or HD – but the flood of 4K ready cameras will be hitting the market in the next year or so. Will the peripherals be ready to handle the new resolution? At least 20 new 4K...
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Sony Unveils New Professional 4K Camcorder
It’s here – Sony has just announced their first 4K camera in a handy-cam form – the PXW-Z100. Press Release follows. PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 4, 2013 -– Sony is expanding its line of professional 4K...
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Why 4K Might Not Be the Best Way to Attract Consumers
Dolby exec Pat Griffis shares some recent company research with The Hollywood Reporter. The higher pixel count afforded by Ultra HD TV (also known as 4K) alone might not be the best way to entice...
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4K and the Future of Colour
Resolution isn’t everything – Phil Rhodes looks at the color advantages that are coming from the new 4K recording formats. 4K for 2K Many people, even now, are shooting 4K for a 2K finish even if...
View ArticleConversations with Filmmakers on 4K
While roaming the floor at NAB 2013, FreshDV sought out filmmakers and creatives to ask them about a very prevalent 2013 trend: 4K. We wanted to hear their unfiltered thoughts on the role of 4K in...
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The Production Costs of 4K: From Acquisition to Archiving
Juliet McNally from AbelCine takes a sober look at what exactly 4K will cost to shoot and archive focusing solely on the production costs. 4K was the definitive buzzword at NAB this year, as well as...
View ArticleFujinon’s $90,000 4K lenses – Craft Truck
The Fujinon 4k Premiere Zooms are some serious pieces of glass and steel. There’s a reason why these things go for $90,000 each – ’cause they’re worth it. Now bear in mind, these aren’t for all...
View Article4K is for Wussies. 8K Cameras and Encoders by NHK
The Japanese company NHK continues to push the boundaries with a working prototype of an 8K ultra HD compact camera and H.265 encoder with UHD trial broadcasts slated for 2016.
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Future of Cinema and TV: It’s Game Over for the Hi-res Hype
John Watkinson makes a case against Ultra-high resolution as it becomes lost in anything except static or slow moving shots. The next time you watch TV or go to the movies, bear in mind that you are...
View ArticleIs the Peripheral Market Ready for 4k?
Most people are working in 2K or HD – but the flood of 4K ready cameras will be hitting the market in the next year or so. Will the peripherals be ready to handle the new resolution? At least 20 new 4K...
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