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A pro level color grading facility is coming for FCP-X, and is said to work within FCP-X, from Denver Riddle, no less: http://coming.colorgradingcentral.com/colorfinale/ Color Grading Central: http://www.colorgradingcentral.com

I don't know of any HDSLRs that record directly to ProRes, which would be my own current preference for a recording format. This is based on the specified qualities of ProRes, plus the cinematic quality that I saw in the successful indie The Way, Way Back, recorded in ProRes 444. There are some...

Blackmagic Cinema cameras look reasonable. Some newly available camera recording formats are Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD. The indie film The Way, Way Back was shot in ProRes 4:4:4 on an ARRI ALEXA. ProRes gives much less recorded data than Raw, which also might need tethering to an external...

video sample online; also downloadable video sample online; also downloadable http://vimeo.com/28927256 Review by Adam Wilt: http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/awilt/story/review_panasonic_ag-ac160_and_ag-hpx250_1_3_3-mos_camcorders/...

Review by Adam Wilt: Review by Adam Wilt: Review by Adam Wilt: http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/awilt/story/review_panasonic_ag-ac160_and_ag-hpx250_1_3_3-mos_camcorders/

Just thought all should be aware of this one: The Panasonic AG-HPX250: 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording, 100Mb/s, 24P. It uses P2 cards and has 3x1/3 in. sensors, which would give increased depth-of-field compared to larger cine-sized sensors...

New basic standards New basic standards I think it's important to point out that there are some specific kinds of progress that are being made and that need to be made: -The sensors. Most prosumer and consumer cameras use smallish sensors. And some camcorders and DSLRs use large but very high...

Cameras and Macs Cameras and Macs For iMovie Apple is recommending the "iFrame" codec., because that's what iMovie converts input video to. I'm not sure if that means everything is reduced to 960X540, as that is the standard iFrame format; I think there may be higher formats allowed. Be sure...

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I'll try to help a little... I'll try to help a little... You should set a minimum of 24Mbps for AVC-HD, but I think you should actually look at the newer, truly professional formats like AVC-Intra, Canon XF (50Mbps 4:2:2 Mpeg-2), Apple ProRes, etc. Get to know the recording codecs and how...

Re Jimmy: "It's always been about showing your audience what you want them to see." Well, it should be about what you want the audience to see, but the real hacks might decide based on logistics, like "We can put a tripod over here in this clear spot", or "Let's do a lot of swooping crane...

Cowboys&Cowboys&Indians&Aliens Cowboys&Cowboys&Indians&Aliens It turned out to be more of a character-driven film and less of an alien-encounter film. The cowboys (and indians) appeared to be overcoming themselves more than the aliens. It was good to see Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig...

Camera placement Camera placement Thanks for this topic. Here are some alternatives for comparison: I've always thought that it made sense for filmmakers to think of themselves as similar to comic-book, or graphic-novel artists. You present a series of pictorial panels with whatever you want...

What I'm really saying is get at least 24Mbps if you think you must invest in AVCHD. That is the maximum that AVCHD is defined for. Bu† AVCHD is not the only game in town. Some people actually prefer Motion JPEG for image quality. I believe MJPEG, while only 720P capable, is 35Mbps and 4:2:2...

Make sure it is a 24Mbps. Make sure it is a 24Mbps. The data-rate is critical to the image quality. Most camcorders are 17Mbps or below. The recent Canons are 24Mbps, which is the maximum that AVCHD is defined for. An external mic is also important.

Interception Interception You had a good variety of shots and perspectives. I personally prefer a steadier camera, but I'm no one to talk--hand held is my biggest problem. Some lighting, even if just with reflectors, would revolutionize the look of your film. And lighting is not just for...

An apparently up and coming development in videography is a new codec called iFrame, introduced by Apple two years ago. It is supported on some recent consumer cameras, e.g., Panasonic HX-DC10 (960x540, 30fps.) and Canon Powershot SX230 (1280x720, 30fps). It's an intra-frame codec, unlike...

I'm researching cameras now, have been for a while. I may be able to help with what I've learned. Th D3100 is pretty good, I like the fact that it does 24P. However, it does not have an external-mic jack and does not have a swing out LCD. I'm not sure what its AVC bit rate is, but I don't think...

The T3i was my first choice for a dSLR also. I researched it extensively. I decided I didn't want that kit lens either, and to get one I wanted was pushing me beyond my affordability senses. Here's a canon page showing samples with different lenses...

Personally, not sure about anything new of substance from Sony. http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=4633&news=ces+2011+camcorders+sony+bloggie+canon+vixia+panasonic+samsung+kodak Their only current prosumer offering ($2,000) appears to be...