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The Cineped, camera support system

cliffcharles — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:48:25 +0000

Charles Kim, Inventor of the Cineped provided this demo of his revolutionary new camera support system that’s part slider, part pedestal but with dolly like movement and steadicam like freedom. It’s a tool that provides endless creative possibilities and opens up camera operating in a refreshing new way.

Large Single Sensor cameras Part 2

cliffcharles — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:47:34 +0000

Sony enters another camera into the Large Single Sensor category with its upcoming summer release of the NXCAM NEXFS100 or FS100 for short. This camera will except just about any lens (with an adaptor to the Sony E mount) and has the same sensor as the F3. It records to the AVCHD format as opposed to the F3′s XDCAM EX format and has over and under cranking ability up to 60fps. Take a look at this demo footage recently posted on Sony’s VideoOn site.

Large Single Sensor cameras in Demand

cliffcharles — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:02:06 +0000

Affordable HD Cameras with Large Single Senors are in great demand with cameras like the Sony F3 and Panasonic’s AF-100 making major waves. This movement follows the massive success of DSLR’s and the Revolutionary Red One camera. All that being said we now have several options to choose from when looking to rent or purchase HD cameras with film like gamma, frame rates and now depth of field. But back to the F3 and the AF-100, these two cameras have gotten my attention with all the rich features they offer. Sony’s F3 has a Super 35mm sized sensor, comes with a PL mount adaptor, boasts an effective ISO rating of 800, has over 13 stops of latitude and has many firmware updates on the way including the ability to capture in 4:4:4 and S-Log (Sony’s version of a digital negative). Jon Fauer features a great overview and posts constant updates on this camera which retails for $13,300. Released last December at just under $5000, Panasonic’s AF-100 utilizes the Micro 4/3″ format which makes it attractive to owners of still photography lenses in that format. The camera answers some of the deficiencies of the highly affordable DSLR’s such as ergonomics, the ability to record reliable sound and time code, HD/SDI output and more. The camera can be outfitted with lens adaptors, made by third party companies including a PL mount adaptor by Hot Rod. My first experience with the AF-100 was late last year at Createsphere NY where DP, Barry Braverman discussed the features and benefits of the AF-100. Check out the video.

Cinedeck at Createsphere 2010

cliffcharles — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:23:40 +0000

R. Alan Hoff, CEO of Cinedeck discusses their latest Extremely Capable Recorder at Createsphere 2010 with Cliff Charles for DPTV.

Blackmagic Design at Createsphere 2010

cliffcharles — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:26:36 +0000

Dan May of Blackmagic Design discusses their new products including the Davinci Resolve at Createsphere 2010 with Cliff Charles for DPTV

Profile of Barry Markowitz, ASC

cliffcharles — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:56:49 +0000

Cinematographer, Barry Markowitz, ASC discusses his career as a DP and his work on the film Crazy Heart with Cliff Charles for DPTV

Marcus Ray on Dolly Moves

cliffcharles — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:59:34 +0000

Key Grip, Marcus Ray of Big Moves Inc, discusses the role of a Dolly Grip on a film set with Cliff Charles for DPTV.

Shadowstone booth at NAB 2010

cliffcharles — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:34:15 +0000

Prism projection Inc and Photo Research discuss their latest offerings at Shadowstone’s NAB booth with Cliff Charles for DPTV

Phantom Flex and Arri Alexa at NAB 2010

cliffcharles — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:42:31 +0000

Representatives of Phantom’s Flex and Arri’s Alexa discuss their cameras at NAB 2010 with Cliff Charles for DPTV

Sony cameras at NAB 2010

cliffcharles — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:25:17 +0000

Representatives from Sony discuss a few of their cameras at NAB 2010 with Cliff Charles of DPTV