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Video Camera Operator/DP for corporate, industrial and broadcast productions.
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BMCC 2.5K with audio inputs used
by Larry Wheeler 12 hours ago
I am a new user to the BMCC. Just got the 2.5K unit in, and started using the TRS audio inputs and ran into a rather odd issue. When I plugged in to the camera with TRS I noticed on the SDI monitor, a
Re: BMCC 2.5K with audio inputs used
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 11 hours ago
Hi Larry: I'm not sure what's causing the result you're seeing (I don't have a HD-SDI monitor with audio level display), but if you're running firmware 1.2, I wonder if it could be the DC offset issue
4K Raw shoot and 50 fps
by pekin azer 1 week ago
Hi all, is the 4K really only going to shoot Prores and then will it have the cineDNG Raw option Also, will it ever have an update (software) for 50 60 fps Thanks, Pekin You are what you make others f
Re: 4K Raw shoot and 50 fps
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 week ago
Also: At NAB 2013, BMD said its lossless compressed CinemaDNG recording format might not be ready when the BMPC-4K first starts shipping (supposedly by the end of "July 2013"). BMD said if lossless co
External Battery Options
by David C Jones 1 week ago
Greetings, I was wondering what options or recommendations were out there for powering the BCC besides the internal batt. I've got a shoot coming up at the end of the month is which most of it will be
Re: External Battery Options
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 week ago
Hi Matthew: Thanks for mentioning Switronix, which I forgot. They make some great BMCC-specific products. --- http: www.peterdv.com Blog: http: herefortheweather.wordpress.com
Any advice on shooting docs with the 2.5k bmcc?
by Shim Shahi 3 weeks ago
Any advice on shooting docs with the 2.5k bmcc I am debating whether to shoot with a dslr camera or bmcc are there any advantages disadvantages...rigging-wise and workflow wise...ive been on the writi
Re: Any advice on shooting docs with the 2.5k bmcc?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 weeks ago
Shim Shahi "... I've already got a 5d, from what I can figure out I'm probably going to do the project on a DSLR, will seriously consider picking up another camera body ..." If you're thinking about
BMPC 4K dynamic range
by Ray Zan 2 weeks ago
I ordered the BMPC 4K and I am waiting for my turn to receive it. I have been hearing that the initial version will only come with Prores 4K (not raw) and that compressed raw will follow as an upgrade
Re: BMPC 4K dynamic range
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 weeks ago
Reportedly the new BMPC-4K isn't as far along as the new BMPCC pocket cam (sample video can be downloaded for the BMPCC), so it may be a while yet before we see sample footage and performance evaluati
4K versus 2.5K versus PCC - Decisions, Decisions
by Andrew Akada 3 weeks ago
I pre-ordered my BMCC M43 (literally) a day before the NAB '13 announcements went up. That said, after months of planning, research, price comparisons and forum-hopping I was pretty confident that I'd
Re: 4K versus 2.5K versus PCC - Decisions, Decisions
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 3 weeks ago
Andrew Akada "... would I be 'biting off more than I could chew' if I went 4K right out of the starting gate I'm quite familiar with DSLR filmmaking and I think I'm ready to graduate to something mor
Blog: NAB 2013 Wrap-Up - Stay Tuned!!
by Debra Kaufman 1 month ago
Usually one of the happiest days of the year for me is the day I'm driving back from NAB. All the stress leading up to the show: Handling the hundreds of requests for a booth meeting (some of them act
Re: NAB 2013 Wrap-Up - Stay Tuned!!
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 month ago
Thomas Wall wrote: "Don't want to get into an off-topic argument about ProRes here ..." Argument ProRes is 10-bit & 12-bit, not 8-bit. That's a statement, not an argument. And, I agree: 12-bit RAW (on
News: Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
by Cow News Droid 1 month ago
New compact Super 16 digital cinema camera with 13 stops of dynamic range, allows shooting with a professional film look in a beautiful design that fits in your pocket! (Las Vegas NAB Show, Nevada--Ap
Re: News: Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 month ago
pekin azer "50 fps is a must." There are cameras available that include 50 & 60 fps, but not from BMD. 50 60 fps doesn't happen by magic, it requires hardware. BMD has decided to instead offer high D
Blog: Deep Thoughts from Vegas: Day Negative One
by Kylee Wall 1 month ago
Yeah, so, NAB, am I right Alright, look. This is my first year seeing NAB from the other side in many ways. I'm very much an observer. I will tweet a lot of strange pictures and probably a lot of nons
Re: Deep Thoughts from Vegas: Day Negative One
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 month ago
Thanks for this. Enjoy NAB for me. It's been a while. Yes: It is at least a bit absurd. An expo of solutions to mostly 1st-world problems Maybe. But fun. Given current trends, I think next year (NAB 2
BMCC for wildlife or other camera???
by Humberto Ramos 7 months ago
I dont know if this is the right forum, if not please tell me in what forum should I post this post... Hi, I'm a wildlife photographer for about 3 years, I when to wildlife photography because I love
Re: BMCC for wildlife or other camera???
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 7 months ago
Humberto Ramos "... So don t mind to receave it only in February if the camera meets my needs. ..." If you haven't already pre-ordered a BMCC, some reasonable estimates are that there's less than a 5
A big thank-you to Dwaine in BMD tech support!
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 8 months ago
My tech support story from hell finally has a happy ending. As many of you know, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera will ship with the full version of Davinci Resolve 9 included. In the meantime, a free ver
A big thank-you to Dwaine of BMD tech support!
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 8 months ago
My tech support story from hell finally has a happy ending. As many of you know, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera will ship with the full version of Davinci Resolve 9 included. In the meantime, a free ver
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Re: A big thank-you to Dwaine of BMD tech support!
by jake blackstone 7 months ago
in the last 20 years or so I couldn't possibly count number of times Dwaine had saved my behind, when I had worked as a telecine engineer. Dwaine continues to provide an invaluable help with anything
test
by Scott Sheriff 10 months ago
test Scott Sheriff Director http: www.sstdigitalmedia.com http: www.affordabledolly.com "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." ---Red Adair
Re: test
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 10 months ago
test --- http: www.peterdv.com
FYI: Blackmagic Design's new website URL
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 10 months ago
Over the weekend, BMD changed their website URL to: http: www.blackmagicdesign.com (They dropped the hyphen between "blackmagic" and "design"). Update your bookmarks ... --- http: www.peterdv.com
Re: FYI: Blackmagic Design's new website URL
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 10 months ago
BMD tweeted this: https: twitter.com Blackmagic_News status 224511597354291202 --- http: www.peterdv.com
Article: The Blackmagic Cinema Camera: Can It Run with the Big Boys
by Marco Solorio 11 months ago
Blackmagic Design The Blackmagic Cinema Camera: Can It Run with the Big Boys Marco Solorio of OneRiver Media takes another look into Blackmagic Design's new Cinema Camera to see how this camera furth
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Re: BMCC
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 11 months ago
... and yesterday: http: johnbrawley.wordpress.com 2012 06 24 blackmagic-cinema-camera-an-update --- http: www.peterdv.com
Blackmagic Cinema Raw Clips for download!!!
by Adi Oberoi 12 months ago
I was wondering, are there any Blackmagic cinema raw clips available for download. I really would like to experiment with color correction before I decide to buy this camera. It looks like a fantastic
Re: Blackmagic Cinema Raw Clips for download!!!
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 12 months ago
There aren't any BMCC RAW clips available -- yet. John Brawley posted information about this today: http: www.bmcuser.com showthread.php 249-How-much-longer-until-we-get-to-see-more-footage&p=4139&vie
Pick My Camera For Me
by christopher pupillo 1 year ago
Here's my situation. I'm a 48-year old jack of all trades - graphic designer, producer, director, editor and occasional cameraman - who has worked largely outside the video biz as a corporate communic
Re: Pick My Camera For Me
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
christopher pupillo "... there is no magic combination of lens adapter DOF attachment that could bring both a servo zoom and prime lens to a lower cost camera like the AF100 " They're not magic, and
How can you minimize exposure "pumping" when going between indoors and outdoors?
by Shaun Kendall 1 year ago
We've got a shoot coming up that will have a Panasonic Lumix GH2 DSLR camera shooting one continuous video shot using a stedicam and we'll be going from outside to inside, back outside and then inside
Re: How can you minimize exposure "pumping" when going between indoors and outdoors?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
ISO setting changes typically result in relatively large exposure jumps compared to lens aperture setting changes. A lens iris can adjust in fractional steps (e.g.: f4.0 to f4.1 to f4.2, etc.) dependi
Thunderbolt port on BMD Cinema Camera
by Nigel Thompson 1 year ago
Does the thunderbolt port on the camera support video output or is the port just for data transfer ie. files from SSD to Raid storage for editing or whatever Nigel High End, Production & Post Producti
Re: Thunderbolt port on BMD Cinema Camera
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
It appears that at least initially the TB port on the BmCC is intended for use with a TB-equipped computer running the included UltraScope software. If BmD implements them the BmCC's TB port may have
AbelCine FOV Comparator updated w. BmD Cinema Camera
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
FYI: http: www.abelcine.com fov --- http: www.peterdv.com
Re: AbelCine FOV Comparator updated w. BmD Cinema Camera
by Matthew Sonnenfeld 1 year ago
Excellent find! As someone who was looking into an AF100 and even a hacked GH2, this makes me feel great about the BMCC! At least compared to the m43 offerings, the sensor difference really is negligi
News: Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Cinema Camera
by Cow News Droid 1 year ago
(Las Vegas NAB Show 2012, NV--April 16, 2012) Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Cinema Camera, a revolutionary digital cinema camera design that includes powerful features such as super wid
Re: News: Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Cinema Camera
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
Hi Palmer: The image area of the sensor in the Blackmagic Cinema Camera is slightly larger than S16 film, and slightly smaller than the GH2's 16:9 HD mode. The BmCC sensor has a 2.3 crop relative to a
BMD Cinema Camera!
by Paolo Castellano 1 year ago
Elegant, sophisticated and jam packed with the latest digital cinema technology, Blackmagic Cinema Camera gives your work that timeless feature film look! Blackmagic Cinema Camera features an amazing
Re: BMD Cinema Camera!
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
Mike Squires "We're looking at upgrading our ENG SD cameras (and field camera), and this is what we primarily shoot: 2-man @ desk in front of green screen for sports show Some local commercial produc
Is BlackMagic Going To Forever Change the HD DSLR video World?
by Steve Crow 1 year ago
Today's announcement by BlackMagic on their new cinema cam shows the way forward...here are a few details of this $2,995 camera shipping in July Not such a pretty looking camera but the specs, oh my!!
Re: Is BlackMagic Going To Forever Change the HD DSLR video World?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
Phil Balsdon "... The LCD on the Blackmagic camera is much too large for a loupe ..." Since you seem like an intelligent fellow, I suspect you wouldn't want to bet a favorite beverage that Zacuto & o
Article: Is the New Blackmagic Cinema Camera the HDSLR Killer?
by Marco Solorio 1 year ago
DSLR Video Is the New Blackmagic Cinema Camera the HDSLR Killer Marco Solorio of OneRiver Media dissects Blackmagic Design's new Cinema Camera to see if it is in fact, the much-anticipated HDSLR-kill
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Re: Is the New Blackmagic Cinema Camera the HDSLR Killer?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
BmD Cinema Camera pre-release sample video footage and frame grabs are available for viewing on John Brawley's blog: http: johnbrawley.wordpress.com Thunderbolt will be available on new Windows PCs &
Daylight-balanced bulbs for mixed lighting conditions?
by Jake Huddleston 1 year ago
I have a shoot coming up that may be shot in a camper or RV. I don't have much of a lighting kit together yet, so I'm hoping to use some available daylight (overcast light) coming in through the windo
Re: Daylight-balanced bulbs for mixed lighting conditions?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
I recently bought a couple of these daylight CFLs from Cowboy Studios and they seem OK. I haven't compared them to the somewhat more expensive units from Alzo though: http: www.amazon.com CowboyStudio
Vitaliy Kiselev's new firmware hack for GH2
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
FYI: Vitaliy Kiselev has released a new version of his firmware modification utility software, PTool v3.64d, compatible with Panasonic's current firmwares for the GH2 & GF2: http: www.personal-view.co
Suggestion for a complete DSLR camera package?
by daniel skaf 1 year ago
Hi, I have been using the Sony Z-1 for a long time. Although I love how easy it is to use film with it, I need to update. Any video camera that has the closest look as DSLR Camera on the range of $300
Re: Suggestion for a complete DSLR camera package?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
The audio recording capability of most DSLRs, including the GH2, is at best only OK. Technically it's not even as good as most older prosumer HDV or DV camcorders. And nowhere near as good as modern p
DSLR Video: What to Buy
by Kevin Allmond 1 year ago
Ok, I need help. I've been going nuts with this issue, and finally decided to take it to a forum. I am currently looking to buy a DSLR, specifically for video, and I cannot nail down which is the way
Re: DSLR Video: What to Buy
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
You're basically describing a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 body with a fast Lumix or 3rd party Micro Four Thirds or adapted lens: http: panasonic.net avc lumix systemcamera gms gh2 index.html http: panason
News: Nikon releases new DSLR camera, the Nikon D4
by Cow News Droid 1 year ago
The next-generation flagship Nikon digital-SLR camera with the ultimate in versatility and functionality (TOKYO, JAPAN--January 7, 2012) Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nik
Re: News: Nikon releases new DSLR camera, the Nikon D4
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 1 year ago
Now that I've done some further reading ... http: imaging.nikon.com lineup dslr d4 http: prophotocoalition.com index.php dcarr story video_feature_improvements_in_the_nikon_d4 ... I see the D4 apparen
EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera
by Paolo Castellano 2 years ago
The wait ends, but the official link doesn't work http: www.dpreview.com news 1111 11110310canoneoscinema.asp Paolo.Castellano@ivs.it www.ivsEdits.com ----------------------- "Post Fata Resurgo"
Re: EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
You can go directly to the source: http: www.usa.canon.com cusa professional products professional_cameras cinema_eos_cameras --- http: www.peterdv.com
Adam Lisagor on FCPX
by Andrew Richards 2 years ago
http: lonelysandwich.com post 7033868135 fcp-the-new-class Mind you, Adam's stock in trade is making web videos that promote things like iPhone apps or new websites and so on. He shoots DSLR. He's the
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Re: Adam Lisagor on FCPX
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
Heeeeeeeeeere's Adam! http: 5by5.tv talkshow 49 :-) --- http: www.peterdv.com
Can Adobe believe its luck?
by gerwyn bowen 2 years ago
First Avid alienates many die hard supporters with the not-so-smart-tool then Apple causes apoplexy with FCP-X. Seems like lots of people are headed to Adobe!
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Re: They need a codec
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
"Thank You For Smoking" http: www.youtube.com watch v=iBELC_vxqhI --- http: www.peterdv.com
The basic problem with the skimmer: it's shite.
by Aindreas Gallagher 2 years ago
really interesting discussion going on at dvcreators under a great article about the origins of FCP one of the comments by a fellow called Frank Leeman really struck me: A lot of blogs, are focussing
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Re: The basic problem with the skimmer: it's shite.
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
"Thank You For Smoking" http: www.youtube.com watch v=iBELC_vxqhI --- http: www.peterdv.com
Have you really learned FCPX?
by Eli Hollander 2 years ago
I have been spending the last two (full) days going through an excellent tutorial (Steve Martin's) for FCPX. So far I'm truly impressed with the power of FCPX. At first glance, FCPX seems simple and s
Re: Have you really learned FCPX?
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
"Thank You For Smoking" http: www.youtube.com watch v=iBELC_vxqhI --- http: www.peterdv.com
Video Killed the Radio Star
by Joe Mondello 2 years ago
Did you edit pre-NLEs Did you have hundreds of thousands invested in Movioloas or VTRs Do you have decades of experience doing things "the old fashioned way ". If you answered YES you will likely HATE
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Re: Video Killed the Radio Star
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
"Thank You For Smoking" http: www.youtube.com watch v=iBELC_vxqhI --- http: www.peterdv.com
Jeep Cherokees & Image is Everything
by Ken Zukin 2 years ago
Ever notice how Jeep promotes their Cherokee line by singing the praises of it's off-road ability, when maybe 5% of eventual buyers will ever need that feature It's simple marketing....creating and se
Re: Jeep Cherokees & Image is Everything
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
"Thank You For Smoking" http: www.youtube.com watch v=iBELC_vxqhI --- http: www.peterdv.com
When do you think Apple will get the...
by Joe Moya 2 years ago
....Thank You Note from Adobe and AVID To: Apple Corp. Re: FCP X Thank You. Signed, Shantanu & Gary
Re: When do you think Apple will get the...
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
"Thank You For Smoking" http: www.youtube.com watch v=iBELC_vxqhI --- http: www.peterdv.com
Service: Peter J. DeCrescenzo Videography
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
Portland Oregon, United States Cinematography Peter J. DeCrescenzo Videography Lighting Cameraman DP - Freelance Videographer & Director of Photography based in Portland, Oregon, and serving the Pacif
Thunderbolt is here
by Steve Eisen 2 years ago
USB, FW 400, FW 800, eSata, now Thunderbolt. Sounds promising but we have to wait for hardware to connect to. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group
Re: Thunderbolt is here
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
Rafael Amador "... I hope the black thin line on the picture still being the Express slot. ..." Yes, as noted in the new MacBook Pro 17" tech specs on Apple's website: "ExpressCard 34 slot": http: ww
Video: Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p
by Creative COW 2 years ago
Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p. watch short film
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Re: Bruce Branit's World Builder short film in 720p
by Dr. Brad Batchelor 5 months ago
genius, genius, genius
GH2 card file structure for FCP L&T
by Chad Smith 2 years ago
So like many of us I am thinking of getting a GH2. Looking around on the web and getting some native mts files downloaded. I would like to bring these native files into FCP 7 and see how they look. Ho
Re: GH2 card file structure for FCP L&T
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
Although I don't recommend it as a project workflow, just as an FYI: A GH2 camera-original AVCHD ".MTS" file can be "re-wrapped" to a QuickTime-playable ".M4V" file (without re-compression) using the
New Ninja recorder for ProRes
by Michael Gissing 2 years ago
http: www.atomos.com New product and it looks very interesting. This box looks like a very nice way to bypass the whole DSLR Log & Transfer route. I know AJA have their KiPro & mini so this isn't a ne
Re: New Ninja recorder for ProRes
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
Phil Balsdon "... I've heard the Panasonic GH2 can output a clean HD via the HDMI, but don't have first hand experience. ..." I can confirm that the GH2's live HDMI video output can be set-up to be c
Tutorial: DSLR: Understanding DSLR Frame Sizes
by Richard Harrington 2 years ago
DSLR Video DSLR: Understanding DSLR Frame Sizes Richard and Robbie tackle a common question dealing with sensors, full frame vs crop sensors. They will discuss the impact of using different type of s
Re: Tutorial: Understanding DSLR Frame Sizes
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 2 years ago
Thanks for the nice intro video. I'm looking forward to your next installment. FYI: I find the sensor size comparison charts on these 2 pages to be very helpful: http: www.dvxuser.com V6 showthread.ph
Sony PMW-F3K & PMW-F3L
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 3 years ago
FYI: http: www.sony.co.uk biz product xdcamcamcorders pmw-f3k overview http: www.sony.co.uk biz product xdcamcamcorders pmw-f3l overview
Re: Sony PMW-F3K & PMW-F3L
by Don Greening 3 years ago
It comes with 3 PL mount lenses: 35. 50 and 85mm. Price is 16K without lenses (according to Gary Adcock). It has a specialized front hot shoe for electric interfacing with the Cooke i and Arri LDS so
Barry Green's first hand experience with the AF100
by Steve Eisen 3 years ago
http: www.dvxuser.com V6 showthread.php t=222673 Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group
Re: Barry Green's first hand experience with the AF100
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 3 years ago
See also: http: forums.creativecow.net readpost 280 2893
New Camera advice
by chris ferguson 3 years ago
Just moved this post form sony dv thread as it relates to all camera's not just sony . Hey guys I work for a small production company in the UK, we produce information DVD's that we sell nationally. H
Re: New Camera advice
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 3 years ago
Concerning the HPX300, you may find Dan Brockett's detailed "production diary" article helpful: http: www.kenstone.net fcp_homepage production_diary_hpx300_brockett.html As noted in Dan's article, Pan
Old broadcast camera rental
by Sherwin Shilati 3 years ago
looking to rent a broadcast camera from the 60's, 70's, or 80's. something they would have used to shoot the ed sullivan show or laugh-in, that type of classic studio camera. does anyone know where i
Re: Old broadcast camera rental
by Peter J. DeCrescenzo 3 years ago
Chuck Pharis's website: http: www.pharis-video.com You might also try: http: www.labguysworld.com http: www.ev1.pair.com colorTV myTK41_2.html http: www.videointerchange.com http: www.smecc.org ... an


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