The new Sony F3 will be landing in end users hands very soon. One of the cameras upgrade options is a 4:4:4 RGB output, but is it really 4:4:4 or is it something else? 4:4:4 should mean no chroma sub-sampling, so the same amount of samples for the R, G and B channels. This would … Continue reading When is 4:4:4 not really 4:4:4.
With more and more people using 35mm size sensors, more of the old traditional filming styles and techniques are trickling down from the high end to lower and lower production levels. This is a good thing as it often involves slowing down the pace of the shoot and more time being taken over each shot. … Continue reading What is ISO and how does it compare to gain?
It can get very confusing when trying to compare deferent lenses on different sized sensors as the size of the sensor determines the Field of View. Even if you know the multiplication factors that you need to apply to a lens on a camera with one size sensor to get the equivalent for another, it’s … Continue reading Confused by Sensor Size, Field of View and Focal Length
I am a freelance DoP/producer/editor/stereographer…. jack of all trades perhaps, that has worked in broadcast television since 1984. I studied electronics to degree level and my first job was helping design microwave links for TV and radio O.B’s. Then I went to work for Aston Electronics in the service department looking after caption generators. Around … Continue reading Alister’s Bio and Info
First off let me say that there is no “right way” or “wrong way” to set up a scene file. What works for one person may not be to anothers taste, or suit different applications. For me, my requirements are a neutral look, not over corrected or too vivid, but retaining a pleasing contrast range. … Continue reading Detail Correction, Crispening, Aperture and Image Sharpness
Before anyone complains that I have missed stuff out or that some technical detail is not quite right, one of the things I’m trying to do here is simplify the hows and why’s to try and make it easier for the less technical people out there. Lets face it this is an art form, not … Continue reading Gamma, Cinegamma and Hypergamma
On this page you will find a generic list of some of the information I have prepared for various cameras. For more specific information on the PXW-FS7, PXW-FS5, PMW-F5, PMW-F55, Alpha or other PXW family of cameras, please use the drop down choices under the Cameras & Setup heading on the menu bar. PMW 350 … Continue reading Cameras & Camera Setup
Sony PVM-740 OLED monitor One of the things that really caught my eye at NAB was Sony’s new PVM-740 field monitor. This is one of the first professional monitors to use OLED technology (Organic Light Emitting Diode). Traditional LCD screens work by using a backlight that has a liquid crystal panel in front of it. … Continue reading Sony PVM-740 OLED monitor
Below are some “how to” video guides that I have prepared. If there are any subjects that you would like covered post a comment. Changing the Base Look of the Sony FX6 Live Streaming with the PXW-Z90 Ideas for rigging up the PXW-FX9 How to live stream with the FS5 without any extra hardware other … Continue reading How To Videos
This page contains examples of projects shot using XDCAM. We will add new clips as they come along. If you have anything interesting please let me know. There are more clips on my YouTube channel as well as Vimeo . Elemental Project Northern Lights Expedition from Ingenious TV on Vimeo. One Week in April (Storm Chasing … Continue reading Videos & Clips