New Apple products announced
Apple unleashed a handful of new and updated products today. CPU speed boosts to the iMac line mean that even the entry level machine can do H.D. with FCP. A new 27" LED Cinema Display looks very nice. The big daddy is the 12 core (yes 12) top of the line MacPro machine. And the Magic Track Pad, a 4" wireless pad that gives you the same command scrolling/joggin/shuttling ability that the pad on a MacBook offers. Could be useful for desktop editing.
Panasonic brings 3D cameras to consumers.
Consumer 3D camcorders are coming. Sony has already brought us a camcorder with a DSLR-type sensor, now Panasonic is bringing us consumer 3D acquisition. The most interesting part of this consumer technology explosion is the "trickle-up" effect it could have on the pro side of things. What will the pro camera builders offer to continue to justify the huge leap in price between consumer and professional?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/panasonics-consumer-grade-3d-camcorder-leaks-out-the-hdc-sdt75/
Hands on with Sony VG10 APS-C sensor camera.
Here is a full preview of the newly announced Sony VG10 camcorder with the APS-C sensor (same size as Canon EOS 7D). Camera looks interesting. The impact on the professional video world will be even more interesting.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/sony-nex-vg10-hd-camcorder-preview/
Sony is shipping the new MC50 AVCHD camcorder
Sony's newest "professional" AVCHD camcorder has started shipping. The HXR-MC50 is a very compact camcorder that uses a single 1/3" CMOS sensor to capture 1080i images to the AVCHD codec. Available now at Pro Video and Tape for $1,499. At that price you can buy two, one for each hand! See what Sony has to say... remember ONLY $1,499!
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-nxcam/product-HXRMC50U/
Official Apple Final Cut Pro certification comes to Portland
If you have ever had any interest in being officially certified in Apple's Final Cut Pro but didn't want to stay a long weekend in Seattle or San Francisco your request has finally been answered. MHCC's school of interactive media is now an official Apple certified instruction course. Sign up now and get a $50 gift certificate good at Professional Video and Tape.
http://www.mhccim.com/apple_authorized.php
Sony announces consumer camcorder w/ HD-DSLR sensor- Under $2K
Well, we heard it was coming. Just a few days ago Sony announced the worlds first "interchangeable lens, large format sensor, consumer camcorder". The Sony NEX-VG10 will feature an APS-C size (same as Canon EOS 7D, bigger then Panasonic 4/3") 14 million pixel image sensor and compatibly with the Sony E series of photo lenses and the Sony A-mount/Minolta Maxxum SLR lenses (via and adapter). And it's all available for less then $2K. This adds features that people wanted form HD-DSLRs, audio level control, headphone jack, separate EVF and LCD, "natively editable" codec AVCHD, no clip length restrictions, and more. The downside, consumer oriented operations and menus, no XLR input, consumer video format AVCHD, and only 1080/60i. No progressive modes or 24p or any kind. Read more... http://dpreview.com/news/1007/10071401sonynexvg10e.asp
Canon Learning Center: They guys who shot “House”
Hey there. Once again i apologize for the extended delay in between posts, been busy. Here is a really cool video posted by Canon. It's a pretty good in depth interview with the guys who shot "HOUSE" with the 5D. If you have any interest in HD-DSLR production i would strongly suggest taking a look.
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3472
3D digital SLR?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/loreo-3d-lens-in-a-cap-turns-your-slr-into-a-bug-eyed-stereoscop/
Check it out. Cheap "3D" for your digital SLR. You know you want it.
Panasonic brings NAB to Portland
Couldn’t make it to NAB this year? Well Panasonic is bringing NAB to you FOR FREE! Professional Video & Tape is proud to be the exclusive host of the only Northwest stop for the national Panasonic "When It Counts" Road show - coming to Portland on Tuesday, July 13th at the historic downtown Embassy Suites hotel completely FREE! This show is all things Panasonic Pro Video. The big draw will be Panasonics introduction to integrated 3D systems. Monitors, cameras, decks, P2, AVCHD, AVC-I, DVCProHD, live switchers, VariCam, and much more will be on display. For more information please go tohttp://provideoandtape.com/shows.php
Sony’s new video professional user site
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/video/videon.do
Sony introduces a detailed professional video users website. Billed as "by professionals for professionals", if you use Sony broadcast equipment it's worth a look.