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There's a lot of activity bubbling under the surface, as developers ready their fall launches and updates. IBC starts in two weeks, new products are starting to appear.
Before we get inundated with IBC, I have a question for you: How do you log media? Björn started me thinking about logging this week and I need your opinion on what you use. It's my lead story.
Link: Share Your Process. How Do You Log Video?
This tutorial is also a spin-off from Björn's question. Camera Archives were a new feature when Final Cut Pro X was first released. Here's a tutorial on what they are, how they work, and when you might consider using them.
Link: What is a Final Cut Pro Camera Archive?
In the news:
Digital Anarchy released Data Storyteller for creating data visualizations right within AE, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Resolve. It's a two plugin set, one for creating traditional charts (Line, Bar, Scatter/Bubble) and another for creating Map charts State or County US Maps and World Maps. The demo looks really amazing.
Link: https://digitalanarchy.com/data-storyteller/main.html
BorisFX announced that it has acquired SynthEyes, from Andersson Technologies LLC. SynthEyes' standalone 3D tracking application allows VFX artists to perform complex 3D set extensions, place CG characters into scenes, and animate them using motion capture.
Link: BorisFX Acquires SynthEyes
Cinedeck launched ConneX, its flexible and scalable media processing platform. Delivering media workflow automation, ConneX’s award winning capture, conform, and media processing technologies enable media companies to batch process and edit files seamlessly and cost-effectively.
Link: https://cinedeck.com/connex/
Atomos announced their next generation of Ninja digital recorders: Atomos Ninja and Ninja Ultra. The Ultra version adds a host of ultra-efficient cloud workflows, including dual record ProRes RAW/H.265 for Camera to Cloud, automated matching filenames with cinematic cameras and 4K H.265 for instant publishing from the cloud.
Link: https://www.atomos.com/products/ninja
Røde announces Wireless PRO compact microphone and recording system. Utilizing state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission and proprietary near-zero latency codec with 128-bit encryption, it delivers crystal-clear, incredibly stable audio with a range of up to 260m.
Link: https://rode.com/en-us/microphones/wireless/wirelesspro
CueScript will showcase its range of PTZ teleprompters at IBC. Mounting solutions enable the use of a PTZ camera with a prompter, and are compatible with the industry’s leading PTZ manufacturers, including BirdDog, Bolin, Canon, Panasonic and Sony, to name a few.
Link: https://www.cuescript.tv
DPA will showcase at IBC its new DLS4000 Location Sound Kit, a comprehensive solution for the film and broadcast industries. Featuring an array of the brand’s esteemed condenser microphones, along with more than 20 accessories, this kit was built to provide the most crucial solutions for any TV/film recording application.
Link: https://www.dpamicrophones.com/kits/location-sound-microphone-kit
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