Category: ‘Filmmaking’
XAVC transcoding with FCP X
Only 6 months after the launch of the Sony F5 and F55 and we’ve already seen a dramatic increase in the level of support for the XAVC 10-bit 422 codec by several mainstream NLE’s (if not all of them). For a full list of software compatible with Sony XAVC and Sony RAW checkout my recent article. Earlier this year I …
XAVC & Sony RAW software compatibility list
I originally published this information on the Sony F5/F55 forums. Here is the latest status on XAVC & Sony RAW software compatibility: AutoDesk Smoke – no plugin yet for XAVC but some users report HD XAVC works. ( Official Thread ) Adobe Production Suite CS6 – Support for XAVC and RAW only via third party plugin. XAVC – supported by …
Out of the box F55 skin tones
I had an opportunity to work on a few episodes for a web-series where the footage would be going straight from camera to post for editing without any color correction or further grading. Below are some stills captured directly from the footage without any further processing. The frames are not meant to look like Hollywood’s next up and coming blockbuster …
F55 global shutter test videos
For most of 2013 Sony has been keen on pushing the PMW-F5 with some very attractive kit options which has left many wondering if the $10k price difference for the PMW-F55 with the global shutter, 4k XAVC internal shooting capability, and extended color gamut are really worth it. (The F55 also offers a few other bells and whistles over the …
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