Ty Harper

I've got the X-rite color checker and was going to do those same steps but I guess my main question was whether a LUT created under say daylight color would be something I can just apply to footage shot in say non daylight situations?

Any color matching experts with advice on the best way to do this? I'm assuming it would make sense to match the 5D Raw to the 1DC and LUTS would be the way to go, but I'm foggy around how it all works. I know I'd have to set up some basic tests with color cards and stuff, but would I have to create separate LUTS for different lighting scenarios (Daylight, Tungsten etc)? Or are the color differences between the two cameras a mathematical value that can be figured out and applied with just one LUT? All that said, if someone has already created LUTS for this particular camera matching scenario I'd definitely be open to paying for a copy.

Just thought I'd update this thread for historical accuracy. Got my 1DC back a few weeks ago and all seems to be working fine, but if any other issues come up with this thing it will automatically become a paper weight.

I've used the Glidecam HD400 with an arm brace for most of my time shooting stuff. How do these ones compare weight-wise? And are there arm braces or accessories to help with the weight?

Cool article.. The Cameras Behind Netflix’s Original Films and Series BY MICHAEL MAHER NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Curious about the cameras behind Netflix Originals? Here are the cameras Netflix has officially approved — and the series using them. Top image via Netflix. As a company that produces and streams content on a massive variety of devices, Netflix requires their original content to be at least 4K for optimal presentation. These recommendations come directly from Netflix, and they are primarily for their own content. So you can still shoot on other gear and hope for distribution, but to meet their standards or work on one of their sets, you’ll need to use the following cameras or specs. Netflix’s Basic Camera Requirements There are two main classifications for Netflix cameras: primary and secondary. Primary is your main camera, which must have a true 4K sensor. Secondary cameras capture any type of B-roll or additional footage, like crash cams, aerials, POV, and underwater cameras. Image: Master of None via Netflix / Panasonic. Primary Netflix Cameras True 4K sensor (equal to or greater than 4096) Minimum 16-bit Linear or 10-bit Log processing RAW Log (Including, but not limited to…) S-Log3 V-Log CanonLog3 REDLogFilm BMDLog LogC Must send original camera files without looks, LUTs, or color correction Maintain metadata Tape name Timecode Frame rate ISO WB In addition, Netflix requires approval for aspect ratios greater than 2.00:1 — filmmakers must also shoot framing charts before principal photography begins. That way, the framing charts can get processed through the pipeline of editorial, post, and VFX. Full article: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/cameras-behind-netflix-originals/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_content=The-Cameras-Behind-Netflix's-Original-Films-and-Series&utm_campaign=11-2017-facebook-posts --

For sure, and I'm not a super experienced camera person, but it does seem like pixel remapping is one of those features most might expect to come standard in a camera from Canon's C-line.

I'm pretty sure Canon has stated that you can't remap the 1DC, it's discussed in the infamous Dead Pixels thread over at dvuser: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/archive/index.php/t-333479.html Point is you'd have to constantly be sending it back to them every year or so, and of course they wont be doing it for free. I honestly wish I'd known all this before I bought it but hey, lesson learned.

Strangely, you can't do it with the 1DC.

Yeah I hope to run my 1DC into the ground but if there's another issue I'll be extremely pissed. By the way, have you had an dead pixel issues with yours (yet)?

Good to know! And thats $1500 Canadian, which is still really steep imho. I could buy another 5D MKIII for that price! Actually all-in I could've bought a 1DX MKII at this point!!!

They said it was PCB Ass'y, MAIN, PCB Ass'y, FP and would cost about $1500 Canadian to fix. Anyone got an idea of exactly what the PCB is and whether replacing it is just a catchall solution? (i.e. I probably will never know what the exact cause was?) Also anything I should be doing to make sure it doesn't ever happen again?

Thanks for the info. How did you become aware there was an issue?

I'm not sure exactly what the issue is/was, but I had the camera recording in Canon LOG mode and the ISO was in the high #s (just running some tests for a shoot) and suddenly the picture froze. I shut it down, and took the battery out. The battery had been blinking red, so at first I thought it was just a power issue. I replaced it with my Canon 1DC AC power adapter so I wouldn't have to rely on batteries moving forward, but the camera didn't turn on. I turned the camera off again, pulled the power adapter out, and put in a newly charged battery, and it still wouldn't turn on, and hasn't turned on since. I should also mention that I had a Ninja Blade monitor connected to the camera via hdmi as well although I doubt that factored into this issue at all. I only became aware of the 1DC's history of issues (recurring dead pixels even after being serviced, PCB circuit board failures) AFTER I purchased mine, and I honestly was hoping these issues were only affecting some of the cameras. But it's not that much of a stretch to believe the entire line is/was essentially defective and would probably qualify for recall status, except for the fact that Canon discontinued the line, but most importantly, only sold a comparative few # of these cameras. I'm definitely going to send it in to Canon for an assessment but I'm in Toronto, Canada, so I was hoping anyone that's had 1DC issues could pass on any info about Canon service, specifically ph#s and any specific people you were in touch with so I (and any others out there) could either contact them directly, or relay that info to the Canon Canada reps in Toronto. From what I gather from other owners' experiences (via the infamous and especially helpful DVX thread), WHO handles your service file, and who services your camera really matters, so any info or advice on all this would be greatly appreciated. This is my first major issue with a camera and first time having to deal with Canon service, so here's to hoping my Canon/1DC servicing experience is better than the horror stories I've read about here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?333479-Dead-Pixels-random-errors-terrible-support-anyone-else I don't work for a production company, and I'm not a CPS member, so like many indie/amateurs on this board I'll be personally swallowing the costs on this one way or another, so again, any advice on how to handle this would really be greatly appreciated. If you'd like to keep this private and PM me instead, I understand and will respect that as well. Sincerely, Ty

Anyone know what Canon even charges (ball park) to fix the pixel issue?

I've heard the pixel issue can eventually come back, any truth to that? And are their preventative measures one can take to avoid it from happening?

I've got the Ninja Blade which is probably no where near as good as the Small HD but it gets the job done + like Dave Altizer, I have the Zacuto z-finder which I can always slap onto the LCD and if I really need sharp focus (although it hasn't been an issue yet). @DaveAltizer I definitely would be interested in seeing a thorough 1DC review. Also as an aside I've been trying to find anyone that's been using the 1DC with a 5D MKIII raw cuz it's been a bit of a pain matching these two cameras so I'd love any advice or homemade LUTS from anyone, although I'm sure the 1DC/5D MKIII raw user pool is small so not really expecting much on that front.

Missing the point of the exercise and more tragically the point of a camera.

People have been asking them to address this issue for years now. Not sure why they haven't but it's the reason I can't fully commit to this program. Thanks for the update tho!

Are you able to export single clips with the source audio swapped out for external audio?

DPAF was definitely a game changer but to Don Kotlos' point, that isn't going to make or break an already great story, or save a bad one. I don't own an NX-1, but with the hack, it seems like a pretty future proofed camera. But if all I had to shoot with was a 5D MKIII with the ML hack, I think I'd be content based on my needs.

That is literally what corporations want you to think and believe. Because it keeps them in business. That's not to dismiss the long history of evolution that brought us to this moment when the OP's question becomes completely valid. But it is to say that we could've gotten here much faster if camera corporations hadn't been intentionally crippling their tech. There will always be new scenarios, needs, etc, that require us to revisit the OP's question, but if people can't even see the OP's question as a valid one, then they're likely smoking from an addict's pipe, owned by a pusher named Canon, Sony, or something like that.

Yes definitely the 744! And as I said, more expensive, but from a tried, tested and true company when it comes to sound quality. As far as the # of quality audio forums, I dunno, when I was starting out it definitely felt like I was stumbling on a ton of great, mostly obscure, blogs and forums with old threads that had a lot of great information. But of course you had to do a lot of scrolling and due diligence as far as figuring out who/what opinion to trust, but I loved it! It was like digging for old records! Also, I've had no issues with hostility at all (been scouring these internets for over a decade now), mostly because I was always mindful of other people's time, and comfortable just digging and researching and comparing on my own mostly. I think when it comes to the hostility some show towards newbies/hobbyist/etc (which I see quite a bit on the Magic Lantern forums) part of the problem might be that the first impulse for some people is to ask (and implicitly expect) other people to exert unnecessary energy typing out answers to questions already answered and typed out, many, many times before. I think in most cases, unless a question is about a topic or area of information that is brand new and fairly unchartered, the search engine should probably be every person's first option.

Co-sign on the PMD661s MKI and II (NOT the 620s tho!). As for the MKIII and the newer PMDs, Marantz is owned by a completely different company now, so I'd be wary about recommending anything beyond the PMD661 MKI and MKII until actual tests and real world reviews come out. The PMD661 is a bit bulky compared to the newer portable recorders but imho it's best bang for buck if sound quality is your priority and you don't need multi-track capabilities. I've seen several go for $300 (even less) this past year alone. And that's in Canadian dollars! I was skeptical about the Zoom F4 and F8 at first but I've heard nothing but great things about it lately. The pre-amps are supposed to be pretty good! Which actually makes them an anomaly compared to previous Zoom products (which the Marantz PMD661 would still beat hands down). But they're obviously pointless to compare to anything other than other multi-track recorders like the Sound Devices stuff. Also at the price they're going for right now, I'd just pay extra for a used Sound Devices recorder. I'm also hoping people aren't using audio opinions/recommendations from his forum as their primary gauge of what type of portable recorder to buy. That would be as troubling as getting video camera recommends solely from people on Gearslutz. There are sooo many great audio forums out there with amazing tests, comparisons and advice from career people who live, eat, sh*t audio and nothing else. And what's cool is the raw data from the old tests can still be used to compare the older recorders to the newer ones. Here's a good example of some raw data that still holds up imho: http://www.theatreofnoise.com/2015/03/portable-audio-recorders-2015-update.html It's broken up into Pocket, Hand held and Shoulder portable recorders. They're listed in order of size NOT overall quality rating. The Marantz PMD661 still holds up pretty well and even though they're referring to the MKII, the original 661 honestly isn't much different (they actually have the same EIN value of 125). Funny enough I learned that lesson about old blimps just today. Was looking at some older Rycote blimps that were going for reasonable prices and after doing some research realized why I should just save up for one of the newer modular ones.

Anyone know whether the new versions of Resolve allow you to export an individual video clip with synced external audio without having to render the entire timeline? I've been using 12 for a while now, and as far as I know, you've had to do a workaround like create separate timelines for EACH single video clip with synced external audio and then export each timeline one after the other. Any word on this would be appreciated tho!

Same here with keeping ML on SD but that's definitely a way faster startup time than mine, thanks..