Announcement is now live here Message to sources – if you have any more specs, anonymously tip me about the A7S here! NAB 2014 kicks off today (Sunday) with the first major announcements. Here’s a look at what could be in store for filmmakers at the biggest video and broadcast trade show of the year…
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I’ve just had some information from a source that may be of interest to those awaiting Sony’s NAB announcement.
Various sources have told Sony Alpha Rumors that an A7S is coming on Sunday “in Las Vegas”. It isn’t hard to figure out what is starting in Las Vegas this weekend. If the rumours are true the Sony A7S will be at NAB 2014 – the largest video, broadcast and cinema trade show of the year. Is Sony about to give us a ‘full frame GH4’?
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/90809303[/vimeo] Tip jar EOSHD just $5 if you think this article is useful [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:8:end] Nerd alert! I’m afraid it’s time to put the creative urges to one side and get down to the nitty gritty. Just exactly how does the GH4’s image stack up against the competition?
The GH4’s internally recorded 4K files can be converted to a chunky 2K 10bit ProRes 4444 image which grades extremely well. To test this theory I call on colourists to have a go at it. Arri Alexa ProRes files are available from their FTP server. Details below.
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/90683855[/vimeo] Above: GH4 test footage shot in 4096 x 2160 Cinema 4K DCI mode. Academy 1.85:1 aspect ratio. CineLikeD profile for best dynamic range. Tip jar EOSHD just $5 if you think this article is useful [wp_eStore_buy_now:product_id:8:end] Below: Cooke S4i Mini (uncoated Panchro/i version) on the GH4 with Ciecio7 PL adapter (buy it on eBay here) Andrew Reid (EOSHD) and Frank Sauer (Filmmaker) are shooting with the Panasonic GH4 On Day 1…
According to a professional DP, Canon may in fact have some excitement for us in store at NAB. (Important to note this is a rumour and may just be speculation on behalf of my source).
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDYxQ_kBrDA[/youtube] The Sony AX100 takes the relatively large 1″ sensor from the RX10 and puts it in camcorder form factor with built in ND filter. However it appears that in reading out all the pixels on a 20MP sensor, Sony have created a skew-monster in rolling shutter teams. What’s remarkable about this video is that the panning and trains aren’t even moving very fast. This is some of the worst…