Cameras... love them, hate them
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Believe it or not, the movie I am starting next week has gone back and forth on film vs. digital, and they will not make a decision until sometime next week. So, my question to all those who have worked with Alexa, I need to confirm a few things. From what I have learned so far, I should be at 48K sample rate and 23.98 tc, jam the Alexa from the main tc source (my Deva) and shoot tc slates. I imagine that I could jam a sync box (Denecke, Ambient, etc.) and put that on the camera. There is no plan to put any sound on the camera. Let me know if I have this all in the ballpark.
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A bmc owner sent me this today:
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Hi all, I got a shoot with a Canon C300 coming up and had a question about the TC output of the camera. Looking in the manual, it states: "The user bit of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is recording in CAMERA mode or during playback of a clip in MEDIA mode." [79] The camera will be set to generate Free Run time code, not Rec Run, so in theory, the TC output should be outputting a constant feed of time code. However, given the above statement, I wonder if along with User Bits, time code is also not outputted unless the camera is recording? I ask because I am planning on setting up a TC Buddy TX from camera, to a TC Buddy Master in my…
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I mostly do jobs where we record audio directly on camera. 2 channels from my mixer to camera and a stereo return feed so I know the audio is good. Now with the SD 552 being able to send 4 separate channels via AES, how are we supposed to monitor those 4 chanels? I mostly work with Sony XDCAM cameras, and it only lets you monitor 2 channels at the time, even thogh it can record 4. Are there other cameras that will let you monitor all channels? I was thinking about using the recorder in the SD 552 instead as a back up while recording 4 channels to camera, but it seems the built in recorder can only be routed to one of the AES pairs, so that wouldn't work either…
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I did some days with a runaround crew with the Panasonic AF100, which we tried to keep in TC sync with my rig. As someone mentioned, you have to read the manual carefully, since the process is somewhat counter-intuitive, but after a few syncs is was easy enough. It takes some getting used to the idea that the TC input is labelled as the composite video output (and that it only works as a one-time jam when the camera isn't rolling) and that the connector is an RCA female, but after that the setting was not buried too deep in menu-world. The camera loses its jam after any battery or frame rate change, so you have to be observant, but having to rejam fairly often meant th…
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I did a ton of googling trying to find out how to set up multiple cameras and record multi mics to a separate recorder , that were all recording the same timecode that could be used to synch everything easily and automatically, that didn't require spending close to $1k on hardware.Why I couldn't find a single post describing the following very simple, and cost effective solution, that I would think most budget filmmakers would have figured out long ago, is confounding to meIt's quite easy.You will need the following:A computer with multitrack software. (Free version of Protools)A multichannel interface.Long, balanced 1/4" cables. (make your own) And a copy of the Horae so…
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I get a kick out of veteran assistant Evan Luzi's blog, The Black and the Blue, and his interesting insights into that side of the industry. In this recent post, Evan lists 50 things that drive his department crazy: http://www.theblacka...ings-that-suck/ Among the more interesting ones: 1. Rush Hour Call Times. 2. Shooting the rehearsal. 13. Pizza for lunch. 14. Forced call times 17. Call times that go from sunset to sunrise. 18. Booting a RED camera. Like Forrest Gump said, “you’re never know what you’re gonna get.” 20. Being blamed for in-camera sound issues. If the camera reads a clean test signal from the sound mixer, …
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Tomorrow I have a day working with an Epic and a Scarlet and I will need to jam TC for the first time, using a 744 as master. Production are providing two ambient lockit boxes. Having read through the manuals of the 744, the lockit, the REDs and many threads here I have come up with the following: 1) Set 744T to Correct TC Frame Rate (24FPS) and TC Mode to 24 Hour Run. 2) Put batteries in Lockit. 3) Set Lockit to 24FPS (TC>24FPS) 4) Set Lockit Sync to Off - NO GENLOCK TO RED?! 5) Set Lockit to JamTC Manual/Once (GEN>JamTC>manual/once) 6) Connect Lockit + 744T > Lockit should Jam to 744T. (Cable: 5 pin lemo > 5 pin Lemo). 7) Disconnect Locki…
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So my partner is one of the first 12 people to receive the first shipment of the Black Magic 4k camera. We've tried some lenses out and I must say the imagery is stellar. Looking for anyone with information on the audio for this camera. We are discussing going into the camera with a breakaway cable from a location mixer. Looking for any info on audio quality of the camera, timecode and syncing issues. We will be doing some experiments in the next few days. An insight is appreciated.
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At my current shoot I use the Ambient wireless TC link. For days there have been drop frames so they exchanged the body but still the problem persists. Now they are suspecting the Tc causes the drop frames. When the RF connection is lost the Alexa Tc blinks. Has anyone heard something like that?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYWiv_55kvE It looks like they changed the whole fan path, finger crossed it will be better. The sound inputs will be made with different modules. From the Tyniest one (stereo minijack) to full XLRs. Prores internal recording is also poken and Vista vision (as an option?). More infos
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It seems that Red is coming with a new fan speed algorithms to be make their camaras more "sound friendly" So instead of having the fans come on full blast they will get progressivley louder the longer the take is. For sure it looks better for short takes but for longer takes more than 3 minutes not so sure if that will be so much better... http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?97198-Epic-Fan-Speed-Sound-Algorithms
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an Amira timecode question. Film I am on at the minute, the DIT tells me that a few takes a day are 40 seconds to a minute out of sync, whilst everything else is absolutely fine. he can see no pattern to which takes will be out of sync, and it may be take 3 and 4 that is out, and take 5 is fine. Have ruled out the cards camera is recording to as it happens across all 4 cards that they are using. I am using a 788T fed into a Zaxcom cameralink, which transmits to the ERX receiver permanently attached to camera. everything set to 24fps. and i dont believe that camera has gone off speed yet on this film. I believe that the settings on camera are correct and on the ERX. The …
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Hi, I'd like to get a scratch track into the Arri Alexa. It has a 5 pin xlr connector and I thought it would be as simple as getting a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter and then plugging in a mic. However, I was told because it is a line level input that it is more complicated than that? This is what the manual says "2-channel analog line-level audio can be fed to the camera via the 5-pin XLR connector located at the front of the camera on the camera-right side." I'm not an audio guy, so I'm not sure what is needed, but all I want is a reference track in the footage even if it's not the greatest quality. Thanks
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Hello everyone. I have a shoot coming up with dual FS100's and I'm stumped on TC for this camera after reading through the manual and searching online as well as this forum. I hope you might be able to assist me. I've been asked to provide TC for the shoot. The issues I run into are as follows: The only TC I/O I can find is that TC can be dumped out from this camera via HDMI. I see no connections for accepting any incoming TC, and the manual does not state that TC can be jammed to the camera so far as I can tell. So, assuming I have read the manual correctly, the camera must function as the master TC generator, since TC only flows one direction: out. If that is c…
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Black magic released a camera at NAB. It's a 2.5k image and is on the cheap side at $3000'sh. But I got a chance to go by and check it out briefly. And by briefly, I mean I snaked the line to look at the audio input selection. So none of the photos have shown them but they are 2 1/4" inputs with the headphone jack just above the inputs. I snapped a pic but I'm on my phone at the moment and I'll upload it when I get a chance. I wasn't able to check the menu or look for any timecode options but maybe someone else can chime in who's looked at its specs more in detail.
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TC in and TC out. Exchangble PL EF B4 mounts. BIG METERS on the side...
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Hi all, I have been asked to do sound on a 5D shoot. - Mk2 or Mk3 (TBD). - Sometimes a pair of 5Ds. - It is documentary. - We will shoot in Armenia. - No post house on board yet. - Editor not yet confirmed. - Likely to stay like that until we return from Armenia. - First production meeting Saturday. I have some obvious concerns about sync. - I have only one Lockit. - My pair of Tentacle Sync boxes might not arrive by then. So plan is: ERX on each 5D; - 5D Left track - scratch mix (for PluralEyes) - 5D Right track - TC (for AuxTC Reader) For the interviews this seems fine (they will be boarded) For the event coverage (marches, concert etc) w…
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I mixed a pretty simple Under Armour spot last week, and while half the shoot was phantom flex footage of flame throwers, metal grinders and welders, the other half was interviews using 2 5D MK III... Which I have to say, put a little smile on my face. It now features 3 audio specific improvements that seem pretty good. 1. TIMECODE - it now has the ability to run as a master for TC... Unfortunately, not slave yet, but it proved helpful at some points... I didn't try to jam out of it to a slate yet, but I'm wondering if the headphone jack acts as a possible jam out. 2. Audio levels on main screen can be seen AND levels can be changed! I was running a G3 hop t…
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Hi guys, i'm on a show with alot of driving so we have rigged one of the trucks with a timecode slate and i have split the audio input on the go pro's to put linear timecode on track 1 and scratch track audio on track 2. Everything is powered of the truck through an inverter so we dont lose power. we are also powering the gopro's off an inverter. for some reason when we tested it this evening there was a colour grain on the gopro footage. it appears the timecode is freaking out the gopro's picture. it seems unlikely but we've looked at most of the other components and it seems to be the only solution? Why would audio freak out the video signa…
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Did anyone used Black magic cam , and any comment? may be consider buying one for the furture production house. Thanks your opinion.
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Site is unreachable right now for me: http://www.arri.com/alexamini Up to 200 framerate and 4K UHD...
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Had a recent experience with the Canon EOS-5D Mk II that was illuminating. I generally send a wireless or cable feed as reference to the camera, just to aid in helping the assistant editor sync things up later on. After handing the camera owner/op a line-in cable and an adapter box, we were both flummoxed when he plugged in the mini-connector only to see the HDMI feed killed! I was stymied. We checked it two or three times... no go. There were some additional issues that resulted in us just killing the sound feed and going at it dual-system, with the camera recording its own scratch feed from the built-in mike. Sound was fine, under the circumstances, and I don't exp…
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I'm prepping to do an outdoor run and gun style reality shoot, and am looking for a good solution to use my SRB recievers on their EX3 cameras. In the past I've done the fanny pack setup, but this show is going to involve a lot of running through the woods, etc and I need something sturdy that won't snag on things so easily. Suggestions? Do brackets for SR receivers exist? I appreciate your input!
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I am going to Myanmar on a job on Thursday and was just informed that we are using this Brand New Sony Camera. I went to check it out today and noticed that there is no timecode input on the camera itself. It's on an Extensions Unit (XDCA-FS7) not included in the package, that connects to the camera via a multipin connector. Obviously, this unit is not something we can get before Monday and may have to be ordered by the rental house. Does anyone have experience with this camera and the extension unit? I'm planning to feed sound to the camera, either hardwired or wireless depending on conditions and situation and record on my SD633. One of my questions is: Can we jam…
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