There has been some disagreement about the potential for generation loss in DV video via Firewire in Avid. The idea is that DV video, as data, is transferred and ‘captured’ as a simple data stream via a Firewire connection – there should be no loss, as it is simply moving data back and forth.
But is [...]
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DV Generational Loss in Avid
November 13th, 2007
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XDCAM EX
October 1st, 2007
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Another new HD format. A new codec, carried in a new file wrapper, recorded on a new solid-state media. This is getting a little difficult to keep track of.
Sony XDCAM EX builds in the fairly recently established Sony XDCAM HD products, which are in turn derived from the earlier XDCAM products.
Understanding the AJ-HD1400 – And 720p25
September 19th, 2007
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We have recently purchased a Panasonic AJ-HD1400
DVCPRO HD deck at work – it’s a confusing and complex beast. I’ll try to share a little about what I’ve learned so far.
My experience to this point with DVCPRO HD has been limited. I’ve worked with the media in various forms, but have only had a very [...]
The ‘HD Ready’ Lie
July 5th, 2007
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This has bothered me for a while, but a bunch of junk mail just came through the letterbox which prompted me to write this down…
Every new widescreen Plasma, LCD or CRT widescreen is marketed as ‘HD Ready’ and people snap them up with the idea that they’ll get a better, sharper picture. But it’s so [...]
Barry Green and the P2 Seminar
June 26th, 2007
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A couple of years ago, when Panasonic launched their P2 solid-state product (or more specifically the HVX-200 recorder using the technology) I posted on my site about it, and expressed a lot of skepticism from my perspective as an editor working largely in reality and documentary, about it’s viability for all but a few productions. [...]
