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    IronFilm reacted to richg101 in Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera   
    You can buy stick-on buttons in various colours that will likely fit.  maybe look for stick on rubber feet for hi-fi furniture and the like.
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16x-Round-Rubber-Foot-Self-Adhesive-Black-Feet-RF05-Size-6mm-WIDE-x-3mm-HIGH-/191688158450?hash=item2ca1812cf2:g:3i0AAOxyPc5SAhXY
     
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    IronFilm reacted to Andrew Reid in Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera   
    Indeed ISO in raw is done in Resolve, there is a control for ISO in the Camera DNG box in version 12 now
    However for ProRes shooting of course it would be useful to have an ISO button.... no... a dial, it should be on there but isn't.
    I miss the BMCC's cute touch screen.
    The Micro is pretty darn cute in itself though. Here's my rig...

    Kept it simple and small:
    Wooden Camera top handle
    Blackmagic View Assist via HDMI
    Metabones Speed Booster (BMPCC) version for 1.74 crop, almost Super 35mm
    Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 VC
    Heliopan vari-ND with hard stops
    Articulated hinge mounts the screen (I hate the spidery arms) - this part was a cheap generic part from eBay
    Base is my quick release plate!! It needed something to stand on even when not on a tripod because the camera body is so insignificant!
     
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    IronFilm reacted to richg101 in Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera   
    as superb as @Brian Caldwell 's glass is, I've found that on nearly every speed booster I've used or modified the optical cell is usually not perfectly concentrically aligned in the metalwork.  the small set screw that prevents the cell rotating pushes the optics off centre and also at an angle (skewed) meaning the projected image doesn't fall onto the sensor perfectly flat.  so centre will be sharp and corners will be out of focus.   - one side will be focused forward of the in focus middle and the other side will be focused behind the in focus middle area.
     
    my fix has been to remove the set screw all together, remove the lens cell, and then apply a heavier grease which fills the threads more effectively - this means the set screw is no longer needed since the cell wont rotate or move unless you physically adjust it by hand.  
     
    if you want to see what I mean, follow metabones's instructions on how to adjust the back focus of the speed booster: http://www.metabones.com/article/of/infinity-adjustment-speed-booster-only 
    you'll see that when you untighten/tighten the setting screw the cell will shift sideways as the screw makes contact with it.  i think it's because the thread between the optical cell and the metabones adaptor metal work is a bit too loose allowing wobble/skew of the optics.  The application of a heavy silicone based grease fills the thread up so the optic is perfectly centred.  Only then do you obtain the best from the glass in these great adaptors
     
    Obviously without a locking screw the cell is prone to adjust through hand contact if you regularly remove and fit the adaptor, but if it remains on the camera all the time the cell won;t ever change its optimal position. 
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    IronFilm reacted to tupp in Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera   
    Don't know if the forum has ever discussed this Feelworld viewfinder (US$229) or this Feelworld monitor (US$139).  Both of these items are spec'd to handle a 1080P, 60fps/59.94fps signal through HDMI, so they might work with the BMMCC's 60P output.
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    IronFilm reacted to Ed_David in NAB 2016. Can Ang Lee’s cinematic reality of laser projected 3D 120fps make 24p film obsolete?   
    I think HFR 3d is just more crap because the headsets hurt your eyes.  
    VR is an entirely new artform.  I just shot a commercial in VR using the Nokia OZO - I'm a believing in VR technology as long as it doesn't cause eye strain.  It feels like the early days of film.  I just wish it was only 270 degrees - having to look behind you is awkward.
    But all this 3d stuff - just seems like the cinema trying to compete.  I saw Avatar in 3d and it blew me away, but I also saw a bunch of other films in 3d and was less than impressed.
    It's the same old argument - it's content that matters and finding directors who can utilize this to an advantage, vs the gimmick of it all.
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    IronFilm reacted to TheRenaissanceMan in NAB 2016 = Boring   
    I think just giving an A7S III 10-bit HDMI out would be a big step. 
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    IronFilm reacted to Emanuel in Kinefinity hands on at NAB 2016   
    C'mon guys, let's give a hand for this handy Q&A addressed to Ebrahim, the most prolific EOS HD contributor to pair Mattias and obviously Andrew... Here's my small contribution:
    http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/14890/kinefinity-terra-5k-6k-cameras-or-5k-for-under-5k/p1
    E :-)
     
    [summary by David (Peterson) aka IronFilm:]
    "Terra 6K has the same sensor as KineMAX 6k
    Terra 5K: 5K 60FPS, 4K 100FPS, 3K 150FPS, 2K 200FPS
    Option of global shutter, native iso 800
    15 stops DR with rolling shutter and dual gain mode
    13 stops DR with global shutter
    RAW 12bit + ProRes 10bit internal recording, KineLog3, 2.5" SSD
    About the same size as a 5DIII (weighs less too, only 920grams)
    HDMI out with type A connector (big connector), 3.5mm Mic in
    SDI and XLR are there as well.
    New KINIMON and KINEGRIP 2 has also been released (uses Sony BP-U30 instead of Nikon EN-EL15 batteries).
    The 6K version costs slightly more (at around $5,400 US or 34,900 RMB on the Chinese mainland).
    It features 6K at up to 25fps, 4K at up to 100 fps and 2K at 225fps.
    KineFinity cameras can use standard off the shelf SSDs (like the BMPC4K does), so no need to waste your money on expensive MINI-MAGs like with RED cameras."
     
    Note: 15 stops and global shutter dual option only on Terra 5K.
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    IronFilm reacted to mkabi in 360/VR at NAB 2016   
    Calm down buddy. Its the internet...
    If you can't handle criticism, I suggest you keep quiet and never interact with anyone online. In fact, you were pretty critical with a smile, "I playfully and humoursly and accuratly shot down your Idea." I've fired people with a smile... does it make the blow easier for the person getting fired?
    If I sounded defensive, I'm sorry... I'm sorry if I didn't sound jovial, add emoticons or add words like "ha ha"
    But, in my defense (oh no, I used that word) I did have "lol" in my last post... not enough?
    I'm sorry if you thought that I was belittling you... you aren't dumb... 
    Again, I wasn't clear enough... I said "VR in general, not specifically 360 degree ...is about emmersing yourself in the experience."
    But I also said, "Suppose it is a bedroom, and you have a multiple partner fantasy... Suppose you're a girl using VR porn...
    Use your imagination..."
    May be I should have left a big space to say its a contradicting statement and possibly include the following statement, [Then again, there is a place for 360VR porn such as]
    Ok fine, my fault.... but to be honest though.... (No emotion here, totally stoic) I don't agree, that "360 degree vr porn would be useless."
    My reason:
    From a business point of view... porn isn't just for heterosexual men anymore. Well, there is obviously a whole faction of gay porn.
    Not to mention... what... 60% of the population are women... and some of them are lonely and/or horny women that watch porn.
    If I was in the business of making porn, VR porn or 360 VR Porn... I would make something that will make the most money, hence make 1 video that is beneficial in terms satisfying everyone's fantasy.
    Now for light hearted humor:
    Here is something with a smile, I'm humorously and jovially saying "fuck off!" 
    Wait for it.... Hahahahahahaha!
    Not enough? LOL and LMAO... over and out.
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    IronFilm got a reaction from Geoff CB in Nikon D500   
    Half hour clip is roughly 8 * 4 gigs, so you can calculate the bitrate from that ;-)
    http://nikonrumors.com/2016/01/08/nikon-d500-specifications-and-features-explained-confidential-nikon-internal-document.aspx/
    (so is well over 100 Mb/s)
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    IronFilm got a reaction from Ed_David in NAB 2016. Can Ang Lee’s cinematic reality of laser projected 3D 120fps make 24p film obsolete?   
    How can Magic Leap be the world's most secretive start up if there is a video about them?!
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    IronFilm got a reaction from TheRenaissanceMan in Kinefinity hands on at NAB 2016   
    It could be priced higher, US$2K or even US$2.5K for the 4K sensor in the Terra body.
    A lot of us are really liking the concept of this smaller form factor of the Terra body. If they could squeeze in the 4K sensor into that as well, many of us would be perfectly content with that image. 
    And a low low price is what would get many of us to take the plunge on ordering from overseas a camera that is seen by many (unfortunately) as a fringe player. And then the success of that is what will lead to people taking the plunge on ordering the higher value products from Kinefinity.
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    IronFilm reacted to TheRenaissanceMan in Kinefinity hands on at NAB 2016   
    Even just a stripped-down Terra-like body with the innards of the Kinemini 4K for $1500 would kill. Shit, I'd buy two.
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    IronFilm reacted to BrorSvensson in Kinefinity hands on at NAB 2016   
    for 1000$
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    IronFilm reacted to BrorSvensson in Kinefinity hands on at NAB 2016   
    I would be so awesome if knefinity did something like the bmpcc, like a small compact camera sized camera with a built in screen and the kineraw colour and codec.
     
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    IronFilm reacted to Mat Mayer in Best camera within the $500 price range for vloging?   
    Maybe consider the Panasonic GF-7. I havent used one but it is compact, attractive and comes with a nice lens and has a selfie tilting screen. 
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    IronFilm got a reaction from Alborat in 360/VR at NAB 2016   
    How to make VR porn:
     
    In other totally unrelated news.... I've just ordered all the parts for my own VR camera.
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    IronFilm got a reaction from Ed_David in 360/VR at NAB 2016   
    How to make VR porn:
     
    In other totally unrelated news.... I've just ordered all the parts for my own VR camera.
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    IronFilm reacted to M Carter in Kinda fun - 2D stock images to 3D   
    I had to come up with about 50 of these for a project where they had the unlimited stock photo account but a very low budget. It got to be kind of fun, other than the deadline had me up til 2 and 3 AM. 
    This kind of stuff can add to your billable hours - since most of us have decent computers, after effects and photoshop and AI, if you can learn character animation, animating charts and data, or basic animation of things like manufacturing processes… you can really add to your billing (more for one-man-band guys than studios with dedicated animators anyway), farm less stuff out, and have more tools for telling business stories for marketing videos.
     
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    IronFilm reacted to Geoff CB in Which fieldmonitor/recorder, - advice wanted   
    Why is the Pix E5H to much money? An extra $150 over the Atomos and better build, plus it now has the professional XLR inputs available.
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    IronFilm reacted to Oliver Daniel in Kinefinity 2016 Nian new product launches   
    The thing I like most about Kinefinity is that they very obviously listen to what filmmakers want in their cameras. 
    They've literally given everything you could ask for with the Terra, including a really decent, accessible price. 
    Mother camera brands are largely segmented with their product range, and therefore got crippled one way or another - such as the FS5's "10 bit" 50mbps HD XAVC-L. Simply not good enough. 
    Full frame with the KINE Enhancer too. This could be the best camera release in ages.
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    IronFilm reacted to mercer in G7 as a stand alone 4k shooter?   
    Good idea, the G7 is awesome. But be warned, after a few weeks with the G7, you may be eyeing the GH5 instead of the 5DIV. Just sayin...
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    IronFilm got a reaction from jgharding in Other Thoughts from NAB 2016 - UPDATED!   
    LOL so hard that they have a pic of an EX3 in the B&H photo
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    IronFilm reacted to Martin BetterFly in Cheapest cam with clean 4K/10bit output??   
    Battle-Tested (used) KineMINI 4K From $2,499  4K 12bit RAW
    http://www.kinefinity.com/shop/kinemini-battle-tested/?lang=en
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    IronFilm got a reaction from sanveer in NAB 2016 = Boring   
    So basically it is a Tascam DR-10X with a microphone glued on permanently, and a hotshoe.
    Still, a really good idea. A strong competitor to the Shure VP83F LensHopper & Saramonic Vmic Recorder Video Microphone.
    But I just wish Zaxcom had not crushed legally the sales of Tascam DR-10C in the United States, as that is what this link I'd hoped would be about.
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    IronFilm reacted to Emanuel in I'll be at NAB, what would you like me to check out?   
    I'd sincerely appreciate to have more and detail information on this product, as well, full price, etc a year later from such promising presentation:
     
    Here's more on topic:
    http://www.studiodaily.com/2015/04/smarter-focus-assist-andra-redrock-halo-preston/
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