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    tomsemiterrific reacted to Andrew Reid in HOW TO: Upscaling the first 1896 Lumière Brothers film recordings to full colour 4K/60p with neural network engine   
    Shot by the Lumière Brothers in 1896 this is some of the first footage committed to film. There is now a technique to upsample this footage to high resolution 4K/60p using neural networks. Here it is in action on the piece “Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat”.
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to IronFilm in Fuji X-T4   
    I was expecting the X-Hx range would get dropped, and likely the X-H1 would have been the only one ever. 

    And the top two features I wanted brought over is: IBIS and the top LCD screen. 

    Glad to see the X-T4 will have both!

    A flip out screen is fantastic too, this will be the best ever vlogging camera??
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to colepat in Fuji X-T4   
    It really does sound too good to be true. But again, Fuji gave us the XT3 and that camera is a dream (the only reason I didn't buy it after trying was lack of IBIS and flip screen).
    When I was using the XT3 I tried out the 23mm f/2 and 16-55 f/2.8 both were super reliable and a joy to use.
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to Video Hummus in Fuji X-T4   
    Sounds too good to be true.
    I hope the X-H2 sized body and weather sealing is correct. Much prefer that form factor over X-T3.
    For Fuji owners, how do you find the native lenses for video?
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to Andrew Reid in Blackmagic Pocket 4K/6K vs Panasonic S1 V-LOG   
    Why is anybody bothering with the Pocket cameras when there is an image this good from the Panasonic S1 out there?
    I just don't get it.
    There are a lot of apologists out there for Blackmagic cameras. I think the brand has a very strong cinematic association. If it were the Pentax Cinema Camera or the Nikon ProRes Camera the hype would be a lot less.
    Blackmagic have done a lot of great things, Resolve, the codec side, but the S1 and S1H have a flat out better image. It's that simple. And why anybody would not want the other things offered like IBIS and EVF, also baffles me.
    Shootout coming soon.
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to Vision in Blackmagic Pocket 4K/6K vs Panasonic S1 V-LOG   
    Currently working on Project with S1 the colors and ibis is just bless some footage here ( Wip)
     
    this was shot on S1 with 24-105 f/4 with ND  
    Now imagine for sec this camera in Pro hands? (am noob)
    Edit: Youtube compressed it sooo bad😪 on Davinci it looked so crisp and colourful 
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from icarrere in Blackmagic Pocket 4K/6K vs Panasonic S1 V-LOG   
    Well, IMO, in the Panasonic S1/S1H cameras we're looking at a fantastic pair of offerings. The in-camera 10 bit 422, the stabilization--fantastic, the number of buttons and how they can be customized is just wonderful---I have my S1 set up with with the N/E/S/W and center push of the joy stick all programmed with my most used functions---and that gives me almost total control of the image I'm shooting, all located instantly below my right thumb and index finger. It makes me able to play the S1 like Heifitz played his Guarnerius. (For those culturally challenged, you can look it up.) 
    If that weren't enough, the image is  just beautiful, in both FF and APS-C. And to put the cherry on the  top the XLR unit of the GH5 gives me great in-studio audio--in camera! 
    The lens selection is endless--at least for someone like me who uses third party, non-electronic lenses 95% of the time.
    Yes, there are some codecs the BMPCC has the S1 doesn't have. But, by comparison, the usability and versatility of the S1 is over the top better. 
    There are limited choices in the S1 compared to the S1H. But in my own shooting I never need many of those features---with the exception of C4k. I'd really like that added to the S1.
    But sanity should prevail, and when any of us consider all the features and benefits (FAB) a given camera provides, each of us has to ask ourselves---how beneficial TO US are many of those benefits we see on paper--how much will we use them--if at all? Personally, I have no interest in shooting anamorphic--or 6k, and seldom if ever need 400 MBPS. If I were to be honest, most of what I do is well provided by a high bit rate 422 1080p--4k is nice, but not always totally necessary. Again, being honest, when I consider 4k from a cost/benefit perspective, it doesn't always come out on the long end.
    IMO, I think it's wise when we find ourselves being dazzled by specs on paper to take a step back and remind ourselves that there is often not a small amount of cognitive dissonance between what we see on paper and the actual performance and results we get in reality. It's not always easy to quantify how valuable usability in performance is---but we know it when we see and experience it. And it's worth its weight in gold. 
    If that were not true, if paper and performance always corresponded, I would never have purchased the EOS R. But within its not-so-obvious limitations it's killer good, with beautiful IQ and color. This seems to be Canon's consistent MO: unimpressive on paper, but incomparable in ease of use, and dependably delivering a great end result.--I say this having no love for that company and how they mistreat their loyal customer base.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Geoff_L in Blackmagic Pocket 4K/6K vs Panasonic S1 V-LOG   
    Well, IMO, in the Panasonic S1/S1H cameras we're looking at a fantastic pair of offerings. The in-camera 10 bit 422, the stabilization--fantastic, the number of buttons and how they can be customized is just wonderful---I have my S1 set up with with the N/E/S/W and center push of the joy stick all programmed with my most used functions---and that gives me almost total control of the image I'm shooting, all located instantly below my right thumb and index finger. It makes me able to play the S1 like Heifitz played his Guarnerius. (For those culturally challenged, you can look it up.) 
    If that weren't enough, the image is  just beautiful, in both FF and APS-C. And to put the cherry on the  top the XLR unit of the GH5 gives me great in-studio audio--in camera! 
    The lens selection is endless--at least for someone like me who uses third party, non-electronic lenses 95% of the time.
    Yes, there are some codecs the BMPCC has the S1 doesn't have. But, by comparison, the usability and versatility of the S1 is over the top better. 
    There are limited choices in the S1 compared to the S1H. But in my own shooting I never need many of those features---with the exception of C4k. I'd really like that added to the S1.
    But sanity should prevail, and when any of us consider all the features and benefits (FAB) a given camera provides, each of us has to ask ourselves---how beneficial TO US are many of those benefits we see on paper--how much will we use them--if at all? Personally, I have no interest in shooting anamorphic--or 6k, and seldom if ever need 400 MBPS. If I were to be honest, most of what I do is well provided by a high bit rate 422 1080p--4k is nice, but not always totally necessary. Again, being honest, when I consider 4k from a cost/benefit perspective, it doesn't always come out on the long end.
    IMO, I think it's wise when we find ourselves being dazzled by specs on paper to take a step back and remind ourselves that there is often not a small amount of cognitive dissonance between what we see on paper and the actual performance and results we get in reality. It's not always easy to quantify how valuable usability in performance is---but we know it when we see and experience it. And it's worth its weight in gold. 
    If that were not true, if paper and performance always corresponded, I would never have purchased the EOS R. But within its not-so-obvious limitations it's killer good, with beautiful IQ and color. This seems to be Canon's consistent MO: unimpressive on paper, but incomparable in ease of use, and dependably delivering a great end result.--I say this having no love for that company and how they mistreat their loyal customer base.
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to Andrew Reid in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Why don't you focus on the facts.
    The factory first went into production for the 2013 Mac Pro.
    Trump is claiming he is responsible for opening the factory in 2019, so he can take the credit for other people's hard work, making his 'economic policies' look like they're working (they are not BTW).
    Who has a log in your eye?? It's not me in England I can assure you of that.
    Let's see if you can make one single follow-up post that addresses that fact of the factory opening. Let's see if you can do it. I don't want a load of emotional hurt posturing or diverting tactics. Just answer me a very simple question. Did your President intentionally mislead - yes or no?
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Jimmy Goodwood in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from deezid in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from abehalpert in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from sanveer in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Yannick Willox in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from tigerbengal in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Video Hummus in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Andrew Reid in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from IncriminatingPictures in Introducing the EOSHD Tim Apple LUT for that washed out nationalist propaganda look   
    Free society--England!?! What a joke. They know NOTHING of Trump and what he's done to fix the mess the communist left him--in society and in government. Take the log out of your own eye before you point to the splinter in ours.
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to crevice in Panasonic S1H review / hands-on - a true 6K full frame cinema camera   
    Ah, my bad. Also wanted to check in and tell you that I tested the S1H focus peaking and it works as it should. There is no change or dimming when recording. The peaking remains the same and does not have the issue that the S1 seems to have. 
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to crevice in Panasonic S1H review / hands-on - a true 6K full frame cinema camera   
    Yup, I am familiar, assuming you mean how the focus peaking dims after you hit record? I have not had that issue on the S1H - but just to make sure I am not crazy and spoke too soon, I will try when I get home tonight and report back with 100 percent certainty that this issue does not exist. 
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    tomsemiterrific reacted to crevice in Panasonic S1H review / hands-on - a true 6K full frame cinema camera   
    I have an S1H and I have not seen any focus peaking issues. I only use manual focus lenses, so I would definitely notice. Camera is wonderful. 
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Kisaha in How many sales are Canon losing from enthusiasts due to video shenanigans?   
    Speaking of Cinema EOS---Carlos Quintero has an extensive commentary on image comparison between the Pocket 4k, 6k, one of the Red cameras, and the C200.
    He mentions he's always been a fan of the C200----but, he says, when he compares the image to the pocket 4 and 6ks, the image of the C200 looks like a video camera. As he is speaking he's showing the images---and he's absolutely right. The Blackmagic pockets are much better---obvious.
    So, where's the Cinema EOS advantage?
     
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from PolarStarArts in Canon rush to reassure investors as camera profits plunge 64%   
    This is what you get when you treat your customers like crap, severely cripple your cameras, and don't give the buyer good value for $$$.
    They've been living on their laurels for some time now, and have failed to see the hand writing on the wall.
    They can't say the weren't warned.
    STOP RIPPING YOUR CUSTOMERS OFF, OVER CHARGING THEM, AND THEN STABBING THEM IN THE BACK!
    BAD COMPANY
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from Mattias Burling in Canon rush to reassure investors as camera profits plunge 64%   
    This is what you get when you treat your customers like crap, severely cripple your cameras, and don't give the buyer good value for $$$.
    They've been living on their laurels for some time now, and have failed to see the hand writing on the wall.
    They can't say the weren't warned.
    STOP RIPPING YOUR CUSTOMERS OFF, OVER CHARGING THEM, AND THEN STABBING THEM IN THE BACK!
    BAD COMPANY
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    tomsemiterrific got a reaction from webrunner5 in Canon rush to reassure investors as camera profits plunge 64%   
    This is what you get when you treat your customers like crap, severely cripple your cameras, and don't give the buyer good value for $$$.
    They've been living on their laurels for some time now, and have failed to see the hand writing on the wall.
    They can't say the weren't warned.
    STOP RIPPING YOUR CUSTOMERS OFF, OVER CHARGING THEM, AND THEN STABBING THEM IN THE BACK!
    BAD COMPANY
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