Great night last night filming the LIT Fellowship 2014 at the Limerick School of Art and Design.
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LIT Fellowship 2014
Posted: February 14, 2014 in Cameras, Editing, live EventTags: Davy Fitzgerald, John Shinnors, LIT Fellowship 2014, Maria Hinfelaar, pat shortt
Limerick Short Film Awards Promo
Posted: January 6, 2014 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, live Event, media, Music VideoTags: Limerick Film Festival, Limerick Short Film Awards, Stephen Hall
A fantastic Promotional Video to highlight the Short Film Awards 2014. Produced by Limerick Institute of Technology Student and previous Award Winner,Stephen Hall, it shows that imagination is the key in film making.
‘Put Your Imagination on Screen’
Check Stephen’s website here for more of his great work:
Steadicam Curve arrives
Posted: December 12, 2013 in CamerasTags: D+P Products, GoPro, steadicam Curve
After the wait my Steadicam Curve for the GoPro camera has arrived from Tiffen.
First impressions are good. Back in May at the D&P Products show in Dublin I had my first intro to the curve and as a GoPro camera user I was well impressed with its lightness and ease of use.
Today is no different. Weighing less than 1lb and costing about €75 this is a must to the GoPro user.
I’ll be doing further tests in the coming days and will update with some footage examples.
City of Culture – Find Out More
Posted: September 13, 2013 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, media, UncategorizedTags: Find out more, Limerick City of Culture, Limerick Film Festival
On the 11th July 2013 The City of Culture Team hosted ‘FIND OUT MORE’ about City of Culture for the General Public in Number 2 Pery Square (The Georgian House). The event provided an opportunity for the public to take a sneak preview of the premises ahead of the official programme launch later in the year, there was also an opportunity to meet the cultural providers in Limerick and find out more about some events planned for 2014 by local organizations.
We were there representing the Limerick Film Festival and took the opportunity to record some of the day.
Reel Wars
Posted: September 10, 2013 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, mediaTags: behind the scenes, George Boutique Hotel, Reel Wars
Behind the Scenes want to raise money to send a BTS (members only) team to 48 hour film project Dublin: http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/dublin/. The funding is to alleviate some of the cost of participating in the event. So we are having a Table quiz to fundraise!
The Event takes place on Thursday 19th of September at 8:30pm at the George Boutique Hotel.
For more information check out the Behind The Scenes Website HERE
This was sent via email today:
Hi,
I wanted to email you about some exciting updates. We have new software for ATEM switchers, HyperDeck recorders, and desktop video products, as well as a fantastic price reduction and shipping update for cameras.
Camera Update
The new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is now shipping and there is a software update for it posted on our web site.
There are some new features in the software for the Pocket Cinema Camera. You can now focus by pushing the focus button when using an active MFT lens. This makes it very easy to accurately focus. The focus peaking feature is still there and you enable it by double pressing the focus button. The focus zoom feature is enabled by double pressing the OK button.
There will be an update for the 2.5K Blackmagic Cinema Camera soon that will also add these features, plus new de-bayer processing that will improve the cameras sharpness when shooting non RAW files.
The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is not yet shipping as we need some more time. Our first batch of sensors was delivered only this week, so we have not been able to complete the software for the camera. We expect to start shipping in about 3 to 4 weeks once the final software work and testing is completed.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera Price Reduction
We have worked very hard over the last year to be able to build the Blackmagic Cinema Camera at a lower cost so we can reduce the price and allow access to digital filming to a wide range of cinematographers and photographers.
We have done it and from today the Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF and MFT models will be reduced in price to US$1,995. This is very exciting and is one of the proudest moments of my life to be able to do this!
I think people will be able to use the savings to invest in some exciting lenses and rigs to really boost the creative possibilities. The Blackmagic Cinema Camera is a fantastic design that’s now well proven. The advantage of the 2.5K sensor is it has enough resolution to eliminate the bayer resolution loss of a HD sensor, but when shooting RAW it produces files that are too not to big to store and work with easily. It’s a fantastic solution.
All orders placed that have not yet been filled, can be reduced to the new lower price.
HyperDeck Software 3.8
We have an exciting new version of software for the HyperDeck SSD recorders and this new update adds 6G-SDI support on the output for HyperDeck Studio Pro and adds on screen menus to both HyperDeck Studio models where you can set formats and other features. We have also added a new ethernet remote control support.
This is really easy to use and you connect HyperDeck to your network, set the IP address of the HyperDeck in the menu and then Telnet into the HyperDeck to get control. If you type play, the HyperDeck will play and if you type stop, then HyperDeck will stop. You can get clip lists and all kinds of control functions. There are more details in the instruction manual on the protocol.
This update is free of charge and on our web site now.
ATEM Switcher Software 4.1.1
We have a new software update for the ATEM switchers and it’s a big update with lots of new features. It includes a new save and restore that allows you to save the state of the switcher into an XML file, including all your media pool, into a folder of images. You can load that XML file back into the switcher to fully restore it with all settings and media back online.
You can even save parts of the switcher, such as a single keyer or even SuperSource and use them like Marcos. If you save the switcher, you also have the choice to load parts of the switcher, or the whole switcher. You can keep saving to keep rolling backups and each XML file is like a time based snapshot of your switcher state through the whole job. The media pool will keep adding any changed images to the media folder so you will get all media that’s used in the job and can restore back to any point in time. Its very powerful.
We have also been opening up some of the power of the new ATEM Production Studio 4K model that includes HDMI and 6G-SDI that operates in SD, HD and Ultra HD resolutions. This update now adds new 1080p progressive video formats including 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50 and 59.94fps. This really opens up the number of devices you can plug in.
This update also fixes a bug in the ATEM Production Studio 4K that stopped some devices using RGB HDMI such as Playstation, Xbox, computers and GoPro cameras from working with the switcher HDMI inputs.
This software update is available now from our web site for download.
DaVinci Resolve 9.1.5
We have a small software update for DaVinci Resolve 9 that adds improved compatibility with Avid Media Composer 7.0 round trip, supports reel names in Final Cut Pro X XML, adds support for Avid EuControl Software Package Version 3.0, improves handling of multi track Quicktime audio files and adds improved Cinema DNG file format support.
This update is available for download from our web site.
Desktop Video 9.7.7
This new software update now adds support for the 4K DCI modes and adds improved compatibility for HDMI on the UltraStudio 4K and the DeckLink 4K Extreme models. We have also improved support for Avid Media Composer for the UltraStudio Mini Recorder and DeckLink Mini Recorder models.
This software update is available now for download from our web site.
Splice Community Web Site
Over the last few years I have spoken to more and more people at shows and seminars, and one thing that really struck me is how hard it is to be the best at editing, color correction, design and effects in this industry.
This is one very tough industry, but it’s so incredibly exciting! In my time in post production I have spent many hours at a post facility at 2 a.m. talking to editors who have just come out of a 15 hour session. You might know that feeling!
I have spent hours listening to editors, effects artists and colorists talking about the jobs they just completed and how it went and it was really exciting. I really want to share those stories with everyone!
So I have created a new community page where we have people talking about their stories and posting their projects and images online. It’s not about Blackmagic here, as I really just want to share people’s stories about their work and how they got started in the industry.
I get to talk to so many people from thousands of post production and broadcast facilities, so I hope this website lets others enjoy these stories as well.
When we proposed this website to people in the industry, they were really receptive to the idea and have been fantastic in supporting it. They have really opened up and shared the tough times as well as the good times. They have explained how they got started in the industry and even the big breaks that made them who they are today. It’s fantastic and we are so lucky that we have had this support.
If you are interested in reading these stories, please head to http://www.splicecommunity.com
I hope that Splice will be a community space where you can go to see the background stories behind so many great projects. We will feature everything we can from feature films, shorts, TVCs and documentaries. There are loads of projects from directors, DPs, editors, colorists, visual effects artists and post houses who have all shared their stories.
So please check it out! If you want to tell your story, please let the guys know via the website or Facebook. I hope you like it.
Splice website: http://www.splicecommunity.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/splicecommunity Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/splicecommunity
New York Seminar
We are hosting an event in New York City to show our latest products. This is a great opportunity if you have not been able to make it to one of the big trade shows to be able to come and meet us in person and get to see our newest products. We’ll be showing our new Ultra HD and 6G- SDI equipment, the latest DaVinci Resolve 10, our Cinema Cameras, and the rest of our latest developments.
This event is a great opportunity to get a sit down demonstration of our products, catch theater style presentations, speak directly with the Blackmagic Design team, and mingle over the provided refreshments with colleagues from the area!
Date: Thursday August 8th
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave, New York, NY
For more information and to register to attend, please visit: http://invite.blackmagicdesign.com/event2013/
I hope you found this update useful!
Regards,
Grant Petty
Blackmagic Design
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Filmmakers in Limerick
Posted: July 23, 2013 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, media, Music VideoTags: behind the scenes, Film Makers Database, limerick
Hi Filmmakers,
Behind the Scenes following feedback from members, with collaboration from Pete, Maeve and Dominik and fellow filmmakers have developed a Crew / Production Company Database for listing Filmmakers in Limerick. If you would like to be added to the list please click the below link and complete the attached form. http://behindthescenes.ie/index.php/crew-database/
National Day of Commemoration 2013
Posted: July 14, 2013 in Cameras, Documentary, EditingTags: limerick, National day of commemoration 2013
Today office is on the grounds of the City Hall for the National Day of Commemoration 2013.
With an 80 piece choir and many guests this annual event is growing in size in the past 3 years.
We are here recording the ceremony which will be put on DVD.
S.
Broadcast Video Production Show 2013 Review!
Posted: July 2, 2013 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, mediaTags: avid, Camerakit.ie, Canon, D+P Products, G-Technology, GoPro, JVC, Lacie, sony, Tiffen (Steadicam)
By Simon McGuire
The rainy weather today didn’t deter the strong turnout for the first Broadcast Video Production Show at the Stillorgan Park Hotel in Dublin.
Its not often that a show of this type comes to Ireland (not including BVE North) and with a line up including Canon, Sony, Tiffen (Steadicam), Lacie, G-Technology, GoPro and many others this was an event not to be missed.
I decided to attend the Tuesday (as shooting and editing schedules allowed it) and was very impressed with the range of vendors and equipment on display. There is something important about a touch and try venue… it allows you to formulate more questions for the vendors that might not normally come to mind in a phone conversation or email.
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- Broadcast Pix
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- Phantom Helicopter for GoPro Camera
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- Steadicam Rigs
The show was organised by product resellers D&P Products or Camerakit.ie as most people in Ireland and the UK will recognise. Colm Egan and the team were on hand all day to point out stands of interest for their customers which gave an almost bespoke feel to the experience.
What was interesting was the presentations by a number of the big companies in attendance.
Below is a brief run through on some of the main ones that I attended:
JVC with Kris Hill
A very enthusiastic Kris introduced the new camera to the JVC range, the GY-HM650. Now this has been in the mix for a number of months and back in October 2012 when it was announced I was very interested in what this camera had to offer for the ENG shooter.
The first feature Kris gave us was the x23 Optical Zoom Lens on this 3x CMOS sensor device; a nice touch considering the other cameras in this range. (Sony PMW 200)
The camera hosts a number of other features including the option for WIFI streaming which sets this camera apart from the competition. I could see a lot of workflow applications for the ENG shooter with this option. The only draw back to this is that the wireless broadband in this country will have to improve in order to get the full benefit of this feature. However the idea of sending a copy of low end content to be cut back a base and then upon returning you can then do a Autoconform of the full res footage on the offline cut does have a speed advantage. Using this to full effect with say Avid Interplay Share or Interplay Central and Media Composer 7 would make a very effective workflow for any ENG environment.
Including VAT the 650 was retailing on the day at €4790.85 (Special Show Price, contact D&P for latest Prices) which is not a bad ticket for a camera aimed at the broadcast market. The BBC seem to think so as they have invested in multiple units quite recently.
LACIE with Michael Eyraud
Storage is something close to my heart as an editor and you can never have too much of it. The main issue I have with external hard drives is the worry about reliability. Not with a Lacie though. Over the past 20 years editing I have gone through all the brands of storage external devices but it is always Lacie, I go back to for that very reason… reliability.
Michael demoed the latest from Lacie in their Thunderbolt connection range… Yes thunderbolt seems to be definitely the new Firewire.
The impressive Lacie Rugged drive allows for quick transfer in the field with USB 2 and 3 connections available but for the desktop uses amoung us it was the 2 Big and 5 Big Thunderbolt drives that were impressive with the likes of James Horner (Spiderman) promoting them on the powerpoint slides for Film Music Production.
Canon EOS Cinema with Andrew Cummins, Lighting Camera Man.
Canon always go one extra and today was no exception. The cool and collected Andrew introduced us to the C300 and C500 cameras available from the EOS Cinema Range from Canon. With a PowerPoint presentation and multiple examples of work he has shot recently (see below) Andrew talked about the benefits of shooting with this type of system. These included; size, flexibility, lens range etc.
With 4K recording on dual CF Card slots the option for dual recording is a real seller giving the shooter the option of an extra backup of content, valuable in todays fast paced environment. On a Sandisk Extreme Card you can get up to 84mins of 4:2:2, 50mbs/s
But the camera is more than shallow Depth of Field. The size allows for easy rig and de-rig from tripods and other stabilizers and it is not bad with handheld too. Andrew demo’d this and also showed how easy it was to adapt the camera to different shooting situations by changing prime lenses in a matter of seconds.
Also the camera is very good on battery power and weight.
Andrews final advise on using the Canon EOS C300 was: “The Camera tests the way you shoot… it echo’s back to the traditional procedures in filming and removed the auto functions a lot of camera operators are use to. You WILL have to change the way you shoot… but its so worth it”
Avid Media Composer with Ben Davison, Solutions Specialist
The final presentation I attended was one that’s close to my heart. Avid Media Composer. I’ve been using Avid since 1998 so I am a little bias in this but the software has come on leaps and bounds in this latest edition.
Released on 27th June 2013, Avid have gone and made a number of changes to their flag ship software, and for the better too!
Firstly the new low price. Now available for around the 1K mark (depending on vendor) It now makes professional NLE editing more affordable for the freelance editor as well as the high end post production house. The Academic price of around €299 is going to remain the same but hey you get 4 years support from Avid as well as 4 years of upgrades free. That’s not to be sniffed at if you are a student editor and serious about your career in the industry.
A new feature that caught my eye was Frame Flex. This allows 4k and even 8K res content to be scaled for editing to 1080p. Nice if you want to relieve the processor of the workload in the offline. You can then upscale to the 4k res later for grading and online.
Colour Space Conversion is now real-time. Look up tables and colour decision lists too.
They have completely rewritten AMA (calling it AMA2). Now the content transcodes in the background while you work on your offline cut with the AMA content. A “Powerful Workflow” as Ben put it.
Background processing is also possible without Avid Media Composer even running with the ability to manage jobs in a list too.
Audio enhancements are the big one though. There is a New Waveform, Clip Gain Timeline adjustment, New Master Fader Support and a configurable audio mixer too. This coupled with the interoperability of Pro Tools too makes Avid Media Composer a very attractive piece of kit for the edit suite.
Well that’s it. I didn’t get time to attend all the presentations but it was well worth the trip to Dublin to get to talk with the vendors and listen to the presentations as well my favourite part in getting my hands on the equipment.
The show is running again tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd July in the same venue, Stillorgan Park Hotel, so if you are around make sure you get in there and catch the presentations.
Simon.
Broadcast Production Show Today
Posted: July 2, 2013 in Cameras, Editing, Film, mediaTags: Broadcast Production Show Today
Check this show out today and Tomorrow at the Stillorgan Park Hotel in association with D&P Products
There will be a review of the show on this site soon for anyone who couldn’t make it.
S.
Simon McGuire 