Toshiba’s Timesculpture Commercial

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• Posted by: Andrew Kamin
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• November 17, 2008
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Timesculpture commercial by Toshiba was shot using 200 Toshiba Gigashot camcorders and is presented as an evolution to the famous “Bullet Time” introduced by the Matrix.

“Rather than showing a 3-D rotation of a still moment, this groundbreaking new filming process manipulates moving snapshots of time using Toshiba technology, redefining cinematic human movement”. No CGI imagery was used on the commercial. Check out the commercial followed by a behind the scenes look at how it was produced.

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RED sets new benchmark in file size, fps and modularity.

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• November 13, 2008
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After much anticipation, RED has released the specifications for its Digital Stills and Motion Camera (DMSC) system. Sounds to me like RED had convergence in mind when developing this hardware. As many of you know, after Canon dropped the prototypes of the 5D Mark II, RED founder Jim Jannard announced that the company would suspend the development of the Scarlet sighting “a more advanced view of the future”. Well the future was unveiled this morning and I for one think it looks mighty bright for both the still and video shooters….as if that distinction will matter anymore.

One word best describes the system and that word is: Modular. The system starts with a choice of the professional Scarlet or “master professional” EPIC chipsets or “brains” as RED prefers to call it. From the Mysterium-X and Monstro sensors RED offers sensors starting at 2/3″ to a whopping 6×17cm.  So when a new sensor or “brain” comes out you only purchase it vs. the all of the additional hardware and electronics that support it. RED can accurately state that: The DSMC concept is the epitomy of “Obsolecence Oboslete”

Scarlet will launch in 4 choices ranging from $2,500 (and possibly
less) to $12,000 with a variety of lens mounts (yup, Nikon and Canon)
capable of shooting 3K @120fps on up to 6K @30fps. Epic will offer
similar mounts with capabilities spanning 5K @100fps ($28k) to 9K
@50fps ($45k) — a 28K system hitting 25fps is expected in 2010 for
$55k. Still image resolutions will range from 4.9 megapixels to a
freakish 261 megapixels. Keep in mind however that this modularity will require a more substantial initial investment as battery grips, view finders and recording modules are necessary and potentially costly additons to the system. But hey, at least you won’t have to replace all that expensive glass. Right?

I have not yet invested the time to learn about other specifications like metering modes, auto focus points and format type (although my guess is that it will be the proprietary REDCODE). Check back frequently as I’m anxious to make this information available.

The day of convergence is upon us. My advice is to be prepared to talk about the RED DMSC system as you are out taking video with your cute new 5D Mark II and yes of course you saw the Vincent Laforte video.

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5D Mark II Manual Reveals Feature Specifications.

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• October 24, 2008
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Canon has made available for download the manual for the much anticipated 5D Mark II. Slashgear has been kind enough to take a thorough review of this manual as in doing so uncovered some feature specs. To be specific video feature specifications.

• A faster (preferably 8m/s or higher) and large capacity of CF card may require for full HD recording or playback.
• Maximum recording size is 4GB per file or movie time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
• Continue Recording modes are approximately 12 minutes for 1920×1080 (Full HD) and 24 minutes for 640×480 (SD) for 4GB CF card.
• A fully charged battery lasts up to 90 minutes of recording shooting at at 23C/73F or 80 minutes at 0C/32F.
• You can trigger movies capture in all shooting modes, namely Green Box, P/TV/AV/M/B.
• External flash will be disabled during movie shooting.
• Exposure compensation is allowed and can be locked during movie capture.
• Movie will be recorded in sRGB color space and Picture Style currently set.
• Image Stabilizer is not recommended. It may introduce AF motor noises in sound recording or shorten the capture due to battery demand in using the IS feature.
• Still capture is permitted during a movie capture, camera will determine values of shutter speed, aperture and ISO from 100-3200.
• HDMI is using live view image feed, with no sound and smaller image output on display.
• Auto-focus will be unavailable while capturing video with the manual focus adjustments reviewed on LCD.

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Cool After Affects Endorsement

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• October 22, 2008
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An endorsement from me would not help either candidate and only one has earned my vote.

“Vote for Hope” was written by M.C. Yogi and produced by Robin Livingston. The “Vote for Hope” video was created at Ursa Minor Arts and Media in San Rafael, CA with chief animator James Curtis, using designs and direction from M.C. Yogi. Video funded and supported by grassroots donations.

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