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Best 4k raw camera for FCPX (that isn’t red)
Hey guys,
I’d prefer to use a RED epic, but it turns out that using them for interviews can be a little risky with the fan noise issue.
What camera has the best RAW 4k workflow with fcpx? C500? F5/F55? Looks like Arri doesn’t have a 4k camera yet. If I shot 4k but only wanted 10bit 4:2:2, what is the best choice for that on a rental camera? Workflow with FCPX is obviously a big concern because I don’t want to get bogged down in any ridiculousness in post.
Thanks!
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10 Replies
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C500 Recording to a ki Pro Quad as 10 Bit Pro Res?
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The Arri Amira shoots 4K.
Depending on your needs, the BMPC does a darn good job for the money.
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Is tha Amira update to 4k actually available right now? I read end of 2014 I think.
John Davidson | President / Creative Director | Magic Feather Inc.
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Oops, I tricked my brain into thinking it already existed.
The fact they are going to charge for it is going to upset some people.
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There´s also the new Sony FS7, the AJA Cion and Blackmagic…
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I shoot with a Sony F55 and it’s dead silent. It does 4K internally (XAVC 422) or to an add on recorder (Raw). I love it for interviews!
—> Jarrod Fay
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There are plenty of 4 K cameras actually, the real question is whether you are prepared for the data load…
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Hoping to save up for the Blackmagic URSA, looks very sweet and well within a reasonable price range. Always wanted a Red but out of my budget. The BMD 4K production camera looks very nice as well. Best part, Resolve is thrown in with it! Wait, looks like I am getting too excited, best to lay off the iced coffee.
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Our DP actually owns an F5, so we decided to run with the camera he’s most familiar with, recording internally as well as 4k 10 bit to a KiProQuad. Then we’re putting two GH4’s on each side of primary camera (2 person interview, limited time). This should give us tons of coverage and lots of options.
I think maybe Gh4 has the dead simplest 4k workflow out there. Nice codec and excellent images. Very excited to see how this works out.
John Davidson | President / Creative Director | Magic Feather Inc.
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We just received our URSA (still waiting for our Canon Cinema lens). It records Raw and all flavors of ProRes. Just pop the CFast 2 card into a reader and you’re good to go with FCPX. Shooting Raw is a bit more complicated workflow. ProRes makes it easy.
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