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NAB this year
Below I mentioned hearing at NAB that Vegas 7 would be out in Sept. with XDCAM capabilities. I thought I’d share my observations. I should add I’ve only attended the last 3 years.
To me, NAB seemed a little wierd this year because there were not many new products being introduced. Nothing new about Vegas, the big countdown (on their website prior to the show) to the 4K camera known as “Red” turned out to be a tent labeled “Under development” and no product. There was a cool camera that CineForm helped develop that is 2K and captures RAW footage (which I thought was a great idea – there were 11 f stops built in). The camera was at Adobe and the CineForm rep there said since it was a large single cmos sensor the data files are actually smaller than the ones coming out of my Z1.
One of the most inventive things I saw was a good sized hdraulic crane with great controls and features that used canola oil. The inventor, a guy from Canada, said he did it because there was no danger if anything spilled. It was edible and worked well. A buddy and I were looking at it. We asked the price. I was expecting the usual $20,000. We were surprised with $2,400. The guy that built it was a mechanic and did it at the request of a cameraman friend. The link, for those interested, is http://www.dycortech.com They said they had sold 10 at the show. Someone bought one while we were there and it was early the second day.
Anyway, I had a great time, met a lot of good people, got some good information from knowlegable people – like at Audio Technica, Red Giant (who is still running a show special) and others.
JerryW
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This was my first NAB and it was great finally meeting some of the folks behind the websites. The Vegas bash was fun. Audio technica, CustomFlix, Anton Bauer, Sonic Fire’s Smat Sound Pro, Diskmakers and others.
Only complaint I got was trying to find some booths was next to impossible. Numbering system left a lot to be desired. 2 booths, 4 numbers apart was at opposite ends of the Center hall. HA!
Also meeting Ron and Kathlyn was a high point for me.
Had a great time.
AllenMy web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
https://www.asxvideo.com
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The numbering thing was way off this year. Century (now Schneider) was difficult to find but worth it. They had several lenses for the A1U and I forgot to mention the bendable arm thing at Anton Bauer was a big help in stabilizing that camera. I lugged mine around two days to check out extras.
The operator of http://www.equipmentemporium.com was very helpful at the Audio Technica booth. My only interest is feature production and he is an award-winning TV sound man who now teaches film in a CA college. He demonstrated some really fine and reasonably priced equipment.
JerryW
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[Allen Zagel] “Sonic Fire’s Smart Sound Pro”
Allen, Did you see Sony’s new Cinescore product?
Edward Troxel
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I tried the dycortech.com link – but no go.
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It was really nice to meet you too Allen.
It was also nice to have Gary and Edward stop by and hang out in the booth from time to time. Ron and I were pretty busy handing out magazines, but it’s always fun to meet the COW members face to face.
Kathlyn Lindeboom
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[Kathlyn Lindeboom] “stop by and hang out in the booth from time to time”
What can I say… You had CHAIRS and my feet were hurting SOOOOOO Bad! 🙂
Edward Troxel
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[jeditdv] “What can I say… You had CHAIRS and my feet were hurting SOOOOOO Bad! :-)”
Next year, it’s the comfy couch again. We had that last year and it was wonderful.
Kathlyn Lindeboom
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Hi Ed
Neer got to Sony’s booth. At Sonic Fire all they were interested in was pushing the new Smart Sound 4 with “mood mapping” and I wasn’t interested.Got to check Sony’s Cinescore Program though.
AllenMy web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
https://www.asxvideo.com
NEW! Shanghai MagLev DVD. -
and, pray tell, how was cinescore?
🙂
only a PDF on sony’s site, no demo
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It’s a spelling mistake.
Try https://www.dykortech.com instead.
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