What do you REALLY want to see at NAB? (Non-Apple edition)

[Derek Andonian]

Premiere Pro CS6!

I’m really hoping Adobe will either introduce their own intermediate codec, or have full support for ProRes and/or DNxHD (import, sequence settings, and export) built in- and have it so transcoding to intermediate files can be gpu-accelerated by the Mercury Engine!

(but please, Adobe, no magnetic stuff…)

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“THAT’S our fail-safe point. Up until here, we still have enough track to stop the locomotive before it plunges into the ravine… But after this windmill it’s the future or bust.”

[Bernhard G.]

Hello,

what I really would like to see at NAB are all the great hardware scalers
in our I/O-Hardwares being enabled to work F I L E – B A S E D!
We are very proud of our 100% file-based workflow here. But when it comes to video scaling,
every single software out there is simply a mess. I’ve tested them ALL…
I can’t hear nor read “bicubic” and “bilinear” algorithm any more!!!

The point is, we already do have the best scalers with
content adaptive scaling and anti-aliasing in our workstations!
But we simply can’t use them file-based; qt file in – processed qt file out.
(Exception: Matrox MAX; really nice but 8bit and H.264 only)
The current workaround sending a live signal out of the computer
to scale and re-capture it is simply a pain! It doesn’t fit into the 21st century!

Best regards,
Bernhard

[Bob Woodhead]

pretty much in order of desire:

– a rock-your-socks off CS6 PPro
– transition plugins for above from FXFactory, et al
– some moderately priced PL prime lenses to compete with Zeiss CP
– an inexpensive wireless follow focus
– something really cool no one has thought of before

“Constituo, ergo sum”

Bob Woodhead / Atlanta
CMX-Quantel-Avid-FCP-Premiere-3D-AFX-Crayola
“What a long strange trip it’s been….”

[Andrew Richards]

[Bernhard Grininger] “The current workaround sending a live signal out of the computer
to scale and re-capture it is simply a pain! It doesn’t fit into the 21st century!”

THIS!

Long overdue!

Best,
Andy

[Jeremy Garchow]

I’d like to see what’s going on in the world of LED lighting. Not necessarily frenels, but color temp adjustable panels for key/fill.

I would also like an avc-Intra based af100 type camera from Panasonic. AVCHD is just ok, I’d really like my p2 back! Panasonic also seems to not have a midrange larger chip camera as other manufacturers do.

I would also look for any sort of simple digital catalog softwares. CatDV is really sweet, but we don’t need most of it.

I agree that some more options for lower cost PL/EOS mount lenses would be nice.

I’d go stare at the 24″ FSI monitor.

And a magnetic MacPro preinstalled with Final Cut Awesome.

[Aindreas Gallagher]

[Bob Woodhead] “a rock-your-socks off CS6 PPro”

yep.

http://www.ogallchoir.net
promo producer/editor.grading/motion graphics

[Steve Connor]

A lower cost C300 would be good, Canon are promising an announcement about something at the show.

To be honest my NAB and IBC wish list gets smaller every year, we live in a fantastic time for shooting and Post Production, there’s a great range of cameras out there that can produce amazing images from the 5D3 to Epic and we have a feature packed range of NLE’s and other software at very reasonable prices.

Steve Connor
“FCPX Professional”
Adrenalin Television

[Shane Ross]

A camera that shoots 4K in 3D for under $3000 US, with 4 XLR inputs and that takes still camera lenses. Then I want a 4K 3D TV that will fill the west wall of my living room (even though my living room is 22 feet wide) so that I can see all my home video in full glorious 3D 4K. In fact, I’m sure that will be the new marketing term they come out with this year….3D4K.

I don’t know what to say, actually. I’m in post, and on the betas of the NLEs I like, so I know what they are up to already. Uhm…. I’d like to see better third party plugin support for Avid Media Composer. The packages they have now are spendy! But I know why…that market is small. VERY small compared to FCX

3D4K…I tell ya…that’s the new war cry.

Shane
Little Frog Post
Read my blog, Little Frog in High Def

[Jim Giberti]

[Jeremy Garchow] “I’d like to see what’s going on in the world of LED lighting. Not necessarily frenels, but color temp adjustable panels for key/fill. “

Likewise Jeremy.
Aside from Kinos, we’ve evolved to a mostly LED setup for location work.
I’ve invested a bunch in panels and am most interested in fresnels at this point. I’m about to try a couple of Solas but I’d like to see what’s shown at NAB.

[Jim Giberti]

[Steve Connor] “A lower cost C300 would be good, Canon are promising an announcement about something at the show.”

I’m still betting on a DSLR form factor with an XF, 50mbps codec, full sensor and EF mount.

I’ll take two.