Mike Schrengohst
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I am torn between Apple/FCP and the Matrox Axio. Saw a demo on Axio,
the demo guy was doing 3 layers and 2 graphics in real time with
uncompressed HD footage. An entire Matrox HD set-up runs $22,000-$30,000
A comparable Apple set-up – a bit less. In the end I am leaning Apple
because of it’s acceptablity in the Advertising industry, I would like to have
that level of compatibility. So the original question… Does FCP do real-time
at any level Uncompressed HD?? I have read all the specs but have not seen any
demos with FCP & uncompressed HD.
Matrox seems great but if no one has heard of it
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That would be great. I received the DVD & Brochure that Jan sent me on the HGX-200. Very nice.
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Great idea. I would go a step further. Camera Op is one thing but the post-production is perhaps even more confusing. I have been a shooter for 25 years and I am always open for learning. I would love to have a complete work flow seminar. Be it with Apple, Avid, Premiere Pro, Vegas, Edius or whatever. I am looking to upgrade and spend $35,000 for a new HD edit suite. I am convinced that the HGX-200 is probably going to be the contender to beat. I know this gets beyond the idea of a Mini-Camp but it is just food for thought.
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My Director does not want to shoot 720P. He wants 1080.
The rental rates for Varicam were comparable to HDCAM.
He is in LA and has many productions already lensed with
a 900. He was intrigued with the HVX-200. Even if he goes
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And I would not get too hung up on tape to film. In a year that will be a mote point. Huge Hollywood flicks with millions in Ad budgets cannot get released as a threatrical product, some go right to DVD. With HD-DVD and or Blu-Ray coming all bets are off for film. Just slow down and the technology will catch up. All the big theatres are converting to HDTV playback. For independent producers the technology will even the playing field. You need a good script, good actors, that is more important than the final delivery. Good Luck and let us know when you get it cut.
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How much money are we talking about? $400, $4000, $40,000???
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Like the rest of the posts state. There really is not a “standard”.
There are “Broadcast Standards” which apply to video levels, chroma levels, sound levels. Are you producing a spec show that you hope to sell air time on? Do you already have sponsors? Are you buying the airtime? Look at an infomercial – these are just 30 and 60 minute commercials. If you need a “guide” just tape some shows off the air and see how they are layed out. Hope this helps. -
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I contribute here and I think you could buy
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My friend had business in NYC and called me from B&H. They traded him for a another new camera kit. Now if I could just hear from my repair shop!
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Cine Alta, We are producing a pilot next spring.
Thanks