dvMatte Studio 3 and The Conduit Suite

Chris Meyer | 02/08- 01:34 PM

dvGarage has made major updates to their innovative dvMatte keying plug-in and Conduit nodal compositing plug-in and stand-alone application. dvGarage claims the new version of dvMatte is 20-30 times faster than before and includes a new Screen Correction feature, while Conduit has sprouted Adobe After Effects and Photoshop versions (in addition to GPU-accelerated versions for Apple FCP and Motion), scopes, and other features. Conduit also comes with a 3-month subscription to the training guild, the Pixel Corps. Oh - and they’re both on sale through February 20. An email from dvGarage’s Alex Lindsay follows with more details:

New Century HD Lens Accessories for Sony PMW-EX1

Scott Gentry | 02/07- 11:25 PM

Schneider Optics introduces a new line of Century HD lens accessories created especially to complement Sony’s new PMW-EX1 camcorder. These top-of-the-line optical attachments provide unprecedented image clarity, while enabling the camera to go wider, reach further, and move in closer than the lens alone will allow.

Available in March 2008, new Century accessories for the Sony PMW-EX1 include the .6X HD Wide Angle Adapter (#0HD-06WA-EX1), .75X HD Wide Angle Converter (#0HD-75CV-EX1), 1.6X HD Tele-Converter (#0HD-16TC-EX1), Super Fisheye HD Adapter (#0HD-FESU-EX1), and the Extreme Fisheye HD Adapter (#0HD-FEWA-EX1).

Produced by the top maker of professional add-ons, Century Pro Series HD lens accessories employ state-of-the-art optics to produce high-resolution images with low distortion, and superior contrast edge to edge. Multi-coated glass elements provide sharp images free of unwanted distortion or chromatic aberration. Units are equipped with a bayonet mount for quick and easy installation and removal from the front of the camera lens.

U.S. MSRP starts at $490.00. For more information on all Century accessories for popular DV, HDV, and broadcast cameras, contact: Schneider Optics, 7701 Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406, telephone (818) 766-3715; fax (818) 505-9865; or at: 285 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788, telephone (800) 645-7239/(631) 761-5000, fax (631) 761-5090; http://www.schneideroptics.com

New Petrol Camlap Trolley Bag

Scott Gentry | 02/07- 04:57 PM

Petrol, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Camlap Trolley Bag for professional camcorders. This versatile new roll-away camera bag features three separate padded chambers for maximum storage and equipment protection. The front main section has room to hold a Sony HVR-AU1, Canon XH G1, Panasonic AG-HSC1, or similar size camera. A cushioned rear pocket easily holds and cradles a laptop computer with up to a 17” screen. The bag’s lower compartment, equipped with four removable dividers, is ideal for stashing important accessories. Other features include zippered side pockets for additional storage, an exterior front pocket with personal organizer, Petrol’s smooth-gliding wheel and tote assembly, and a convenient top rubber carrying handle. The exterior is constructed of heavy duty blue and black Cordura and ballistic nylon. 

U.S. MSRP for the Petrol Camlap Trolley Bag (#PCTB-2) is $259. For further information on other Petrol products please go to http://www.petrolbags.com or contact: Petrol, 709 Executive Blvd., Valley College, NY 10989, Phone: 845-268-0100, Fax: 845-268-0113, Email:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

PANASONIC SHIPPING NATIVE 1080i AK-HC3500

Scott Gentry | 02/07- 04:49 PM

SECAUCUS, NJ (February 7, 2008) - Panasonic announced the immediate availability of its full native resolution, 1080i AK-HC3500 2/3” 2.2M 3-CCD high definition studio camera. The HC3500 is equipped with exclusive image processing and color reproduction functions for the highest quality in 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i image acquisition.
Designed for direct-to-air broadcasting applications, the high performance HC3500 camera delivers the purest native image in its class. The HC3500 features three 2/3” 2.2-megapixal IT-CCDs with an advanced single-channel transfer system, 14-bit A.D converter, an advanced 38-bit digital signal processor LSI and spatial offset processing for exceptional sensitivity, resolution (1100 horizontal lines),  as well as reduced aliasing. Its digital signal processor also features a dynamic range function that assures detailed, high quality images even when shooting scenes in a high contrast environment. The HC3500 maintains an impressive signal to noise ratio of 60dB at F10.0 sensitivity and has a vertical smear level of less than -130dB.

New Red Camera On Track For NAB

Scott Gentry | 01/02- 05:16 PM

While it’s very early to be certain, it looks as though Red will bring another new HD camera to start lusting, er, saving for.  You can expect prototypes of the new pocketable or “pocket professional camera” as Jim Jannard CEO calls it.  So it’s not supposed to be a competitor to Red One.  That’s all we know at this point.  More soon…

New Camera Bags From Petrol

Scott Gentry | 01/02- 02:37 PM

Panasonic Ships Popular AG-HVX200 With Free 16GB P2

Scott Gentry | 12/12- 12:04 PM

Press Release:

SECAUCUS, NJ (December 12, 2007) - Panasonic announced today that, starting this month, it will be shipping new AG-HVX200 P2 HD camcorders with a free 16GB P2 card (model AJ-P2C016RG).
Customers who buy a new HVX200 from an authorized U.S. Panasonic reseller* will receive one 16GB P2 card (a $900 value) and a copy of The HVX Book by Barry Green included inside the box at the time of purchase. 
On a single 16GB P2 card, professionals can record for 16 minutes in DVCPRO HD, 40 minutes in DVCPRO HD in native 720/24p, 32 minutes in DVCPRO50 and 64 minutes in DVCPRO. With the HVX200, which has two P2 card slots, users can double record times.

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