Allan Tepper's Blog, page 9
December 30, 2015
FiLMiC Pro reaches Android after years on iOS
The renowned app for iOS has finally reached Android, allowing for manual camera control of framerate, bitrate, 48 kHz audio and much more. by Allan Tépper For those unfamiliar, FiLMiC Pro is a renowned under US$10 app for iOS (iPhone, iPadand iPod Touch) and now certain Android models that allows setting the desired framerate (instantly … Continue reading FiLMiC Pro reaches Android after years on iOS
December 29, 2015
Why we should only use worldcams
With all of the affordable worldcam models, we should never settle for a segregated camera, camcorder or streamcorder ever again. by Allan Tépper In a recent article, I covered the differences between the words camera, camcorder,streamcorder and worldcam. Fortunately, there are now many excellent worldcam models to consider, from a few hundred to a few … Continue reading Why we should only use worldcams
December 28, 2015
JVC clarifies key details in the GY-HM170 camera/camcorder
The GY-HM170 is a camera and camcorder, but is not shipped by JVC as a streamcorder… However, you can turn it into one later with a third-party streaming encoder. by Allan Tépper I recently published a detailed article comparing the JVC GY-HM200 with the Sony PXW-X70. Since then, I updated that article to include a … Continue reading JVC clarifies key details in the GY-HM170 camera/camcorder
December 25, 2015
JVC GY-HM200 versus Sony PXW-X70: Let’s compare them carefully
The GY-HM200 and PXW-X70 are both cameras, camcorders and streamcorders that deserve thorough comparison. This also includes varying approaches to manage a 50 Mb/s bit budget with HD 1080p. by Allan Tépper As covered in several prior articles, the Sony PVW-X70 is a true worldcam that can shoot 50 megabits per second 4:2:2 1080p, and … Continue reading JVC GY-HM200 versus Sony PXW-X70: Let’s compare them carefully
December 22, 2015
Incomparable health care at an affordable price
Do you live in the United States? Did they raise your ObamaCare premium? Are you seeking an alternative for that or some other reason? Fortunately, I found an alternative that I love and that’s why I switched. Single members pay US$157, US$181 or US$199 per month, depending upon desired coverage. Couples pay US$248, US$277 or US$299. … Continue reading Incomparable health care at an affordable price
December 20, 2015
Camera, camcorder or streamcorder? What’s the difference?
Whether they are built that way from the factory —or you create your own Frankenstein rig, these are terms we need to understand. by Allan Tépper A friend asked me yesterday why I had used the term camcorder in a recent article. Another asked about the term worldcam. That’s why I believe it’s a good … Continue reading Camera, camcorder or streamcorder? What’s the difference?
December 16, 2015
Sony to alleviate PXW-X70’s constrained 4K via firmware upgrade
Relief for the constrained 4K bit rate is officially coming, but not as soon as many PXW-X70 users would like. by Allan Tépper Current and prospective users of the Sony PXW-X70 who are interested in shooting 4K UHD will rejoice sometime in 2016, since in Sony’s first fiscal quarter of 2016, the company will reportedly … Continue reading Sony to alleviate PXW-X70’s constrained 4K via firmware upgrade
December 15, 2015
Can 4K 4:2:0 8-bit become 1080p 4:4:4 10-bit? Does it matter?
People are asking this question when considering camcorders like the GH4, PXW-X70 and the new AG-DVX200. by Allan Tépper Barry Green and David Newman have stated that 4K footage shot as 4:2:0 8-bit can become true 1080p 4:4:4 10-bit when properly downscaled on a 1080p timeline. Philip Johnston really hopes that they are both correct. … Continue reading Can 4K 4:2:0 8-bit become 1080p 4:4:4 10-bit? Does it matter?
CineDigitalTV demonstrates the PXW-X70’s constrained 60 Mb/s 4K UHD
Even if you don’t understand the narration, you’ll appreciate CineDigitalTV’s excellent tests of the PXW-X70 using its paid 60 Mb/s 4K internal recording. by Allan Tépper I have covered the Sony PXW-X70 in several other articles, including its 1″ type sensor, spectacular 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit 50 megabit códec, editing compatibility, and even included it in … Continue reading CineDigitalTV demonstrates the PXW-X70’s constrained 60 Mb/s 4K UHD
December 2, 2015
Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C: How do they relate?
Just when you thought that Thunderbolt 2 was the latest and greatest, here comes Thunderbolt 3, happily married to the USB-C port! by Allan Tépper At NAB in April 2015 I was told —off the record— that the next generation of Thunderbolt (after Thunderbolt 2) would be yet one more signal that would become available … Continue reading Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C: How do they relate?
