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Sound Devices Gets into the ProRes 12-bit 4:4:4:4 Game with Free PIX V3.0 Firmware Update

12.28.12 @ 10:45PM Tags : externalrecorder, firmware, pix240, prores, sounddevices

The Convergent Design Gemini 4:4:4 might be the cheapest RAW recorder on the market, but it just got some company as far as 4:4:4 recording is concerned. Sound Devices, better known for their superb audio recording equipment, has just announced that they are offering a free upgrade to their PIX series of external monitor/recorders that is capable of giving access to the full power of the 3G-SDI, thereby allowing you to record in the 12-bit ProRes 4:4:4:4 codec at up to 30fps. More »

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RED Goes ProRes and 48GB REDMAG SSD Drives Are Now Available

11.1.12 @ 5:53PM Tags : apple, meizlermodule, prores, red, redepic, redscarlet

It looks like it’s RED Day here at NoFilmSchool. Both Sony and RED have been making a lot of noise in relation to new products (or price reductions). We’ve got the new F5 and F55 cameras, and a new 4K recorder from Sony, and while we can’t be sure of the final price just yet, it’s clear RED and Sony both view compressed formats as important (even if one might say 1080p/2K is a “scam”). The new RED Meizler Module, which features all sorts of wireless controls and proxy recording, now officially supports ProRes. Another major milestone for RED, they’ve also released the cheapest media available, a 48GB SSD, and it’s in stock in the RED store if you’d like to order it. Click through for more details. More »