There are much better programs for transcoding than After Effects, I'd suggest using Adobe Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve or Compressor 4. I actually use Resolve a lot for transcoding, added bonus is that it's free also!

There are much better programs for transcoding than After Effects, I'd suggest using Adobe Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve or Compressor 4. I use Resolve a lot for transcoding, added bonus is that it's also free to download!

The first point is true on so many levels. If I got a dollar for every time a client asked for special effects or graphics during the colouring process, I'd own a DaVinci Control Surface outright by now. It's crazy how so many people don't know the difference between a colourist or VFX artist! Always makes for some really disappointing/awkward conversation afterwards too...

Thanks for your thoughts, Clark! I've not used an FS700 before and if it were several grand cheaper I'd certainly consider it. We also have a Sony PMW-F5 CineAlta, so I'm keen to stick with Sony in order to keep the PP's similar. What's your experience with the FS100 been like?

Hi George, that's really interesting – we purchased several of the SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro SD (SDXC) Card UHS-II 280MB/s for use with the A7SII which I've been using on the field over past month. It's probably a combination of you shooting in Portland in winter verses me shooting in Melbourne during summer as to why our experiences have been so different... It's 39 degrees outside (102.2°F)!

Thanks Guy, this is what I'm thinking too. Not ideal – but certainly an option.