4K video reviews and demos - latest technology releases and product reviews from Rick Young

Shooting with the Panasonic GH5

Plays: 554 - Duration: 12:59 - Added: 30/07/2017

On location in Perth, Australia testing out the Panasonic GH5. This entire report was filmed using 2 GH5 cameras. The Panasonic GH5 has earned a reputation of being a serious filming tool for those who need to be portable without compromise on quality. **Key features Panasonic GH5** ...

Filming with URSA Mini 4K & 4.6K; editing RAW with DaVinci Resolve

Plays: 1670 - Duration: 21:37 - Added: 24/09/2016

Recorded live at the Amsterdam SuperMeet, September 11, 2016 This video features 2 distinct demos: (i) shooting RAW with URSA Mini 4K and 4.6K (ii) post=production RAW workflow - editing with DaVinci Resolve. Klaus B. Pedersen is a Danish cinematographer and the Creative Director b...

JVC GY-LS300 on location: real-world shooting

Plays: 2513 - Duration: 09:47 - Added: 01/07/2016

On location in Hawaii this video shows 3 professionals onsite, working extensively with the JVC GY-LS300, and reporting of their experience using this camera in a professional environment. Plenty of examples of footage filmed with the GY-LS300 is shown, along with the commentary of th...

Editing with DaVinci Resolve 12: live demo

Plays: 682 - Duration: 10:21 - Added: 09/01/2016

Colorist, Giles Livesky, runs through key features of editing with DaVinci Resolve 12. Recorded live at the Amsterdam SuperMeet, Sept. 13, 2015. DaVinci Resolve 12 Studio is a complete professional editing and color grading solution for customers working in SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K and ...

The amazing filmmaking of Nguyen-Anh Nguyen

Plays: 4628 - Duration: 13:15 - Added: 09/01/2016

Filmed at the IBC Amsterdam SuperMeet, Sept. 13, 2015 This is the amazing story of filmmaker Nguyen-Anh Nguyen, who began his professional life as a dentist - and then decided that filmmaking is his passion and to follow this direction in life. Working with Blackmagic URSA, the Blac...

JVC 4KCAM: GY-HM200 & GY-LS300 on location

Plays: 984 - Duration: 38:30 - Added: 23/12/2015

This report looks at 2 cameras in the JVC 4KCAM range: the GY- LS300 and GY-HM200. These cameras shoot 4K at 150mbps, or HD 4:2:2 at 50mbps. While the GY-LS300 features Super 35mm sensor and interchangeable lenses, the GY-HM200 has a fixed zoom equivalent of 29.5mm to 354mm in 35mm ph...

Panasonic DVX200: 4K, UHD, HD, SD camcorder, fixed zoom lens, MFT sensor

Plays: 707 - Duration: 16:06 - Added: 15/11/2015

Panasonic's AG-DVX200 4K Handheld Camcorder with Four-Thirds Sensor and Integrated Zoom Lens brings professional features and familiar camcorder ergonomics to the Four Thirds sensor format. It features a single MOS sensor with 4K resolution that captures up to 12 stops of dynamic rang...

Atomos Shogun & Atomos Assassin: 4K recorders & monitors

Plays: 430 - Duration: 14:22 - Added: 02/11/2015

We speak with Jeromy Young, Atomos CEO, about their flagship product, the Shogun, and their latest release, the Atomos Assassin. Recorded at IBC 2015. **Ninja Assassin** The Ninja Assassin extends the legacy of the Atomos Ninja line up in to the realms of 4K UHD and 1080 60p. Combi...

Walter Murch 2015: 4K technology and beyond

Plays: 2303 - Duration: 12:32 - Added: 21/10/2015

In this, the second part of the 2015 interview with Walter Murch, Walter talks about the technological changes we have seen over many decades, and how these have affected the filmmaking process. Walter comments on 4K, now widely available to both professionals and consumers, and how t...

Walter Murch 2015: FCPX, Avid, Premiere Pro

Plays: 12543 - Duration: 24:09 - Added: 12/10/2015

Walter Murch speaks openly about the state of play of the major editing systems in use in 2015. In the aftermath of the end-of-life of the original Final Cut Pro, there are 3 main systems used by professionals: Abobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer. Walter p...

Sony A7SII: recorded at IBC 2015

Plays: 1119 - Duration: 04:04 - Added: 03/10/2015

The Sony Alpha A7S Mark II is a replacement to the A7S, with enhanced video functionality, a faster AF system and extraordinary low-light capabilities that will appeal both to photographers and video specialists. In addition to internal 4K video recording with full pixel readout, the ...

Sony PXW-FS5, in-depth interview: Tom Crocker, Sony, Europe

Plays: 1170 - Duration: 19:26 - Added: 27/09/2015

The Sony PXW-FS5 drew tremendous attention over the 5 days of IBC 2015. This incredibly lightweight camcorder breaks down to an astonishingly small size once handle, side-grip and lens have been removed; with all accessories attached this is a powerful, full featured Super 35mm camcor...

URSA Mini with B4 Mount: video report from IBC 2015

Plays: 1331 - Duration: 04:33 - Added: 21/09/2015

The Blackmagic URSA Mini B4 Mount is designed to replace the existing PL lens mount on Blackmagic URSA Mini PL, turning it into a B4 camera for HD. To install the B4 mount, customers simply take the PL lens mount off where it is normally removed for shimming PL lenses and bolt on the ...

JVC adds Log Mode, Histogram. Cinema 4K & 2K to GY-LS300

Plays: 538 - Duration: 10:05 - Added: 17/09/2015

Recorded at IBC 2015. Gustav Emrich, Product Manager JVC Professional, runs through the latest firmware update to the JVC GY-LS300. New features to include: a JVC “Log” mode designed to replicate the look of film; new Cinema 4K and Cinema 2K recording modes; a unique Prime Zoom ...

Shooting with the JVC GY-LS300 & Micro Four Thirds Lenses

Plays: 422 - Duration: 04:33 - Added: 21/08/2015

The native mount on the GY-LS300 is Micro Four Thirds. This is an active mount, enabling electronic communication from camera to lens, enabling many functions such as: auto-iris, image stabilisation, power zoom, auto focus. Using the JVC Variable Scan Mapping technology, the image fro...

Atomos Shogun in combination with the JVC GY-LS300

Plays: 603 - Duration: 07:09 - Added: 24/07/2015

The Atomos Shogun is many things: (i) external recorder which will record ProRes as 4K, HD or RAW (ii) external monitor (iii) provides waveform monitor/vectorscope, peaking, false colour and many other functions. (iv) playback device for 4K or HD content over SDI or HDMI. In this vid...

One of a kind - shooting with the JVC GY-LS300

Plays: 2314 - Duration: 17:48 - Added: 19/07/2015

The JVC GY-LS300 camcorder is one of a kind! This is the smallest, full-featured 4K camcorder on the market, with Super 35mm sensor, professional audio inputs and controls, and accessible switches for accessing key functions. For those who have used high-end professional cameras, thi...

Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera & Micro Studio Camera

Plays: 3245 - Duration: 03:52 - Added: 21/06/2015

**Blackmagic Design Micro Cinema Camera** Announced at NAB 2015 the Micro Cinema Camera is a miniaturized Super 16mm professional digital HD or RAW camera with a revolutionary new expansion port that lets customers remote controls to operate the camera wirelessly The Blackmagic Micro...

Atomos Shogun adds RAW Recording, Timelapse, and PreRoll functionality

Plays: 334 - Duration: 02:11 - Added: 23/05/2015

Shogun is the flagship product from Atomos. This is a first-class monitor, 4K recorder for ProRes, DNxHR and RAW. In this report Jeromy Young, CEO of Atomos, explains the latest functionality which has been added to this device.

On location with the JVC GY-HM200 (includes low light tests)

Plays: 1771 - Duration: 10:16 - Added: 10/05/2015

Having worked with the GY-HM200 for several weeks, in real-world situations, I am totally impressed with this camera! It makes my life easier and I enjoy shooting with it. You need to get to know its ways and understand how to get the most out of the GY-HM200. For shooting HD or 4K th...

Blackmagic Design: URSA Mini

Plays: 2864 - Duration: 03:19 - Added: 29/04/2015

Blackmagic URSA Mini is available in 4 models, customers can choose either EF or PL lens mounts and 4K or 4.6K image sensors. Prices for the Blackmagic URSA Mini start at $2,995 for the 4K EF model. Blackmagic URSA Mini is designed to be used on feature films, television shows, comme...

Shooting with the JVC GY-HM200: 4K handheld camcorder

Plays: 3933 - Duration: 12:27 - Added: 16/04/2015

I have to admit, I have been a 4K sceptic until now. HD is well and truly suitable for the client work I produce. I've wondered if 4K is worth the hassle. Having used the GY-HM200 I now see where 4K fits in. My channels of distribution will remain HD - however, to shoot 4K and be able...

Atomos Shogun: cost effective 4K production

Plays: 1098 - Duration: 19:15 - Added: 28/02/2015

Jeromy Young, CEO of Atomos, runs through the recent history of recording formats, from DV to HD and now to 4K. With each transition comes hurdles both in terms of cost and also in terms technical challenges. Atomos has made it their mission to provide cost effective solutions for tho...

Shooting with Blackmagic URSA

Plays: 3427 - Duration: 13:17 - Added: 20/01/2015

Out on the streets, testing URSA to see how this camera shapes up. This is a production camera, designed for crews, yet also one person can command this camera. So what's it like to work with, is it manageable, can one person run around all day and shoot with this. Rick Young puts U...

In-depth look at AJA CION: 4K/2K/HD Production Camera

Plays: 1986 - Duration: 09:12 - Added: 24/12/2014

AJA CION is now shipping. In this video piece we look at CION in-depth, talking to the people who created it, to find out what this camera is all about. CION is the new 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD production camera from AJA. Shoot direct to edit-ready Apple ProRes 4444 at up to 4K 30fps, P...

Rodney Charters: BM Pocket Camera, 4K acquisition & Alexa

Plays: 1398 - Duration: 12:27 - Added: 25/11/2014

Rodney Charters, highly regarded director and cinematographer, talks about using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera side-by-side with an Alexa, what 4K acquisition means in "his" world as a high-end cinematographer, and his love for the Alexa, and what it makes this camera special. ...

Tokina Cinema ATX Lenses

Plays: 1276 - Duration: 06:55 - Added: 17/11/2014

Tokina are highly regarded in the photographic world for producing high quality lenses which compete with those of the major manufacturers. Now Tokina turn their attention to the world of cinematography. Their range of cinema lenses currently features 3 zoom lenses: * 11-16mm T3 Wid...

Atomos: Ninja Star and Shogun

Plays: 695 - Duration: 07:24 - Added: 17/10/2014

Interview with Jeromy Young, CEO of Atomos. Jeromy talks about the amazing Ninja Star - the world's smallest and most affordable ProRes recorder; and the soon-to-be-released Shogun 4K ProRes and Cinema DNG recorder. **Ninja Star** The Ninja Star is the world’s smallest, lightest Ap...

Blackmagic Design: overview of URSA

Plays: 1747 - Duration: 09:10 - Added: 13/10/2014

Stuart Ashston, Director Blackmagic Design, EMEA, talks about the development of Blackmagic's full-blown production camera, URSA. Recorded just after URSA began shipping, Stuart speaks of where this camera fits into the world of cinematography, and how URSA, in combination with DaVin...

Sony PXW-FS7: killer 4K camcorder

Plays: 4325 - Duration: 06:55 - Added: 28/09/2014

At IBC 2014 Sony announced the PXW-FS7. Sony have described this as being targeted at long-form shooting and production applications, however, it is just as likely this camera will reach into all levels of production. **Recording codecs (on-board or to external recorder)** * XAVC (I...

Blackmagic Design: Ursa in the hands

Plays: 3124 - Duration: 10:22 - Added: 21/09/2014

Until you have a camera in the hands it is almost impossible to get an impression of what the camera is really like. You can read the specs. and check out the images online, you can read the marketing from the manufacturer - however, until you hold the camera and get to know it, every...

Comparing BM Cameras: Cinema Camera, Pocket Camera, 4K Production Camera

Plays: 2005 - Duration: 06:31 - Added: 25/08/2014

The Blackmagic cameras offer tremendous value for money and extremely high quality recording. You can choose to shoot ProRes or RAW - and the different cameras offer different resolutions: the BM Cinema Camera offers 2.5K, the BM Production Camera shoots 4K, and the BM Pocket Cinema C...

Phantom Flex 4K - highspeed digital cinema camera

Plays: 570 - Duration: 16:41 - Added: 19/07/2014

Designed for the cinematographer, the Phantom Flex4K is a high-speed camera providing exceptional flexibility through its frame rate capabilities and by adapting to different shooting styles. The super-35mm 4K sensor provides sharp, detailed images with extremely low noise and high dy...

JVC goes 4K: 4 different 4K models on show

Plays: 799 - Duration: 10:09 - Added: 26/05/2014

At NAB 2014 JVC showed 4 different 4K cameras. While they referred to these as concept cameras, it was also stated that some of these 4K cameras will be available later in 2014. Sounds like these concept cameras are fairly far along in terms of development - and not that far off from ...

AJA CION: 4K, Ultra HD, 2K, HD professional camera

Plays: 1142 - Duration: 12:23 - Added: 16/05/2014

Revealed at NAB 2014, the AJA Cion is a 4K capable camera, which also does Ultra HD, 2K and HD format, directly to Apple ProRes 422 and 444 at up to 4K 60fps or output AJA Raw at up to 4K 120fps. The CION interface is uncomplicated and can be easily managed from the operator-side. ...

Blackmagic Design: Ursa; Studio Camera; Cintel Film Scanner; DaVinci Resolve 11

Plays: 2844 - Duration: 10:52 - Added: 07/05/2014

Simon Westland, Director of Sales EMEA at Blackmagic Design, runs through 4 killer announcements from Blackmagic Design at NAB 2014: (i) Ursa: Introducing the worlds first digital film camera designed to revolutionize on set workflow while featuring a user upgradable sensor and lens ...

Killer products: Atomos Shogun and Ninja Star

Plays: 2437 - Duration: 17:07 - Added: 02/05/2014

2 of the hot products announced by Atomos at NAB 2014: (i) Shogun - The 4K and HD external recorder with in-built 1920 x 1080 screen. When paired with the newly announced Sony AS7 camera, 4K recording at extremely high quality will be possible (ii) Ninja Star - the $295 HDMI ProRes ...

Affordable 4K: Shooting with the BM Production Camera

Plays: 1639 - Duration: 10:44 - Added: 22/04/2014

Rick Young on location with the Blackmagic 4K Production Camera, shooting in a variety of situations, testing out this camera to see just what it is really capable of. The Blackmagic Production Camera represents an affordable way into the world of 4K. The camera records Ultra HD imag...

Comments on 4K: Jon Thorn, AJA Video Systems

Plays: 321 - Duration: 21:25 - Added: 02/11/2013

Interview with Jon Thorn, Senior Product Manager at AJA Video Systems. When Jon Thorn speaks we listen. He is one of those guys that understands the production process and is deeply knowledgable about producing content to the highest levels. In this interview, Jon speaks about the im...

Comments on 4K: Philip Hodgetts

Plays: 1050 - Duration: 21:26 - Added: 18/10/2013

Philip Hodgetts is a veteren of the digital video scene. He is known throughout the industry and can be described in many ways: a technologist, editor, industry pundit, podcasting veteran and specialist in new distribution. Philip Hodgetts has 30 years experience in production and pos...

Sony PXW-Z100: Professional handheld 4K camcorder

Plays: 3342 - Duration: 07:56 - Added: 13/10/2013

Professional handheld camcorder records 4K using the XAVC format on to XQD solid state memory cards The PXW-Z100 professional 4K handheld XDCAM camcorder features a 1/2.33-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor with 16 million pixels. The camcorder is ideal for creating stunning 4K content (4096 x...

Sony PMW-F5 & PMW-F55: codecs and workflow

Plays: 1975 - Duration: 08:30 - Added: 03/08/2013

Sony Product Specialist, Tom Crocker, talks about the Sony PMW-F5, PMW-F55, and the codecs supported by these cameras. A new codec, XAVC, which can recorded at HD, 2K, or 4K is supported, along with XDCAM at 50mbps, and RAW - with the F55 to the latest SxS cards and with the F5 to an...

Grant Petty Interview NAB 2013 (Part 1)

Plays: 5278 - Duration: 13:52 - Added: 25/04/2013

Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, talks about the introduction of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and the Blackmagic Production Camera. One year after the announcement of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera (EF), Blackmagic once again has stunned the world with the announcement of t...

Preview of Avid Media Composer 7 and Protools 11

Plays: 3583 - Duration: 10:31 - Added: 18/04/2013

Announced at NAB 2013 is two major upgrades from Avid. Media Composer 7 has many new features and a significant price drop, now starting at $999 USD. Protools version 11 has also been announced. Both of these latest releases are expected to be available in June 2013. **New features M...

Shooting with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera Part 2: Canon and Nikon lens tests, using external batteries

Plays: 46425 - Duration: 15:34 - Added: 23/11/2012

*I was in Australia when I got my hands on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. Footage in this report was filmed in Australia and then later in the UK. The was new unexplored territory. I’d never worked with RAW, the last time I shot film was in 1992, and suddenly, in my hands, was someth...

Sony 4K cameras: PMW-F55; PMW-F5; XAVC 4K codec; NEX-FS700 4K interface unit

Plays: 7167 - Duration: 09:47 - Added: 15/11/2012

David Young, Product Specialist from Sony Europe, discusses the latest announcements made by Sony of the new 4K capable cameras, the PMW-F55 and PMW-F5, plus the newly announced XAVC codec and 4K RAW recording interface unit for the NEX-FS700E. **PMW-F55 and PMW-F5** The new cameras...

Canon Cinema EOS: the C500; C300; C100

Plays: 4630 - Duration: 08:41 - Added: 16/10/2012

Featured in this report is a look at three cameras in the Canon Cinema EOS range: the C500, C300 and C100. EOS C500 2 versions are available: one to work with EOS lenses and the other designed for PL mount lenses. This cameras outputs 4K over 3G SDI and delivers the best possible ima...

Sony FS700 and HXR-NX30U

Plays: 2404 - Duration: 04:33 - Added: 20/08/2012

Sony is pushing the creative boundaries once more with the new NEX-FS700/K Full-HD Super Slow Motion camcorder, the latest in Sony's line-up of NXCAM interchangeable E-Mount camcorders. The new Super 35mm model is designed for high-speed shooting, capable of capturing footage at up to...

Latest developments from RED Digital Cinema

Plays: 727 - Duration: 14:35 - Added: 20/08/2012

Ted Schilowitz from Red Digital Cinema, gives an overview of the latest products, including: a look at the new 6K Dragon sensor; latest developments with the affordable 4K Scarlet; Bomb EVF OLED (described as the world's best viewfinder); and a look at a remarkable 4K laser-based proj...

AJA Ki Pro Quad: 4K and 2K Recording

Plays: 463 - Duration: 04:04 - Added: 20/08/2012

The Ki Pro Quad by AJA Video Systems is a solid-state portable video recorder which is capable of capturing high-quality edit-ready files in formats including 4K (4096 x 2160), Quad HD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1080), and HD (1920 x 1080), for the fastest path from camera-to-editorial...

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