HDMI 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** ...

Sony MCX-500: 4-Input HD-SDI & Streaming Switcher

Plays: 790 - Duration: 14:30 - Added: 24/11/2016

The new MCX-500 is an all-in-one switcher system ideal for live events or corporate productions, and designed to work alongside the NX5R and the RM-30BP for multi-camera operation. The MCX-500 sends PGM/PVW tally signals to each HXR-NX5R. This feature allows operators to know which ca...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

Atomos Ninja & Samurai Blade - Missing link camera to recorder

Plays: 1278 - Duration: 19:46 - Added: 25/02/2014

The Atomos Ninja Blade is a welcome and needed addition to the Atomos product-line of ProRes/DNxHD recorders. These are proven to be high quality, reliable and cost effective in terms of purchase price and recording media. Before the Ninja Blade there was the Samurai Blade, which was...

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...

Quick look at the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

Plays: 24545 - Duration: 09:46 - Added: 12/04/2013

Certainly one of the stars of NAB 2013 is Blackmagic’s announcement of the Blackmagic Cinema Pocket Camera. This has been compared to Super 16mm in terms of sensor size, features Cinema DNG recording with 13 stops of dynamic range - and can also record ProRes (HQ). Lens can be att...

Video review of the JVC GY-HM650 camcorder

Plays: 3560 - Duration: 10:34 - Added: 24/02/2013

Just had my hands on the latest JVC camcorder, the GY-HM650, and have to say I'm really impressed. Handles well, feels great in the hands, excellent images, and has some quite interesting features as outlined in video report (above). --------------------------------------------------...

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...

Broadcast Monitoring for Final Cut Pro X with Matrox

Plays: 1618 - Duration: 01:27 - Added: 20/08/2012

Matrox has updated the entire range of Matrox MXO2™ I/O devices and the new Matrox Mojito™ MAX™ card to add broadcast monitoring support to Final Cut Pro X. Video and audio can be output to a variety of external monitors and other equipment using the SDI, HDMI, or analog video o...

JVC introduce the GY-HM600 and GY-HM650 ENG Cameras

Plays: 3343 - Duration: 06:09 - Added: 20/08/2012

The GY-HM600 The GY-HM600 is a camcorder for next generation newsgathering. Light, versatile and extremely easy to use, this camera is designed for fast paced ENG delivering exceptional imagery and features for news, sports, and independent production. Offering superb low light perfo...

Atomos Ninja 2 ProRes and DNxHD recorder

Plays: 658 - Duration: 08:30 - Added: 20/08/2012

Atomos, the creator of the Ninja and Samurai ﬁeld recorders, has shown the brand new Ninja 2, which features HDMI input and output, as well as support for the latest version (3.0) of the unique AtomOS operating system. “We ﬁrst showcased Ninja at NAB 2011 and just a y...

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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