Recent content by Michael J Brennan

Article suggests Sharp may work with Astrodesign to bring a complete 8k chain into fruition. http://www.ledinside.com/print/27971 I like the sound of the last line... Mike Brennan

An EasyJet diverted and passengers were evacuated via slides, after one passenger overheard fellow passengers talking of a "bomb" The flying publics' hearing is very sensitive at the moment to utterance of bombs weapons wmd ect. Mike Brennan

Bollywood movies lend themselves to the sparkle and definition of origination in 8k. No surprise that 8k origination is being adopted...

Mark Zuckerberg April 2017 So.... if you were shooting for delivery on a AR large image, is a 4k deliverable good enough? Mike Brennan

New lens set from Lecia derived in part from their medium format glass. http://cw-sonderoptic.com/leica-thalia-new-lenses-big-picture-cinematography/ Gerhard; “While they are new*lenses, they do offer many of the characteristics that have encouraged cinematographers to pair older lenses with...

UK also set to follow the US and ban electronics in carry-on from what looks to be a black list of airports. Mike Brennan

After a decade of impressive innovation and development there must be a good reason Red don't offer internal filters. The motion mount, innovative though it was, is not in daily use. Time to move on and offer what is now a standard feature in digital cinema cameras. Mike Brennan

Anyone care to detail the cost after initial purchase of a Red One, of keeping the camera up to date? Then divide by number of years for a typical annual cost? I know it's tricky as base level accessories and recording media have to be included. Such a figure would be helpful to those swamped by...

http://m.dpreview.com/news/9438355523/hands-on-with-hasselblad-x1d New mirrorless camera from Hasselblad with 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor. 50mp (yawn:) New range of lenses; 45mm f3.5, 90mm f3.2, 30mm TBA. 45mm said to have rear element recessed Are the lenses an option for the 8k Weapon? Mike Brennan

The proposed spec for weapon, on paper, could make it the go to camera for imax and Dome productions. Delivery for these productions is 4k x 4k I am wondering if it is prudent and feasible for Red to impliment a 4k x 4k (side crop) recording option to reduce the data burp? Yes, having the...

A willing pilot, a demanding crew and a night flight.... Final report, the use of tv lighting in the cockpit was a significant factor in the crash during a night flight of a reality series. http://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20130210X93918&key=1 Whilst this shoot was...

Two recent fires in checked baggage caused by lithium batteries. One in Dubai last month was found when the baggage was being transferred to a connecting flight. The other was in Melbourne last week and occurred in the hold before pushback and the pilot declared a mayday. As it happens both...

More Space Jump footage released from go pro to support the Super Bowl commercial. The footage shows that the external fixed cameras on boom suffered from fogging or ice. Anyone know what precautions were taken to prevent fogging? Any Epic footage available? Mike Brennan