New Camera called Craft?

[Wayne Morellini]

Real competition would have prosumer cameras capable of cinema use below $500, even $200 or $100. Most of the simple capability is simply left out of consumer cameras. My $38 consumer fullhdp25 camera could record 50MB/s+ recorded to card with some lens/manual control buttons/sliders/rockers to be fully useful. If it had BT some simple wireless controls could be used. Same thing with phones, and they are programmable, except the nuts and bolts might be hidden below the Os in firmware or the base os. phones use under the user os. Most people that say they can't do this simply don't know what they are talking about.

 

[Karim D. Ghantous]

Someone needs to put this in the quote thread (wherever it is)!

I've got a better suggestion.

Don't pay to go to film school.

What a fucking waste of money, sorry! In the industry your "credibility" is often challenged once people find out you were a film student or are one. Weird right ? If you go get a "regular job" later people will look at you like you're worse than scum. Take it from me, I studied literature, and then decided to get into studying film.

If you have a free ride scholarship, or really really want a degree, major in Marketing, Business, or engineering - and just make friends with all the film kids.

Instead, buy a Raven, get an apartment or better yet, build a tiny house/trailer in the back of a box truck or van and live relatively free NEARBY a school that teaches film. Get a job on campus or near campus that's either at a bar or coffee shop where the film students (preferably attractive members of opposite or same sex depending on your preference) hang out.

Make as many friends as you can who are aspiring writers, directors, producers. Start making films with them and your Raven. Become the SPECIALIST that they want, no they DEMAND, because you know your shit and you work hard, and you are likeable.

Sit in on a few classes for fun, go to EVERY screening you can get to for free or cheap.

Live frugally, exercise a lot. Don't drink beer. If you have to get drunk, have a Vodka+soda or something.

Don't forget to eat vegetables - salads are your friend.

Go to the dentist, even if it's too expensive, try to get a credit card or something and figure it out. Brush three times a day.

Don't get into a serious relationship, try a lot of different things.

By the time all your friends finish film school you may already have a career and a track record.

A couple of decades ago you'd probably do well to go to film school. But now... what do you get there that you can't get otherwise? Nothing. Photography schools became redundant 100 years ago - one could argue that they were never required at all. Film school has only recently become redundant.

Actually, there is one thing you do get from film school: a squad selfie at the end of it. It's worth exactly its weight in gold, I'm sure.

 

[Sabovic Adis]

Someone needs to put this in the quote thread (wherever it is)!



A couple of decades ago you'd probably do well to go to film school. But now... what do you get there that you can't get otherwise? Nothing. Photography schools became redundant 100 years ago - one could argue that they were never required at all. Film school has only recently become redundant.

Actually, there is one thing you do get from film school: a squad selfie at the end of it. It's worth exactly its weight in gold, I'm sure.

An official certification - The Diploma. :sifone:

Not having one of those is like not having a driver's license, passport etc.
Having it means knowing. Doing is complementary, though...:biggrin:

 

[M.Halsell]

Real competition would have prosumer cameras capable of cinema use below $500, even $200 or $100. Most of the simple capability is simply left out of consumer cameras. My $38 consumer fullhdp25 camera could record 50MB/s+ recorded to card with some lens/manual control buttons/sliders/rockers to be fully useful. If it had BT some simple wireless controls could be used. Same thing with phones, and they are programmable, except the nuts and bolts might be hidden below the Os in firmware or the base os. phones use under the user os. Most people that say they can't do this simply don't know what they are talking about.

Even now that 4K is firmly entrenched, there is still stinginess to giveaway a 10 bit 1080p signal at the prosumer price levels.10 bit still requires a buy in at the pro-level.

 

[Wayne Morellini]

Yeah. But private enterprise can by pass this. gopro used to add a few advanced modes, but 10 bit requires sensor support, there should be consumer sensors with this. Even though consumer sensors can have many issues, as a prosumer camera many things go, so it does not matter.

Years ago I had run out on one of my cameras private recording a long distance race finish so I whipped out my 3 inch phone in 720p, and thought why not just a 720p quality recording device. 720p has that super 8 old fashion feel, but is really one of the new SD. So not very acceptable to worry about. But think of it, a small cheap camera that produces the best prosumer 720p image in your pocket. Still sounds nice, cool, and not much an threat to the industry.

 

[Peter Strietmann]

I've got a better suggestion.

Don't pay to go to film school.

What a fucking waste of money, sorry! In the industry your "credibility" is often challenged once people find out you were a film student or are one. Weird right ? If you go get a "regular job" later people will look at you like you're worse than scum. Take it from me, I studied literature, and then decided to get into studying film.

If you have a free ride scholarship, or really really want a degree, major in Marketing, Business, or engineering - and just make friends with all the film kids.

Instead, buy a Raven, get an apartment or better yet, build a tiny house/trailer in the back of a box truck or van and live relatively free NEARBY a school that teaches film. Get a job on campus or near campus that's either at a bar or coffee shop where the film students (preferably attractive members of opposite or same sex depending on your preference) hang out.

Make as many friends as you can who are aspiring writers, directors, producers. Start making films with them and your Raven. Become the SPECIALIST that they want, no they DEMAND, because you know your shit and you work hard, and you are likeable.

Sit in on a few classes for fun, go to EVERY screening you can get to for free or cheap.

Live frugally, exercise a lot. Don't drink beer. If you have to get drunk, have a Vodka+soda or something.

Don't forget to eat vegetables - salads are your friend.

Go to the dentist, even if it's too expensive, try to get a credit card or something and figure it out. Brush three times a day.

Don't get into a serious relationship, try a lot of different things.

By the time all your friends finish film school you may already have a career and a track record.

Kind of lost me at the point where yous said " don't drink beer." I personally would encourage lots of alcohol with a smattering of drugs if you truly want to make good images.

 

[Levi Arnold]

It's coming. Soon. Really soon actually.

 

[Greg Greene]

got this in my email today:

Greetings!
Yes, we actually exist and have a voice. We are incredibly grateful and humbled by all the support. And because of that, we are only sharing the following email to you—our early adopter email list. We have looked forward to sending this email for months. You should know that we will not publish this anywhere else. That means you are the first to know.
I bet many of you have wondered, “What’s the deal with Craft?" There has been an outpouring of interest for Craft from all over the world and from all walks of life—from Hollywood, indies, corporate marketing departments, agencies, and amateurs. They have reached out by the thousands trying to figure out what we are working on. For over a year, we have been developing the Craft Camera—a new system that we believe will help users tell better stories.
On April 18th around 12pm EST, we will announce Craft Camera on craftcamera.com. This announcement will include initial information, a first glimpse of the Craft Camera, and we will start taking initial reservations. Since Craft Camera is still in development, we won’t be releasing every single detail because we hope to get feedback from reservation holders before we publish final details.
A reservation will require a $500 deposit, your name, email, and phone number. Reservations will only be available on craftcamea.com and will be 100% refundable. Your deposit will be deducted from the total price once you place an order at a later date. As a reservation holder, you will also receive a 10% discount off your final order along with some additional perks like first looks, priority reservations on future products and a few other surprises. Please note we are offering a limited number of reservations which is why we wanted you to know about this first. This means when we hit our limit we will stop taking reservations. No exceptions. The reservations are first come first serve and when the cameras ship, we will do so in the order that the reservation was placed.
The Craft Camera comes in 2 models. There are 4K and HD models with a price range between $699 and $2899 depending on the configuration. Initial units will ship late 2016.
I will leave you with this—we believe there is a huge need for Craft Camera. We believe it is a revolutionary product that will give production alums a great tool to do things they couldn’t do before while opening up storytelling through motion pictures to a whole new generation. With that said, we understand Craft Camera might not be for you and...we are fine with that! We will still treat you with respect and we hope the same from you.
I am truly humbled by all the support, and I hope you become a part of the Craft family.
Keep telling beautiful stories.
Scott Bragg
Founder of Craft Digital Systems Inc.

 

[Wayne Morellini]

What is the base price of a 4k system?

 

[Dan Kanes]

Kind of lost me at the point where yous said " don't drink beer." I personally would encourage lots of alcohol with a smattering of drugs if you truly want to make good images.

You'll note I didn't say anything about Drugs...

But, my post is only partly in Jest - the reason I mentioned beer is that I can trace the start of my personal BEER drinking to the time where I added the "Freshman 15" and then came the "Sophomore 60"... or something like that hahaha...

This is mostly based on how I WISH I had lived my life, and how I WISH someone had suggested these things (if they had - I'm about 90% certain I wouldn't have listened anyway at that age)...

The Ramblings of Retrospective as a somewhat overweight 35 year old, with a half-decent track record.

Was inspired in part watching 11.22.63

 

[Emanuel A.]

I've got a better suggestion.

Don't pay to go to film school.

What a fucking waste of money, sorry! In the industry your "credibility" is often challenged once people find out you were a film student or are one. Weird right ? If you go get a "regular job" later people will look at you like you're worse than scum. Take it from me, I studied literature, and then decided to get into studying film.

If you have a free ride scholarship, or really really want a degree, major in Marketing, Business, or engineering - and just make friends with all the film kids.

Instead, buy a Raven, get an apartment or better yet, build a tiny house/trailer in the back of a box truck or van and live relatively free NEARBY a school that teaches film. Get a job on campus or near campus that's either at a bar or coffee shop where the film students (preferably attractive members of opposite or same sex depending on your preference) hang out.

Make as many friends as you can who are aspiring writers, directors, producers. Start making films with them and your Raven. Become the SPECIALIST that they want, no they DEMAND, because you know your shit and you work hard, and you are likeable.

Sit in on a few classes for fun, go to EVERY screening you can get to for free or cheap.

Live frugally, exercise a lot. Don't drink beer. If you have to get drunk, have a Vodka+soda or something.

Don't forget to eat vegetables - salads are your friend.

Go to the dentist, even if it's too expensive, try to get a credit card or something and figure it out. Brush three times a day.

Don't get into a serious relationship, try a lot of different things.

By the time all your friends finish film school you may already have a career and a track record.

Hilarious.

 

[Emanuel A.]

(...) you forgot, learn how to fix a car and change your own oil

Hilarious -- part II

 

[Emanuel A.]

Nevertheless, in reverence to Niels Bohr : ) OP has a very good valid point, though.

 

[Mark Crabtree]

Secret to success:
1. Show up early.
2. Have ideas.
3. Ask for more.
4. Follow through.
5. Save your money.

 

[Matt Bai]

You'll note I didn't say anything about Drugs...

But, my post is only partly in Jest - the reason I mentioned beer is that I can trace the start of my personal BEER drinking to the time where I added the "Freshman 15" and then came the "Sophomore 60"... or something like that hahaha...

This is mostly based on how I WISH I had lived my life, and how I WISH someone had suggested these things (if they had - I'm about 90% certain I wouldn't have listened anyway at that age)...

The Ramblings of Retrospective as a somewhat overweight 35 year old, with a half-decent track record.

Was inspired in part watching 11.22.63

Half-decent track record.

 

[Wayne Morellini]

Secret to success:
2. Have ideas.

Don't have an idea.

6: be wise.
7: try to invest wisely.
8: try not to be too shrewd to the detriment of others.
9: Love people.
The Anti (the unreal) of 9: Be somebody popular that people love. Either born with it, become it naturally, or you are a mongrel trying to manipulate people (so 9b: give up). 9c: Dont manipulate people wrongly, love them and even serve them (See 9).

 

[dino g]

the advise from Dan Kanes was in my experience PERFECT and 100% spot on. I would not change a letter of his words, i 100% echo every single word!!!!! good luck if you are in a similar situation reading this years from now, it will still be perfect advise.

 

[Levi Arnold]

The website is worth a look for sure. They just posted it.

 

[Levi Arnold]

Here are some images. Pricing sheet for everything is here. Looks like they took their time for a reason. At Least the outside looks nice, just wondering about the inside.From their press release "The 4K model comes with a Super 35mm size sensor while the HD model utilizes a Super 16mm size sensor." Woner if it's the same sensor as BlackMagic. Super16 in the BMPCC and S35 in the 4K...

 

[Saumene Mehrdady]

Woner if it's the same sensor as BlackMagic. Super16 in the BMPCC and S35 in the 4K...

Then it's DOA