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Adobe outs Premiere Pro CS6
Al Mooney, on his adobe blog, has posted about the latest version of Adobe’s non-linear editing platform, Premiere Pro CS6. Some details are contained in a pdf on the Adobe NAB preview page, but highlights of CS6 include an enhanced 64-bit playback engine that can handle 5K and higher resolutions, new trimming options, compatibility with Mac touchpad gestures, a Warp Stabilizer that was previously confined to After Effects and expanded multicam editing allowing for more than four cameras. Premiere Pro CS6 is expected to release in the second quarter of 2012.
Canon reveals EOS C500 digital cinema camera and lenses
Further to the announcement of the EOS-1D C, Canon has also announced the release of the EOS C500 digital cinema camera. Available in 2 versions, for use with either PL or EF mount lenses, the camera capable of originating 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) resolution digital motion imagery with a 10-bit uncompressed RAW output for external recording. 4K formats can be selected from 1fps to 60fps. In addition, the company has announced the release of 4 new Cinema zoom lenses. These are a wide-angle cinema zooms the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L and a telephoto cinema zooms, the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L. Both lenses are available in either PL or EF mount.
Canon is displaying prototypes of the EOS C500 and the new lenses at the NAB show in Las Vegas from 16 to 19 April. Pricing and availability are not yet confirmed.
Canon announces the EOS-1D C SLR
Can has announced the EOS-1D C SLR camera that is specifically designed for high-end motion picture and television production. The camera will output video recording at 8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) at 24 fps or Full HD (1920 x 1080-pixel) resolution at selectable frame rates from 24p to 60p. It can output video to its dual compact flash cards or output from the camera’s HDMI terminal to an external recorder using an uncompressed YCbCr 8-bit 4:2:2 signal (excludes 4K).
The camera has a 8.1-megapixel Canon CMOS with a native ISO range of 100-51200 and takes standard Canon EF mount lenses. It will be available later in 2012 at an anticipated retail price of $15,000.
Exposure for free
Italian photographer Enzo Dal Verme has posted an animated video onto YouTube highlighting the issue that affects many creative professionals; those that expect to use imagery in return for “exposure”. From Enzo’s blog:
“.. .The booklet, she assured me, was totally nonprofit, published only for scientific purposes. As a formality, she also enclosed a release: two pages of perfect legalese clearly prepared by a lawyer. I was asked to sign away my unlimited and worldwide rights to my pictures. This trick reminded me of what happened with a very famous brand. The head of the marketing department wanted to publish my interview in their newsletter. After interviewing me, as a final insignificant formality, he asked me to sign a similar release. In order not to waste time, to all those “clients” I am now sending to them a link to this video.”
Project uses MRI scanners to digitize, database and document fish
A paper in the journal PLoS ONE entitled “The Digital Fish Library: Using MRI to Digitize, Database, and Document the Morphological Diversity of Fish” describes how researchers are using MRI scanners to obtain non-invasive 3D scans of the soft tissue anatomy of an array of fishes preserved in the Marine Vertebrate Collection of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The need for this has been identified as obtaining access to specimens for research is not always practical and frequently conflicts with the need to maintain the physical integrity of specimens.
The images of the high-resolution, high-contrast scans of the soft tissue anatomy of over 300 marine and freshwater species, can be viewed and accessed for research purposes on the Digital Fish Library.
Wetpixel party at ADEX 2012
Wetpixel Senior Moderator Drew Wong is covering the ADEX show which will be held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 13 to 15 April. He will also be hosting the Wetpixel and Scubacam drinks party at Nueva Cuba on Friday 13 April (first day of ADEX) from 8.30 till late. This will be the function for underwater image makers during the show, and it is even expected that Shawn Heinrichs will make a special appearance in a wheel chair!
All are very welcome, and the first round of beer is on Wetpixel!
Think Tank photo releases new products
Think Tank photo has released 4 new products aimed at simplifying the organization of all the gear we need to carry, especially whilst travelling. They have released two versions of pouches designed for carrying SLR batteries, one which has a capacity for 2 batteries, and one for 4 batteries. Both will compress flat when not in use, and have hook and loop closures. The company has released a version of their popular Pixel Pocket Rocket memory card holder that has slots specifically sized to take 9 SD cards. The SD Pixel Pocket Rocket will also fold flat, has see-through panels to allow for the identification of cards, and has an attached tether for security. Lastly, and more of interest for land based photographers, the Strobe Gel Wallet stores Rosco Strobist gels in a neat and organized manner, keeping them protected.
All 4 products will be available soon and are priced from $9.50 to $16.50.
Late availability for DPG Fiji workshop
DivePhotoGuide has a few last minute spots available for their a 10-day wide-angle underwater photography workshop in Fiji that they have asked us to help advertise. The trip will run from 12 to 22 May and is to be led by professional photographer Keri Wilk and DPG’s Publisher Matt Weiss. Fiji, known as the soft coral capital of the world, is an underwater photographer’s playground, especially for wide-angle photography. More over, the clear waters of Fiji are the perfect place for refining your photography skills. DPG will be on board the Nai’a, a luxury live aboard that has been in Fiji for decades, diving some of the most diverse and pristine coral reefs in the world.
Please email Matt Weiss or visit the DPG Expedition listing page for more information.