I think it's time to discuss the difference in features needed for cameras in Corporate vs Cinema. Obviously the biggest feature needed in corporate world is autofocus. The biggest feature in cinema world is image quality.
In addressing these key differences I feel we could start hammering out what cameras are needed to be made. I would love for a separation to happen. A stop in making an all around camera that fits both corporate and cinema, and an emphasis of making the camera proper for the specific area it will be used in.
For example combine the Broadcast with the Corporate and you have a camera that will service both industries as they tend to blend these days. So L Mount Camera with autofocus and all the features people are loving in the Broadcast models. At the same time many prefer ISO over Gain, so an option in the menu to switch the display between ISO and Gain depending on preference. In many ways this also would fall into the Documentary category as documentarians need a lot of the features that are in Corporate and Broadcast environments. One man band emphasis for camera and audio features would be prioritized here. More compressed codecs often times are necessary in this space.
Cinema however should focus on the features necessary for crafting a narrative story. Commercials and Music Videos will obviously still have the cameras used on them. But we're talking about a set full of co-workers helping to make the image and audio the best it can be. Thus focus on external (wireless) FIZ control, zero latency wireless video to multiple on set monitors, and raw video.
In separating these we'll be able to start helping Blackmagic with crafting the future cameras to the correct needs of the users.
Blackmagic Broadcast/Corporate Cameras Line
Blackmagic Cinema Cameras Line
In addressing these key differences I feel we could start hammering out what cameras are needed to be made. I would love for a separation to happen. A stop in making an all around camera that fits both corporate and cinema, and an emphasis of making the camera proper for the specific area it will be used in.
For example combine the Broadcast with the Corporate and you have a camera that will service both industries as they tend to blend these days. So L Mount Camera with autofocus and all the features people are loving in the Broadcast models. At the same time many prefer ISO over Gain, so an option in the menu to switch the display between ISO and Gain depending on preference. In many ways this also would fall into the Documentary category as documentarians need a lot of the features that are in Corporate and Broadcast environments. One man band emphasis for camera and audio features would be prioritized here. More compressed codecs often times are necessary in this space.
Cinema however should focus on the features necessary for crafting a narrative story. Commercials and Music Videos will obviously still have the cameras used on them. But we're talking about a set full of co-workers helping to make the image and audio the best it can be. Thus focus on external (wireless) FIZ control, zero latency wireless video to multiple on set monitors, and raw video.
In separating these we'll be able to start helping Blackmagic with crafting the future cameras to the correct needs of the users.
Blackmagic Broadcast/Corporate Cameras Line
- URSA Broadcast G3 (6K L Mount Full Frame)
- Pocket Broadcast (6K L Mount Full Frame)
- Micro Studio Camera 6K (L Mount Full Frame)
Blackmagic Cinema Cameras Line
- Blackmagic Cinema Camera 16K VistaVision (LPL)
- Blackmagic Mini Cinema Camera 16K VistaVision (LPL)
- Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera 16K VistaVision (LPL)
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Cameras: URSA Mini Pro G2 & Pocket 6K Pro
Past: UM4.6K, P6K, BMCC 2.5K
Computers: iMac 5K (Mid 2020) & MacBook Pro Retina 15.4in (Mid 2018)
Cameras: URSA Mini Pro G2 & Pocket 6K Pro
Past: UM4.6K, P6K, BMCC 2.5K
Computers: iMac 5K (Mid 2020) & MacBook Pro Retina 15.4in (Mid 2018)