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www.postmagazine.com Post • May 2014 5 4K video can be output to an external third-party recorder. Full HD (1920x1080) at frame rates of 60p, 60i, 30p and 24p can be captured directly to a compatible memory card. Video modes can be changed from full- frame to APS-C (super 35mm equivalent) if desired, and in this crop mode, the camera can support high frame rate 120fps shooting at standard HD resolution (1280x720p), creating a 5x slow-motion effect. The A7S camera is also equipped with S-Log2 gamma. Common to Sony's range of professional video cameras, S-Log2 expands the dynamic range by up to 1,300 percent to minimize clipped highlights and loss of detail in shadows. Additionally, the A7S adopts the workflow-friendly XAVC S recording format in addition to AVCHD and MP4 codecs. The camera also has a multi-terminal interface shoe that is compatible with Sony's XLR Adaptor Microphone Kits, allowing the use of professional micro- phone systems. Compatible with the growing family of E-mount lenses, the A7S camera can also be used with A-mount and other lens systems with optional adapters. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN'S URSA 4K CAMERA Blackmagic Design (www. b l a c k m a g i c d e s i g n . c o m ) announced its high-end Ursa digital film camera at NAB, which is designed specifically for large film crews, as well as single per- son use. Ursa has multiple accessories built in, including a 10-inch fold-out monitor, a large user upgradable Super 35 global shut- ter 4K image sensor, and internal dual RAW and Apple ProRes recorders. Because the sensor and lens mount assembly can be changed, customers can choose EF or PL lens mounts, or even a broadcast video sensor with B4 mount, then upgrade the camera in the future. Applica- tions include high-end feature films, commer- cials, episodic television production, docu- mentaries, electronic news gathering, music videos and more. When used on jobs with a large crew, users can dress the camera with high quality cinema lenses, rails, follow focus, matte boxes and more. With built-in scopes for exposure, focus and audio levels, built-in dual recorders and 10-inch fold-out, on- set monitor, users can dra- matically reduce on-set equipment because it's all built into the camera. Since it's a larger professional size, Ursa has the space for cooling that allows higher frame rates while keeping the chassis cool and the fan quiet. Each area of the camera has been divided into separate DOP, camera assistant and audio engineer workstations. The DOP station features the on-set moni- tor as well as separate five-inch screen for settings, camera status and scopes. The cam- era assist station features a separate screen for camera settings, status and scopes, and an audio station features audio meters, controls and audio connections. Blackmagic Ursa features a 4K sensor, "NVIDIA Quadro GPUs and Adobe Creative Cloud work together seamlessly, enabling digital artists like us to work at the speed of thought." – Jeff August, Creative Director, Jump Studios Creators of a compelling ESPN ® trailer for NASCAR ® Drive. Projects. Faster. Get The Advantage. www.pny.com/quadro Get The Advantage. Get The Advantage. www.pny.com/quadro Get The Advantage. Get The Advantage. } Support for any system brand } Three-year hardware warranty } Toll-free phone and email technical support Scan code to watch trailer

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