In this third part of my series on the sony f65 workflow, i go over how to use sonys sr compression format. The f65 workflow is being used in the latest film from the production company overbrook entertainment and blinding edge pictures director m. Sony announces new upgrades and versions of awardwinning. Iec608251 2007 this product has been manufactured by or on behalf of sony corporation, 171 konan minatoku tokyo. Jul 20, 2012 aware of the f65s naturalistic image rendition, and with the rotary shutter well suited to the demands of handheld work, i felt it perfectly suited to the project. Taking the f65 raw data out of the camera and converting it to srfile format for editing and conforming projects using the davinci resolve color correction software is a remarkable achievement. Sony launches f65 cinealta camera and unveils endtoend 4k workflow for digital cinematography breakthrough price and itbased open platform technology deliver unprecedented levels of. Sony announced today that its flagship sony f65 cinealta digital motion picture camera has been honoured with a scientific and engineering award, presented by the academy of motion picture arts and sciences to sony for the development of the f65 cinealta camera with its pioneering highresolution imaging sensor, excellent dynamic range, and full 4k output. Sony has just announced another milestone in their lineup of external recording devices.
And it can check srsum which has generated by srpc4 and srpc5 for srmemories. Sony expands its srmaster alliance for open production of 4k. You can even play back the files on laptop pcs, using free sony software for. Sonys f65 cinealta 4k camera now available for a paltry.
Operation manual sony f65 operation manual 121 pages. Aug 12, 2015 the sony f65 might be technically amazing, but it never really found favor in hollywood. Sony launches f65 cinealta camera and unveils endtoend 4k. Sony has been traditionally great on acquisition, less great on the post workflow. The venice produces great looking images, as it should, and it also offers a very good post workflow. In addition, the codex platform software will provide a workflow for the f65 on mac os x, also incorporating the codex virtual file system. The post workflow on the f65 is particularly easy too now days with all major edit applications as well as all leading 2d and 3d post systems now reading the hd and 4k raw footage natively.
New sony 8k cinealta camera coming in 2016 to replace the f65. Sony f65 workflow for getting 4k files into final cut pro and avid. Page 1 digital motion picture camera f65 upgrade kit cbk65el operation manual english 2nd edition page 2 commercial and light industrial, e3 urban outdoors, e4 afgivet lasereffekt. The f65 runs up to 120fps, creates hd2k or genuine 4k resolution 4 times hd images with a wide colour gamut, excellent dynamic range, and high sensitivity. Maximize the value of all your contenttoday and tomorrowwith 4k from sony. This is the camera hollywood has asked for, designed specifically for filmmakers, said alec shapiro, senior vice president of sonys professional solutions of america group.
With the release of the f65 in january 2012, sony has begun to create a 4k workflow from acquisition to distribution. Scratch lab is dailies workflow powerhouse for new. It takes full advantage of the ultra highspeed srmemory platform to record raw data from the f65 at speeds as fast as 5 gbps. Last autumn, sony announced that the cameras srmaster recording formats f65raw files and 2khd mpeg4 simple studio profile would be promoted to the market as an open platform. With the f65 youll see and keep a more accurate picture of reality that conventional cameras just cant achieve. With 16bit linear raw file output capability, the f65 creates the gateway to an endtoend 4k filebased mastering workflow. With the f65, sony set up the srmaster partnership with storage, processing, post companies. The removable sony srd1 srmemory reader module allows for ingest of the f65s 16bit linear 8k raw files from the sony sr memory cards. The new logo is designed to resemble the symbol for infinity.
Endtoend 4k workflow for digital cinematography unveiled. Sony launches f65 cinealta camera and unveils endtoend 4k workflow for digital cinematography breakthrough price and itbased open platform technology deliver unprecedented levels of production. Sony is currently studying the development of a 64bit plug in compatible with final cut pro x. Sony launches f65 cinealta camera, available january.
First of all, no news here on the fcxp import plugin for f65 footage that sony let slip was in development when we talked to them at ibc last year. The imager, which was first unveiled at this years nab show, has now been officially released ahead of this week. There are many professional cameras out on the market that provide the ability to record in raw, log, or even both. Sonys f65 and the srr1 both record to srmemory cards, which are highspeed memory that enables recording of f65raw video at up to 120. Hollywood di, sony, blackmagic demo workflow variety. Sony pictures studios to host f65 production workshops. Weve got the products, the unrivaled vision and worldleading expertise to support every aspect of your 4k workflow, from lens to living room. This article focuses on 4k video to sony vegas pro workflow. The hollywood production community is continuing to adopt sonys srmaster format, an open platform technology for highquality motion picture content. Sony expands its srmaster alliance for open production of. Mpeg4 sstp file also provides full compatibility for viewing, offline and post production using either the free sony pc or mac viewer or products using the new sony software development kit. Sony has announced on several occasions that cinealta 4k, a 4k production suite including a 4k digital cinema camera, recorder, and production tools, is being developed.
Raw viewer has generating md5 and checking md5 functions. Cinematographer peter beeh takes delivery of sonys new f65. Blender foundation releases 4tb of tears of steel sony f65. The f65 is in high demand by the motion picture production industry, and sony is now taking orders for the new camera. In this movie, richard harrington and robbie carman showcase the sony recording workflow with the sony fs7 mark ii. You can even play back the files on laptop pcs, using free sony software for windows. Sonys f65 and the srr1 both record to srmemory cards, which are highspeed memory that enables recording of f65raw video at up to 120 fps. The logo will be applied to all sony system components that enable digital imaging beyond the 1920 x 1080 hd format. The f65 features a true stepchange in sensor technology, using a 20. The world of sony 4k takes you beyond definition, with exciting new creative and commercial possibilities. On wednesday, june 6, the sony digital motion picture center dmpc, housed in studio 7 on the sony pictures lot, held its first allday workshop on the f65 camera and its workflow, with weekly free wednesday workshops to follow for the next two years. The f65 draws viewers deeper into your story, capturing images with unprecedented fidelity, color and dynamic range thats delivered all the way into post production.
In this video, see how the f65s and srpc4s version 2. Sep 07, 2011 sony s f65 cinealta camera now has a price tag to match its name and its girth. With 16bit raw output, the f65 establishes the gateway to a complete, endtoend 4k mastering workflow. Sony f65 cinealta 4k is a new digital cinematography camera which utilizes new 20 megapixel super 35mm cmos imager, whose active image area is 24. Scratch lab now delivers the most extensive support for production dailies. And access to an open and inclusive platform enables the integration of an f65 filebased workflow into other systems, creating truly exciting, and limitless, production opportunities. Blender foundation releases 4tb of tears of steel sony f65 4k. Presented by simon marsh, sony psd workflow manager. The srr4 records on to srmc series srmemory media for the most demanding cinematography, 3d origination, live studio. Sony f65 cinematography professional video products. Sonys new f65 digital motion picture camera combines true 4k resolution with an expansive dynamic range that enables a more nuanced reproduction of fine. One thing is for sure in the brave new world of digital production and. Sep 07, 2011 mpeg4 sstp file also provides full compatibility for viewing, offline and post production using either the free sony pc or mac viewer or products using the new sony software development kit.
If you got some 4k video from sony f65, pmwf55, pmwf5, gopro hero 5, dji phantom 4 pro, panasonic gh5 or other 4k cameras, you will be eagerly know the 4k video workflow. Capture every exciting moment with 4k stitching software. Catalyst browse, a crossplatform viewing and logging tool for all sony pro formats, offers streamlined media management that simplifies your workflow and secures your content. Aware of the f65 s naturalistic image rendition, and with the rotary shutter well suited to the demands of handheld work, i felt it perfectly suited to the project. Sonys f65 cinealta camera delivers 4k image resolutionthe highest resolution currently available in the digital motion picture production industry. Sony f35 f65 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. For our colour grade on grey bull we chose to go with crayon in melbourne where their senior colourist dan stonehouse resides. If sony put f65 technology and color science or better in an f55 sized package or smaller, that might shake up the high end. Raw viewer has salvage function for raw files which are shot by axsr5r7 and asx memory cards. The recent announcements of native support for the new sony f65 cinealta digital motion picture camera, and the breakthrough performance of 48 fps playback of stereo red epic streams, are just two examples of why lab has gained favor so quickly onset. Even if postproduction and deliverables are in 2khd, these sensors provide gorgeous. Colorfront supplies the most widely adopted digital dailies system used by leading hollywood studios and post facilities on the top feature films and episodic television productions. It was paired with sonys sgamut which was specifically designed to encompass all of the colors that can possibly be created by sony f65 sensor. Sonys f65 and the srr1 both record to srmemory cards, which are high speed memory that enables recording of f65raw video at up to 120.
Sonys f65 cinealta digital motion picture camera won the. You need a system that simplifies data wrangling and. The sony venice has been out for a while now and has quickly become a popular camera for feature films, television series, and a wide range of other applications. Jan 29, 2012 sony has been traditionally great on acquisition, less great on the post workflow. This time, the buzz is about the successor to the axsr5 recorder, which is designed to be used with the sony pmwf5 or f55. My friend alec shapiro, senior vice president at sony electronics said, this movie is the perfect first project for the f65. Sony announces upgrades to vegas pro software if magazine. With the sony f65 and the srr1 recorder come a new set of workflow processes.
Even if youre post producing for delivery in 2khd, this extraordinary sensor provides. With its latest enhancements and features, the f65s capabilities now include. Colorfront is a worldclass software development company in the field of high performance digital processing technologies for the motion picture industry. Sonys f65 cinealta camera now has a price tag to match its name and its girth. Con l f65 potrai vedere e mantenere unimmagine della realta piu fedele e precisa rispetto alle comuni telecamere. Colorworks sony pictures entertainments digital intermediate facility is currently working with several service providers to offer 4kworkflow support for sonys new f65 cinealta digital motion picture camera. With the debut of the f65 in the heart of filmmaking territory, sony brought out a new logo for cinealta, its 10yearold digital cinematography brand. Mar 15, 2012 with the sony f65 and the srr1 recorder come a new set of workflow processes. The f65s companion srr4 srmaster recorder captures your work onto solid.
The f65 cinealta camera is the ultimate expression of the digital. Sony first announced the f65 at nab 2011 show in april. We have 5 sony f65 manuals available for free pdf download. Blender foundation releases 4tb of tears of steel sony. Sep 27, 2012 for sony pmwf3, f23, f35 and f65 shooters looking to maintain the full dynamic range of their images in post, vegas pro 12 uses opencolorio technology from sony pictures imageworks and the academy color encoding system aces color space standard to build a comprehensive slog workflow solution. Since that time, sony has worked to gain the industrys.
Apr 10, 2012 sonys f65 cinealta camera delivers 4k image resolutionthe highest resolution currently available in the digital motion picture production industry. Sony has been improving their workflows for years, and after many iterations, they really nailed it down in the f55. Sonys new f65 digital motion picture camera combines true 4k resolution with an expansive dynamic range that enables a more nuanced reproduction of fine textural and tonal details, said curtis clark, asc. F65 camera has an integral pl mount which is standard for film cameras. The hdcam sr tape format is nearly ubiquitous in studios and highend post.
At abelcine, we are always trying to stay ahead of the curve, even as technologies such as these are evolving. The workflow was to film a variety of speeds from 24 to 60 fps and to record most raw although some were hd in rec 709. The sony srr4 dockable memory recorder for sony f65 is a portable memory recorder specifically designed for sonys f65 cinematography camera. Hundreds of filmtv industry professionals will gladly go to the sony dmpc to get an upcloseandpersonal look and touch at the new camera, and in the process feel that much more knowledgeable about a viable choice of digital camera for their next project. Aware of the f65s naturalistic image rendition, and with the rotary shutter well suited to the demands of handheld work, i felt it perfectly suited to the project. Announced in september 2011, srmaster is the recording format of sonys cinealta digital motion picture camera f65 system, the industrys highest quality 8k cmos sensor camera and srmemory recorder unit. At four times the resolution of full hd, discover the incredible detail with sony 4k. Sony began worldwide deliveries of the f65 camera in january 2012. M night shyamalan drops film for sonys f65 digital camera. These files can then automatically be archived to lto5 media, internal storage and codex transfer drives, allowing for easy delivery to a post house. Sony launches f65 cinealta camera and unveils endtoend.
Partners handle nles, color correction grading, data conversion transcoding dailies, etc. Aa to sonys credit they have also been very active in supporting the developers of post production. While slog2 is an excellent container, it was designed to work with 14 stops of dynamic range and was optimised to match the characteristics of video sensors. Sony f65 4k cinealta camera used for sydney festival. Mar 05, 2012 this provides a critical backend dailies and archiving workflow for the sony f65 camera that has proven to be so successful with other cameras. The f65 is a bit of beast for shooting and post that may explain why it isnt used very often. Currently focus appears to be in tools for simultaneous demosiac, color. Colorworks offers support for after earth sony f65 workflow. Dec 27, 2011 its vital for our members that cameras like sonys new f65 are introduced on set with a tried and tested workflow. Post magazine demo shows f65davinci resolve workflow. Nov 09, 2012 in this video, see how the f65 s and srpc4s version 2.
Filmlight baselight systems natively support sr codec files in both hardware and software. Aces is a free, open, deviceindependent colour management and image. Committing to a free education about the f65 and its workflow is a canny move by sony. For sony pmwf3, f23, f35 and f65 shooters looking to maintain the full dynamic range of their images in post, vegas pro 12 uses opencolorio technology from sony pictures imageworks and the academy color encoding specification aces color space standard to build a comprehensive slog workflow solution.
Dec 25, 2011 taking the f65 raw data out of the camera and converting it to srfile format for editing and conforming projects using the davinci resolve color correction software is a remarkable achievement. The f65 draws viewers deeper into your story, capturing images with unprecedented fidelity, colour and dynamic range thats delivered all the way into post production. The f65 cinealta camera conveys the widest colour range with sonys sgamut, the highest recording precision with 16bit linear raw, and the strictest geometric integrity with a mechanical rotary shutter all with the stunning detail of a 20 megapixel image sensor. Sony creative software is a leading provider of video and audio editing products for both consumers and professionals. The axsr7 recorder module has a unique new feature in addition to the preexisting linear 16bit raw capabilities.
Outputs raw image data, without camera signal compatible with filmcamera accessories processing or nonlinear gamma processing, for increased the f65 is designed to be compatible with a variety of convenience during post production. Sony is committed to supporting acesbased workflows in the highest quality possible. At the event, post production house hollywood di, sony electronics and blackmagic design showed for the first time the processing of the sony. Software for sony equipment sony creative software. The f65 is the only blue chip digital camera which at the flick of a switch offers 4k raw recording, or high quality 10bit hd recording with a frame rate ranging from 1 to 60 fps and the ability to shoot raw at up to 120 fps shortly. Sep 26, 2012 for sony pmwf3, f23, f35 and f65 shooters looking to maintain the full dynamic range of their images in post, vegas pro 12 uses opencolorio technology from sony pictures imageworks and the academy color encoding specification aces color space standard to build a comprehensive slog workflow solution. The imager, which was first unveiled at this years nab show. The raw material was transcoded by processing it through davinci which reads the native f65 raw files effortlessly even the.
Several other big productions are prepping to shooting with the f65. With the f65, youll see and keep a more accurate picture of reality that conventional cameras just cant achieve. Codexs vault supports sony f65 workflows amsterdam codex is showing the sony srd1 srmemory reader module for its vault product at the ibc show, here. The camera and software incorporate many smpte standards that facilitate the easy exchange of digital content between production and post systems.