1920 x 1080 HD Codec - 176mbs @ 10 bit

Christopher Drews · October 3rd, 2008, 01:26 PM

Go with me on this people - these new flash recording boxes are great - record 10 bit - nice mobile form factor - flash memory falling.

BUT!

What about a proven workflow that 90% of broadcasters use right now for HD and a codec @ 176 mbs for 24p or 220 mbs for 60i?

Yep, I'm talking about Avid DNxHD.

For under 10K you could get an older adrenaline system with a DNxHD board, bring this on the set of your feature, and with say a 300 ft BNC cable (max length HD-SDI), have a decent amount of flexibility while recording 10 bit quality equivalent to HD-CAM.

It's a memory hungry codec, it will require an array, but I'm surprised nobody has thought of this or done this yet? Or have they?

Check Ebay - I'm not kidding.
BTW-
DNxHD blows Pro-Res out of the water.

I'm not trying to pitch Avid (I love FCP) but don't overlook this if mobility isn't king.

Hope this helps,
-C

George Kroonder · October 4th, 2008, 10:42 AM

So what are you saying? You're selling your Adrenaline and switching to ProRes? ;-)

With all the add-ons needed I'd say you're better off with a Wafian for field recording.

George/

Christopher Drews · October 7th, 2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Kroonder

So what are you saying? You're selling your Adrenaline and switching to ProRes? ;-)

With all the add-ons needed I'd say you're better off with a Wafian for field recording.

George/

No- That's what is awesome. No need to switch to Pro Res. Keep your native avid codec and use a 176 mb codec in FCP. I'm in love with this perspective workflow.

-C

October 3rd, 2008, 01:26 PM	#1
Christopher Drews Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 628	1920 x 1080 HD Codec - 176mbs @ 10 bit - Price Dropping! Go with me on this people - these new flash recording boxes are great - record 10 bit - nice mobile form factor - flash memory falling. BUT! What about a proven workflow that 90% of broadcasters use right now for HD and a codec @ 176 mbs for 24p or 220 mbs for 60i? Yep, I'm talking about Avid DNxHD. For under 10K you could get an older adrenaline system with a DNxHD board, bring this on the set of your feature, and with say a 300 ft BNC cable (max length HD-SDI), have a decent amount of flexibility while recording 10 bit quality equivalent to HD-CAM. It's a memory hungry codec, it will require an array, but I'm surprised nobody has thought of this or done this yet? Or have they? Check Ebay - I'm not kidding. BTW- DNxHD blows Pro-Res out of the water. I'm not trying to pitch Avid (I love FCP) but don't overlook this if mobility isn't king. Hope this helps, -C

October 4th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#2
George Kroonder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utrecht, NL \| Europe 3rd Rock from the Sun Posts: 612	So what are you saying? You're selling your Adrenaline and switching to ProRes? ;-) With all the add-ons needed I'd say you're better off with a Wafian for field recording. George/