Footage posted from Spoon at DVinfo.net

Jason Rodriguez · May 29th, 2006, 11:04 PM

http://indiefilmlive.blogspot.com/

Check it out . . . :)

Ari Presler · May 30th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Would anyone like to comment Pro/Con on the footage from the SiliconHD cameras?

Ari Presler · May 30th, 2006, 10:54 AM

According to one viewer: "That last clip was seriously impressive, would love to see a comparison in the near future with the viper."

ftp://www.atomic-vfx.com/spoon_test_...VR/web_004.wmv

Glenn Gipson · May 30th, 2006, 11:35 AM

I was a critic of the previous demo footage, which looked a bit soft to me. But I have to say, this is downright awesome! You guys did an excellent job with this camera and codec, and I will be SERIOUSLY considering using it on my next feature. Well done. I would be very interested to see how this footage looks projected on a 35mm film transfer.

I have one question: What was used for the color correction?

Yasser Kassana · May 30th, 2006, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ari Presler

According to one viewer: "That last clip was seriously impressive, would love to see a comparison in the near future with the viper."

ftp://www.atomic-vfx.com/spoon_test_...VR/web_004.wmv

Who was that then?

Ari Presler · May 30th, 2006, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Gipson

I have one question: What was used for the color correction?

The SiliconHD has a built-in 3x3 color matrix embedded in the file. During editing, you can elect to apply it to the output footage, modify the matrix or diable it complete and use 3D color correction tools such as Color Finess.

Here is the pop-up window of the control panel
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3...rixExample.png

I will ask Francois to confirm what or was not done to the footage.

Either way, we are pleased to hear you positive feedback. What is your next feature?

Glenn Gipson · May 30th, 2006, 01:45 PM

I'm aiming to do a comedy, but it is WAYS away. You'll probably have about 20 more features shot with your camera before mines is done (I must shoot mines next Summer in 07'.)

Jason Rodriguez · May 31st, 2006, 11:25 AM

The footage HAS NOT been graded . . . he mentioned that in the blog.

So you're seeing stuff *straight* from the camera.

But, as Ari mentioned, all the footage is RAW, so you can modify the color matrix to what you desire, or apply your own color-correction in post . . . all non-destructively.

Ian Mora · May 31st, 2006, 04:18 PM

It's gorgeous. It's not video,....but not quite film either. It's the FUTURE!! dun dun dun. No but seriously,....amazing looking footage. I wish that this system would be available sooner. I'm not sure if we can wait until the November release,....might have to go with HD100. We'll see. Some of the clips are a little jittery,...but that's probably on my end, yeah??

Depth and color are ridiculously good,.....and the movie looks pretty interesting!!

Ian "The Laymen" Mora

Steve Madsen · May 31st, 2006, 04:37 PM

That's gorgeous footage Ari - a big step up from the heavily compressed 1/3" ccd hd cameras. To my untrained eye this looks like the quality I've seen from the SDX900, which of course isn't hd. I look forward to seeing your progress.

Andrew Wahlquist · June 1st, 2006, 10:21 PM

I added my comments to the blog, but literally my jaw has dropped and I'm speechless. It's unbelievable that this is here, now, within price-reach and almost ready. There's no going back.

Dave Ferdinand · June 4th, 2006, 01:55 AM

That footage is nothing short of amazing. How come you guys have been so silent about this camera? Never heard about it before.

Jason Rodriguez · June 4th, 2006, 04:22 PM

There's not enough of us to-do the shouting :)

Frankly there's a lot of work to be done for the product launch, and there's only so many of us, so the more people that see images and pass the word, the better :)

Ari Presler · June 4th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Dave,

How did you find out about us?

Dave Ferdinand · June 4th, 2006, 09:48 PM

Ari - Right here on DVi.

If I hadn't checked this thread and go to the website to look at the footage I would still be unaware of this camera.

Also, I love your idea of using RAW, although I hope using it PP2 will be totally transparent, ie, just like any other format. Although I'm a PP1.5 user so maybe Vegas people won't fancy the idea.

May 29th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#1
Jason Rodriguez Trustee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,095	Footage posted from Spoon http://indiefilmlive.blogspot.com/ Check it out . . . :)

May 30th, 2006, 09:34 AM	#2
Ari Presler Silicon Imaging Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York or Hollywood Posts: 214	Spoon Footage - Comments? Would anyone like to comment Pro/Con on the footage from the SiliconHD cameras? Last edited by Ari Presler; May 30th, 2006 at 10:31 AM.

May 31st, 2006, 04:18 PM	#9
Ian Mora Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 50	Wow,... It's gorgeous. It's not video,....but not quite film either. It's the FUTURE!! dun dun dun. No but seriously,....amazing looking footage. I wish that this system would be available sooner. I'm not sure if we can wait until the November release,....might have to go with HD100. We'll see. Some of the clips are a little jittery,...but that's probably on my end, yeah?? Depth and color are ridiculously good,.....and the movie looks pretty interesting!! Ian "The Laymen" Mora

June 1st, 2006, 10:21 PM	#11
Andrew Wahlquist New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	Shocked I added my comments to the blog, but literally my jaw has dropped and I'm speechless. It's unbelievable that this is here, now, within price-reach and almost ready. There's no going back.

June 4th, 2006, 01:55 AM	#12
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	That footage is nothing short of amazing. How come you guys have been so silent about this camera? Never heard about it before. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try.

May 30th, 2006, 10:54 AM	#3
Ari Presler Silicon Imaging Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York or Hollywood Posts: 214	According to one viewer: "That last clip was seriously impressive, would love to see a comparison in the near future with the viper." ftp://www.atomic-vfx.com/spoon_test_...VR/web_004.wmv

May 30th, 2006, 11:35 AM	#4
Glenn Gipson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 927	I was a critic of the previous demo footage, which looked a bit soft to me. But I have to say, this is downright awesome! You guys did an excellent job with this camera and codec, and I will be SERIOUSLY considering using it on my next feature. Well done. I would be very interested to see how this footage looks projected on a 35mm film transfer. I have one question: What was used for the color correction?

May 30th, 2006, 01:45 PM	#7
Glenn Gipson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 927	I'm aiming to do a comedy, but it is WAYS away. You'll probably have about 20 more features shot with your camera before mines is done (I must shoot mines next Summer in 07'.)

May 31st, 2006, 11:25 AM	#8
Jason Rodriguez Trustee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,095	The footage HAS NOT been graded . . . he mentioned that in the blog. So you're seeing stuff straight from the camera. But, as Ari mentioned, all the footage is RAW, so you can modify the color matrix to what you desire, or apply your own color-correction in post . . . all non-destructively.

May 31st, 2006, 04:37 PM	#10
Steve Madsen Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 111	That's gorgeous footage Ari - a big step up from the heavily compressed 1/3" ccd hd cameras. To my untrained eye this looks like the quality I've seen from the SDX900, which of course isn't hd. I look forward to seeing your progress.

June 4th, 2006, 04:22 PM	#13
Jason Rodriguez Trustee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,095	There's not enough of us to-do the shouting :) Frankly there's a lot of work to be done for the product launch, and there's only so many of us, so the more people that see images and pass the word, the better :)

June 4th, 2006, 06:22 PM	#14
Ari Presler Silicon Imaging Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York or Hollywood Posts: 214	Dave, How did you find out about us?

June 4th, 2006, 09:48 PM	#15
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	Ari - Right here on DVi. If I hadn't checked this thread and go to the website to look at the footage I would still be unaware of this camera. Also, I love your idea of using RAW, although I hope using it PP2 will be totally transparent, ie, just like any other format. Although I'm a PP1.5 user so maybe Vegas people won't fancy the idea. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try.