News roundup: RED, Panasonic, FootageCrate, PrimeTime, Matrox Video and Wooden Camera

This week's news looks at RED, Panasonic, FootageCrate, PrimeTime, Matrox Video and Wooden Camera

RED KOMODO-X Version 1.0.1 firmware

RED has released its first firmware release for the new KOMODO-X (Beta). This version fixes a few issues and adds support for Angelbird and RED’s own new Pro 1TB CFexpress cards.

Updates:

• Added Shutter Values Below 1/8 in Timelapse Mode
• Added Edit Shutter in Timelapse Mode
• Added Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress 1TB MK2 support
• Added RED PRO 1TB support
• Fixed Image cut off when enabling SDI flip/mirror
• Fixed Guides when enabling SDI flip/mirror
• Fixed SDI Image freeze when switching formats after toggling SDI flip/mirror
• Fixed possible issue switching between playback and preview
• Improved ProRes finalizing time
• Improved Peaking on DSMC3 RED TOUCH 7.0″
  

Panasonic upgrades its ST2110 for Entry-Level AK-HC3900 Studio

Panasonic Connect Europe today announced an ST2110 upgrade for its entry-level Panasonic AK-HC3900 studio camera. The upgrade positions Panasonic as one of the only manufacturers with a complete IP-ready line-up from entry-level to high-end studio cameras. 

With this update, the Panasonic AK-HC3900 HD studio camera can be connected to SMPTE ST2110-compliant broadcast equipment or network switch. This allows the AK-HC3900 to transmit broadcast-grade uncompressed HD video directly from the camera head over IP with very low latency, without the need for a CCU. It also supports IP return video (HD), a reference signal (PTP), trunk signal output (HD), prompter input, and IP intercom audio input/output with the ST2110.

Andre Meterian, Director of Professional Video Systems for Panasonic Connect Europe, said: “This latest upgrade capability further underlines Panasonic’s commitment to assist the industry in accelerating the transition to IP. Our complete range of IP-ready equipment helps to further improve efficiencies, flexibility and quality across broadcasting, live productions and streaming.”

Free Destruction effects from FootageCrate

FootageCrate is now offering 14 New Destruction VFX, providing over 60 free and 300 for Pro Users. If you are looking for ceiling collapses, barriers exploding and debris bursts scattering the air, they are all available in this free pack. Pro Users can access hundreds of more assets in 4K resolution.

All of these effects come with an alpha channel, for quick drag-and-drop compositing. Free Users can download 5 daily assets from ProductionCrate.com’s free library. Pro Users can access 50 daily downloads and choose from any of our growing collections. 

Find out more here.

PrimeTime MSLED 5-S - smallest broadcast studio LED

PrimeTime  has introduced its newest and smallest LED studio light, the MSLED 5-S. This light uses the same broadcast components as used in all of its other studio lights, allowing users to light their home studio with professional broadcast studio quality PrimeTime Lighting LED fixtures.

Key specifications:

• Draws 20 Watts of power
• Input .25 amps @115V
• Accepts 5-pin XLR cables
• All aluminum construction
• Dimensions: 9” wide, 6.5” tall, 7.25″ deep
• Lens measures 7.75″ wide, 6″ tall
• Daylight Photometrics (5600Kelvin)
• Tungsten Photometrics (3200Kelvin)
• MSLED 5-S Operating Manual

Matrox Video introduces LUMA Pro Graphics Cards for Pro AV market

Matrox Video has launched the LUMA Pro Series, a new line of graphics cards powered by Intel Arc GPUs. Engineered to power digital signage and video wall systems, the low-profile LUMA A310FP and the standard-height LUMA A380P offer the ultimate display flexibility, supporting up to two 8Kp60, two 5Kp120, or four 5Kp60 DisplayPort 2.1 monitors. They can also be combined to drive a high-density-output video wall of up to 16 synchronized 5Kp60 displays.

This means that OEMs, systems integrators, and AV professionals can easily add — and synchronize — displays by frame-locking up to four LUMA Pro cards via board-to-board frame-lock cables. In addition, LUMA Pro cards support Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3.0, as well as Intel's oneAPI for compute tasks and the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit for AI development.

The LUMA Pro cards also feature state-of-the-art GPU-based H.264 and H.265 media codec engines, setting a benchmark in their class. LUMA Pro includes the robust Matrox PowerDesk desktop management software. Users can select from a variety of advanced tools to easily configure and customize multi-display setups.

"It is a thrilling era for video wall technology, driven by the continuously rising customer demand for cutting-edge visual experiences," said Daniel Collin, senior product manager at Matrox Video. 

Photo credit Matrox Video

Wooden Camera releases Elite Accessory System for ARRI ALEXA 35

Wooden Camera has taken the covers off a new Elite Accessory System for ARRI ALEXA 35: a series of camera cage components designed to provide a flexible, full-featured and scalable foundation for every camera setup. Elite Accessory System integrates with a wide range of industry-preferred accessories, giving users the flexibility to fine-tune their setups and optimize for a variety of production workflows.

The modular three-piece Top Plate allows users to configure their build. Customizable, lightweight, and adaptable, the bolt pattern allows for Rod Brackets and accessories to be mounted anywhere on top of the camera body. The Side Rail features a DLC-coated stainless steel rosette, a low-profile forward-facing ⅜”-16 mounting point, a sensor-plane mark, a swing-out tape hook, and more. ARCA Baseplate’s center of gravity is designed to stay as low and wide as possible for maximum stability.

Find out more about the Elite Accessory System here.

Photo credit Wooden Camera