The arri alexa firmware 7 increases the resolution on the sxs cards to 2k prores 4444 previously 1080p arriraw edit arriraw is a raw codec similar to cinemadng that contains unaltered bayer sensor information, the data stream from the camera can be recorded via tlink with certified recorders like those from codex digital or cineflow. Alexa mini grab 1 alexa mini grab 2 alexa mini grab 3 amira below, pre 3. On an arri camera, choosing arri s log c color space will utilize the full range of arri s powerful sensor. The alexa xrxt cameras will be the worlds first cameras capable of. Sup 11, designed for the alexa xt, alexa classic cameras with the xr module upgrade alexa xtxr, and alexa classic, includes support for internal prores 3. Working with prores has been great for our customers, says marc shipmanmueller, arri s product manager for camera systems. What i did was take the images of the dsc labs 102db 17stop latitude chart from my previous article and cut them up so that 18% gray is lined up at four different isos.
Oct 10, 2010 alexa pro res 4444 offline to online discussion and support forum for users of the arri alexa, d20, d21 and other arri digital camera models. Arri amira is the best option available for handheld 16. Apple introduces new prores 4444 xq codec, will be. Furthermore also yes to the alpha channel it is not being used in arri cameras.
Apple prores is a high quality, lossy video compression format developed by apple inc. Arri alexa classic ev test footage 02 prores 4444 2k. Compatible with alexa mini lf mxfprores recording format. Arri alexa logc footage available for download youtube. The alexa high speed license allows recording 120 fps for slow motion shots on alexa cameras with apple prores codecs up to 422 hq. Alexa xt and classic cameras with the xr module will be able to encode prores 4444 xq with arris software update packet sup 10, which is scheduled for an open beta in july and a final release in august. Alexa mini vs sxt or arriraw vs logc prores reddit. Alexa and amira sample footage is also available for download via our ftp server. Download alexa sxt arri look management white paper at. Jul 21, 2017 this test footage compares isos 200, 400, 800 the native, 1600 and 3200 on the arri alexa xt plus. Fire spinning performance with double staff filmed on an arri alexa mini in 4k 60p and 2k 200 fps slow motion.
Each one is meant to be used in different scenarios and shooting situations. Mastering an arri workflow in adobe premiere pro frame. Some final cut pro updates are bigger than others, but last weeks release of version 10. Learn about apple prores and prores raw authorized products. Many have been asking to view the arri raw pro res comparisons. Arri amira can now record in prores 4444 xq with sup 3. Arri releases firmware update for the alexa with prores 3. The edit is the pro res cut, and the second one is the arri raw cut.
Jun 27, 2014 this is why arri is offering prores 4444 xq recording in highend configurations of the the alexa camera, which was announced yesterday. You would naturally think more pixels is better, but the additional color info and dedayer process in post may win out for raw. Watch some youtube videos on how to press the buttons. For increased security, the camera can record the same clips to both cards simultaneously dual recording. Recording codec, mxfprores 4444xq, mxfprores4444, mxfprores422. The alexa mini lf camera body with an lpl lens mount weighs 2. It supports incamera playback for prores 422 and 422 hq at 30 fps, incamera playback for prores 4444 at 24 fps, and does not support incamera playback for prores 4444 xq since the data rate is simply too high for the playback. Prores 4444 is limited to 40 fps with sxs pro cards up to 32 gb capacity. Arri amira records incamera luts, rec 709 or log using prores lt, 422,or 444 codecs. Alexa xrxt cameras will support prores 4444 xq in both hd and 2k resolutions. Filming arri alexa classic ev, prores 4444 2k 48fps to 24fps, log c to arri rec 709 lut this is first test of my alexa.
Dji inspire 2 x5s 15mm prores 4444 vs h264 4k compressions test by. Prores 422 video workflow and prores 4444 postproduction workflow in two resolutions. The alexa mini lf isnt the greatest camera if you need to record your own audio, but that is true of most highend digital cinema cameras. The alexa mini combines a compact, lightweight form factor with the alexa s renowned image quality. Dec 18, 20 finally something for all you film buffs to enjoy. Arri alexa classic ev night footage download link prores 4444 2k log c in this video, i wanna share. Alexa framing chart 178 185 239 download pdf, 576 kb 06 dec 2012. Arri alexa xt cameras and alexa classic cameras with the xr module gain prores 4444 xq capability in both hd and 2k via arri s software update packet sup 10, to become the first cameras capable of encoding prores 4444 xq. Now that i have sony vegas 12 pro on my pc, i was wondering what would be the best file format to have my motion picture film digitized in. Does anyone have any experience comparing the final 4k output of arri alexa 3. The arri amira upgrade announced last week offers prores uhd recording incamera and in real time to cfast 2. Arri alexa prores 4444 log c, grading color test youtube. Prores is a codec technology developed by apple for highquality, highperformance editing in final cut pro x. The alexa xt xtended technology cameras add a number of significant and unique features to the alexa family.
Or can someone suggest a file format that vegas likes better. Mxfarriraw apple prores 4444 xq apple prores 4444 apple prores 422 hq apple prores 422 apple prores 422 lt mpeg2 hd. Recording clips in apple prores 4444 xq can preserve the full sensor quantization in. Jan 11, 2015 all video shot by a camera that shoots prores 4444 or rgb images.
It is the successor of the apple intermediate codec and was introduced in 2007 with final cut studio 2. I was really amazed at how little difference it made to the end result. To test this theory i call on colourists to have a go at it. Offering a super 35 sensor with a switchable open gate, 4. Alexa framing chart 178 185 239 1 files 34 downloads.
Each resolution is available in every project speed i. Apple prores prores 422, 422 hq, 4444 and 4444 xq 2 hd or 2k recording resolutions, 16. Apple debuts prores 4444 xq in latest final cut pro x release. To achieve the small size whilst maintaining the quality that the alexa is known for, arri has come up with some unique solutions including a lightweight carbon housing and a solid titanium pl mount. Free download arri alexa night test iso 3200 footage. Now a lot of people are saying we dont specifically need 4ks. My current gut feeling is to buy a mini rather than the sxt, but i was wondering if some of the arri savvy people here could assist.
The alexa mini lf left has the same dimensions and the same mounting points as the alexa mini right, except for the media bay on the camera left side. Hd and 2k clips weve shot two different prores flavors. In 2010 alexa was the first digital motion picture camera on the market offering incamera recording of apple quicktimeprores files onto sxs pro cards, providing the full range of codecs from apple prores 422 proxy to apple prores 4444 and later 4444 xq. For full details of the test, analysis of the results, s. We filmed a few green screen commercial spots on the alexa in the specs above logc. Afaik the only distinctive difference between the two in terms of image qualitycapability is that the sxt can do hfr recording in arriraw, while the mini can only do 48 fps max. The gh4s internally recorded 4k files can be converted to a chunky 2k 10bit prores 4444 image which grades extremely well. Arri amira to do 4k, new gopro tutorials, and a new 50mm cine lens from samyang correction. Arri alexa xt cameras and alexa classic cameras with the xr module will gain prores 4444 xq capability with arri s software update packet sup 10, which is scheduled for an open beta in july and a final release in august.
Jun 30, 2014 arri says its alexa will be the first camera to support the new codec. Arri does have a little microphone icon that you will see in the viewfinder if the internal scratch microphones have been activated. The edit is the pro res cut, and the second one is the arri. Radiant images put 16 of the latest digital cinema cameras to the test with. Jan 31, 2020 the gh4s internally recorded 4k files can be converted to a chunky 2k 10bit prores 4444 image which grades extremely well.
Go and download some 4444, or dig out an old hard drive that has some reel footage on it. Apple prores 4444 xq features a target data rate of approximately 500 mbps for 4. Prores proxy, prores 422 lt, prores 422, prores 422 hq, prores 4444 and prores 4444 xq. Jan 01, 2012 many have been asking to view the arri raw pro res comparisons. Calling all colourists grade panasonic gh4 4k prores. If you wish to record prores 4444 internally you will still be limited to 60fps. The alexa xt m xt xtended technology, m modular is a flexible solution consisting of a separate camera head and body. Apple prores raw applies prores compression technology to raw. Arri cameras have the fantastic ability to shoot directly to prores. Arri provides prores sample footage shot on an amira camera with a release version of sup 1. Arri amira, alexa, hdr, super 35mm video camera, prores. Prores 4444 and prores 4444xq are 12 bit codecs and we do write 12 bit in all alexa cameras. Up until now, the prores 4444 330 mbs version has been the workhorse of professional filmmakers using the alexa. Arri 2100 hlg 1k 200 renders an image for a hlg hybrid log gamma, itur bt.
I want to share with you some alexa and arri workflow tips ive acquired over the years. Arri alexa prores files are available from their ftp server. Alexa, arri look creator alexa and alexa xt cameras september 1, 2015. Arris prores and arriraw workflows in post are fast and. Arri alexa pro res exposure color key evaluation on vimeo. Larry jordan already made a great breakdown of the different prores workflows based on his research, conversations, and experience. In addition alexa mini lf introduced an new way for apple prores.
Arri provides prores sample footage shot on an amira camera with a. It is a very specialized, highquality format that is designed for cameras more than post. Any camera that shoots prores 4444 xq, such as the arri alexa. Specifically, prores 422 hq and prores 4444 are the most common codecs i. The alexa xt plus is the first major step in the evolution of the alexa camera family. Jul 20, 2011 anyway i have a number of questions of my own regarding the arri alexa and prores 4444 12bit footage. The alexa mini footage was filmed on canon l lenses.
Arri alexa gets prores 4444 xq film and digital times. Jan 26, 2015 currently, there are six versions of prores. Arri has released some major updates for alexa and amira users, including sup 11, which gives alexa users the ability to record prores 3. Today arri announced the alexa sxt super xtended technology camera line these new cameras keep the 3. Everyone do yourselves a favor, right now, and download davinci resolve lite. Apple introduces new prores 4444 xq codec, will be supported. Arri rolls out alexa with 4k prores recording tv technology. Alexa s eleventh major update includes many new features, including an alexa prores 3. Using the udf these files are requested, that they are generated, uncompressed arriraw ondemand and on the fly. Specifically, prores 422 hq and prores 4444 are the most common codecs i will get back from an alexa. Available to alexa xt cameras and alexa classic cameras with the xr module upgrade, alexa prores 3.
Like standard apple prores 4444, this codec supports up to 12 bits per image channel and up to 16 bits for the alpha channel. While the rumors of a new 6k super 35mm sensor could still turn out to be true, these new cameras will use the same sensor as the previous alexa models, but feature. For each we also offer a 2k prores 422hq quicktime proxy. Check out the test footage filmed in 4k in the youtube link. Arri alexa mini, arri, technische daten, raw, 4k octamas. Can record in hd 2k prores up to 4444 and hd dnxhd. Choose the version of prores best suited to your project 4k. Choosing a codec with a high data rate, such as prores 4444, delivers the highest image quality, but at the same time lowers the. Recordings are possible in all currently supported prores flavors up to prores xq.
Just a week after announcing that the arri amira would get an internal 3840 x 2160 uhd prores mode, arri is now saying that its higherend alexa xt cameras will be getting an internal 3. This format is specifically designed for tv productions that can create their 4kuhd deliverable by upsampling 3. All clips were captured with an arri alexa xt plus camera. Apple prores is one of the most popular video formats in professional video production and postproduction. A comparison of the pro res directly from the arri alexa and recording to tape. Arri has announced their support for the new apple prores 4444 xq, which will be available in the next software update packet for alexa cameras. Since i first wrote this article, ive learned more about prores 4444 xq. The new xr module xtended recording, codeveloped by codex, makes it possible to record arriraw incamera onto xr capture drives.
Alexa xt and classic cameras with the xr module will be able to encode prores 4444 xq with arri s software update packet sup 10, which is scheduled for an open beta in july and a final release in august. We took our arri alexa mini out for a spin on the freefly movi pro in downtown st. I recently got my hands on an arri alexa and got to shoot a small clip with it. The data rates will be well below uncompressed arriraw prores 4444 3. The original version of this article listed photokina instead of ibc. Arri alexa xt cameras and alexa classic cameras with the xr module will gain prores 4444 xq capability with arris software update packet sup 10, which is scheduled for an open beta in july and a final release in august. In addition alexa mini lf introduced an new way for apple prores recording in 2019. Let us know what you think about the footage from the alexa mini paired with the movi pro. In 2010 alexa was the first digital motion picture camera on the market offering incamera recording of apple quicktime prores files onto sxs pro cards, providing the full range of codecs from apple prores 422 proxy to apple prores 4444 and later 4444 xq.
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