AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC at DVinfo.net

Dan Keaton · March 25th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Dear Friends,

I have heard that the AF100 + nanoFlash has been approved by the BBC.

Here is a link to an audio recording by Dave Chalmers of BBC Scotland.

HD Magazine - HD Mag - BBC 'Big Sensor' Day Part2

Simon Wood · March 26th, 2011, 02:41 AM

That's good news!
I had been planning to upgrade my current system to an AF100 in the future, with the understanding that the my nanoflash would be a good partner for it.
I had heard the CreativeVideo.co.uk had tweeted that this had been approved some time back, but there had been no official statement from the BBC.
It would be nice to see this in writing at some point though, but this is a really good indication of things to come.

Brian Drysdale · March 26th, 2011, 03:42 AM

Just be careful, BBC regions may have a different standard requirements to a BBC network HD programme.

Andrew Stone · March 26th, 2011, 07:05 AM

The audio report by BBC's Dave Chalmers, is to my mind, the most complete and telling report or review on the AF-100/101 to date. He also talks a fair amount about things from a production perspective and the state of the industry. A lengthy report but valuable information is dispensed.

Brian Drysdale · March 26th, 2011, 08:42 AM

Yes, the comments similar to other reviews on the camera.

Certainly reinforces that only reason to shoot with a 5d is for specialised shots or if your budget can't stretch to these new large sensor video cameras. For large zoom ranges, best go for the 2/3" type cameras, you won't have a shallower DOF with a practical compact size on the large sensor cameras.

I expect the self shooting directors will be using the Canon XF305.

The Nanoflash gives these cameras a big advantage over the DSLRs.

Dave Chalmers · March 26th, 2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Keaton

Dear Friends,

I have heard that the AF100 + nanoFlash has been approved by the BBC.

Here is a link to an audio recording by Dave Chambers of BBC Scotland.

HD Magazine - HD Mag - BBC 'Big Sensor' Day Part2

Thanks for the reference Dan. Shame they didn't spell my surname correctly!

Just to put everyone right on this. The BBC HD channel have conditionally approved the AF100/AF101 with NanoFlash for SOME types of production. I.e. You have to ask permission first.
This applies to all of the BBC not just Scotland.

Dave

Dan Keaton · March 26th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Dear Dave,

Thank you very much.

I should have added that it my post, as your audio recording was very clear on that point.

Simon Wood · April 29th, 2011, 05:12 AM

Hi Dan and/or Andy at CD,

I was wondering if there has been any progress with regards to capturing progressive framerates from the AF100 on to the nanoflash? I had read somewhere that all of the kinks had not been ironed out yet (though I could be wrong on that!). I might be looking at upgrading at some point in the future, and the AF100 would meet my requirements if it matches well with my current nanoflash (I just cant afford the F3....).

Thanks,

Simon

Dan Keaton · April 29th, 2011, 07:08 AM

Dear Simon,

I was just speaking with John, our Chief Engineer, yesterday evening about that.

John is going to investigate this as soon as possible.

In preparation for solving this problem with have obtained, direct from Panasonic, their confidential document which details how they flag their active frames.

Simon Wood · April 29th, 2011, 07:25 AM

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the speedy response as always. Good to know you are on the case!

One other thing; I had been reading somewhere else that people have been experimenting with other recorders trying to capture the HDMI signal from a Panasonic GH2, with varying degrees of success. There seems to be a lot of debate over whether the HDMI out is uncompressed or not. I understand the CD team is pretty thorough with the tests that you run in your lab, so just in case you ever get a hold of a GH2 I'm sure a lot of users would be interested in your verdict.

Thanks,

Simon

Simon Wood · July 4th, 2011, 04:19 AM

Not sure if anyone read this, but there is an article about a shoot using the AF100 & Nanoflash on provideo coalition. They mention a workaround for progressive shooting (until the firmware patch comes in). Needless to say they were happy with the results:

ProVideo Coalition.com: TecnoTur by Allan Tépper

March 25th, 2011, 08:41 PM	#1
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Dear Friends, I have heard that the AF100 + nanoFlash has been approved by the BBC. Here is a link to an audio recording by Dave Chalmers of BBC Scotland. HD Magazine - HD Mag - BBC 'Big Sensor' Day Part2 __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia Last edited by Dan Keaton; March 26th, 2011 at 02:14 PM.

March 26th, 2011, 02:41 AM	#2
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC That's good news! I had been planning to upgrade my current system to an AF100 in the future, with the understanding that the my nanoflash would be a good partner for it. I had heard the CreativeVideo.co.uk had tweeted that this had been approved some time back, but there had been no official statement from the BBC. It would be nice to see this in writing at some point though, but this is a really good indication of things to come. __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

March 26th, 2011, 03:42 AM	#3
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,143	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Just be careful, BBC regions may have a different standard requirements to a BBC network HD programme.

March 26th, 2011, 07:05 AM	#4
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC The audio report by BBC's Dave Chalmers, is to my mind, the most complete and telling report or review on the AF-100/101 to date. He also talks a fair amount about things from a production perspective and the state of the industry. A lengthy report but valuable information is dispensed. Last edited by Andrew Stone; March 26th, 2011 at 04:01 PM.

March 26th, 2011, 08:42 AM	#5
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,143	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Yes, the comments similar to other reviews on the camera. Certainly reinforces that only reason to shoot with a 5d is for specialised shots or if your budget can't stretch to these new large sensor video cameras. For large zoom ranges, best go for the 2/3" type cameras, you won't have a shallower DOF with a practical compact size on the large sensor cameras. I expect the self shooting directors will be using the Canon XF305. The Nanoflash gives these cameras a big advantage over the DSLRs.

March 26th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#7
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Dear Dave, Thank you very much. I should have added that it my post, as your audio recording was very clear on that point. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

April 29th, 2011, 05:12 AM	#8
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Hi Dan and/or Andy at CD, I was wondering if there has been any progress with regards to capturing progressive framerates from the AF100 on to the nanoflash? I had read somewhere that all of the kinks had not been ironed out yet (though I could be wrong on that!). I might be looking at upgrading at some point in the future, and the AF100 would meet my requirements if it matches well with my current nanoflash (I just cant afford the F3....). Thanks, Simon __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

April 29th, 2011, 07:08 AM	#9
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Dear Simon, I was just speaking with John, our Chief Engineer, yesterday evening about that. John is going to investigate this as soon as possible. In preparation for solving this problem with have obtained, direct from Panasonic, their confidential document which details how they flag their active frames. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

April 29th, 2011, 07:25 AM	#10
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Hi Dan, Thanks for the speedy response as always. Good to know you are on the case! One other thing; I had been reading somewhere else that people have been experimenting with other recorders trying to capture the HDMI signal from a Panasonic GH2, with varying degrees of success. There seems to be a lot of debate over whether the HDMI out is uncompressed or not. I understand the CD team is pretty thorough with the tests that you run in your lab, so just in case you ever get a hold of a GH2 I'm sure a lot of users would be interested in your verdict. Thanks, Simon __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms

July 4th, 2011, 04:19 AM	#11
Simon Wood Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Entebbe Uganda Posts: 768	Re: AF100 + nanoFlash Approved by the BBC Not sure if anyone read this, but there is an article about a shoot using the AF100 & Nanoflash on provideo coalition. They mention a workaround for progressive shooting (until the firmware patch comes in). Needless to say they were happy with the results: ProVideo Coalition.com: TecnoTur by Allan Tépper __________________ http://vimeo.com/channels/guerrillafilms