The interface to the removable cartridge frame system has been changed from USB to SATA. On the frame is a Silicon Image (not to be confused with Silicon Imaging) RAID controller which has 2 SATA ports which connect to the removable cartridge.

If there is only a single drive (SSD or HDD) the controller will simply write the data to that one drive. IF there are 2 drives, a dip switch on the cartridge determines if the drives should be written to in RAID-0 or RAID-1.

Intel Magazine - Workflow Article
 

Rapid-Fire Moviemaking: Processing Power Streamlines the Workflow....

http://isdlibrary.intel-dispatch.com...ked_061208.pdf

"Tequila" - Feature Film Shooting in Mexico
 

Nike Commercial - Directed by Guy Ritchie
 

Nike Commercial "Take it to the Next Level" shot by Axis Films and director Guy Ritche using SI-2K camera systems.

http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikefoo...MEA/index.html

I was allready wondering how they did that on the nike commercial. Looks cool, are there more making off pics from that shoot?

Blood: A Butcher's Tale
 

New trailer posted:

http://www.bloodabutcherstale.com/me...?page=trailers

( I have asked Axis for on set photos of the Nike shoot).

SI-2K Brochure
 

I have heard several requests for the link to the latest SI-2K catalog (10MB):

http://www.siliconimaging.com/Digita...3_final_x3.pdf

My Bloody Valentine 3-D set for Jan 23
 

Lionsgate has announced the release date of Jan 23 for MBV-3D starring horror vet Kerr Smith (Final Destination), Jaime King (Sin City, The Tripper), Supernatural star Jensen Ackles and Kevin Tighe (LOST and Emergency).

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08169/890366-42.stm

ParadiseFX 3D rig with Dual SI Mini's (weight 7lbs) being used in normal Steady Cam mode by Howard Smith, as Director Patrick Lussier listens to dialogue and watches operators monitor:

Nike SI-2K Shoot
 

More details and photos....

-Cameras on helmets. 6mm, 8mm Ultra16 Lenses

-cable direct to a backpack, containing a MacBook Pro 15", running XP Pro. IDX Battery to power camera & Wevi transmitter for composite output of MacBook Pro DVI out. Compact Flash writer with 8GB compact flash cards.

-Wireless network setup across Location

-Dell PC running XP Pro, with Remote Desktop (logged into the MacBook Pro), able to control everything in Silicon DVR.

-Gigabit Network setup on magliners, backup to RAID, post production had access to files on RAID for rough assembly in Final Cut Pro, and DOP had access for test grading of DPX files in Color.

- The Helmet & Backpack would be run back to base for battery changes (plugging into Mains for the changeover) & compact flash changes.

A Wevi Video Receiver received the video output that was transmitted, for additional monitoring & for Video Playback to record for director/client reference.

For more info contact:

Peter Marsden
Technical Manager/R&D
Axis Films
Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, TW17 0QD, UK
phone +44 (0) 1932 592244
peter@axisfilms.co.uk

Hope you guys don’t mind blown highlights, I shot this on the fly with available light. We still have parts on order (the used S16 glass is being serviced, redrock mattebox, lcd hood ect). The current configuration will be used this week on a shoot for the American Heart Association (Got Milk?). The production team has been extremely happy with the SI-2K turnaround times (files drop right in the NLE and edit/preview like mini dv). Time=Money :-).

-John

Studio shot of SI-2K with Nikkor 17-35 F2.8 lens

Thanks for the photos. How do you like the Redrock matte box?

I wouldn’t put it up against an Arri in terms of build quality but it’s hard to complain when you consider the price. It would be nice if they made a stronger built version in the $1500-$2500 range.

-John

Slumdog Millionaire shot with Silicon Imaging SI-2K - Trailer Released
 

Two galleries with SI2K photos
 

Hi guys, just wanted to invite you to our site.
We have some nice photos on the Gallery section.
It is in spanish for now. Will be bilingual (Eng) soon.
But the pics speak for themselves.

Some configs with SI2K and Mini.
I have borrowed some pics from other places in the web to show the versatility of the Mini:
Configuraciones

Some color correction examples:
Colorización

Take care!

Pedro Rey
www.ffractall.com
COSTA RICA