Sony Showcases Extensive Portfolio at NAB Exhibition
Let's Talk Tech: Sony's NAB 2021 Blow-Out!
Hey there, folks! Buckle up, we've got a tech-tastic ride ahead. Sony has been shaking things up at this year's NAB Show, unleashing a slew of new products that are destined to revolutionize several sectors of production. From live events to news broadcasts, movie-making, and virtual reality—Sony's got you covered!
Kicking things off on Sunday with a bang, Sony showcased some serious firepower at their packed press event. On the menu? An assortment of mouthwatering offerings, including the HDC-F5500V Super 35mm 4K CMOS system camera for live productions, the VENICE Extension System Mini, and the OCELLUS camera tracking system for virtual productions.
The star of the show? The HDC-F5500V, a Super 35-mm 4K global shutter CMOS system camera tailor-made for live productions. With its global shutter imager, PL lens mount, and viewfinder slide mechanism, it'slove at first sight for live production enthusiasts. Plus, an optional software license adds virtual iris capabilities for brightness control and VND capabilities for increased depth of field control.
Stirring up a storm at the press event was the petite yet powerful VENICE Extension System Mini. Expected to hit shelves this summer, this bad boy allows a VENICE 2's sensor to be separated and extended from the camera body using a detachable cable. Double up and use two Minis side-by-side for stereoscopic clips, making it essential for spatial content creation and VFX background capture.
For virtual production pros, the OCELLUS camera tracking system is the cat's pajamas. This marker-free solution, designed for both indoor and outdoor use, is perfect for broadcast and cinema applications. Using four sensors on a sensor unit, it tracks feature points on video signals like a dream. Look for it this fall!
There's more to Sony's booth than meets the eye. Be sure to check out the new HDC-P50A compact and lightweight POV box camera, fresh 16.5-inch BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N 4K professional monitors, the instant replay broadcast solution called HawkREPLAY, software updates from Nevion, and lots more!
Stay tuned for updates on Sony's newest offerings, like the Crystal LED Capri for virtual production and the Sony FX2 camera, part of their Cinema Line series[1][3]. The future of production looks bright with Sony leading the charge!
[1] https://www.sony.com/electronics/professional/en/product/crystal-led-capri[3] https://www.sony.com/electronics/camera/interchangeable-lens-camera/dsc-fx2_en/specifications
- In live production sector, the HDC-F5500V Super 35mm 4K CMOS system camera from Sony, with its global shutter imager, PL lens mount, and viewfinder slide mechanism, has caught the eyes of many.
- Bringing double the power, the VENICE Extension System Mini from Sony, due to be released this summer, allows the sensor to be separated and extended from the camera body using a detachable cable, providing an essential tool for spatial content creation and VFX background capture.
- For virtual production, Sony's OCELLUS camera tracking system is a game-changer, offering a marker-free solution for both indoor and outdoor use, perfect for broadcast and cinema applications.
- Moving towards remote production, the HDC-P50A compact and lightweight POV box camera and the HawkREPLAY instant replay broadcast solution from Sony could play significant roles in livening up future events.
- Advancements in technology have led to Sony's LCD Capri, a virtual production solution, striving to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling.
- Artificial Intelligence might be entering the fray as well, with the Sony FX2 camera being part of their Cinema Line series—further bridging the gap between technology and content creation.
- As for impressive displays, look no further than the new 16.5-inch BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N 4K professional monitors unveiled by Sony, perfect for discerning viewers.
- With a wide array of gadgets like the HDC-F5500V, VENICE Extension System Mini, OCELLUS camera tracking system, HDC-P50A, HawkREPLAY, and the soon-to-be-released Crystal LED Capri and Sony FX2 camera, Sony continues to push the boundaries of live, broadcast, and virtual production in the era of high definition (HD) and 4K video capture.
