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8:12 am
June 22, 2012
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There are a huge number of smartphone apps out there. I did a little scan for cinematographic apps on the iPhone, and while I found bits and pieces here and there, there is always "overhead" in the form of stuff unneccessary for the d16 user, and not a single app that would combine everything. Hence, I propose a companion app. What should be integrated?
1. Well, since most user probably won't have a color temperature meter, that would be the first function (have a look at LightSpektrum Pro for the iPhone, though that app is not very convincing.)
2. A light meter, however specifically taylored with the available ISOs and the shutter speed (s?) of the d16 in mind (see e.g. "Luxmeter")
3. Depth of field calculator for the formats available with the d16. (see e.g. DSLR Toolkit, that does not offer the specific formats)
4. A slate
5. A shot log, preferably synchable with iTunes, and then readible by the software from Pomfort
6. A direct wire to Digital Bolex?
7. Anything more?
Not really something that Digital Bolex should program, but maybe an opportunity for one of the programmers already working on similar apps. Would be willing to pay USD20-30 for a taylored app (provided I will get a d16).
9:17 am
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March 18, 2012
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Thyl said
There are a huge number of smartphone apps out there. I did a little scan for cinematographic apps on the iPhone, and while I found bits and pieces here and there, there is always "overhead" in the form of stuff unneccessary for the d16 user, and not a single app that would combine everything. Hence, I propose a companion app. What should be integrated?
1. Well, since most user probably won't have a color temperature meter, that would be the first function (have a look at LightSpektrum Pro for the iPhone, though that app is not very convincing.)
2. A light meter, however specifically taylored with the available ISOs and the shutter speed (s?) of the d16 in mind (see e.g. "Luxmeter")
3. Depth of field calculator for the formats available with the d16. (see e.g. DSLR Toolkit, that does not offer the specific formats)
4. A slate
5. A shot log, preferably synchable with iTunes, and then readible by the software from Pomfort
6. A direct wire to Digital Bolex?
7. Anything more?
Not really something that Digital Bolex should program, but maybe an opportunity for one of the programmers already working on similar apps. Would be willing to pay USD20-30 for a taylored app (provided I will get a d16).
I really need to upgrade my blackberry to an iphone. But I don't think an iphone would make a good color temperature meter. But it'd be cool to integrate the other aps. A depth of field calculator for the D16 would be great!
10:00 pm
June 22, 2012
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The one app there is for color temperature feels somewhat weird, but meybe it just needs that acrylic "dome" that covers the sensors of true color meters. That might be a nice cooperation with Schneider Optics, as the offer an iPhone case with a bajonet (for their iPro lens system) which could be used to mount such a dome.
11:47 pm
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February 28, 2012
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I love these ideas!
We are intending to make some apps for iPad, but it is definitely a slightly down the road thing.
I would love to hear any of your thoughts about this though!
Thanks, Joe
4:18 am
June 22, 2012
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Certainly, the pinnacle of iPad/iPhone usage would be as a real-time control monitor/EVF. At first sight, this may be too daunting a task, since the stream has to be transmitted to the iPad via WLAN (of course, without an intermediate router), and hence, the data rate is rather limited. However, in contrast to all the other manufacturers out there, I assume it is not your intention to block features, but to allow them. And you are in control of the functions of the D16. If it were possible to output via HDMI at a significantly reduced data rate (B/W and low resolution?), you might end up with a data rate that could be transmitted via an external WLAN transmitter connected to the HDMI port, to the iPad/iPhone, and rendered in real time. I am not familiar enough with HDMI to tell, but maybe, you could ask your firmware developers ?
4:53 am
June 22, 2012
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After some research into this matter, I now believe that using the iPhone or iPad as a control monitor or EVF is too cumbersome and will turn out too expensive. All aproaches so far are lagging (in time) and expensive. So, maybe better to use the TSR to connect a simple and cheap monitor.
11:10 am
July 10, 2012
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Whatever is done - please consider developing for android as well - devices are now extremely cheap under the android API. Tablets from china are now under 100$ for capacitive touch for instance - although I/O issues might exist
All the BMC camera apps can be controlled with a tablet, and the EVF can be standalone if need be to view applied LUTs or to see scopes or whatever.. perhaps a device with an HDMI input for background imaging and controls through USB will be developed by some techy
3:30 am
September 5, 2012
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Thyl said
There are a huge number of smartphone apps out there. I did a little scan for cinematographic apps on the iPhone, and while I found bits and pieces here and there, there is always "overhead" in the form of stuff unneccessary for the d16 user, and not a single app that would combine everything. Hence, I propose a companion app. What should be integrated?
1. Well, since most user probably won't have a color temperature meter, that would be the first function (have a look at LightSpektrum Pro for the iPhone, though that app is not very convincing.)
2. A light meter, however specifically taylored with the available ISOs and the shutter speed (s?) of the d16 in mind (see e.g. "Luxmeter")
3. Depth of field calculator for the formats available with the d16. (see e.g. DSLR Toolkit, that does not offer the specific formats)
4. A slate
5. A shot log, preferably synchable with iTunes, and then readible by the software from Pomfort
6. A direct wire to Digital Bolex?
7. Anything more?
Not really something that Digital Bolex should program, but maybe an opportunity for one of the programmers already working on similar apps. Would be willing to pay USD20-30 for a taylored app (provided I will get a d16).
and where does that leave those without iphones and choose not to get one
3:36 am
September 5, 2012
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joerubinstein said
I love these ideas!
We are intending to make some apps for iPad, but it is definitely a slightly down the road thing.
I would love to hear any of your thoughts about this though!
Thanks, Joe
what about those that have no use for ipads and all that stuff? I don't want to pay thousands in aftermarket kit either, like the DSLR types
Good tripod, good viewfinder to press to the eye to assist handheld comfort, ccd, good audio. Just get the basics right. What else would anyone need?
11:18 pm
June 22, 2012
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ivorbiggun@westnet.com.au said
Thyl said
There are a huge number of smartphone apps out there. I did a little scan for cinematographic apps on the iPhone, and while I found bits and pieces here and there, there is always "overhead" in the form of stuff unneccessary for the d16 user, and not a single app that would combine everything. Hence, I propose a companion app. What should be integrated?
1. Well, since most user probably won't have a color temperature meter, that would be the first function (have a look at LightSpektrum Pro for the iPhone, though that app is not very convincing.)
2. A light meter, however specifically taylored with the available ISOs and the shutter speed (s?) of the d16 in mind (see e.g. "Luxmeter")
3. Depth of field calculator for the formats available with the d16. (see e.g. DSLR Toolkit, that does not offer the specific formats)
4. A slate
5. A shot log, preferably synchable with iTunes, and then readible by the software from Pomfort
6. A direct wire to Digital Bolex?
7. Anything more?
Not really something that Digital Bolex should program, but maybe an opportunity for one of the programmers already working on similar apps. Would be willing to pay USD20-30 for a taylored app (provided I will get a d16).
and where does that leave those without iphones and choose not to get one
That is a strange remark, honestly. A couple of years ago, there were no smartphones, but, iirc, filmmakers. So, the answer to your question: 1. colour meter or estimate.. 2. lightmeter (recommend Sekonic), 3. a paper chart, 4. a slate, 5. paper and pencil.
3:38 am
March 27, 2012
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The DSLR shooters need all those crutches because they are working inside a very small box to get the best quality image out of the camera. Raw is so liberating by comparison. All I need is my trusty Sekonic incident light meter, a Kodak 18% gray card, a decent EVF/LCD, and the record button.