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by Jakub Han | 26th May 2019
B&H is offering very interesting deals for Sony a7R II and a7R III full-frame mirrorless cameras for a limited time only. Check this out! Both cameras are available for the lowest ever prices and in a bundle with 4TB HDD for a limited time only! Sony a7R II and a7R III special offer on B&H If you have been following cinema5D for a while, you know we are regularly selecting top deals for filmmakers from our partners' online shops. This time we got a notice from our US sponsor B&H. They are offering both Sony a7R II and Sony a7R III camera bodies for unbeatable prices. This special offer, however, it for a limited time only! By shopping at our partners' stores, you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Thank you for that. Sony Alpha a7R II Camera with Storage Kit – $510 Discount Sony a7R II special offer on B&H The Sony a7R II was introduced already back in 2015. It features 42.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. Although being a bit older, this body can record UHD 4K video internally (up to 30fps and 100Mbps) with S-Log2 gamma. Full HD recording is available up to 60fps 50Mbps. Video recording is available in XAVC S 8-bit 4:2:0 codec internally or with 8-bit 4:2:2 externally. The ISO reaches up to 102,400. Five-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization has also been implemented, compensating for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll movements. While main purpose of this camera still remains professional stills photography, it is also a capable filmmaking device. I would say it is a good camera for professional photographers who also need to film from time to time. If you want to see how this camera performs in a real world, take a look at our Sony a7R II review with sample footage. For detailed image and dynamic range review, check our lab test of the camera. As a bonus in this discounted set, you will get the 4TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 external hard drive from Western digital. Buy link: Sony Alpha a7R II Camera with Storage Kit Was: $2,008.00 Now: $1,498.00 (Savings: $510.00) Sony Alpha a7R III Camera with Storage Kit – $610 Discount Sony a7R III special offer on B&H Two years after the mark II, Sony introduced the a7R III. It also features the 42.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. This camera can record UHD 4K video internally (up to 30fps and 100Mbps) with S-Log2 gamma as well. Full HD recording is available up to 120fps 50Mbps with the mark III. Video recording is available in XAVC S 8-bit 4:2:0 codec internally or with 8-bit 4:2:2 externally. The ISO reaches up to 102,400. Five-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization has also been implemented, compensating for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll movements. To get more information about the camera, check out our first look interview article or our a7R III review. Same as the a7R II – as a bonus in this discounted set, you will get the 4TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 external hard drive from Western Digital. Buy link: Sony Alpha a7R III Camera with Storage Kit Was: $3,208.00 Now: $2,598.00 (Savings: $610.00) What do you think of these Sony a7R deals? Would this high resolution camera complement your kit nicely? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.Read more
by Johnnie Behiri | 25th June 2018
CAME Terapin from CAME-TV is an attempt to create an "all inclusive smart rig" for Panasonic GH4, GH5, GH5s or the Sony a7 family of cameras, with a vision in mind to enhance usability and handling for any of those mentioned cameras. Sounds interesting? Keep on reading, as I truly think that this fine product has the potential to shake things up in our DSLR and mirrorless camera market. CAME-TV Terapin rig CAME-TV was kind enough to send us their latest creation, the Terapin rig. The idea of having a device (smart rig) that can act as a unit to enhance the usability and functionality of a DSLR or mirrorless camera is not new. Personally, I was having fun experimenting years ago, with how to bring my DSLR camera to sit comfortably on my shoulder, in a way that will resemble the usage of a traditional ENG camera – but since then I kind of gave up on the idea and went the other way, minimizing my kit. Commercially speaking, others have tried it too. Out of my sleeve I can think of Pandora and RNG, but if I'm not mistaken, they and other companies had only a limited success, possibly due to different reasons. (Pricing, odd look, not living up to usability expectations, or simply lack of marketing resources). What ever the reason is, CAME-TV identified a certain need and decided to explore this kind of uncharted "smart rig" market by introducing their Terapin rig. CAME-TV Terapin rig on the shoulder Who is this rig for? I can clearly see two types of users who might be interested in using such a rig. Those who find themselves on a set working with a DSLR or mirrorless camera and fearing the reaction of their client, when appearing with such a small filming device. And those who are looking to enhance the connectivity of their camera by transforming the consumer type connectors, like HDMI and audio mini plug inputs/output, into something more professional and robust like SDI and XLR. CAME-TV Terapin rig and the Panasonic GH5s – Perfect match The GH5s swivel LCD allows monitoring and menu navigation Unboxing I have to admit that after opening the box and taking the Terapin rig out, I was quit surprised to see how small, lightweight and actually good looking the rig is. No matter if you choose to get the Panasonic or Sony Terapin rig, both will come with almost everything you need in order to start working with it immediately. Here is the list of accessories that comes with the rig: Monitor or EVF arm (Already connected to the rig) Rods Microphone clamp 2 mini jack audio cables DC cable Dummy battery (If you intend on using the rig with the newer generation of Sony cameras, like the a7 III, you will have to buy that accessory separately) Handle (To remotely control the camera record button) HDMI A-A cable HDMI A-D cable HDMI "L" shape connector Terapin rig assembled – "Compact mode" Assembling the rig: Assembling the rig is very much straight forward! In the above video I used the Panasonic GH5S camera over the Sony a7 III, mostly because of the former having a swivelled LCD screen. This allowed me to continue using the touch screen and more importantly, comfortably use the camera menu whenever needed. To adjust the position of the camera on the rig or a matte box, you don't need any tools as it is completely tool-less. The only time you'll ever need to use anything will be when tightening the camera to the rig itself. Last but not least, in order to enjoy the full functionality of the rig, don't forget to connect the supplied handle to the camera itself. (In case you are using a Panasonic camera, connect it to the "remote" socket. For the Sony, I'm still awaiting an answer from CAME-TV in regards to how exactly it should be done and I'll update this article according to their answer). UPDATE: For connecting a Sony a7X camera to the supplied Terapin handle and remote control, please do the following: Sony a7 III and the supplied Terapin rig Sony handle. Remote is located on the handle itself In the Sony camera menu go to "Setup" (The briefcase symbol) and look for "Remote Ctrl". Turn this feature "On". On the Terapin rig, turn on the remote located on the supplied handle. On the Sony a7X camera, turn Remote Ctrl "On" There are a few of things to note: Most noticeably is the absent of 4K signal output from the built in SDI connector. This is a bit of a let down and I can only hope that CAME-TV will consider improving it on the next revision of their rig. (Current signal output is limited to up to 1080/50). Then, the supplied DC cable will fit Atomos monitors but NOT Blackmagic, for example, so a solution for that must be improvised. Also, the supplied handle will not tighten well enough on the metal rod (metal on metal), so just insert a piece of rubber in order to avoid loose contact. After connecting the camera headphones output to the rig input, adjust the headphones volume in the camera to "max" while having the volume knob on the rig turned all the way to the right. This way, your new monitoring volume will be "in sync" with the camera. If no images appear on the camera LCD screen it can be that the camera's "eye sensor" is turned on. Switch it off or assign the function "LCD monitor viewing only" in the menu. Straight forward connectivity Rig handle is connected to a Panasonic GH5s camera remote socket Usability and Conclusion: I really enjoyed using the new CAME-TV Terapin rig. Connectivity is very much straight forward and the rig itself feels comfortable on the shoulder (As long as you don't use a large heavy lens in the front). The Terapin rig is also responsible for adding a phantom power XLR connection and SDI output to the consumer input/outputs of the Sony a7 family of cameras and Panasonic GH 4, 5 and 5s, transforming them to be a more professional friendly devices. Speaking of the Panasonic GH5(S), the camera looks great on it and more importantly, those two (Camera and rig) fit together like a hand to a glove. (I'm less convinced about using any Sony camera with this rig, as by doing so, one will be eliminating the possibility of using of the camera LCD screen). For $558 you get "a lot of rig" and the list of the enclosed accessories is very useful! Mind you that in some occasions, when an additional "power hungry" accessory is connected to the rig (Atomos Shogun Inferno for example), the Sony NP-F type battery might not have enough juice to power them both (Camera and monitor). CAME-TV is planning on selling a NP-F to V-mount battery convertor as an additional accessory and I hope that this will help eliminate the issue, by being able to connect a stronger battery at the back of the rig. I also hope that CAME-TV will consider adding an additional XLR input and an HDMI connector next to the SDI to their next generation of rigs, as this will contribute to even greater flexibility and usability. Music used in the above review is taken from Art-list Music theme: Me and You by Oliver Michael Do you use a rig for your daily shooting routine or do you prefer having your camera "naked". Also, does a "smart" rig – like the one CAME-TV presents – appear as interesting for you to explore? Share with us your thoughts in the comment section below.Read more
by Johnnie Behiri | 26th October 2017
The new Sony a7R III was announced yesterday during a well-coordinated world event, and cinema5D and other chosen media representatives were invited to hear all about the new camera and lenses, see some pre-produced footage and – most importantly – play with it for just a little bit in order to get a feeling and impression of Sony's new creation. Sony a7R III – Body and Size Just prior to the event, I took the time to make a short interview with Sony's Yann Salmon-Legagneur in order to get a better idea of what to expect. My conclusion after that short talk was that we are witnessing more of an evolution then a revolution, but this is fair enough. It is also interesting to see that Sony is slowly but surely moving away from the old a7xx body size in favour of manufacturing a larger body with a better hand grip and room to accommodate a stronger and larger battery – a much-needed improvement to drive all those power-consuming functions. Click to enlarge! Shot on the Sony a7R III – Image Credit: Johnnie Behiri HLG and HDR Among other improvements, photographers will enjoy a higher RAW bit depth (14 bit) and higher continuous shooting due to an increased buffer. For us moviemakers, Sony added an HLG (Hyper Log Gamma) picture profile so that HDR (High Dynamic Range) content can be filmed with extended clarity and beauty. Unlike the 3D flop, HDR is steadily catching up as more camera and display manufacturers incorporate it at affordable prices. If you've had the chance to watch some HDR content, you know how vivid and life-like it can seem. That said, for the short time I spent with the camera I decided to shoot in Slog 2 as Adobe Premiere does not yet support the HDR-flagged signal, meaning that although editing the footage would have been possible, exporting and uploading it to YouTube (for example) to watch in HDR would not have been. Autofocus Next on the list of improvements is the autofocus system. From first hand experience, I can say it is definitely working better that from what I've experienced so far with any other camera in the a7xxx family. It is fast, looks reliable and, most importantly, changing focus between objects in your frame is a breeze now with the addition of the small joystick at the back of the camera. EVF The EVF on the Sony a7R III has also been improved, as it is now fitted with the same higher-resolution one found on the Sony a9. I am happy to report that manual focusing has indeed become easier with the new EVF. Internal stabilization When it comes to the improved 5-axis stabilizing system, I'm not quite convinced yet. One of the reasons might be that I simply did not have a wide enough lens to try it with. It worked well when shooting with a telephoto lens, but more experimenting is needed. Proxy recording While shooting, I noticed a little "PX" mark next to the XAVC-S 4K 25p icon in the viewfinder. It took me a few minutes to find what it was, but it turns out it is now possible to simultaneously record proxy files for easier editing on slower machines, and "PX" indicates that the feature is activated. SD card slots & simultaneous recording The Sony a7R III is equipped with two SD cards slots but it seems like only photographers can enjoy this feature for now. I truly hope that the day will come when stills cameras that shoot high-quality video will implement this feature for the benefit of the video user. Relay recording and simultaneous backup while shooting is very much needed. EDIT (October 30th): We received feedback from Sony that it is indeed possible to record a backup simultaneously on card B while shooting on card A. That means that card A can be set to record 4K with proxies, and the same for card B at the same time. Also, it now has a relay feature for movie recording, meaning that the recording goes on on the other card, if one of the cards becomes full. USB: data transfer and power supply Last but not least, the new camera now incorporates 2 USB input/outputs. One of them is for fast data transfer (USB 3.1) and the other can serve to charge your camera from a computer or external battery pack. Lens Taken with Sony 24-105mm f/4.0 lens The long-awaited Sony 24-105mm f/4 lens was also presented at the event. This specific focal length range is good enough for most run & gun uses, although I would personally appreciate a second wide-angle lens in order to comfortably work when DP'ing on documentaries. My first impression from using the lens is positive, as it is is sharp, easy to focus with both manually and in autofocus mode, is not so heavy and is silent. In my upcoming a7R III review, I will try to work with this lens as much as possible and report back with my findings. 5-year warranty in Europe (paragraph added on October 30th) Sony informed us that people who preorder the a7R III in Europe will get a 5-year warranty with their purchase. Conclusion There is no doubt that the Sony a7R III is an advanced shooting device, but its unveiling left me with two main questions: Is it worth the upgrade from a Sony a7R II or a7S II? Could the Sony a7S III that we all anticipate prove to be a better fit for us videographers? The answer to the first question really depends on the type of projects you shoot and the equipment you use. If you're a photographer who occasionally shoots a few video clips, there is no doubt that the combined new high-end photo and video features found in the Sony a7R III are very appealing, especially as Sony is constantly adding good-quality glass to its line-up. If your work is mainly shooting videos, then I don't have a clear answer just yet, but I'll have a clearer idea after putting the camera through its paces. In regards to the question of a possible a7S III… Well, this is the million-dollar question. My assumption is that, at some point, Sony will have to differentiate between the two lines because the market today is not what it was 2 or 3 years ago when the advantage was so clearly in favour of Sony. I think that an upgrade should always be motivated because of at least one irresistible feature that could greatly contribute to your workflow. HDR recording is nice to have (although it is yet to be proven how good it is in an 8-bit environment), but for me personally, 10-bit recording and an internal ND filter might be a good reason to wait just a little longer, in the hopes that these kind of features will eventually make an appearance. Music for the above video: Binary Love – Broken Radios (find it on artlist.io HERE) Full disclosure: Johnnie and other media representatives were guests at Sony Europe' a7R III launch event in London, England. Sony paid transport and accommodation for this one-day trip, but there was no other payment involved whatsoever.Read more
by Sebastian Wöber | 3rd October 2016
The Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera is quickly becoming a candidate as the new gold standard in affordable 4K video. But will it be replacing the famous Sony a7S II as the best mirrorless video camera for cinematic shooting? Fujifilm X-T2 – Best Mirrorless Video Quality? Video shooters live in good times. Every few months, a new video shooting mirrorless camera rocks the market and gives us better cinema-like quality and features. Last year, the Sony a7S II quickly became the best mirrorless video camera you could get, with a nice 4K image, numerous useful video features and impressive lowlight performance. Just two weeks ago, the Panasonic GH5 was announced and raised the bar once more with its specs, offering internal 4:2:2 10bit in 4K, though this camera will only see the light of day in 2017. For now, the Fujifilm X-T2 has landed on our desk and stands a serious contender against the Sony a7s II as the new gold standard. Let's take a look. We recently tested the Fujifilm X-T2 in a documentary style situation (check out our review). Few people expected that this camera would be quite so interesting for both photographers as well as video shooters. This is only Fujifilm's first attempt at implementing 4K video into one of their mirrorless cameras, yet they got a lot of things right, and even since our review some new features have been implemented via a firmware update: Now you can get extended dynamic range (H-2, S-2) when recording internally. Comparison: Fujifilm X-T2 vs. Sony a7S II Both the Fujfilm X-T2 as well as the Sony a7S II are designed as mirror-less cameras in a photo body. The Fujifilm X-T2 has the Fuji X-Mount and houses an APS-C sized sensor. The Sony a7S II has the Sony E-mount and houses a full-frame sensor. There are fans for both sensor sizes, but in terms of the lens-mount, there are only a few adapters for Fuji right now, while there are many options for Sony E. This could change in the future, if user interest for Fuji X-Mount adapters rises. In our cinema5D Test Lab we have tested and compared many cameras. In this review we will take a closer look at how the Fujifilm X-T2 sensor performs in comparison to the one in the Sony a7S II. Fujifilm X-T2: Max Resolution: 4K UHD Max Framerate 4K: 29.97fps Max Framerate HD: 59.94 Log Gamma: F Log Sensor: Aps-C Mount: Fuji X Codec Bitrate 4K: 105mbit Price: About $1600 Sony a7S II: Max Resolution: 4K UHD Max Framerate 4K: 29.97fps Max Framerate HD: 120fps Log Gamma: Slog2 & Slog3 Sensor: Full-Frame Mount: Sony E Codec Bitrate: 95mbit Price: About $3000 Use the Fujifilm X-T2 with "F Log" The Fujifilm X-T2 has some unique properties, most notably "F Log", Fujifilm's very own log gamma setting that creates the most neutral and natural image with the highest dynamic range. Unlike the Sony a7S II which records Slog 2 (or Slog 3) internally, Fujifilm has restricted F Log to external recorders. Why did Fujifilm decide to do that? We actually talked to Jun Watanabe from Fujifilm about this recently, and it seems that they are open to implementing internal F Log should user interest be there (see the whole interview here). Considering that the Fujifilm X-T2 comes at half the price of the Sony a7S II, and how beautiful the X-T2 image is (more on that later), it's still quite a valid option to connect a $1300 external recorder (eg: Atomos Ninja Flame) to it, in order to get that nice 4:2:2 8bit F Log image in 4K. The Fujifilm XT-2 has a micro hdmi connection to output F Log in 4K to external recorders. Back at the editing desk you will notice that the XT-2 has the same problems when it comes to external recording as the Sony a7S II in Slog2 gamma. In practice, this means you will lose 1 stop of dynamic range unless you find a way to turn those video levels into their proper values. This can be done with our Slog FIX LUT either during recording or in post with no quality loss (Get it here). Flip out lcd monitor on the Fujifilm XT-2 If you use this camera for internal recording only, the X-T2 also offers some very nice film simulations (picture profiles) and still has very good image quality. But if you are dependent on a Log gamma for your post workflow, you will need an external recorder. We hope Fujfilm will include internal F Log in a future firmware update. Dynamic Range A good dynamic range rating allows us to capture a larger range of shadows and highlights in high-contrast scenes. An important property when it comes to evaluating the best mirrorless video camera. We're testing with a DSC labs XYLA-21 transmissive test chart. For this review we used the Fujifilm 56mm F/1.2 lens instead of the Zeiss 50mm Cp2 macro (more on how we test HERE). Our software measured about 12 stops of usable dynamic range on the Fujifilm X-T2. This is very similar to the rating of the Sony a7S II and Canon C300 mark II. Here's a screenshot of the dynamic range of a few popular cameras compared. Usable Dynamic Range (SNR 1/0.5) – Blacks adjusted in the chart above for your convenience. 12 stops is very a good rating for a cinema camera. Many videographers today praise the Canon C300 mark II for its dynamic range qualities and when we take a closer look, the Fujifilm X-T2 isn't far behind. High end cinematic productions still use the Arri ALEXA, as it outperforms all other cameras we have tested with its 14 stops of usable range. Image Quality This is where the Fujifilm X-T2 blows away most other cameras we have tested. The image of the X-T2 is very homogenous, clean and has a high resolution that dissolves lots of detail with a nice filmic grain. In the shot below you can see that the Fujfilm XT-2 offers slightly more detail than the Sony a7S II and seems to have better aliasing properties than both the Canon C300 mark II and Panasonic VariCam 35: Image resolution. 100% crops from 4K images In the star graphic above, the a7S II and X-T2 look very similar. However, when you compare the image detail of other shots of the X-T2 vs a7S II (see below), you quickly see that the Fujifilm X-T2 always produces cleaner and more accurate shots: Image detail. 100% crops from 4K images In practice, of course most users will downscale their images to HD, and for this purpose all mentioned cameras perform admirably. Still, the kind of quality you get out of the Fujfilm X-T2 is impressive and leaves even our beloved Sony a7SII behind. This is also true for internal recordings and certainly makes the XT-2 one of the best mirrorless video camera when it comes to image quality in 4K. The only comparable camera in this field is the wonderful Sony a6300 (see our test here). the a6300 however has strong weaknesses in other areas. Despite the lack of internal F Log, as mentioned earlier, the Fujifilm X-T2 comes with a variety of film simulating picture profiles in-camera. This is a very nice feature that we haven't seen on any other camera yet. Others do offer "video picture profiles", but none of them simulate filmic colors and contrast. Here are two different film simulations, recorded internally (105mbit H.264): Fujifilm X-T2 colors. 100% crops from 4K images As you can see image quality is just as impressive for internal recordings as it is when recording external 4K with an Atomos Ninja Assasin, like we did, or any other external 4K recorder. And HD Quality? Image quality in HD is not as impressive as in 4K mode. It is comparable to the Sony a7S II, but unfortunately there is also a lot of aliasing which creates lots of moire artefacts in contrasty image areas. The Sony a7S II performs better there and also offers 120fps, while the X-T2 only reaches 60fps. Below is a shot of the star chart and sieve comparing HD on both cameras: 100% crops of HD image Best Settings for Video on the Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T2 Settings Menu Accessible via the "Q" button. Sharpness Sharpness should always be set to -4. Otherwise artificial sharpening is added in-camera and gives you a video-ish look. If needed, you can also add sharpness in post. H-Tone and S-Tone These two settings add a smooth highlight and shadow rolloff and increase the dynamic range of your image when set to -2 and -2. This was recently enabled via a new firmware update. Film Simulation There are several film simulation settings available for in-camera looks. Try them. We liked their "Ns" setting best. All other settings (besides "white balance" which you set as needed) should be left untouched for best results. You should always shoot in 4K and downsample as needed later on, to get the best results. Rolling Shutter The Sony a7S II suffered from severe rolling shutter effect, a phenomenon also referred to as "jello". Unfortunately, the rolling shutter that we see on most CMOS sensor video cameras is also present on the Fujifilm X-T2, but in comparison it is less pronounced than on the a7S II. Lowlight The Sony a7S II is an absolute miracle when it comes to lowlight performance. In comparison, the Fujifilm can't reach the same high ISO's but holds up well until ISO 3200, which is not bad in comparison to other mirrorless video cameras. Unfortunately, beyond that the X-T2 should be used with caution, because there is heavy and visible noise reduction going on that does not even look nice when downsampled to HD. We wish it could be disabled. The following shot compares the Fujifilm X-T2 in F Log (ISO 800) and Sony a7S II in Slog 2 (ISO 1600) at both their base ISO's and then at higher ISO's. 100% crop from 4K image The a7S II retains image detail much better up until high ISO's. This is especially visible in motion. Conclusion If you thought the Fujifilm X-T2 is just another ordinary attempt by a stills manufacturer to implement video as an additional selling point, then you were wrong. This small mirrorless camera shows us how image detail and an organic in-camera look is supposed to be executed and in our opinion brings it into the class of best mirrorless video cameras. The 4K (UHD) image from the Fujfilm X-T2 is nicer and cleaner than that of the Sony a7S II, and outperforms our favourite low cost 4K camera in the rolling shutter test while achieving the same dynamic range rating of 12 usable stops. When it comes to HD quality and frame rates, internal log recording and lowlight, the Sony a7S II still has the upper hand. Considering the availability of E-mount adapters for Sony, available accessories (like the Sony XLR-K2M audio module) and the compatibility of the Slog 2 gamma, the a7S II currently remains our camera of choice and holds the position of best mirrorless video camera. For those interested in the built-in film simulation, outstanding stills camera performance and superb image quality at half the price of the a7S II, the Fujfilm X-T2 should be a clear winner. Whichever you choose, both are outstanding cameras that leave most competition behind. Only the Sony a6300 is another camera you should look at if the budget is tight (see our a6300 review here). We hope this review helped you. Please consider getting your gear from one of our recommended retailers and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Read more
by Adam Plowden | 19th August 2016
Sony have released their latest firmware for the Sony A7r II mirrorless camera which further combats some overheating issues. One of Sony's biggest issues since the release of the A7r II has been overheating. The new firmware 3.30 adds and adjusts a few features to this already impressive mirrorless camera. It also comes in time for Sony's win at the TIPA Awards, giving the A7r II the title of 'Best Mirrorless CSC Professional'. The updates and fixes include: Internal temperature regulated by improved overall stability when shooting still images. Improved operation and stability of the camera. Wireless lighting control for flash devices (Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander). The updated firmware is available for download from Sony here. Let us know if the new firmware solves any shooting issues!Read more
by Sebastian Wöber | 4th July 2016
External recordings on Sony a7 series cameras are awesome for several reasons, but unfortunately the image is crushed and there can be a loss in dynamic range when recording externally via HDMI. The famous Slog problem cuts off blacks and highlights and gives you a wrong Slog 2 or Slog 3 image. But we've developed an extremely easy fix. This LUT can be applied either during external recordings or even in post and give you back the full dynamic range of a true Slog image. The Slog Problem Explained Back in March, I wrote a scientific article on the crushed blacks phenomenon concerning the Sony a7S, Sony a7S II, Sony a7R II and Sony a6300 cameras. Basically, the contrast information is saved incorrectly on external recordings via HDMI, thus defeating the whole purpose of a standardized Slog Gamma. This phenomenon has been the main reason why some people have avoided using external recorders with these cameras. There is a fix that involves either DaVinci Resolve or level filters in Premiere that I described here, but these can impact your rendering time considerably. [Important UPDATE:] You do not need this on the Convergent Design Odyssey Recorder as their latest firmware provides a fix in the form of a "Legalize HDMI" function you will find in the INPUTS menu. [UPDATE:] The Slog Fix LUT also fixes external recordings in F Log from the Fujifilm X-T2. There is a recovery of about 1 stop of dynamic range in the highlights. The C5D Slog Fix Here is better way to fix the Slog Problem at any stage of your workflow, and it's the fastest we have found in the form of our very first official C5D LUT. Essentially, it recovers any Slog 2 or Slog 3 files recorded externally, and gives you back a true Slog image with the cameras full dynamic range. On top of that, this LUT gives you the unique possibility to burn the correct Gamma right into your external recordings. By loading this LUT onto an external recorder like the Atomos Shogun, you can fix the Slog problem during recording, work with a correct file from the start, and save the additional rendering time otherwise needed in post production. This Slog Issue is especially problematic in Slog 2 Gamma, as it kills some of the highlights and thus reduces the dynamic range of the image where it matters (highlight rolloff in critical shots): 100% crop of 4K image (Slog 2 Gamma) This is how the Slog affects the dark areas of the image and how the Slog Fix recovers the correct Gamma: 100% crop of 4K image (Slog 2 Gamma) In our tests, an external recording with the C5D Slog Fix LUT on an Atomos Shogun was virtually identical to a file otherwise transcoded in DaVinci Resolve by changing the Video Levels manually (See more sample images below) Note: We cannot be held responsible for wrong use of the LUT. Please test this yourself before implementing into your own workflow. We decided not to give away the C5D Slog Fix LUT for free, but if you buy us a cup of coffee it's yours to use in your projects. We'll also be happy for a higher contribution if you feel this fix helped you in your work. DOWNLOAD IT HERE [UPDATE:] As cinema5D reader Corey Robson pointed out, there is an alternative method on the Atomos Shogun, that gets you half way to the goal: The Shogun offers a "5D MkIII" Color Corrector option in the "Source" window. While I do not know the science of it, the tests showed that it recovers some of the highlights, but not the true Slog Gamma. If you're working semi professionally it should be "good enough", as the highlights are most important. For those who want to use a second LUT as a preview on the Shogun, I would recommend this method instead of the C5D LUT, or alternatively the C5D LUT can be used in post for a 100% accurate result. Sample Images Sony a7S – Slog 2 – Internal H.264 Sony a7S – Slog 2 – External – unfixed Sony a7S – Slog 2 – External Fixed with Slog FIX LUT in post Sony a7S – Slog 2 – External – Fixed with Slog FIX LUT burned in, on the recorder FAQ Do I need this if I don't use Slog 2 or Slog 3 Gamma? No. The Slog Problem is only present in external recordings with Slog 2 and 3 Gammas via HDMI. What about external recordings via SDI? External recordings via SDI are not affected. Please don't use the Slog Fix on those. Will this work even on files that have already been recorded? Yes. You can use this on files you have recorded with an external recorder in the past. The files were only saved with the wrong metadata and the information can be pulled back with the help of our LUT or the workarounds described here. Who is it for? For people who want to retain the original Slog 2 or Slog 3 Gamma in order to grade accurately, match cameras or use pre defined LUTs. If you apply LUTs meant for Slog 2 or 3, you will not get the correct results without fixing your files first. Do I need this on the Sony FS7 or FS5? If you're using an external HDMI recording you will also need this on a Sony FS7 and Sony FS5. If you're using SDI as an output interface you will not require the fix. Will I lose color information or quality when I use the LUT on a recorder (burned in)? No. According to our tests the results are the same as if you would apply the fix in post. Note that in general there is a slight variance between externally recorded colors in comparison to internally recorded H.264 files on Sony cameras. We think the external recordings with our LUT look more color accurate. Download the sample images above to compare them and see the nuances. Make sure you use this workflow properly before burning the LUT into your recorded files. How do I use this on an Atomos Shogun? 1. To use the C5D SlogFix for monitoring purposes: Copy the C5D-SlogFix.cube file to the root folder of your Atomos Shogun Media (An SSD or harddisk) Tap the yellow "…" icon at the bottom right hand side of the screen Tap on one of the 8 LUT slots (preferably an empty one) Tap on the folder icon In the new window that opens tap the "C5D-SlogFix.cube" file twice. This will load the LUT onto your Atomos Shogun recorder To monitor tap the LUT slot now associated with the C5D-SlogFix and tap the monitoring icon on the top right hand side to switch monitoring on or off The C5D-SlogFix.cube file can be deleted from the media 2. To burn C5D SlogFix into your file (RECOMMENDED for a faster grading workflow): Follow the monitoring setup of 1 After your camera is connected, tap the "hdmi" icon in the top left hand corner In the window that opens, under the section "RECORD 4KUHDp…" tap on "3D LUT: Off", so that it shows "3D LUT: On" There should be a red, flashing icon in the top right hand corner that says "MON LUT" Make sure the C5D-SlogFix LUT is selected in the yellow "…" menu Download Click the image below to get the C5D LUT Slog Fix:Read more
by Olaf von Voss | 18th January 2016
If you're a bit luckier than me—since I just happen to be freezing my feet off—you might be enjoying the warmth of the southern hemisphere right now. Maybe you're preparing yourself for a diving expedition around the great barrier reef, or some other lovely locale. If so, then I might have just the thing that you need! Ikelite has just announced a new version of their popular underwater housings, this time for the Sony a7 II series. Some like It Wet The brand new underwater housing provides room for all of Sony's latest mirrorless, full frame a7 II cameras. It features some fresh elements, such as the lovely white frontal design, but still sports the clear backplate—an important feature in my opinion as I sometimes find it difficult to know what I'm doing if I can't see the camera. You'll also be able to notice water inside of the housing immediately. The underwater housing will not prove detrimental to your muscle-memory, with the controls lining up in the same position as they sit on the cameras themselves. Plus, Ikelite uses larger controls and push buttons which are easy to access, even with thick gloves. A very nice feature are the laser engraved symbols, which are the same as the original ones from Sony. Since they are engraved, they'll never peel off or fade away—neat! Rear button layout and laser engravings If you are a photography fanatic, you'll like the new—and at this time exclusive—Sony TTL support for the housing. The dedicated circuit is powered by the strobe so it is limited to compatible Ikelite strobes for now, such as the Ikelite DS160. Another great improvement concerns the mounting tray for the camera. It features a 1/4 20 tripod mount so you can leave it on the camera whenever you decide to get that panoramic shot on the beach. Note: Apart from the housing itself, you'll need an appropriate lens port for your lens of choice. The lens port is not included when purchasing the underwater housing. Obviously, without a port, it is kind of pointless so do make sure to grab the right one—use this chart as a guide. Specifications 200 ft (60m) depth rating All important camera functions are accessible Controls are not provided for AF/MF/AEL switch lever, Control wheel, or Diopter Adjustment Dial Ikelite bulkhead connector with integrated TTL circuitry Near neutral buoyancy in fresh water Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port Weight 5 lb (2.3 kg) not including tray + handles Dimensions 9.1 x 7.1 x 6.1 inches (230 x 180 x 150 mm) including projectionsRead more
by Nino Leitner | 20th December 2015
Sony has quietly released a firmware updates for their flagship mirrorless cameras, the Sony a7R II and Sony a7S II, that seem to solve the overheating issues that many users have experienced when shooting 4K internally on these cameras. The 3.00 firmware update for the a7R II can be downloaded by clicking here, the 2.00 firmware update for the a7S II can be downloaded by clicking here. Sony is quite vague about the improvement however, this is their stated main improvement in both firmware update versions: Improves 4K movie recording time when using the vertical grip (VG-C2EM) or when the APS-C/Super35mm mode is activated Additionally, they state that it "improves picture quality". What exactly that means remains to be seen. We don't even know if they are referring to video or still picture quality with this statement. There have been numerous reports by users complaining about macro blocking and other issues in the HD mode of the Sony a7R II in particular. Thanks to cinema5D reader Jonathan Fuentes we know that the 4K overheating issue seems to be resolved after the firmware update. He sent us links to two YouTube videos in which he documented hour-long internal 4K recordings with his a7R II, without the camera ever showing any overheating warning, after performing the firmware update. We expect the a7S II to behave in the same way after the update. (Recording time is limited to 29:59 on all these cameras, but he restarted recording right after the automatic stop.) We have heard firsthand from Sony engineers before that solving these overheating issues is very hard due to the compact way in which the cameras are built, so we are surprised to see this firmware update. Sony possibly only raised the critical temperature to a higher level, meaning that the camera would only show the warning at higher temperatures now. Jonathan tested his continuous a7R II recording at 70 degree Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius), which is normal room temperature – we expect warnings to still show up in warmer conditions. With winter upon us here in Northern hemisphere, maybe our Australian friends can help us out with a test in the sun ;-)Read more
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There's a new show on ABC called Defying Gravity, a Canadian production dubbed Grey's Anatomy in space. Eek. It was also inspired by the fictional BBC docudrama "Space Odyssey: Voyage to the Planets. To me it looked a lot more like Virtuality which aired a month or so ago on Fox (which was canned before it even got out the gate) and Danny Boyle's Sunshine before that. It looked pretty good from the little bit I saw and I ended up catching up on the first two episodes. It wasn't quite as interesting as I thought it would be although the elements are there. I saw a lot of people from earlier shows I really miss so that was a bit of a bummer also.
As the storyline goes, there's a team of eight astronauts (four men and four women) from five different countries, who set out on a mysterious six-year mission that covers 13 billion kilometers. Their entire journey is monitored, every emotion captured on camera, and they soon realize there may be more to the mission than what they were told.
Every character seems to have a secret. Antares flight engineer Maddux Donner (played by Ron Livingston) had to leave two members of his crew on a previous mission to Mars which still has secrets that only the heads know about. Before the mission, he gets involved with the ship's future geologist Zoe Barnes (played by Laura Harris) who gets pregnant despite him telling her he's had a vasectomy. She then aids in the help of her friend, biologist Jen Crane (Blood Ties' Christina Cox, good to see ya!) who helps her "get rid of the problem" in a procedure that is legal now but illegal in this future (year 2052). Zoe complies as she's just been accepted for the Antares mission and ends up hearing random baby cries throughout the area. Jen is one half of a married couple and was formerly involved in a tryst with Antares future commander Ted Shaw (Malik Yoba, good to see ya too!) who is now married to scientist Eve Shaw who is in on the secret of why the astronauts are really on the mission. Whew. There's more of the crew, of course, but these are the main ones and it's already getting a bit confusing.
There's a delicate mix of drama, romance and sci-fi that I like in my speculative fiction and unfortunately there's a little too much drama in Defying Gravity. Some loose issues include random work scenes revolving around relationship talk and some flashbacks that lead up to where our characters are today. The flashbacks and the long talky scenes get to be a bit too much because it feels like a soap opera in space. There's an ongoing mystery as to "what's in Pod 4" and why the astronauts are really there which can be really interesting. I wish there was more clues and scenes dedicated to giving the viewers an idea about what's behind the curtain.
I think the idea of mixing a romance in could be interesting because I like some romance with my sci-fi. I was rooting for Callie and Travis to get together in Starhunter 2300. I was on the edge of my seat when Deunan and Briareos were reunited in Appleseed. I even swooned when Leia and Han had their banter and finally admitted their love for each other (I have to admit I bought The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton cause I loved the cover and the idea of another guy coming in between their eventual union). The difference between these folks and the folks on Defying Gravity is that we had time to get to know them and to care about them. We weren't just thrown in and shown their problems. Right now it feels like working with people who feel they have a burning desire to share their life story with you out of the blue. Characters have to have a starting point and continue to develop throughout the series but sadly there's no development anywhere here. Just a few flashbacks to reveal a little bit more about the people they were before the mission. The characters just seem to be going through the motions unlike some of my favorite standout shows like NCIS, Firefly, True Blood and Leverage (to name a few), which all have characters each with their own personalities and charm.
Another thing is the mystery which can be potentially interesting. Already we're at the third episode but with no particular idea what's going on behind the scenes with "Beta" the mysterious force that knows all or with what exactly Eve and the head Commander of the mission knows and why they aren't telling. To keep us tuning in, the show has to give clues and tidbits of information that lead us through the season so we can piece it together. Compare this to Showtime's Odyssey 5 and the 4400 which had minor episodic issues to tie into the greater formula driving the main story. Also to have that great "oh that's what happened all those times" moments that'll make us want to rewind and watch from the beginning to see how it all unfolded in the first place. Right now, it doesn't have that. Defying Gravity seems to be in an identity crisis. It doesn't know if it's a relationship drama, a mystery or a space thriller as it's being billed and it's having a hard time trying to balance all at once without being confusing or tedious.
I'll probably continue to watch to see if the mystery will be revealed and to get a small dose of what little new sci-fi is on television today. But as the ratings are pretty much less than lackluster and Wiki only shows a synopsis up until episode 5 (out of the season's 13) I'm not sure it'll be able to hold it's own. Sci-Fi on network TV hasn't done well overall (even the critically good ones with higher ratings) so this particular one may be on the way outs sooner than we think. Hopefully it picks up some speed in the coming episodes.


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I liked Jesse Eisenberg in "The Squid and the Whale," and I adored him in "Adventureland." Even more than Michael Cera (especially in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"), he owns the market in playing the cute nerd - slightly scruffy, slightly hippie, slightly punk. So it was a bit of a surprise and a real treat to see him doing such a fine, fine job in playing an arrogant asshole as Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook co-founder, in "The Social Network.
Whether or not this portrayal is completely accurate and fair, Eisenberg is mesmerizing, contributing to the film being a terrific, absorbing two hours, with zippy direction by David Fincher, crackling dialogue by Aaron Sorkin and driving music by Trent Resnor (the new Danny Elfman?) of Nine Inch Nails. Making a heady intellectual property dispute downright thrilling, with intriguing characters, this is an old-fashioned, good, adult drama - the kind Hollywood used to be so good at making but rarely does anymore.
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I have to say that I suck at Facebook. I have heard about thousands of people going off Facebook because of it eating up time and being a substitute for face-to-face contact, but I hardly get on it.
Yes, it is good for getting the word out, like when I have a new blog post, and I'm sure I'm missing out on some things, but I don't really care that Jane is enjoying a nice bowl of homemade asparagus soup, and I don't want to spend hours playing games with animals. I understand all those people wanting face-to-face contact rather than Facebook.
Then again, on the day I saw "The Social Network," I had the extraordinary, moving experience of going to visit a friend I had been out of touch with for 25 years - half my lifetime. He had found me on Facebook.
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Dorian describes himself as a 'Corporate Hippy', equally at home around the boardroom table as the camp-fire. He started Skoosh back in 2001 with the single aim of proving that there is a better way to do business. Once he's done that, you'll find him back in his hammock plotting to change the business world some other way.
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Rock star, squash player, data manager, beer connoisseur: Tim is the quintessential modern renaissance man. If he's not jangling his guitar, supping the latest Transylvanian IPA or thrashing Matt at squash, then he's making sure our hotel data is spick and span, and managing our team of data matchers to boot.
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With her roots in the Netherlands & Dubai, we knew we'd have our hands full with this one. Crazy cat lady who likes to flex her culinary muscles when at home, and the world's greatest party animal when not. She brings laughter to any room she's in and this place just wouldn't feel like home without her. She's been with us since March 2015 and she puts her heart and soul into the job. Rachael we salute you!
Nyree joined in February 2017 with a wealth of travel industry experience under her belt and brings an air of class to the table - finally. With her dry sense of humour she certainly keeps us all entertained and in her spare time she loves nothing more than traveling, socialising and getting stuck into a good crime series, she's quite partial to a cheese board too!
Wendy has kept the books at Skoosh as excellently balanced as well as her proud home since she came aboard in September 2015. She's a bit of a sun chaser, so you'll likely find her relaxing somewhere and on the Mediterranean coast and if you're going to the bar she'll have a Prosecco or 3. Grazie!
Previously working in Theatre, Bex brings with her an equally creative and technical outlook to the team. A keen gamer, festival goer,comedy fan, and recently, her biggest success to date, a very proud Mum to baby Eli. Bex brightens whichever corner she's, a much valued cohort since March 2016.
Hurricane Josie loves bees and cats. She sings, writes, dances badly and has questionable boundaries. After years of being a bumbling travelling teacher, she has finally put her roots back in her home town to come and work with us at Skoosh. In her spare time, you'll probably find her climbing a mountain or setting her flat on fire with one of her many home cosmetic experiments. She's a bit weird, but at Skoosh we pride ourselves on tolerance and we are delighted to have her.
Nat is the newest addition to our team, she joined us May 2019 and has come all the way from a little town nestled in the High Tatras mountains. Honoured is an understatement. If she's not trailing the world's long distance pilgrimages in her hiking shoes, she'll be binge listening to yet another film soundtrack. She's clever, she's quirky, and a fancy dress fanatic, we think she fits into Skoosh life perfectly.
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Dmitry has been with Skoosh in Rostov since early 2012, and has worked on almost all parts of Skoosh since then, specialising in one of the most important parts, hotel information updates. Outside of Skoosh he enjoys exploring mountains with his family and being a DIY expert at home.
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Evgeny has been with Skoosh since August 2014 in the Rostov office, doing an excellent job keeping the back parts of Skoosh working like a well-oiled machine. He likes GPS navigation and spends all of his free time walking with family, friends and all of their children in the mountains and forests.
Dima Konstantinov
Dima joined Skoosh in March 2015 as a developer, and has already made himself core to the development of the latest version of SkooshKarma, building much of the latest functionality. He works from our Rostov office in Russia, and likes having fun with active sport and programming.
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Mum (Feb 1948 - Nov 2009)
Dorian's mum was involved in Skoosh from its inception. She reviewed every concept, every strategy, even every font. She may not be around to see SkooshKarma but she would have loved the idea and we hope it meets her very exacting requirements. God help the duty manager if it doesn't.
Matt traveled down the coast from his native Cornwall to join Skoosh and has navigated the company through so many ups and downs he may as well have become a fisherman. He's unquestionably the most prolific person in social media and replies to anyone and everyone at lightning speed. Outside of Skoosh he might be playing the ukulele, drinking beer or drinking beer (sic).
Tom Cox
Tom's rise to the top of Skoosh makes for an amazing story in its own right. Refusing to accept the rejection from his original application he more or less forced his way in and, within four years, he was running the show. He's now away doing his own things elsewhere but still provides valuable assistance and insight.
Sam put her all into the creation of Skoosh. Her talent and spirit is written into the company, in many fonts and languages. When we have room for a wake-boarding circuit in the office, we want Sam back.
Mary-Ellen Fox (1960 - 2014)
Mary-Ellen made light work of the part of the business which always scared the life out of the rest of us - the book-keeping, and made us the fastest payers in the industry at the same time. Her influence in getting us through the tough times was huge. An inspirational mother, she felt like an extra parent to us all in the office and we miss her greatly.
Neural Brothers
As Industrious and as rare as Oompa Loompa's, Georgi and Milan are the brains behind much of the inner workings of SkooshKarma. No-one knows how they do things, just that everything they touch works brilliantly. Next time you find exactly the right hotel for you, these are the guys to thank.
Nicole Bradfield
More than just moral support over the years, of which she offered loads, Nicole taught us what a brand means and how to communicate our values. She is as inspirational as she is talented and not just in the office. If you like salmon and spinach, no-one makes better.
Adrian Sweeney
Adrian has contributed more to SkooshKarma than anyone realises, himself included. An English language teacher, he makes sure every comma sits where it should but he also has outstanding abilities to grasp complex business ideas and to assess whether they'll sink or swim. He can be thanked for InstantKarma among many other things.
DecoGrafics - Marius
He is our designer so there's no disguising his brilliance. Anything you come to him with, he'll make better. His tagline "If you can imagine it, we can do it", understates his abilities. When we launch our next version of SkooshKarma you'll see his talents in all his glory.
Al Ries and Laura Ries
This father daughter combo have written some of the most incisive books on marketing and branding. If you're new to the subject, "The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding" is as enjoyable as it is informative. Jack Ries also co-authored our bible, "Positioning, the Battle for your Mind". Sounds scary, but isn't.


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For some, the very idea of sharing their message can elicit a flight, fight or freeze response so fast, you'll think you've blacked out for a second and you end up waking up three days later. Standing up and speaking, writing that book, writing that Facebook post, sharing in a meeting at work with your colleagues…. shudder …. it's like every cell in your body feels like it's going to pop a vein.
If cells had veins that is.
In a world full of narcissism, the notice me era, the entitlement era, there are people who know they have something they want to share and don't because the whole idea of opening yourself up to ridicule or worse, someone calling you a fraud, can be just too terrifying.
Like, I mean, who are you to think that you could change someone's life by telling your story? Really?
Well, let me tell you dear reader, WHO ARE YOU TO NOT BE TELLING YOUR STORY?
Yes, it appears that I might just have yelled at you, and I will pull the Antipodean card out on that one, there's a belief we are a bit of an uncouth mob.
Let me not get off track here though, this is all about you. You have a story, and you want to share it because somewhere in your waters, deep down, you know you'll be helping.
Whatever your definition of selfish or selfless – who cares, just do it. Just speak, write, draw, sing, chant, boogaloo…anything.
It takes a village to raise a child, and my darling, the world is full of children ranging in age from 0 to 111+.
One of my favourite sayings is "we go through what we go through to help others go through what we've been through".
I can assure you, as someone who has spent an inordinate amount of time in my life worrying if what I'm saying is helping, I still get the dinner plate eyes when someone tells me how one thing has helped them shift something in their life and they hardly recognise themselves anymore.
I don't ever want to lose the dinner plate eyes. I don't want to ever get surprised when someone says thank you for sharing your story.
Sometimes I wish I could have a dab of narcissist to help me not have that flash of thought that comes with sharing your message. A little bit of "I am da man" wouldn't hurt me I don't reckon.
To be fair, sharing my message since I decide to start my own business in 2009, I have evolved to the place where I am able to say "I'm really good at what I do"; And I am.
I want to give you permission to look at what you have been through, look in the mirror and see that person standing there (hot tip, what you've been through didn't kill you, so sharing is so your next step), and say "You're really made for this, go get 'em!"
You will have people who won't resonate with you and your message, and that's ok. 7.23 Billion people on the planet, you're not meant to resonate with everyone. Imagine the pressure if you were. When you speak your message, please be assured that the Universe will conspire in your favour to get the right people to hear or see your message. Truly it will.
FaT baby, it's all you need to be… FaT – Faith and Trust.
Live it, Love it.
Amanda Foy


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Actress Janella Salvador expressed her disbelief that there are people who can steal hard-earned money from other people. Janella lost P 100,000.00 from her bank due to phishing scam. Based on their bank statement, they allegedly spent P 100,000.00 while in Japan last August 2016.
Where in fact, Janella and her mom Janine was in town during that time making it impossible for the to make the transaction.
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According to their bank, they will investigate the said matter as customer concern is their utmost priority.
"We make sure that all complaints undergo through investigation and we take it as our responsibility to resolve issues and restitute conclusively-proven fraud," the bank stated.
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Selecting Catchy History Term Paper Topics: 3 Main Tips
To find a really good topic for a history research paper you can simply follow your gut, or you can follow one or all of these tips if you find yourself complete at a loss for ideas:
- Browse through research within your field of study. Allocate a broad topic that vaguely interests you and start digging into it, exploring the field and the work of other scholars in the field. You will have to go through a very large amount of information, a big number of books and research papers, maybe even historic manuscripts and actual historians. Pick a lot of different contiguous topics, surround yourself with various sources and make sure you have supplied yourself with a full range of material in various areas of research. That can take a lot of time, but research is all about learning a whole lot of new information and finding something new, standing on the foundation of the existing research. If you start your search for a topic with the existing data, you will be able to see the bigger picture of your field of study. That will allow you to figure out which directions are the most popular, and which are the least explored and it's possible you will be able to come up with your topic at this point.
- Narrow down the direction in which you are moving. When you look at the general direction of your research, be it a historic era, a historical figure, or a war, you should be able to find some aspects of it, which are of the biggest interest to you. Take that branch and narrow it down by picking a denser time scale, or a set of relationships of the chosen historical figure with a spouse, or family, if it's important, or center around some specific key decisions they made. Ask several questions you have for this topic and choose the most interesting one. You may already have a topic. Perform this sequence several times, shooting in different directions and you will have a number of topics to choose from.
- Be prepared to shift and transform your topic. It is a natural process and you should not see it as failure or unnecessary work. It is likely that your mentor will advise you to change your topic a little bit or focus on a slightly different aspect. It could even be on your own initiative, and you should go with it as many times as you feel like it, but within the reasonable boundaries, of course.


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Xilinx Announces Project Everest: The 7nm FPGA SoC Hybrid
Xilinx Announces Project Everest: The 7nm FPGA SoC Hybrid
This week Xilinx is making public its latest internal project for the next era of specialized computing. The new product line, called Project Everest in the interim, is based around what Xilinx is calling an ACAP – an Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform. The idea here is that for both compute and acceleration, particularly in the data center, the hardware has to be as agile as the software. Project Everest will combine Xilinx's highest performing next-generation programmable logic along with application processors, real-time processors, programmable engines, RF, high-speed SerDes, programmable IO, HBM, and a custom network-on-chip. The idea is that space typically devoted to hard blocks in FPGAs (such as memory controllers) are now optimized on chip, leaving more programmable silicon for the compute and adaptability. Project Everest is one of the Three Big Trends as identified by Xilinx's new CEO, Victor Peng.
Turn to Page 2 to see our interview of Xilinx CEO, Victor Peng
An Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform: Project Everest
For most of the consumer market, CPUs and GPUs take up most of the processing within a system. In the data center, FPGAs are also used as a third level of compute, typically as an agile processor to assist with acceleration, and the premise is that it can be configured on the fly for an optimized compute pathway without having to spend tens of millions to create custom chips or ASICs. If an FPGA were to emulate a CPU or a GPU, it would ultimately be slower or draw more power, but typically the way CPUs and GPUs are configured are not always the best pathways for a lot of compute, and FPGAs are typically used as network accelerators or as a hub for things like semi-conductor design, emulating how other chips are built, or novel cryptographic compute workloads. If you need an FPGA with more memory for example, then the programmable logic can construct a memory controller, such that an embedded implementation with a PHY will give access to more memory. Of course, this is a simplification.
FPGAs, are by design, PCIe co-processors, much like GPUs. The workflow is somewhat similar as well after the circuit is designed: develop the code and run the data through using APIs. In recent product cycles, Xilinx has bundled new features to its FPGA line, such as hardened memory controllers supporting HBM, and embedded Arm Cortex cores to for application-specific programmability. What Project Everest aims to bring to the table is another form of processing unit, combining a number of features but going beyond the current CPU/GPU/FPGA paradigm: the Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (or ACAP).
Xilinx's ACAP portfolio will be initiated with TSMC's 7nm manufacturing process, with the first tapeouts due in late 2018. Xilinx states that Project Everest has been a monumental internal effort, taking 4-5 years and 1500 engineers already, with over $1b in R&D costs. The final big chips are expected to weigh in at 50 billion transistors, with a mix of monolithic and interposer designs based on configurations.
Today's announcement is more of a teaser than anything else – the diagram above is about the limit to which that Xilinx will talk about features and the product portfolio. The value of the ACAP, according to Xilinx, will be its feature set and millisecond-level configurability. For a server on the edge, for example, an ACAP can use both the programmable logic elements for millisecond bitstream reconfiguration of different processes along with the application processors for general logic or the programmable engines as ASIC-level acceleration. This can lead to, among other things, different AI acceleration techniques and 5G RF manageability by multiple containers/VMs on a single ACAP. The overriding idea is that the ACAP can apply dynamic optimization for workloads, with Xilinx citing a 10-100x speedup over CPUs and more use cases than GPUs or ASICs as a fundamental value to the new hardware, built through software and hardware programmability. Xilinx also stated that the RF will have four times the bandwidth of current 16nm radios, leveraging 16×16 800 MHz radios.
Xilinx did mention two specific features that will be coming to Project Everest. The chips will have ASIC-level blocks for CCIX connectivity – a cache coherent interconnect that promises to be the 'one bus to rule them all' (quote from Charlie at SemiAccurate), although Xilinx does not go into direct detail about the bandwidth. Xilinx does however mention its SerDes capability, going up to 112G PAM-4, which Xilinx demonstrated only this week at an Optical Fiber Conference. Xilinx did not state whether Project Everest will use integrated or external transceivers, however, and we will have to wait for a bigger announcement later in the year.
The ultimate goal, according to Xilinx, is for the ACAP to be a universal accelerator. The six areas that Xilinx provided as examples were for live streaming, sensor analytics, AI speech services, social video screening, financial modelling, and personalized medicine: the idea is that the ACAP can tackle all of these on the fly as a result of its feature set, hardware and software programmability, embedded connectivity, and onboard accelerators.
Xilinx is still formulating a brand name for its Project Everest products, and as mentioned above, there is expected to be a range of monolithic and interposer enabled options. Tapeout is expected in 2018, with products in 2019, using TSMC's 7nm. This means that the first products are likely to be the high-performance, high-margin numbers. Xilinx has no direct plans at this time to bring the ACAP strategy back to 16nm or larger. Key strategic customers are already engaging Xilinx on the project.
Xilinx Tackling the Software Problem
If my employer told me to go take a week, do a course and learn a new skill, it would be to learn how to use FPGAs. I was never exposed to them much during my academic career, especially when GPUs were only just coming through as the compute platform of choice for parallelizable code. Since FPGAs and FPGA-like devices hit the market, one thing has been clear – the user has to be more of a hardware engineer than a software engineer to get to grips with them. Xilinx has seen this as a sizable barrier for entry for its product line, and part of the revised methodology under new CEO Victor Peng is to enable a new wave of users by reducing this barrier.
One of the topics in our briefing discussed alongside Everest was how to drive that new generation. The goal, according to Xilinx, is to get developers used to the FPGA as 'just another PCIe co-processor, like a GPU', and enable it to be programmed as such. As a result, Xilinx is pursuing a strategy of accelerated libraries, much like what has happened in the GPU space. The ultimate goal is that a developer can take a library, which has the necessary resources to configure a bit-stream on the fly and implement it to the hardware at hand, and just use it – all the FPGA reconfiguration happens at a level below what the software developer needs. So far Xilinx has been working on accelerating AI frameworks, codecs, machine learning, and database analytics, in this way. Developers still have to target the SDAccel and SDSoC software development environments, but it was clear that enabling this higher level of users is in Xilinx's portfolio for the future, especially when an ACAP can be hardware and software configurable.
Xilinx 2018: The Focus
The briefing we had on Project Everest, because it still is early for the product line, was ultimately a chance for the company to introduce the new CEO. Bundled with this were a reformation of Xilinx's priorities within the presentation and discussions. We have an interview with Victor Peng on the next page, but it is worth at least enumerating how Xilinx is set to approach its future.
Xilinx's key headline that it is focusing on being a 'Data Center First' company. We were told that the company is now focused on the data center as its largest growth potential, as compared to its regular customer base, the time to revenue is rapid, the time to upgrade (for an FPGA company) is rapid, and it enables a fast evolution of customer requirements and product portfolio. Peng stated that Xilinx is a company that can approach compute, storage, and networking, and have a product for all three. Part of the key to being a major data center player will be the software, as discussed in the section above, but also connections with technology such as CCIX, and enablement through service providers with 'FPGA as a Service (FaaS)' in cloud infrastructures. Xilinx cites enterprise customers already deployed and using their hardware to afford a 40x inference speedup, a 90x analytics speedup, and a 100x genomics speedup. Use cases include personalized medicine (genomics analysis in 20 minutes, not 24 hours), computational storage, and Smart NICs for NFV.
The second element to Xilinx's focus was to 'Accelerate Growth in Core Markets'. So for everything that isn't data center, and core to Xilinx's historic and future business, the idea is to get more. We were told that these markets, such as automotive, broadcast, aerospace, infrastructure, and industrial, were looking towards embedded platforms rather than custom solutions to fit their goals. This is apparently a change from the previous generation of implementations, spurred by the availability, cost, and power, of compute. A number of these markets also rely on software defined implementations, requiring the hardware underneath to be adaptable and configurable in a transparent way.
The third element to the strategy is Adaptive Computing. The future of this strand lies in development of things like the ACAP and Project Everest, as well as deployments of current generation products, such as the Virtex UltraScale+ units with HBM announced a while back.
On the next page we had a chance to discuss Xilinx with the new CEO.
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Allow me to introduce myself, one of Poppy Sports' newest bloggers. I'm Laura, a Denver native and an obsessive runner, intermediate cyclist, rusty swimmer, and hopefully a beginner triathlete in the coming year. I have completed one full marathon, five half-marathons, four 10k's, countless 5K's, and one short-course duathlon.
I am preparing for a marathon in the fall when I'll be running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. and hope that my high-altitude marathon training will give me an advantage. Follow my posts for my marathon tips and more. Running is my first obsession, but cycling has quickly moved up the ranks the past year.
Women as Athletes
I love the growing trend of women taking on the sports of running, cycling, and triathlon, and all the women's athletic apparel that comes with it. I'm always one for a new pair of women's running shorts, a new top, or a new running jacket (even though my bright-colored jacket collection has grown to gargantuan proportions). As a newer cyclist and duathlon finisher, I'm learning the fabulous feel of a good cycling jersey and a pair of cycling shorts that doesn't chafe.
Blogging with you
I'm excited to blog for Poppy Sports and spread the word to women who never thought they could finish a triathlon. The truth is, you can! You just need the right tools, the right training, and the right support. So before you doubt yourself, just remember we women are in it together. And who can blame us for wanting a bright pink running top that wicks away moisture? (Well, I like pink, anyway. Pink and black are Team Laura colors!)
Summer training
So, Poppy Sports readers, I look forward to our summer together. I'll keep you posted on my marathon training, nutrition (or my occasional lack thereof), give you some product recommendations and reviews, race and event re-caps, and whatever else you may fancy. And please, visit Poppy Sports for the newest and greatest women's sports apparel!


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Michelin is a French tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in France. It is the second largest tyre manufacturer in the world after Bridgestone and larger than both Goodyear and Continental. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Tigar, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal (in North America) tyre brands.
Michelin manufactures tyres for space shuttles, aircraft, automobiles, heavy equipment, motorcycles, and bicycles. In 2012, the Group produced 166 million tyres at 69 facilities located in 18 countries.
Michelin is also notable for its Red and Green travel guides, its roadmaps, the Michelin stars that the Red Guide awards to restaurants for their cooking, and for its company mascot Bibendum, colloquially known as the Michelin Man.
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June UpDog Challenge!
An UpDog Challenge consisting of 4 games (Frizgility, FunKey, 4WayPlay, and Time Warp). Limit 40 entries per game.
Here you will find some information regarding upcoming dog events that will be hosted by us (or at our Farm). We are actively involved in agility, dock diving, and frisbee and love to bring events into our local community.
We are also available for shows and demonstrations -- we have some high flyin', big air Disc Dogs and some super fast Agility Dogs available to perform at events. High energy, entertaining, and family friendly (both dogs and humans!). Please contact us for more information about our rates and availability.
June UpDog Challenge!
An UpDog Challenge consisting of 4 games (Frizgility, FunKey, 4WayPlay, and Time Warp). Limit 40 entries per game.
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We will demo everything available at The Brightside. From Agility, freestyle Disc, Obedience, toss n fetch and more...
World Discdog Qualifier
This is a great event to start your intro to competing, there are a total of 5 games for only $25 per dog!! We have novice to expert titling and the winner of each event gets to go the World Championships in TN, Sept
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The Brightside Halftime Demo
We will be performing at Ga Tech December 3rd starting at 2 for the women's game and 6pm for the Mens game!
Ga Tech Halftime Show Womens Basketball
So happy to be returning for the second year! Come on out and enjoy the game and the halftime show
PUP Culture Festival
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Top 10 Best Caustic Skins in Apex Legends
Of all characters available, few are as unique as Caustic. Arguably the most badass of all, he loves death and seeks to become the biggest edge-lord in existence. The only problem with him is his size, making it easy for enemies, particularly those with shotguns, to hit him.
Despite his huge hit-box, Caustic still remains one of the most fun legends to play. His unique traps and ultimate all combine into a deceptive, tricky play-style that requires more strategy than other legends. If you're planning on spreading your Noxious Gas everywhere, you need to look the part while doing so.
I've chosen the 10 best skins available to Caustic in Apex Legends. These skins not only look awesome, but they're ranked in a way that fits Caustic's thematic and play-style.
10. Fiber Optics
Being the first Epic level skin on this list, Fiber Optics has an appealing dark blue colour, off-set by a light blue slightly lightning-like animation going over it.
The reason it's only ranked 9th is possibly due to a visual bug, as the animations are quite rare (2 seconds or so in-between each one) and don't cover much of his body. So it does kind of look like a Rare level skin which is a shame.
9. Heat Sync
Heat Sync works surprisingly well with Caustic's model, with dark orange dots surrounding the entirety of the skin that isn't coloured dark orange itself. I'm not the biggest fan of this skin on other legends but on Caustic, it can be considered a nice skin.
8. Neural Net
Offering a more futiristic appearance, Neural Net has a collection of blue dots that protrude down Caustic's model as an animation. The teal blue colour does go away from Caustic's main thematic but it also provides a unique look that might appeal to you!
7. Daemon Hunter
I'm using this one right now as I think the blood red colour and triangular patterns work perfect with Caustic's theme. The most menacing appearing Epic level skin available to Caustic, you'll look intimidating while you're terrorising the island!
6. Illegal Operation
Unique to Caustic, the Illegal Operation skin replaces the Hack the System skin-line that every other legend has available to them. Featuring a new animation that resembles a cloud of green gas, if not for the Legendary skins having such good unique models, this skin would certainly be first on this list!
5. Divine Right
Appearing like some kind of silent monk, the Divine Right skin gives us a unique take that hasn't been seen on any other legend. A piece of cloth wrapped round his head will cover his eyes, giving an intimidating look. The rest of the colours and model seem to be inspired by a Holy Knight fantasy!
4. Philosopher's Stone
In terms of the model, this skin is exceptional with a woolly undercoat and plenty of clothing over it. Additionally, that mask is so damn awesome its hard not to love it. Unfortunately, at least for me, that hair colour choice is bizarre and really looks out of place. The charcater model is great though, there's a better coloured version further down the list!
3. Sixth Sense
Very similar to the 4th entry on this list, Sixth Sense gives him a normal hair colour but retains the awesome cloth over the eyes. A darker shade of colours helps to resonate with his theme more as well, both are good options but this one is slightly more truthful to Caustic's theme.
2. The Trophy Hunter
Offering a yin to Blackheart's Yang, Trophy Hunter is a bright white version that's incredibly unique. To unlock this skin, you needed to own Blackheart and fork out 6500 legend tokens. It's not currently available. If you acquired it though, you have a tough choice on your hands when it comes to which skin to use!
1. Blackheart
In terms of a skin fitting a theme, Blackheart is arguably the best in the entire game. Caustic's base skin is pretty badass on its own, but optimised with a golden mask and black clothing, it's even better. You'll stand out like a sore thumb with how shiny the mask is but its worth it. Blackheart is easily the best Caustic skin in Apex Legends!


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Chinese Oil Painting
The oil
painting originated in Europe.
The Chinese oil painting originated from
400 years ago. Italian Catholic Ricci and other people came to China to
teach and bring European oil paintings into China.
The development of foreign art has become an integral part of Chinese painting and has undergone a long process of learning, absorption and growth.
The art of oil painting has been completed in China for more than 100 years. This
is the history of its rooting, germination and twists and turns in this
land, which is the history of its gradual integration into the blood of
the Chinese nation. Prior
to this, as a painting technique, oil painting was first spread to
China in the Ming Dynasty, and painted portraits of royal nobles in the
circle of the court. Some of the works were painted by foreign painters,
and some were completed by their Chinese disciples.
They are mainly noticed by their historical value rather than their artistic value. For more than 100 years, the art of oil painting has experienced ups and downs with Chinese society. The Revolution of 1911, the May Fourth Movement, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, the Cultural Revolution, and the reform and opening up, all historical events that promoted or obstructed social change, were given baptism and test and exercise.
What is the most important feature of Chinese oil painting? realism. There are two meanings here, the spirit of reality and the form of realism. The reality of China in the 20th century and the social changes in China have made many Chinese intellectuals and artists regard literature and art as weapons for transforming society.
In the majority of the century, artists pay close attention to reality, draw creative resources from social life, and give their works a realist spirit and related formal skills. At the beginning of the 20th century, when oil paintings were first introduced to China from the West, the main forms were realistic, figurative, and realistic.
At that time, the modernist trend of thought was already popular in Europe. The realistic oil paintings have begun to be in a repressed position. The Chinese people can choose realistic oil paintings with classical colors and modern oil paintings with radical colors. Because Chinese students study in foreign art colleges, they mainly accept the college's realistic education. Some people (such as Xu Beihong) are staunch realists and admire realism art.
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