Offtopic http://www.personal-view.com/talks/categories/offtopic/p4/feed.rss Fri, 02 May 25 13:52:22 +0000 Offtopic en-CA EVF History http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22526/evf-history Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:20:52 +0000 MikeLinn 22526@/talks/discussions

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“Filmmaker Mode™” UHDTV http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22504/filmmaker-mode-uhdtv Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:59:50 +0000 jleo 22504@/talks/discussions LG Electronics, Panasonic and VIZIO. no Samsung?

Watch your movies and TV shows the way the filmmakers intended. New TV picture mode on supported UHD TVs to preserve creative intent and provide cinematic experience.

Filmmakers, Hollywood Studios, consumer electronics companies and the UHD Alliance have collaborated to make this next-level home theater viewing experience possible. By disabling all post-processing (e.g. motion smoothing, etc.) and preserving the correct aspect ratios, colors and frame rates, Filmmaker Mode enables your TV to display the movie or television show’s content precisely as it was intended by the filmmaker.

Press Release

The UHD Alliance (UHDA) along with leaders in consumer electronics, the Hollywood studios and members of the filmmaking community announced today their collaboration on a new viewing mode for watching movies and episodic TV called “Filmmaker Mode™”.

“When Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Patty Jenkins, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan reached out to the UHDA about extending the cinematic experience into the living room, we were eager and ideally situated to engage in the conversation,” said UHD Alliance Chairman, Michael Zink of Warner Bros. “The Ultra HD TVs from supporting CE members are capable of delivering a range of viewing options and the addition of Filmmaker Mode for cinematic content, which is based on input from a broad range of preeminent filmmakers, provides a way for consumers to better experience the filmmaker’s vision.”

Current TVs use advanced video processing capabilities to offer consumers a broad range of options in viewing various types of content, ranging from sports to video games. Filmmaker Mode will allow viewers to enjoy a more cinematic experience on their UHD TVs when watching movies by disabling all post-processing (e.g. motion smoothing, etc.) so the movie or television show is displayed as it was intended by the filmmaker, preserving the correct aspect ratios, colors and frame rates.

“The thing that sets Filmmaker Mode apart is it will be a pure, clean expression of what the movie was meant to look like when it was made,” said Rian Johnson, director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the soon to be released, Knives Out.

LG Electronics, Panasonic and VIZIO announced support for Filmmaker Mode and expressed their interest in delivering creative intent to the home. Specific product and implementation plans will be announced by each company at the appropriate time.

full statement here:

https://www.experienceuhd.com/news/uhd-alliance-brings-together-filmmakers-ce-companies-and-hollywood-studios-for-new-filmmaker-mode

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The Myth of colour science http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22485/the-myth-of-colour-science Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:01:38 +0000 MikeLinn 22485@/talks/discussions

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Old film cameras in huge amounts http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22436/old-film-cameras-in-huge-amounts Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:59:34 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22436@/talks/discussions

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Shenzen Personal View http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22419/shenzen-personal-view Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:27:33 +0000 Faudel 22419@/talks/discussions Following the trend on the Red scandal, i would like to point you to this old documentary. Like many here i believe that IP is a brake to creativity, technology evolution and human developement. I think it's even anti human, just look at your children in a kindergarten and see how naturally they share, look at how naturally women from different cultures and languages share their food recipes, it seems naive or trivial but truth is IP is pure fruit of capitalism and corporations greed ! Historically, world people shared knowledge, yes sometimes the knowledge spread by wars but mostly it spread by sharing and improvement. What's the meaning to hold a patent and block any further dev on the product ? A patent hold in a safe and protected by lawyers is a seed who has been denied to become a tree... Enjoy the doc ;)

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Panasonic: Small cameras – big problems? http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22418/panasonic-small-cameras-big-problems Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:03:51 +0000 MikeLinn 22418@/talks/discussions

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Full Frame vs m43 http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22413/full-frame-vs-m43 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:14:36 +0000 MikeLinn 22413@/talks/discussions

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Cameras shutter sounds http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22355/cameras-shutter-sounds Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:02:06 +0000 MikeLinn 22355@/talks/discussions

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Capitalism: Meet Rockstart top managers greed http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22345/capitalism-meet-rockstart-top-managers-greed Tue, 30 Jul 2019 06:43:38 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22345@/talks/discussions

Rockstar Games, the creator of Grand Theft Auto, has made an estimated $5bn in operating profit since the release of Grand Theft Auto V in 2013

Top management got $3.4bn from 2009 to 2019 via bonus payments.

Nice.

Camera managers are much more humble, but you still pay up to 20% of camera price that is various form of payments to them, including bonuses and their stock buybacks (if you also plus here managers of suppliers).

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Lumix with SQUARE sensor http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22256/lumix-with-square-sensor Fri, 05 Jul 2019 08:04:33 +0000 MikeLinn 22256@/talks/discussions

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How m43 Killed Off Full Frame For Video http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22260/how-m43-killed-off-full-frame-for-video Sat, 06 Jul 2019 09:18:04 +0000 MikeLinn 22260@/talks/discussions

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Mitch Gross Interview from 2012 http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22219/mitch-gross-interview-from-2012 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:20:55 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22219@/talks/discussions

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Farthest flight by hoverboard http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/13073/farthest-flight-by-hoverboard Fri, 29 May 2015 07:40:48 +0000 MikeLinn 13073@/talks/discussions

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HELP for Documentary in Portugal http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22150/help-for-documentary-in-portugal Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:35:57 +0000 leonbeas 22150@/talks/discussions Hi guys I'm going to Portugal for a few days to film a Documentary about music and sound, other country's too, We are in need of some help because is a personal project financed by our small pockets so if anyone from Portugal could help with some shots or maybe renting (friends price) some gear like lenses, lights stands... It would be amazing. PLEASE PM

Thanks @Vitaliy_Kiselev for the great community

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Handheld Multi-Frame Super-Resolution http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22121/handheld-multi-frame-super-resolution Tue, 28 May 2019 13:34:51 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22121@/talks/discussions

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Indian Films, what to watch? http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22094/indian-films-what-to-watch Tue, 21 May 2019 09:15:55 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 22094@/talks/discussions Can start from films with Aamir Khan

  • 3 Idiots
  • Taare Zameen Par
  • Dangal
  • PK
  • Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
  • Ghajini
  • Dhoom 3

Can add to them some other films directed by Rajkumar Hirani (2 in above list also directed by him)

  • Munna Bhai M.B.B.S
  • Lage Raho Munna Bhai
  • Sanju

Films are quite different from most typical Indian films. I'll be adding more later here.

Some trailers and details can be found at http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/10151/safe-list/p1

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Iron Sky The Coming Race - Must Watch Movie Coming http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21282/iron-sky-the-coming-race-must-watch-movie-coming Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:21:27 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 21282@/talks/discussions

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Making lens with anamorphic bokeh http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/22012/making-lens-with-anamorphic-bokeh- Sat, 04 May 2019 06:40:22 +0000 MikeLinn 22012@/talks/discussions

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Jean-Pierre Beauviala 22 juillet 1937 8 April 2019 http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21899/jean-pierre-beauviala-22-juillet-1937-8-april-2019 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:31:41 +0000 goanna 21899@/talks/discussions The French engineer, inventor, architect, and founder of Aaton, Jean-Pierre Beauviala died 8 April 2019 at age 81. In memory of the revolutionary Aaton cameras or Cantar audio recorders, here is our tribute to a one-of-his-kind motion picture genius.

https://www.cinema5d.com/tribute-jeanpierre-beauviala-founder-aaton-digital/

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Why mirrorless cameras are taking over http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21914/why-mirrorless-cameras-are-taking-over Sun, 21 Apr 2019 12:40:00 +0000 MikeLinn 21914@/talks/discussions

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Seeking London based GH4/GH5 shooter for Thursday 4th April: Central London Job http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21828/seeking-london-based-gh4gh5-shooter-for-thursday-4th-april-central-london-job Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:49:53 +0000 tubefingers 21828@/talks/discussions Hi,

we have a shoot on the 4th that requires a London based GH4/5 B Cam owner/operator, also if you have a gimbal that would be good,

Get in touch ASAP!

Thanks

Luke

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Finally proper and cheap wireless products from lectrosonic http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21825/finally-proper-and-cheap-wireless-products-from-lectrosonic Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:25:52 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 21825@/talks/discussions image

Bucking the trend towards making everything smaller and smaller, Lectrosonics is introducing the Big Series™ transmitters. The new BS transmitters boast multiple powering methods for extreme run times and a host of additional advanced features including language translation, on-board high-density data storage, fuzzy logic, artificial intelligence, a neural network, quantum computing, the Internet of Things and much more.

The recently developed Multipower™ module allows a multitude of powering methods including three, four, or six D cell batteries depending on the model, and propane, kerosene, compressed air, and user-cranked flywheel. By offering these various powering methods, users will be able to ensure continuous operation even in remote, undeveloped and inhospitable regions of the world where standard batteries may not be available. Run time with 6 D cell batteries is 48 hours, and with one quart of kerosene or one pound of propane, the BS units can run for 12 hours. If the user cranks the flywheel once every few minutes, continuous operation can be achieved. To keep the weight of these units reasonable, Unobtanium alloy is used for all metal parts.

By employing a neural network using quantum computing and fuzzy logic, the new BS Series transmits and simultaneously translates the incoming dialog or singing into multiple languages in real time with extremely low latency. The units auto-detect the incoming language and then choose the output language based on local area using GPS information crossed with a geolocation database. The optional MultiLanguageDiversity™ module enables multiple languages to be transmitted on several frequencies simultaneously. Latency for the translation and transmission is 0.001 ms.

Information about the detected local language, translations chosen, GPS data and other information, but not audio, are stored on the BS Series units’ 20 TB solid-state drives on board. An IOT interface allows the units to be accessed by smartphone or other IP device from anywhere in the world.

“We realized that we were limiting the functionality and flexibility by making our transmitters so small,” states Karl Winkler, VP of Sales at Lectrosonics. “People want features and so we’ve got ‘em in there! The large size makes just about anything possible.”

Models available include the BSBP (3 D cell) and BSDBP (6 D cell) belt pack transmitters, the BSHH handheld unit, and the BSHM plug-on unit. Available to order now, pre-backordered to April 1, 2020.

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Yesterday's Technology http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21157/yesterdays-technology- Wed, 19 Dec 2018 04:51:21 +0000 jleo 21157@/talks/discussions How to Send an email in 1984

Introducing The Amazing Compact Disc | 1982

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Cinemarin still have time for marketing stuff http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/20114/cinemarin-still-have-time-for-marketing-stuff Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:52:43 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 20114@/talks/discussions This guys continue to do it with their non existent camera, fake cheap monitors that never sold (many of them they even sent to reviewers).

Where they get time and money for all this?

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Confessions of an ex gear addict http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/9421/confessions-of-an-ex-gear-addict- Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:32:12 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 9421@/talks/discussions

Thank God, I am now a gear minimalist focused on photography and a big fan of Limitation creativity (you are more creative with less)….. But here’s the truth, I used to be a huge gear junkie, basically having GAS as soon as I got a new camera. I had this problem since the very beginning but now I am cured. In one sense I am trying to help those who know they have GAS (Gear Aquisition Syndrome) to stop having it and trying to prevent others from having it.

I might sound preachy and maybe harsh but please know that I am preaching and being hard on myself first because I wasted a lot of money and time because of my gear addiction. I hope this helps you in some way and I wish someone was there to tell me these things.

We lie best to ourselves, because we believe ourselves. I didn’t need all these cameras but bought them. I had reasons, I told myself, to buy them. I had GOOD reasons too, I told myself, to sell them. The line that always got me was “It’s an investment”, all my cameras were investments in my mind. But investments are worth nothing without commitment. Buying that that 4×5 was “an investment” into my landscape photography. Nevermind that I never really actually took landscape seriously. The only “landscape” I got out of that camera was a scene of an empty school yard at nautical twilight. That shot is still in the readyload sheet. So is my two rolls of 120 film, a bunch of 35mm cans and all of my 110 film canisters.

The truth is we don’t need much gear, only the minimum for what we do. Street Photographers need less than wedding photographers for example. The truth is, there is no perfect camera only compromise. What I think is the best camera might be annoying to you and vice versa. It’s all about dealing with idiosyncrasies. Every camera will have issues but it’s not the end of the world. Just deal with it. Throughout all the years of buying and selling cameras and loosing time and money, I could have been such a better photographer. I wouldn’t understate it if I said all I needed (except for maybe the paid work) for my photography was one camera. My Ricoh GRD IV would have been perfect, but seriously, any camera would have done great, even an obsolete one.

Read rest at http://www.f-stopeight.com/confessions-of-an-ex-gear-addict-how-buying-cameras--and-lenses-made-me-miserable-and-loose-thousands/

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Dictatorship: Censorship and prison for everyone! http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21677/dictatorship-censorship-and-prison-for-everyone Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:03:10 +0000 joethepro 21677@/talks/discussions
Under the proposed laws, which still await final passage and presidential signature, people found guilty of spreading "indecent" posts that demonstrate "disrespect for society, the state, (and) state symbols of the Russian Federation," as well as government officials such as President Vladimir Putin, can face up to 15 days in administrative detention for some offenses.
Private individuals who post "fake news" can be hit will small fines of between $45 and $75, and legal entities face much higher penalties of up to $15,000, according to draft legislation.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/europe/russia-internet-law-intl/index.html

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Is ISO fake? http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21617/is-iso-fake Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:41:37 +0000 MikeLinn 21617@/talks/discussions

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RAW makes obsolete all your skill http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/6222/raw-makes-obsolete-all-your-skill Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:06:55 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 6222@/talks/discussions This discussion was created from comments split from: Future of wedding market.

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Trotsky dramatisation on Netflix http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21217/trotsky-dramatisation-on-netflix Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:05:01 +0000 Duncanario 21217@/talks/discussions Just started watching the dramatisation Trotsky on Netflix. It is beautifully shot in lots of ways and great to see something out with the standard Western view of all things Soviet here in the UK. Just wondered Vitaliy what your thoughts were. In your Personal view what's inaccurate about it and how does it reflect on reality from your own experience.

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Reflections on the Early Days of Personal View http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21324/reflections-on-the-early-days-of-personal-view Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:55:00 +0000 MikeLinn 21324@/talks/discussions

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