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The Convergent Design engineering team has been hard at work, bringing more powerful features and functionality to the Odyssey family of professional monitor/recorders. This free firmware update for Odyssey7Q+, Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7 includes new features, functionality and fixes for all three Odyssey models:

HD Dual-Stream Monitoring (Odyssey7Q+ & Odyssey7Q)

View two HD video signals while recording one in Apple ProRes

Note: that Dual-Stream Recording (view & record two streams simultaneously) will be in the Odyssey RAW Bundle as a future firmware update. The Apollo Option (Quad-Stream Monitoring/Recording/Switching) will be available in December 2015.

Apple ProRes 4444 and Apple ProRes 4444(XQ) Recording (Odyssey7Q+ & Odyssey7Q)

Record 4:4:4 2K and HD video signals in 12-bit & 10-bit as Apple ProRes 4444 or 4444(XQ) Supports many cameras including Sony F3/F5/F23/F35/F55, Canon C300mkII/C500, Panasonic HPX3100 and more.

Spot Meter (All models)

New Advanced Monitoring Tool exposure meter

FS7/FS700 2K HS RAW->2K Apple ProRes (Odyssey RAW Bundle)

Capture up to 240fps in 2K

Additional & improved Preset LUTs

New and improved LUTs for Canon C-Log, C-Log2 and Panasonic V-Log

Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of the AW-UE70, the professional video industry's first integrated 4K pan/tilt/zoom camera. The UE70 delivers 3840 x 2160 resolution images at 29.97p/25p via HDMI, and is also capable of 4K IP streaming and in-camera 4K recording. The UE70 also offers key production-oriented features such as genlock, Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S), 1300 lines of horizontal resolution and remote switchable ND filters. The camera’s flexible 4K/HD capabilities make it a good choice for demanding installations in stadiums, conference rooms, lobbies, auditoriums and retail, where ultra-high resolution video and precise control are required.

Blackmagic's Video Assist camera monitor and recorder has been updated. The 1.1 firmware adds new features, bug fixes and other enhancements. What's new in Blackmagic Video Assist 1.1:

Adds Focus Peaking indication.

Adds Zebra indication for setting iris.

Adds central Zoom to aid focus.

Adds timecode over HDMI.

Improved battery information.

Performance and stability updates.

Panasonic has announced that a firmware upgrade for its AG-DVX200PJ 4K large-sensor, 4/3” handheld camcorder is available now. The upgrade, free to DVX200 customers, is labeled Ver. 1.25 and can be downloaded here. The Ver. 1.25 upgrade encompasses several feature improvements and additions:

• A fast scan mode has been added to the menu options for 4K24p, UHD29.97p, UHD23.98p and UHD25p recording modes to minimize potential skewing.
• Color reproduction at higher brightness levels is improved to accommodate ranges of skin tones.
• Potential black dot noise in 4K/UHD has been reduced.
• Playback image aspect ratio has been corrected so that an image is properly displayed in 16:9 when a 480i/576i SQUEEZE video is played.
• ISO gain value display in high-sensitivity mode has been improved (menu bug fix).

Grass Valley released an Open Beta version of Open FX bridge for EDIUS 8. The first release of the OFX Bridge supports Sapphire from GenArts, Magic Bullet Looks from Red Giant, and Beauty Box from Digital Anarchy. Over time, support to other Open FX plug-ins will be extended. If you want to use a plug-in which has separate installer package for each OpenFX platform, it is recommended that you select the package which is compatible with DaVinci Resolve (64-bit). Download the OFX Bridge on your EDIUS 8 download section on www.grassvalley.com.