Panasonic AJ-HDC27H On-site previewing, VARICAM-compatible nonlinear editing, Film recording

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1.On-site previewing

Use the AJ-FRC27 Frame Rate Converter to check the results of fast-motion or slow-motion effects right after recording. Combine it with the BT-LH900 HD LCD Monitor (which features gamma correction) or the AJ-GBX27 HD Gamma Corrector, and you can view images with gradation that closely approximates that of the finished images.

2.VARICAM-compatible nonlinear editing

The AJ-FRC27 lets you play VARICAM tapes recorded at 60 fps directly on a DVCPRO HD VTR. Using a VARICAM- compatible nonlinear editing system with an effective frame extraction function, you can directly upload undercranked or overcranked footage for use in 1080/24p or 720/60p

(24p over 60p).

3.Film recording

By printing onto film using the conversion table, you can produce a gradation that's appropriate for screen projection. The gradation characteristics of F.REC gamma materials are equivalent to digital scanning. Those of V.REC are equivalent to telecine.

4.Conversion to TV broadcast footage

Compared with telecine systems, the AJ-GBX27 HD Gamma Corrector offers a cheaper and easier way to convert movie content into high-quality TV content with a film-like texture.

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5.24 fps non-linear editing systems

First, use off-line editing to convert the frame rate of undercranked or overcranked footage, then down-convert to the SD (480/60i) format. Next, use the EDL from the off-line editing for 1080/24p online editing. The AJ-HD1700 DVCPRO HD VTR lets you play back a 720/24p over 60p source and directly convert it to 1080/24p output.

6.Producing TV content with 30p recording

It's even simpler to use 30p and V.REC gamma recording to produce TV (60i) content or commercial footage with a film-like texture. Simply play the recorded source on a DVCPRO HD VTR to down-convert to 480/60i output. The 480/60i output will flow smoothly into a component video environment.

7.Recording in 30p and Cine Gamma (F.REC Mode)

The AJ-GBX27 HD Gamma Corrector smoothly handles footage recorded in F.REC mode, with its distinctive film-like look. It also lets you check images and lighting on the spot with an ordinary HD monitor. Handling everything from format conversion to final production, the AJ- GBX27 gives telecine- look gamma characteristics to raw camera data, allowing you to produce TV content with a film-like texture.

8. IEEE 1394 HD Nonlinear Editing

The AJ-HD1200A DVCPRO HD Camera/Recorder (equipped with the optional AJ-YAD120AG board) is the world's first camera/recorder to provide native HD data transfer with an IEEE 1394 digital interface. In this system, the AJ-HD1200A teams up with any of various makes of IEEE 1394 HD- compatible nonlinear editors. The result is a compact, affordable HD production system at a cost that has never been possible before.

Compatible Systems

Apple:

Final Cut Pro 5

Avid:

Avid Xpress Pro HD, Avid NewsCutter family,

 

Avid Media Composer Adrenaline HD

Canopus:

EDIUS HD/SD,EDIUS SP/NX

9. Multi-Format Output

The down-converter integrated into the AJ-HD1200A lets you down-convert and output SD footage from an HD package. Plugging in the optional AJ-YA120AG board also enables 720/1080 line converting as well as conversion and output of 1080/24p footage from a Varicam 720/24p over 59.94p (60p) source. This function allows multi-format output for HD broadcasting, cinema, and SD broadcasting.

Apple Final Cut Pro 5 (Power Mac G5)

Avid Xpress Pro HD

Avid NewsCutter family

Avid Media Composer Adrenaline HD

Canopus EDIUS HD/SD/SP/NX

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Contents AJ-HDC27H New AJ-HDC27H Functions and Specifications Page Variable Frame Rate Variable Frame RateHigher-speed shooting at 25* to 60 fps Normal shooting at 24 fpsLower-speed shooting at 4 to 23* fps Film Gamma Selectable Cine GammaFilm User Menu Three Gamma CurvesVaricam Total System Gamma Corrector for Easier Recording and Editing Varicam Content for a Host of UsesSpeed Effects Achieved with Frame Rate Conversion HDC27H Camera-Recorder Specifications SD Output Interface Board Supporting CastHD Gamma Corrector CG Mode Field ModeMulti-Format/Multi-Standard Mastering VTR Full-Featured Studio VTRLarge-Venue DLP Projector 17 HD/SD LCD Video MonitorHD/SD LCD Video Monitor Varicam 24P SystemFlow 24P/30P System FlowRecording in 30p and Cine Gamma F.REC Mode Producing TV content with 30p recordingOn-site previewing VARICAM-compatible nonlinear editingCinema Accessories Optional AccessoriesExtension Control Unit Camera/RecorderPage Government Sales Executive OfficePanasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Systems Business Group