Gemini Recorder

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Backfocus92

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For those that are using or have used the Gemini recorder, does it only record in DPX files? Will it record any pro res or DNx codecs. If it only records to DPX what edit systems will take them as I know Final Cut will not, but look like Premier will. Not sure why they would choose a file format that people kind of stopped using, or at least in the commercial world we have. Hopefully someone will tell me it will record Pro res at least.
 
My understanding is the Gemini is only designed to record uncompressed. Convergent Designs has suggested that a fast field computer could do on the fly transcoding to any desired compressed codec. That is - record uncompressed, then during the offload process with a computer, do a first transcode to the desired codec.
 
Yes, but he is comparing uncompressed 4444 to Pro Res 422. I did see however on Abel's website that the Gemini will do Uncompressed 422.

So what are people using to convert these DPX files to something usable for the edit?
 
I believe Cineform has a product that will convert DPX files into ProRes or Cineform codecs for editing. Check out Cineform ReMaster.
 
I too have the Gemini and it is incredible of the images you get. I am a little disappointed that the Gemini doesn't have or will (as far as I know) record in a Prores HQ codec. BUT... here's what I have done to lessen the huge file. From the SSD card I transcoded it (yes, I took the risk without backing it up first) to Prores HQ and did a difference check on the original DPX in After Effects and exposed it at +40... all black! That means that the color spacing is exactly like the DPX. I'm amazed!


If you think I'm wrong or should be questioned or if you've done this test and concur... then let me know.
 
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