Odyssey/Apollo firmware 2016.10

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Mitch Gross

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Odyssey/Apollo Firmware v2016.10
New Functions, Fixes, Improvements, Software Updates


Applies to: Apollo / Odyssey7Q+ / Odyssey7Q / Odyssey7



NEW FEATURES: TITAN HD Extract (Upgrade) for APOLLO, ODYSSEY7Q/7Q+


Titan HD Extract (Upgrade)
- Titan HD Extract is available as an upgrade option for purchase or daily rental through our website.
- Titan HD Extract Option does not require Apollo Option or Odyssey RAW Bundle Options
- Titan HD Extract Option not included in Apollo or Raw Bundle Options
- Link: https://convergent-design.com/titan


Titan 4K/UHD -> 3xHD MultiFrame HD Extract
- Use one 4K/UHD input to generate three HD images
- One 4K/UHD->HD SuperSample, two HD pixel-to-pixel windows
- Record three generated HD images simultaneously (Apple ProRes)
- Record & output Live-Switch between three HD images
- Live finger-drag pan/tilt windowed images with motion smoothing
- 4K/UHD 24p/25p/30p generates three 1080p video streams**
- 4K/UHD 50p/60p generates three 720p video streams
- Input 4K/UHD 24p/25p/30p (6G-SDI/Dual-3G-SDI, HDMI*)**
- Input 4K/UHD 50p/60p (Quad-3G-SDI)**

*NOTE: Odyssey7Q does not support 6G-SDI or 4K/UHD over HDMI
**NOTE: On 4K 4096x2160 input signals, Titan extracts all HD frames from the 3840x2160 UHD image area.

Titan FS RAW 4K -> 3xHD MultiFrame HD Extract
- Use one FS RAW 4K input to generate three HD images
- One 4K->HD SuperSample, two HD pixel-to-pixel windows
- Record three generated HD images simultaneously (Apple ProRes)
- Record & output Live-Switch between three HD images
- Live finger-drag pan/tilt windowed images with motion smoothing
- FS RAW 4K 24p/25p/30p generates three 1080p video streams
- FS RAW 4K 50p/60p generates three 720p video streams

NOTE: Titan extracts all HD frames from the 3840x2160 UHD image area.


NEW FEATURES: APOLLO & ODYSSEY APOLLO OPTION (ODYSSEY)


Quad-HD: EDL Support for all Live-Switch Modes
- Generates Edit Decision List (EDL) of cuts & fades made when recording
- EDL recorded as .EDL file in CMX3600 standard
- EDL also generated in Titan Option
- Up to 1000 events per clip
- Support for standard post systems including FCP7, FCPX, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer (see White Paper “Working with EDLs from Apollo and Titan” on CD website)
- Link: https://convergent-design.com/edl

Quad-HD: Live-Switch in All Modes
- Added Live-Switch to A/B/C/D and Quad-Split modes
- Live-Switch output as video to SDI B OUT; switching recorded in EDL

Quad-HD: 1080p 50/60 Live-Switch Support
- Added Live-Switch to Quad-HD 1080p 50/60
- Live-Switch output as video to SDI B OUT; switching recorded in EDL

Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) Support
- 4K/UHD 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
- 1080i 50, 59.94
- 720p 50/60


NEW FEATURES: ODYSSEY RAW BUNDLE (ODYSSEY7Q+/7Q)


Panasonic VariCam LT Support
- Record RAW in CinemaDNG from the Panasonic VariCam LT
- 4K/UHD 12-bit RAW -> 4K CinemaDNG 23.98, 25, 29.97
- 4K/UHD 10-bit RAW -> 4K CinemaDNG 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
- VariFrame frame rates available from 2-60fps

ARRIRAW 4:3 Support

- Record RAW in .ARI from ALEXA cameras outputting a 4:3 signal
- 23.98-48p

Sony FS RAW to Apple ProRes Support (Update)
- Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
- 4K/UHD 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94

Canon RAW to Apple ProRes Support (Update)
- Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
- 4K/UHD 23.98-29.97


NEW FEATURES: ALL MODELS (APOLLO, ODYSSEY7/7Q/7Q+)


Canon CLog3 Preset LUTs
- LUTs for Canon CLog3 added as presets in LUT menu

Sony REV Preset LUTs
- Revised LUTs for use with Sony FS5 and FS Raw -> Apple ProRes Modes added as presets in LUT menu

System LOG File
- Text file that reside outside of the clip folder on a record SSD, includes information about record, power up, on time, and setup.

8-Channel Audio Out (Headphone) Selection
- Select audio channels to output over 3.5mm Audio Out port
- Select on 8-Channel SDI embedded audio
- Select embedded audio channel pairs 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8
- Also available in Apollo and Titan Options

Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) Support
- 4K/UHD 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
- 1080i 50, 59.94
- 720p 50/60


NEW FEATURES: ODYSSEY7


Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) Support
- 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
- 1080i 50, 59.94
- 720p 50/60


FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS


Apollo
- FIXED Fade/Cut transitions
- FIXED Issue with UHD25p over 6G-SDI
- IMPROVED SDI B Out carries embedded audio

Odyssey RAW Bundle
- FIXED Rare Canon RAW -> Apple ProRes frame issue
- FIXED Pixel Zoom causing monitored image shift when recording FS 4K RAW -> 4K/UHD Apple ProRes at 50/59.94p
- FIXED Frame Rate detection in Canon RAW
- IMPROVED Sony FS7 4K FS RAW -> 4K/UHD Apple ProRes debayer color fringing issue (yellow artifact at sharp edges)
- IMPROVED Playback Scrubbing artifacts of RAW recordings

Odyssey7Q+/7Q
- FIXED DPX support for Sony F35
- FIXED Issue with UHD25p over 6G-SDI (7Q+ only)
- IMPROVED Playback of 4K Apple ProRes
- IMPROVED Playback scrubbing artifacts in 4K Apple ProRes

All Devices
- FIXED Guides interaction with Hide function
- FIXED Apple ProRes recording artifacts 2016.06
- FIXED Adobe “Green Screen” Issue with file not run via the ProRes Tool
- FIXED Adobe audio issue with 8-channel audio and CC 2015.4
- FIXED Intermittent issue of first frame corrupted in various RAW formats
- FIXED FS700 issues with changing frame rates
- FIXED Safe-Eject “Error 11” and related errors
- FIXED C300 Mark II audio issues with 8-channel audio
- FIXED FS5 Glitching (Intermittent issue)
- FIXED Rental issues with various modes
- IMPROVED 4K SDI Detection
- IMPROVED FS RAW Files
- IMPROVED Playback in all modes


SOFTWARE UPDATES


CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool v2.5
- Minor Bug Fixes
- Windows and Mac versions available

CD RAW / DPX Wave Timecode App
- For timecode syncing Wave audio files with RAW & DPX files in Resolve
- Can be used with current and previous firmwares
- Mac Only


Firmware 2016.10 will be available for download from the Convergent Design website later today. A new manual, documentation on EDLs and VariCam LT setup, as well as new software tools will also be available for download today. Convergent Design recommends that all users update to the latest firmware. After a firmware update, it is important to perform a Factory Reset in order to clear hidden settings mismatches.
 
Looking forward to the ProRes 422 Proxy Support amongst other things. Big thanks to all the devs at CD involved in this update.
 
Hi Mitch,

Can you explain how the FS RAW files are improved like it says above? I record FS RAW with my FS700 all the time. I was just curious. Are there changes with the colors, dynamic range, etc?

I also can't wait to use the
CD RAW / DPX Wave Timecode App, it is going to save me a ton of time manually syncing hundreds of FSRAW files each day with audio in Resolve! Thanks so much for making this program CD!

Rob
 
No audio timecode sync/improvements for the FS5 -> CinemaDNG RAW recording? Or is that what that Timecode app thing is going to do?
 
Mitch Gross said:
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Woohoo! ARRIRAW 4:3!
Sorry, but I have to ask: Because Convergent Design said you would, or because you think there's still a market this late in the game?
Or is Arri finally coming to their senses about the Alexa Mini and not allowing you on it... ehem...?

ARRIRAW 4:3 was the reason I put down a deposit in June 2013 for an Odyssey7Q, back when Alexa XT/XRs were in short supply.
There's still plenty of 4:3 Classic Alexas out there, and Codex can't seem to figure out how to widen their appeal, so I'm sure I'll get some use for it! :)
 
m3rob said:
Hi Mitch,

Can you explain how the FS RAW files are improved like it says above? I record FS RAW with my FS700 all the time. I was just curious. Are there changes with the colors, dynamic range, etc?

I also can't wait to use the
CD RAW / DPX Wave Timecode App, it is going to save me a ton of time manually syncing hundreds of FSRAW files each day with audio in Resolve! Thanks so much for making this program CD!

Rob
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We have improved the quality of the RAW deBayer. One of the improvements eliminates (or at least dramatically mitigates) the hard yellow fringing edge on overexposure that was pointed out on this forum. Overall color response is improved.

You can thank one Mr. Nick Shaw for the WAVE file timecode App. He whipped it up when our engineers didn't have time to.
 
Parrot said:
Woohoo! ARRIRAW 4:3!
Sorry, but I have to ask: Because Convergent Design said you would, or because you think there's still a market this late in the game?
Or is Arri finally coming to their senses about the Alexa Mini and not allowing you on it... ehem...?

ARRIRAW 4:3 was the reason I put down a deposit in June 2013 for an Odyssey7Q, back when Alexa XT/XRs were in short supply.
There's still plenty of 4:3 Classic Alexas out there, and Codex can't seem to figure out how to widen their appeal, so I'm sure I'll get some use for it! :)
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I'm gonna go with the first two and leave it at that!
 
DerekDock said:
Mitch. Did Slog3 get added into the Sony RAW like you were expecting? IS that the listed LUT changes?
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FS5 RAW -> S-Log3 not in there. There was some fundamental color science work which was done to improve our outputs, and that in part resulted in improved LUTs. But this was done for all the FS RAW cameras and took some time, so the FS5 S-Log3 didn't get done in time.
 
Mitch Gross said:
FS5 RAW -> S-Log3 not in there. There was some fundamental color science work which was done to improve our outputs, and that in part resulted in improved LUTs. But this was done for all the FS RAW cameras and took some time, so the FS5 S-Log3 didn't get done in time.
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K, Improved color and removing the 4K Prores blocking is good enough for now.
 
Mitch are the camera LUTs that are posted on the website embedded in the firmware update or are they in addition to?

One specfic question at this point about the LUTS in the Odyssey/Apollo. Is the Slog 1 LUT based on the color space and gamma of the F35 or the F3?

I might as well ask you this tangential question, do you know if the Slog 1 DITs in the ACES software are based on the F35 and/or F3?
 
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