Odyssey Firmware 2015.11

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Mitch Gross

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New Firmware for Odyssey7Q+ / Odyssey7Q / Odyssey7


NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7Q+/ODYSSEY7Q)


HD Dual-Stream Monitoring
- View two HD video signals while recording one in Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)
- Record in 1080p, 1080i, or 720p up to 50/59.94 up to 1080p50
- View two SDI signals or one SDI & one HDMI (SDI A+SDI B or HDMI+SDI B)
- Select either input for recording (no switching during record)

Please Note:
- Both sources must match resolution, frame rate & cadence (ie, 1080, progressive, 30fps)
- Remove 3:2 pulldown is not supported at the this time (recorded as 60i)
- HDMI can only be paired with SDI B (overwrites SDI A)
- SDI A or HDMI must be present in order to see or record SDI B
- Dual-Stream Recording Option will come in a future firmware update

Apple ProRes 4444 / 4444(XQ)
- 2K 10/12-bit RGB up to 50p/59.94p
- 1080 10/12-bit RGB up to 50p/59.94p
- Currently available for video sources only (SDI Level B)
- Supported cameras include Sony F3/F5/F23/F35/F55, Canon C300mkII/C500, plus numerous others

Timecode Window Overlay Option
- Available for SDI and HDMI outputs
- Expanded Remote Trigger Function


Remote Trigger now enabled in all Record & Playback Modes
- Raw & Raw->Apple ProRes
- HD/2K/UHD/4K Apple ProRes
- HDMI 4K/UHD->2K/HD Apple ProRes

Expanded LTC Function
- Linear Timecode now enabled in all Record Modes
- Raw & Raw->Apple ProRes
- HD/2K/UHD/4K Apple ProRes
- HDMI 4K/UHD->2K/HD Apple ProRes

Multi-Stream Monitoring LUTs
- LUT function enabled in Dual-Stream & Multi-Stream Monitoring modes

Sync Playback Option for Apple ProRes 50p/60p
- Option to skip every-other frame in playback of 50p/60p Apple ProRes files for real-time playback speed with audio sync
- Currently available in all 2K & HD Apple ProRes modes


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


FS700 2K Raw HS -> 2K Apple ProRes
- Supports 100, 120, 200, & 240fps in 2K Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)

FS7 2K Raw HS -> 2K Apple ProRes
- Supports 100, 120, 200, & 240fps in 2K Apple ProRes (HQ/422/LT)


NEW FEATURES (ALL ODYSSEYS)


Spot Meter
- New Advanced Monitoring Tool for determining precise color and luminance

Additional Test Patterns
- EBU 75% and 100% Color Bar Options

Improved Monitoring Tools Overlay Option
- Frame Guides now available for video output
- Graticule lines & marks included on metering tools video outputs
- Available for SDI and HDMI outputs

C300 Mark II CLOG2 Preset LUTs Added
- Canon_EE_709_CL2_WDR
BT.709_CanonLog2-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
CanonLog 2/Rec.709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
- Canon_EE_Cin_CL2_WDR
CinemaGamut_CanonLog2-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
CanonLog 2/CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709

Canon C500 CLOG Preset LUTs Updated
- Canon_EE_709_CL1_WDR
BT.709_CanonLog-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
CanonLog 1/Rec.709 to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709
- Canon_EE_Cin_CL1_WDR
CinemaGamut_CanonLog-to-BT.709_WideDR_33_Ver1.0.cube
CanonLog 1/CinemaGamut to Wide Dynamic Range Rec.709

Panasonic V-Log Preset LUT Updated
- VariCam35/HS series, GH4 & DVX200



FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
FIXED Rare access issue with RAW rental options
FIXED Issue with improperly-marked 2K HS RAW->HD Apple ProRes files
FIXED Rare interference issue with HDMI display
FIXED file name issue with ALEXA SUP 11.01
FIXED Apple ProRes playback skipping and judder
FIXED horizontal lines in Multi-Stream Monitoring mode
FIXED internal/LTC timecode with Indiecam and IO Industries RAW modes
FIXED LUT On/Off clean SDI/HDMI output in FS700 RAW mode
FIXED display image tearing in ARRIRAW 48/50/60p
FIXED timecode in FS700/FS7 2K HS->HD Apple ProRes
FIXED Vectorscope in 4K Apple ProRes and ARRIRAW modes
FIXED analog audio input mixing with playback audio
IMPROVED ARRIRAW Detection
IMPROVED Touchscreen response
IMPROVED Vectorscope magnification increments
IMPROVED HDMI/SDI Source detection
IMPROVED 1080p24 detection with Canon C100
IMPROVED Reduced power consumption in Apple ProRes recording modes


SOFTWARE

CD Apple ProRes Transfer Tool v1.10
- Support for Apple ProRes 4444(XQ) and 4444
- Windows and Mac versions available

FS RAW Post Workflow LUT / Workflow Update
- New LUTs for matching FS7/FS700 RAW recording to Apple ProRes recording
- New documentation and video tutorials on Convergent Design website


New Canon CLOG and CLOG2 Additional Presets Available for Download


For more information, go to www.convergent-design.com.
 
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This update sure was a surprise today, sure could've used it literally for a shoot yesterday!

Fs700/Fs7 RAW 2k to Prores 240p!


Mitch I take it in future we'd have a RAW to 12 bit ProRes 444?
 
Impressive! A quick question. Is it possible to have Prores 4444 (maybe xq as well) for 4K in the future (at least for 24/25/30p), or is that beyond the capabilities of the internal hardware?
 
Great update. Looking forward to testing out the FIXED ProRes Playback and Judder and the IMPROVED touchscreen response. These are critical for me.

Also exciting to see the added functionality.

Could you elaborate how the Spot Metering Tool Works?

Spot Meter
- New Advanced Monitoring Tool for determining precise color and luminance
 
Thanks for the update!

I'm really interested in the Post workflow for FS700 raw/LUT, is there a link up for those somewhere?
 
Just found out that the fs700 isn't supported for the new prores 4444 update. Was really looking forward to using it. Just wondering when this would be available?
 
Really?! How long is that update going to take? Wasn't that a feature that was listed as in the works since the fs700 raw option first came out?
 
Mitch Gross said:
New Firmware for Odyssey7Q+ / Odyssey7Q / Odyssey7.
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Awesome! Lots of great stuff!

Is there any hope of combining the two HD/2K ProRes modes (444 & 422) so I can reduce the amount of mode switching in the future? Or is that beyond the capabilities of the Odyssey7Q? (Canon C300mk2 switches output between 444 and 422 depending on frame rate selected)

Also a quick note for C300mk2 users: When ProRes 444 is selected the O7Q will record even when output signal from the C300mk2 camera is set to 4K RAW. The image actually looks quite normal on the monitor, but I'm pretty sure that signal is far from ideal in terms of aliasing, etc. Just something to be aware of.
 
Hi Mitch,

Looking forward to testing the update out.
Any news on burnt in LUTS (especially FS700)? Asked a few times, but wondering if its any closer.
thanks.
 
taynos said:
Could you elaborate how the Spot Metering Tool Works?

Spot Meter
- New Advanced Monitoring Tool for determining precise color and luminance
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The Zebra can be exchanged for the Spot Meter the same way the Histogram can be exchanged for the Vectorscope (so many functions, so little real estate for buttons!).

Spot Meter gives a brightness reading for a reference group of pixels in the image. The reference group size can be adjusted in the menu. Spot Meter reads the general luminance value as well as the value for the red, green and blue channels. In the menu, Spot Meter can be set to give these values in IRE levels (the same -7% to 109% scale as the False Color, Zebras, Waveform, and Histogram), or in an 8-bit (0-255) or 10-bit (0-1023) range.

There are three target modes for Spot Meter. A single target gives a solitary reading. Two targets give two readings with a comparison chart in both numerical and graphic display. The chart will present on either the top left or top right corner of the image. If the position is in the way of taking a reading, tap the chart to switch it to its alternate position. The third mode allows for up to eight separate targets to be displayed. Targets can be moved on the screen by dragging them with your finger or a stylus. Please note that Spot Meter currently only functions in Preview and Play modes and is not available during Record.

Spot Meter is a great function for quickly determining if a face is at key, how hot a highlight is reading, if a green screen is correctly lit, and other exposure concerns. It's just another one of the many Advanced Image Analysis Tools we include on all our devices.
 
DanKov said:
This is an awesome update!! For the FS700, what is the record time in 12bit444 per 256gb card?
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The FS700 does not output a 2K or HD 4:4:4 RGB video signal. In the future it may be possible to take a 4K RAW signal and convert it to 2K/HD 4:4:4. But not promises and no timelines.
 
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