International Electric Corporation's 4K Cameras Aid Lynx Productions in Vibrant Presentation of Live Occasions
Lynx Productions, a video production company specialising in bringing events to life through professional broadcast equipment, captured and live-streamed 29 parades over eight days during Mardi Gras, using a range of cameras including the Kokusai Denki SK-UHD-7000 4K/UHD cameras.
The SK-UHD-7000 cameras, known for their unmatched clarity, warmth, and stability, especially for long-range shots, were the primary choice for the Mardi Gras shoot. The shoot consisted of a stage camera and a second, distant camera on a raised platform for long-range shots.
These cameras offer a host of key features that make them ideal for professional events. With 4K/UHD resolution, three high-performance ⅔-inch CMOS sensors, and a global shutter architecture, they deliver natural, distortion-free images even in LED screens or flash/strobe-lit stage environments.
The SK-UHD-7000 cameras boast excellent sensitivity (F11 at 2160p50) and a high signal-to-noise ratio (62 dB), ensuring clear, low-noise images. They also support HDR (ITU-R BT.2100) and wide color gamut (BT.2020) color reproduction, providing a real-world representation on screen.
The cameras feature a standard B4 lens mount compatible with industry-standard broadcast lenses, a compact and lightweight design, and control features such as dual optical filter wheels for neutral density and color correction, optical vignetting correction, and remote back focus.
Sophisticated focus assistance is provided through a separate HD monitor displaying sharpened edges of the 4K image. Simultaneous output of full 3840 × 2160 resolution UHD plus a 1920 × 1080 native cutout of the central area enhances flexibility in live production workflows.
The durability of the SK-UHD-7000 cameras is evident in their ability to remain mounted outdoors for extended periods, such as during Jazzfest's two-week duration. They maintain consistent performance throughout rapidly changing weather conditions, with no flicker or banding.
Kokusai Denki's CCUs enable color-matching of robotics, POVs, PTZs, and other cameras with SK-UHD-7000 images. The quality of the relationship between Lynx Productions and Kokusai Denki remains consistent with the branding change from Hitachi Kokusai.
Lynx Productions has a large team of talented camera operators who use the SK-UHD-7000 cameras for their most creative work. For more information, contact Kenneth Cyr at Kokusai Denki at [email protected]. Visit the company's website at https://kokusaidenki.us for more information.
Patrick Cloud, director of sales for Lynx Productions, contributed to this article.
[1] This article was written with the assistance of Patrick Cloud, director of sales for Lynx Productions.
- Lynx Productions, a video production company specializing in bringing events to life, preferred the Kokusai Denki SK-UHD-7000 cameras during Mardi Gras due to their unmatched clarity, warmth, and stability for long-range shots.
- The SK-UHD-7000 cameras were the primary choice for the Mardi Gras shoot, with a stage camera and a second, distant camera on a raised platform for long-range shots.
- These cameras deliver natural, distortion-free images even in LED screens or flash/strobe-lit stage environments, thanks to their 4K/UHD resolution, three high-performance ⅔-inch CMOS sensors, and a global shutter architecture.
- The SK-UHD-7000 cameras offer excellent sensitivity (F11 at 2160p50) and a high signal-to-noise ratio (62 dB), ensuring clear, low-noise images for live streaming.
- The cameras' features include a standard B4 lens mount, a compact and lightweight design, and control features such as dual optical filter wheels for neutral density and color correction.
- Sophisticated focus assistance is provided through a separate HD monitor displaying sharpened edges of the 4K image, and simultaneous output of full 3840 × 2160 resolution UHD and a 1920 × 1080 native cutout of the central area enhances flexibility in live production workflows.
- The durability of the SK-UHD-7000 cameras is evident as they remained mounted outdoors for extended periods during Jazzfest, maintaining consistent performance throughout rapidly changing weather conditions.
