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The integral 6.5" XGA TFT LCD
screen can also be used to display
video signal waveform, vectorscope,
or the video image. Cinelite, Cinezone, histogram, gamma display,
and level error display functions are
included as standard.
Features include cable length
display, external timing display and field
frequency deviation display. SDIembedded audio can be extracted and two
user-selectable audio channels can be sent
as an AES/EBU stream to a BNC output. The
levels of up to eight audio channels can be
checked using onscreen bar displays.
User-configurable
multi-display
combinations within the LV5333 allow easy
inspection of signal parameters. Full-screen
displays can alternatively be selected to
allow detailed review of specific elements.
The LV5333 occupies a 215x128x63mm
housing and weighs 1.3 kg. It can be
powered from battery or a universal mains
adapter.
For additional information, visit
www.leadereurope.com.

Samsung Enables VR Production
Samsung Electronics has introduced
the 360 Round camera for developing and
streaming high-quality 3D virtual-reality
content. The Samsung 360 Round uses 17
lenses - eight stereo pairs positioned horizontally and one single lens positioned vertically - to livestream 4K 3D video and
spatial audio with little to no latency, and
create engaging 3D images with depth.
The Samsung 360 Round uses a unibody chassis designed to reduce heat,
removing the need for a cooling fan and
minimizing size and weight. The durable,
compact design helps eliminate excess noise
and reduce power consumption for hours
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of continuous shooting. Additionally, the
360 Round is IP65 dust- and water-resistant,
making it well suited to challenging environments.
The f1.8 lens system is capable of
capturing 4096x2048 at 30 fps in 3D and
2D MP4 formats (H.265/H.264). Additional
features include PC software for controlling
and one-step stitching, expandable external
storage, and six internal microphones. With
expandable connectors and ports, the 360
Round is designed to easily and quickly
connect to additional equipment, such as

an external mic, and storage for saving
large files.
Of interest to video editors, Samsung
also offers a range of monitoring solutions, including the 49" "Super UltraWide" C49HG90DMN curved gaming
monitor. Timelines can be expanded
across the screen's entire 1,800mm
length, and favored panel setups can be
quickly accessed. With a 32:9 aspect ratio
- the equivalent of two 16:9 panels - the
QLED monitor uses Quantum Dot LED technology to achieve 600 nits in brightness,
1.07 billion colors, and an HDR-ready
3,000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor offers
95-percent coverage of the DCI/P3 color
space and 125-percent coverage of sRGB. A
144hz refresh rate enables crisp playback.
For additional information, visit
www.samsung.com.
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by David Alexander Willis. For more, visit
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ascmag.com/articles/new-product.

Autodesk Expands
Creative Flexibility
Autodesk has released update 3 for its Flame 2018 family of 3D visual-effects and
finishing software, which includes Flame, Flare, Flame Assist and Lustre. Flame 2018.3
provides more efficient ways of working in post, with feature enhancements that offer
greater pipeline flexibility, speed, and support for emerging formats and technology.
Flame 2018.3 highlights include the Action Selective image-isolation tool, motion
warp tracking, 360-degree VR viewing mode, HDR waveform monitoring, Shotgun software
loader, and user-requested improvements for action, batch, timeline and media hub. The
addition of HDR waveform monitoring, in particular, allows users to set their viewport to
show luminance waveform, RGB parade, color vectorscope or 3D cube; users can also now
monitor a range of HDR and wide-color-gamut color spaces, including Rec 2100 PQ, Rec
2020 and DCI P3.
Flame Family 2018.3 is available immediately at no additional cost to customers with
a current Flame Family 2018 subscription.
For additional information, visit www.autodesk.com.

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