c500 general 4k workflow

Development in 4K WorkflowTechnical Guide

Not responsible for typographical errors. Availability and specifications subject to change without notice.

EOS C500, EOS C500 PL and EOS-1D C have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These devices are not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

Canon, Cinema EOS, DIGIC, and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States, and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon.

Some of the images and effects are simulated. Products not shown to scale.

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Canon Latin America, Inc.703 Waterford Way, Suite 400Miami, FL 33126 U.S.A.

Canon Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V.Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho No. 138, Piso 17 Col. Lomas de ChapultepecC.P. 11000 México, D.F. México

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•�To record 4K footage, an external recorder is required. –Workflow varies depending upon the recorder used.

•�Canon provides a RAW development application for file processing. –Development�of�the�Canon�RAW�image�files�prepares�them�for�use�with�color�grading�software.

All information is subject to change.

4K�RAW�Workflow.........P4Canon�RAW�development�software.........�P10

4K/HD�In-camera�Workflow.........�P11

4K Workflow Development

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EOS C500Output

MXF RAW Recording

Compressed Recording

3G-SDI x 1 For 24p/25p/30p

3G-SDI x 2For 50p/60p/120p

On Set monitoring

External recorder is required to record 4K footage

SHOOTING POST-PRODUCTION

DEL

IVER

YMoni-1

Portable monitor

RAWDevelopmentApplication

Master monitor

Transcode

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

ProRES, DNxHD, etc.

SDIEDL

RAW Recording


Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

RAW developmentprocess is required.

MXF

MXFHD Proxy

EDL

HD Proxy

DPXOpenEXR

HD Proxy4K RAW IntermediateCodec2K/HD

Color Grading

Offline Editing

Color Grading

Offline Editing

- AJA- Codex Digital- Convergent Design- S.Two- ASTRODESIGN- Keisoku Giken(KG)

RAW & Compressed RecordingRAW Recording

ColorGrading

RAWDevelopment

(Canon’s Applicantion)Delivery

C500 General 4K Workflow(General)

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EOS C500Output

MXF RAW Recording




On Set monitoring

External recorder is required to record 4K footage


DEL

IVER

YMoni-1

Portable monitor

RAWDevelopmentApplication

Master monitor

Transcode

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

ProRES, DNxHD, etc.

SDIEDL

RAW Recording


Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

RAW developmentprocess is required.

MXF

MXFHD Proxy

EDL

HD Proxy

DPXOpenEXR


Color Grading

Offline Editing

Color Grading

Offline Editing

Cooperating 3rd vendorsThird party support will be released soon.

- AJA- Codex Digital- Convergent Design- S.Two- ASTRODESIGN- Keisoku Giken(KG)

RAW & Compressed RecordingRAW Recording

- Autodesk- Blackmagic Design- FilmLight- Quantel- and other companies

- Adobe- Apple- Avid(up to HD)- Grass Valley

NLE

EDL

External Recorder

ColorGrading

RAWDevelopment

(Canon’s Applicantion)Delivery

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EOS C500Output

MXF (1) RAW workflow

(2) Industrial standard file workflow



Live monitoring


DEL

IVER

YMoni-1

Portable monitor

Color Grading

Color Grading

Offline Editing

Master monitor

Industrialstandard format

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

SDI

EDL

RAW Recording

HD-SDI

Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

MXF

*Serial Attached SCSI I/F

EDL

DPXOpenEXR

HD Proxy

TransferStation

RAW data is storedas vendor unique file format.

TransferStation

Transfer station and Mac are connected by SAS I/F*. Codex application on Macrestores Canon RAW file format.

Codex application develops the RAW data and transcodes to industrial standard formats such as ProRES and DPX.

Canon RAW developmentapplication processesRAW file and creates primary picture file andHD Proxy file.

Primary picture file and HD Proxy file are created by the Codex application.


Offline Editing

EOS C500Output

MXF RAW Recording



Live monitoring

SHOOTING POST-PRODUCTIOND

ELIV

ERY

Moni-1

Portable monitor

Color Grading

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

EDL

RAW Recording

HD-SDI

Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

MXF

DPXOpenEXRRAW

Recording

RAW data is stored as vendor unique file format.

Extracts RAW data and restores Canon RAW file format.This application is provided by recorder vendor.


Master monitor

SDI


Offline Editing

4K RAW Recording Workflow

4K RAW Recording WorkflowCodex Digital

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EOS C500Output


(2) Industrial standard file workflow



Live monitoring


DEL

IVER

YMoni-1

Portable monitor

Color Grading

Color Grading

Offline Editing

Master monitor

Industrialstandard format

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

SDI

EDL

RAW Recording

HD-SDI

Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

MXF

*Serial Attached SCSI I/F

EDL

DPXOpenEXR

HD Proxy

TransferStation

RAW data is storedas vendor unique file format.

TransferStation

Transfer station and Mac are connected by SAS I/F*. Codex application on Macrestores Canon RAW file format.

Codex application develops the RAW data and transcodes to industrial standard formats such as ProRES and DPX.


Primary picture file and HD Proxy file are created by the Codex application.


Offline Editing

EOS C500Output

MXF RAW Recording



Live monitoring


DEL

IVER

Y

Moni-1

Portable monitor

Color Grading

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

EDL

RAW Recording

HD-SDI

Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

MXF

DPXOpenEXRRAW

Recording

RAW data is stored as vendor unique file format.

Extracts RAW data and restores Canon RAW file format.This application is provided by recorder vendor.


Master monitor

SDI


Offline Editing

4K RAW Recording WorkflowS.Two, ASTRODESIGN and KG

4K RAW Recording Workflow

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EOS C500Output


(2) ProRES workflow



Live monitoring


DEL

IVER

YMoni-1

Portable monitor

Color Grading

Color Grading

Master monitor

ProRES

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

HD Proxy (ProRES)

HD Proxy

SDIEDL

ProRES Recording

4K Live monitoring

Master monitor

4K monitor3G-SDIx4

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

Recorder will debayer and output 4K image data using 4 SDI cables.

AJA application on Mac captures RAW data from recorder via THUNDERBOLT then writes Canon compliant RAW files to THUNDERBOLT HDD.

Due to system performance, internal recording is limited to 30p. MXF

MXF

Master monitor

HD Proxy4K RAW IntermediateCodec

EDL

DPXOpenEXRCanon

RAW File


2K/HD

Offline Editing

Offline Editing

EOS C500Output

MXF



Live monitoring

SHOOTINGD

ELIV

ERY

Moni-1

Portable monitor

HD-SDI

Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2


RAW Recording

POST-PRODUCTIONColor Grading

Offline Editing

Master monitor

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

HD Proxy (DNxHD)

SDIEDL

MXF

DPXOpenEXR


4K RAW files comply with Canon RAW specification. Simultaneous recording of DNxHD files is supported.

*Current SSD writing speed restricts recorder support to 48p.

RAW and DNxHDRecording

4K RAW and ProRES Recording WorkflowAJA

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EOS C500Output


(2) ProRES workflow



Live monitoring


DEL

IVER

YMoni-1

Portable monitor

Color Grading

Color Grading

Master monitor

ProRES

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

HD Proxy (ProRES)

HD Proxy

SDIEDL

ProRES Recording

4K Live monitoring

Master monitor

4K monitor3G-SDIx4

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2

Recorder will debayer and output 4K image data using 4 SDI cables.

AJA application on Mac captures RAW data from recorder via THUNDERBOLT then writes Canon compliant RAW files to THUNDERBOLT HDD.

Due to system performance, internal recording is limited to 30p. MXF

MXF

HD Proxy4K RAW IntermediateCodec

EDL

DPXOpenEXRCanon

RAW File


2K/HD

Offline Editing

Offline Editing

EOS C500Output

MXF



Live monitoring

SHOOTING

DEL

IVER

Y

Moni-1

Portable monitor

HD-SDI

Master monitor

Moni-2

SDI-1

SDI-2


RAW Recording

POST-PRODUCTIONColor Grading

Offline Editing

Master monitor

HD Proxy

HD Proxy

HD Proxy (DNxHD)

SDIEDL

MXF

DPXOpenEXR


4K RAW files comply with Canon RAW specification. Simultaneous recording of DNxHD files is supported.

*Current SSD writing speed restricts recorder support to 48p.

RAW and DNxHDRecording

4K RAW and DNxHD Recording WorkflowConvergent Design

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Color GradingColor Grading

Offline EditingOffline Editing

Master Monitor

Alternative RecordingTranscode Signal (if required)

Alternative Industry Formats

HDMIOutput

4K 24PMotion JPEG

4K 24PMotion JPEG

Full HD (up to 60p)MPEG-4 H.264


1920x

1080HD

HD SDI

EDL

DigitalRecorder

Canon RAW Development ApplicationCanon RAW Development ApplicationCanon RAW Development

•�RAW development application will be released for C500.�–PC and Mac supported –Web download only –Development of the Canon RAW image files prepares them for use with color grading software.– Finishing is done by color grading in post production

•�Features–Playback RAW clips and preview on computer monitor –Output preview image from SDI to master monitor

•AJA KONA3G video card required •4K output will be supported using 4 x 3G-SDI cables

–Output industrial standard files •DPX, OpenEXR, MOV* (*Mac only) •2K/HD Proxy output is supported

Preview on PC monitor

SDI x 1 for 2K/HD outputSDI x 4 for 4K output

Workstation with AJA KONA3G Video Card

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Color GradingColor Grading

Offline EditingOffline Editing

Master Monitor

Alternative RecordingTranscode Signal (if required)

Alternative Industry Formats

HDMIOutput

4K 24PMotion JPEG

4K 24PMotion JPEG



1920x

1080HD

HD SDI

EDL

DigitalRecorder

Preview on PC monitor

SDI x 1 for 2K/HD outputSDI x 4 for 4K output

Workstation with AJA KONA3G Video Card

4K/HD In-camera Workflow

Development in 4K WorkflowTechnical Guide

Not responsible for typographical errors. Availability and specifications subject to change without notice.

EOS C500, EOS C500 PL and EOS-1D C have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These devices are not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

Canon, Cinema EOS, DIGIC, and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States, and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon.

Some of the images and effects are simulated. Products not shown to scale.

All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.One Canon PlazaLake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. Canon Hollywood Professional Technology and Support Center6060 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90028 U.S.A. Canon Canada, Inc.6390 Dixie RoadMississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada

Canon Latin America, Inc.703 Waterford Way, Suite 400Miami, FL 33126 U.S.A.

Canon Mexicana, S. de R.L. de C.V.Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho No. 138, Piso 17 Col. Lomas de ChapultepecC.P. 11000 México, D.F. México

0166W232 4/12

©2012 CANON U.S.A., INC.PRINTED IN U.S.A.

pro.usa.canon.com/support

1-855-CINE-EOS

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