Compressed RAW (cDNG) Workflow

MAVO LF/MAVO/TERRA 4K can record compressed RAW as cDNG with adjustable compression ratio without external recorder. Current firmware KineOS6.1 supports three different compression ratios, 3:1 and 5:1 and both of them get super good image quality and enough room for grading work. Generally, there are three types of CinemaDNG format so far: Uncompressed CinemaDNG: KineRAW-S35, […]

Kinefinity Official LUT Collection

Since 2012, Kinefinity has built-in LUTs in each cameras to help cameraman monitor images in the field; if the LUT is selected when shooting, the clips folder will contain the LUT. In post work, the LUT can be loaded for fast workflow or as the starting point for the grading work. 1. KineNEUTM (KineOS6.0) 2. KineNEUT (KineOS6.0) […]

Firmware KineOS 6.1

The latest KineOS6.1 as an elegant and powerful firmware matches MAVO LF and provides more enhancement like optimization on UI, black balancing, project blanking, more anamorphic ratios, e-ND step setting, etc. MAVO LF, MAVO, TERRA 4K even TERRA 6K can work with KineOS6.1, but not all new functions applicable on TERRA 4K and TERRA 6K. […]

Shot on Kinefinity cameras

No matter MAVO LF, MAVO, or TERRA 4K, they feature state-of-art CMOS imaging sensors, and achieve super organic and low-noise images with high dynamic range, stunning details, from sub-S35, S35 to Full Frame.  We will keep updating video works shot by Kinefinity cameras, and some of them have footages for downloading. If you also want […]

Wake Up (shot on MAVO)

Cameraman, Director, Graded by Louis Mayo; Location: Los Angeles, USA; Camera: MAVO, EF Mount; Lenses: Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8; Recording format: 6K ProRes422HQ @25fps, 50fps, ISO: 1600-3200; Graded: Resolve 14. The following is the talk between Kinefinity and Louis. How did the opportunity present itself? That’s a great question, because there are so many talented […]

MAVO and More at 2018 NAB

C11742, April 9-12, NAB, Convention Center, Las Vegas. Kinefinity will attend the 2018 NAB show again. MAVO as whole-new flagship, TERRA 4K as best entry-level cine camera, DarkTower wireless platform on KineBACK-W, and large-format cine lens as MAVO Prime. Get to know our design philosophy as well as the easy and smooth shooting & post-workflow by […]

KineOS5.2 (for TERRA 6K)

KineOS5.2 is only for TERRA 6K. The update covers improving monitoring image quality; allowing different FPS for monitoring; much more responsive on UI; activating Low-power Mode on SideGrip, supporting fast-forward or fast-reverse when playback, changing the working principle when applying external TC, lowering the minimum sensor fps to 2fps and supporting e-ND adapters.

KineOS 5.0 (for TERRA 6K)

The current firmware of TERRA is KineOS 5.0, which has optimized the encoding of Apple ProRes. In the latest version of KineOS 0.5, KineRAW (KRW) RAW is also provided. You can choose either high-efficiency and high-quality Apple ProRes or lossless KineRAW for best image quality. The version of KineStation for TERRA is V0.9.

Recall (shot with TERRA 6K)

DoP: Qin Shuai; Director: Zhang Cheng & Ma Yongxian (LogImage STUDIO); Location: Shanghai; Camera: TERRA 6K, EF Mount with KineEnhancer; Lens: Zeiss CP2, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 and 100mm Macro; Recording format: S35 6K, 4K HiSpeed@75fps, as ProRes422HQ; Setting: ISO@320~1600; Edit by: Ma Xianyong (FCP X); Graded by: Chu Youfeng (Resolve). Awarded as the Best Cinematography […]