Convergent Design has released yet another firmware update for their Odyssey series of monitor/recorders. Firmware v2015.11 adds a host of new features including HD Dual-Stream Monitoring which allows you to view two HD signals while recording one of them. Another great new feature is that you can finally now record in ProRes 4444 or ProRes 4444XQ. This is great news for owners of the Sony F3/F5/F23/F35/F55 cameras as well as Canon C300mkII and C500 owners. You can record in 2K 10/12-bit RGB up to 50p/59.94p or 1080 10/12-bit RGB up to 50p/59.94p. Previously you could record in a 12bit colour space but only in DPX and the files were enormous.
Convergent Design have also added a host of new LUTs for use with the Canon C300 Mark II and Panasonic Varicam, GH4 and DVX200.
You can download Firmware v2015.11 here.
Here is a full list of the new additions:
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
