Ethos Media Invests in AG-UX180 4K Camcorders For Live Event Production
Video production company Ethos Media, serving the Dallas and Fort Worth markets, recently purchased three Panasonic AG-UX180 4K camcorders for live event coverage. While a primary assignment for the UX180s has been recording weekly services at the Stonebriar Community Church (Frisco, TX), the camcorders have also been used on a variety of theatrical, concert and corporate projects.
“These cameras are our go-to solution for any shoots where lengthy continuous recording is necessary,” said Ethos Media principal Devin Connelly. “Often we record internally while also sending out a feed for a live-edit.”
“The first and foremost reason we chose the UX180 is that we needed a camera with as long an optical zoom range as possible without breaking the bank. Our recurring work capturing Sunday-morning sermons at Stonebriar mandates that we have long zooming to get proper framing,” Connelly continued. “The ability to easily hook up external attachments such as a zoom controller or external monitor, as well as having more external controls, was also important.”
Connelly cited the UX180’s 4K recording, large sensor, image stabilization and long battery life as additional compelling benefits.
“We wanted to ensure that our camera purchase was future-proofed with 4K recording,” he noted. “Having come off similar cameras whose recording bit rate maxed out at 24Mbps, we were likewise impressed by the UX180’s ability to more than double that in a 1080 format, which provides us with consistently sharper-looking footage with everything we use it on.
“The fact that the camcorder has a larger sensor than most equivalent models was definitely appealing, as event lighting is not always ideal. The UX180’s low-light sensitivity is better than most camcorders I've used, especially in high sensitivity mode.”
Connelly said he alternatively records 1080 and 4K formats contingent on the project, choosing MP4 as “it’s friendly with virtually any OS and editing/playback software.” He edits in Adobe Premiere Pro.
For more information about Ethos Media, visit www.ethosmedia.net.
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About the AG-UX180
The UX180 offers a host of features for the high image quality and advanced functionality required in video production, such as anewly-designed Leica Dicomar 4K compact lens with a wide 24mm angle (the industry’s widest for an integrated lens camcorder), Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), Intelligent Auto Focus (AF), and relay and simultaneous recording with a dual SD memory card slot. Other premium assets include a high-powered 20x optical zoom, 4K/24p, UHD/60p and FHD/60p multi-format recording, FHD super-slow motion 120fps recording, infrared shooting in darkness (0 lux) and 3G-SDI/HDMI output. The camcorder incorporates a 1.0-type (effective size) MOS sensor, and supports versatile and easy-to-use MOV (QuickTime), MP4 and AVCHD file formats.
For more information about Panasonic professional video products, visit www.panasonic.com or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
About Panasonic Broadcast, Cinema and Professional Video Systems
Panasonic offers leading products to acquire, transmit and view high-quality video, over both video and IP networks. Professional products include VariCam cinema cameras, P2 HD camcorders, 4K and HD handheld cameras, Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras, studio and box cameras, switchers and monitors. These products serve customers in cinema, broadcast, professional sports, higher education, enterprise and other markets. For more information about Panasonic VariCam cinema and high-speed cameras, visit us.panasonic.com, or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, governmentagencies and consumers across the region. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine’s 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its contributions to smart cities and the electric vehicle revolution. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com.
“These cameras are our go-to solution for any shoots where lengthy continuous recording is necessary,” said Ethos Media principal Devin Connelly. “Often we record internally while also sending out a feed for a live-edit.”
“The first and foremost reason we chose the UX180 is that we needed a camera with as long an optical zoom range as possible without breaking the bank. Our recurring work capturing Sunday-morning sermons at Stonebriar mandates that we have long zooming to get proper framing,” Connelly continued. “The ability to easily hook up external attachments such as a zoom controller or external monitor, as well as having more external controls, was also important.”
Connelly cited the UX180’s 4K recording, large sensor, image stabilization and long battery life as additional compelling benefits.
“We wanted to ensure that our camera purchase was future-proofed with 4K recording,” he noted. “Having come off similar cameras whose recording bit rate maxed out at 24Mbps, we were likewise impressed by the UX180’s ability to more than double that in a 1080 format, which provides us with consistently sharper-looking footage with everything we use it on.
“The fact that the camcorder has a larger sensor than most equivalent models was definitely appealing, as event lighting is not always ideal. The UX180’s low-light sensitivity is better than most camcorders I've used, especially in high sensitivity mode.”
Connelly said he alternatively records 1080 and 4K formats contingent on the project, choosing MP4 as “it’s friendly with virtually any OS and editing/playback software.” He edits in Adobe Premiere Pro.
For more information about Ethos Media, visit www.ethosmedia.net.
To view
youtu.be
About the AG-UX180
The UX180 offers a host of features for the high image quality and advanced functionality required in video production, such as a
For more information about Panasonic professional video products, visit www.panasonic.com or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
About Panasonic Broadcast, Cinema and Professional Video Systems
Panasonic offers leading products to acquire, transmit and view high-quality video, over both video and IP networks. Professional products include VariCam cinema cameras, P2 HD camcorders, 4K and HD handheld cameras, Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras, studio and box cameras, switchers and monitors. These products serve customers in cinema, broadcast, professional sports, higher education, enterprise and other markets. For more information about Panasonic VariCam cinema and high-speed cameras, visit us.panasonic.com, or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government
