The Sony PMW-F3 is an extremely adjustable camera system, it can be stripped back to suit indie and low budget productions or upgraded to a truly cinematic camera when taken with all its accessories. Matched Image offers Sony PMW-F3 hire in a number of different configurations depending on production needs and budgets.

The Sony PMW-F3 sports a super 35mm CMOS sensor producing full 1920 x 1080p HD images with an efficient workflow recording onboard to Sony SxS cards in the reliable and efficient Sony XD CAM HD codec. The Sony PMW-F3 also allows for the use of external recorders to record 10 bit HDSDI signals with 4:2:2 colour spacing. The Sony F3 will also be capable of providing an uncompressed HDSDI dual link S-Log 4:4:4 RGB signal for high-end feature and commercial productions.

The Sony PMW F3 has a native PL lens mount, allowing compatibility with some of the finest Cine Lenses available from Cooke, Zeiss, ARRI, Angenieux and Fujinon making it the ideal tool to fit in with present industry accessories, standards and working practices. As well as the Native PL mount the Sony PMW f3 can also accept 35mm still lenses from which opens up a world of possibilities for productions working on a closer budget. Please visit the Sony PMW F3 website for more information.

If you are interested in letting one of these brand-new cameras, Matched Image is now offering Sony PMW-F3 hire, the latest addition to the Sony Cine ALTA line up. For more information, Visit Matched Image on their website or call (07) 3715 6663

DVD Duplication is excellent for low volume with quick turnaround. It is the process of duplicating data on an existing disc known as a DVD or Digital Versatile Disc. It is comparable the process to the duplication of a 3.5 diskette. Video and audio cassette. In all examples, you are replicating data onto a pre-existing disc. In DVD replication, the process begins with a pre-made disc that is qualified to receive recorded data.

The features of DVD duplication process include a turn-around time of three to five business days. The printing options can be thermal, digital, or with photo finish. The type of media can either be a CD or a DVD.

Advantages include fast lead time since there is no need for longer machine set-up times or delays in glass mastering. DVD duplication is greatest for short run requirements needing quick lead time. It also proves cheaper in the long run considering there are no costs for glass mastering, costs for smaller quantity runs may be more reasonable. With the hi-tech printing machines, a good quality four-color process printing is available for the DVD packaging. Since the printing is done right from the electronic files, there are no film costs to worry about.

Various companies offer a complete line of DVD replication services that includes pre-mastering and verification, mastering, printing for manuals and booklets, label printing, and packaging.

A great number of services is available for all your DVD duplication needs. You just have to choose what is right for you and your funds.