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Aspect (guides)
Updated onArticleIf you are shooting in a different aspect ratio than the expected final output, place an Aspect Guide on your page for framing your shots instead of just using gaffer tape. These act like a Matte, but do not affect your footage.
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Safe (guides)
Updated onArticleAlso known as Title-safe, this tool provides a simple line border near edges of the frame as a friendly reminder to keep important elements in-frame to account for 'overscan'- some TVs will crop out part of the frame to fit various aspect ratios/resolutions being sent and title safe is still used by broadcast stations and other users not using an internet medium.
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Sony® Venice™ Camera Control
Updated onArticleSony Venice camera control is available as a license on monitors that support Camera Control and have an Ethernet port. The monitor communicates with the camera over an Ethernet cable. The license and cable are available bundled directly from SmallHD or authorized resellers.
Choose a monitor series Smart 5 User Guide Camera Control
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RED® RCP2 Camera Control
Updated onArticleIf you update your KOMODO firmware to version 1.4, be sure to update your monitor to firmware version 4.4.3 or newer, available from our Downloads page.
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RED® DSMC2 Camera Control
Updated onArticleRED DSMC2 camera control is available as a license on compatible Camera Control monitors and is compatible with cameras that have a DSMC2 Brain. A specific Controller and USB adapter (if applicable) must be purchased as well to allow the monitor to communicate with the camera. The license and cable are available bundled directly from SmallHD or authorized resellers.
*It is one license per monitor for control, it is not transferable. You will need both the software and control cable to use this feature with your compatible camera.Choose a monitor series Smart 5 User Guide Camera Control
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ARRI® Camera Control
Updated onArticleApplicable to both tutorials: first connect Ethernet (RJ45) to the monitor and the LEMO cable (for Alexa Mini / Mini LF) to the camera on the port labeled ‘ETH’ - for the Amira use a standard RJ45 to RJ45 cable.
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System
Updated onArticleUpdate system firmware or reset to factory defaults.
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Color Pipe
Updated onArticleColor Pipe settings ensure that incoming video signals are displayed accurately in the desired format. Each Input (4x 12G SDI, 1x HDMI) is assigned to a particular Color Pipe. Create up to 8 different Color Pipe settings at a time.
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User
Updated onArticleSettings related to monitor personalization.
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Interface
Updated onArticleOptions related to customizing the user interface for your shooting style.
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