Production/Post Production guy. Panasonic P2, AVCCam, 3DA1, 5D Mark II, Final Cut Pro. Founder, New Jersey Final Cut Pro Users Group, njfcpug.org Creator of P2Pro.com var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-16679155-2’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Art Aldrich, P2Pro.comTumblr (3.0; @artaldrich)http://blog.p2pro.com/2 Weeks with the Canon C300I think it&#8217;s fair to say, that anyone who I have worked with or spoken to about cameras knows...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/23538230249http://blog.p2pro.com/post/23538230249Tue, 22 May 2012 06:32:18 -0400NAB Short List 2012As I prepare for a week in Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters show (NAB), just 2...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/20354887541http://blog.p2pro.com/post/20354887541Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:11:19 -0400 As a follow up to my quest for a thunderbolt adapter for my P2...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrykw1UXI1qdz9ubo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrykw1UXI1qdz9ubo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div> <p>As a follow up to my <a href="http://blog.p2pro.com/post/15943223144/first-take-sonnet-echo-thunderbolt-to-express34" target="_blank">quest for a thunderbolt adapter for my P2 workflow</a> in the field, I have purchased another adapter. This time, the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/820946-REG/Matrox_T_ADP_MXO2_THUNDERBOLT_ADAPTER.html" target="_blank">Matrox MXO Thunderbolt adapter</a>.</p> <p>This adapter is a straight Thunderbolt to PCIe interface, not an Express34 adapter like the Sonnet Echo.</p> <p>Of course, the MXO Thunderbolt adapter has one purpose, that is to interface an MXO2 to the Thunderbolt port. I am NOT trying to do that. I am trying to interface Thunderbolt to my P2 card reader, the PCD35.</p> <p>I had successfully used another Matrox card in the past, a e34 to PCIe adapter, which worked great on my pre TB MacBookPro.</p> <p>Alas, this adapter does not mount my PCD35 either. It may be a driver issue, but the Matrox tech support line has very long hold queues, over 2 hours, so I have not been able to speak with anyone regarding it. I expect that the conversation would go like this: “you’re trying to hook up what? We don’t make a PCD35. No, we do not support that.”</p> <p>I think I will save myself the time, and go back to a firewire based <a href="http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/AJ-PCD20P.asp" target="_blank">PCD20</a>.</p> </div>http://blog.p2pro.com/post/16924579920http://blog.p2pro.com/post/16924579920Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500I am interested in the title(s) of the music that is used for the Iditarod Insider videos. Where does that music come from? Do you have a title for the music that accompanies the free music montage #1 that was posted on 3/15/11? Thank you.The music came from the DeWolfe Music library. I am not certain what specific song was used,...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/16030021115http://blog.p2pro.com/post/16030021115Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:38:42 -0500First Take: Sonnet Echo Thunderbolt to Express34 AdapterSonnet first announced their Thunderbolt adapter back in April at the NAB show. I placed my order in...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/15943223144http://blog.p2pro.com/post/15943223144Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:23:43 -0500Canon C300 ThoughtsI followed the Canon event on the live Engadget blog, great job by Michael Gorman on his coverage....http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12322206782http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12322206782Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:53:30 -0400Great post Art. I've been on the fence regarding my next camera as well. I'm considering selling the ol' HVX and going with a Canon SLR. I appreciate the full frame 5D but am drawn to the AF, and other advanced features of the 7D. That being said, there's always the hope that Canon will develop a model that "does it all." It seems the moment you drop a load of cash, the camera you really want hits the market. Hope all is well buddy.Canon was surprised by how well the 5D MKII was accepted by video pros. It really woke up Panasonic...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12239440978http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12239440978Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:19:35 -0400The next great cinema cameraI am thinking about my next camera purchase today, November 1st, 2011, days before Canon and Red...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194456006http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194456006Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:22:00 -0400Art, NJFCPUG site is down. I've not received meeting emails for some time. Is the group defunct?No, the group is going strong. Will celebrate our 10th year next July. Send me an email and I will...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194440767http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194440767Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:21:32 -0400I watched you talk about the AF100 and the birger lense at a symposium in Columbus, Oh in Sept. I never did get the model number of the birger lense.There is not a model number that I know of, just the Birger M43 to Canon EOS mount. There is not...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194411972http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194411972Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:19:52 -0400Recently I attended a symposium in Columbus Oh in which you provided a demonstration and talk about the AF100 camera. You mentioned several options on lenses sighting the various pros and cons. I would like to ask what lense might be a best fit if most of the shots are the distance of a width (not length) across a basketball court plus about 20 feet for a stage? The shot would be that of soloists or speakers for events and should capture mid chest to top of head.A good fast zoom would give you the best range of options. I have a Canon 70-200mm f2.8 that I love....http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194389951http://blog.p2pro.com/post/12194389951Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:18:33 -0400Panasonic's New Pro SD CardEver since the release of the Panasonic AF100 camera, I have been shooting lots of jobs with it....http://blog.p2pro.com/post/10774616153http://blog.p2pro.com/post/10774616153Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:37:00 -0400Panasonic to show AVC Ultra products at IBC?In a blog post on Tumblr, PanasonicProVideo pointed to an announcement at IBC on Friday that would...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/9978629205http://blog.p2pro.com/post/9978629205Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:15:25 -0400Hello <br /> I have EX1 , 5D Mark II with good glass collection and XHA1 , I only have $8300 budget . <br /> I want the AF101 but it's 8 bit only :(<br /> what will you advice pleaseI am quite happy with my Panasonic AF100. If you already have Canon glass, the Birger mount will...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/6318873379http://blog.p2pro.com/post/6318873379Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:21:29 -0400iMac as pro editing system? Yes, and here's how I would do it...Apple announced the new iMacs today, May 3rd, with little fanfare, but the update has significant...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/5161836644http://blog.p2pro.com/post/5161836644Tue, 03 May 2011 11:18:00 -0400Panasonic AF100, Kipon Adapter, Canon 15mm Fisheye, F2.8,...<span id="video_player_4933286290">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_4933286290",'http://blog.p2pro.com/video_file/4933286290/tumblr_lk82lwrc651qdz9ub',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lk82lwrc651qdz9ub_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lk82lwrc651qdz9ub_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lk82lwrc651qdz9ub_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lk82lwrc651qdz9ub_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lk82lwrc651qdz9ub_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p><span>Panasonic AF100, Kipon Adapter, Canon 15mm Fisheye, F2.8, ISO400, ND4, 1/120th shutter, 1 sec interval, 60 minute record</span></p>http://blog.p2pro.com/post/4933286290http://blog.p2pro.com/post/4933286290Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:13:18 -0400The next generation of Final Cut Pro has been demoed. Here&#8217;s what we know, and what we...The next generation of Final Cut Pro has been demoed. Here&#8217;s what we know, and what we...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/4578912504http://blog.p2pro.com/post/4578912504Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:53:00 -0400Dear Santa, For NAB this year I would like the following: A new Final Cut Studio with integrated...Dear Santa, For NAB this year I would like the following: A new Final Cut Studio with integrated...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/4181407312http://blog.p2pro.com/post/4181407312Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:22:47 -0400Extreme P2 on the Iditarod Trail: AnchorageThe 2011 Iditarod Sled Dog Race begins on the first Saturday in March. It is a 1150 mile endurance...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/3746010323http://blog.p2pro.com/post/3746010323Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:31:00 -0500p2iditarodart aldrichMy Iditarod Adventure BeginsToday is the official start of Iditarod 39, the 1150 mile sled dog race in Alaska. I am working as a...http://blog.p2pro.com/post/3679203231http://blog.p2pro.com/post/3679203231Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:15:41 -0500