Great new feature for DM series monitors: Customizable Multi-Color Real Time Waveform.
Firmware version 1.1.04-2231 is now available as a free update for the DM170, DM240, and DM250 and features the following enhancements: Read More
Category: Monitors
3rd Generation Focus Assist for Flanders Scientific’s DM Series Monitors
DM Series monitors now come equipped with FSI’s 3rd Generation Focus Assist. Key improvements found in this new focus assist feature include:
- Smooth realtime performance with absolutely no lag that works in both normal and fast processing modes
- Industry-leading adjustability of focus assist sensitivity and focus trace weight
- Adjustable focus assist color: select from white, black, red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, and cyan
- All adjustments are made from rotary knobs, no need to access menu for changes
- Ability to show focus assist on downstream displays using DM Series processed monitor outputs
3rd Generation Focus assist is available as a part of free firmware update 1.1.04-2223 for DM Series monitors available here. This firmware update also features the following changes:
- Detection and display of PsF signals as progressive has been fully automated
- Adds Fast Mode support for 4:4:4 signals
- Adds Fast Mode support for PsF signals displayed as progressive on screen
- Adds New Custom Marker: Oxygen
- Resolves DM240 Fast Mode bugs (flashing white dot in lower left of screen and image shifting 1 line lower).
BoxIO Utility Open Beta Update 0.19.4b
BoxIO Utility Public Beta build 0.19.4b is now available for download and features the following improvements:
- Device slots can now be deleted
- Device slot number 1, previously permanently labeled BoxIO #1, can now be renamed
- Software now protects against multiple ScopeStream windows being opened for a single device, which may have led to unpredictable behavior in previous build
- Various error checking to prevent unwanted disconnects when attempting to access unsupported behaviors
- Connection status now shows “connecting” with ability to cancel action if needed as opposed to waiting for timeout
- Learn more about the advanced ScopeStream capability now featured in the latest BoxIO Utility Beta Releases:
ScopeStream for DM Series Monitors Now Available
The ScopeStream beta for BoxIO was released 2 weeks ago and FSI is pleased to follow that today with the public beta of ScopeStream for DM series monitors.
DM170, DM240, and DM250 monitor owners can now stream real-time Waveform and Vectorscope from their monitor to any connected Mac or PC. A highlight of ScopeStream is that video analysis happens on the display itself so scopes run as a low-load operation only requiring the computer to draw out the scope trace data being sent back.
“Many monitors offer built-in Waveform and Vectorscope, but showing these typically requires overlaying your reference image or clunky solutions like scaling your image to a non-native size to make room for scopes. Standalone scopes can be a great alternative, but these can be costly and for production environments mean transporting yet another piece of equipment. ScopeStream aims to address these challenges by allowing real-time Waveform and Vectorscope to be monitored on any connected computer without the need for additional equipment or expense.”
-Bram Desmet, CEO/GM Flanders Scientific, Inc.
The beta monitor firmware and utility application updates can be downloaded from FlandersScientific.com.
ScopeStream for BoxIO Now Available
BoxIO’s new ScopeStream capability, first announced at NAB 2017, is now available as part of a public beta release of the updated BoxIO Utility application and BoxIO firmware.
The updated utility allows multiple BoxIO devices to be connected, each supporting its own real-time Waveform and/or VectorScope stream.
We characterize BoxIO as an Advanced Color Management device because it is more than just a LUT box and ScopeStream is another great illustration of that point. With a single device you can apply LUTs in real-time, take full resolution frame grabs, view waveform and vector scope, and a whole lot more. Best of all, you get all of these capabilities for a price that is comparable to devices that do little more than just apply a LUT.
-Bram Desmet, CEO/GM Flanders Scientific, Inc.
The Media Village at Broadcast Asia 2017
The Media Village is pleased to return to Broadcast Asia (Booth #6G4-04)!
BroadcastAsia2017 Exhibition
Date: 23 – 25 May, Tuesday – Thursday
Venue: Level 3 to 6, Suntec Singapore
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 6pm daily
Do take note that the show has moved back to Suntec Singapore this year and is no longer held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre.
Once again, The Media Village will be showcasing the latest updates and releases from a host of our leading edge partners.
NAB 2017 ‘Best of Show’ Award for Flanders Scientific DM240
Flanders Scientific wins yet another award for its’ DM240 Color Critical Production Monitor, this time being included in TV Technology’s NAB 2017 ‘Best of Show’ Award.
NAB 2017: The Latest News and Innovations from Flanders Scientific
Today, FSI is unveiling several new and upcoming products, features, and partner integrations, many of which will be showcased at this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas.
XM55U
• 55″ UHD (3840×2160) OLED
• 12bit signal support, 10bit panel
• Support of multiple HDR formats
• Appx. 750nits peak luminance
• Professional 12G-SDI capable I/O
• 3D LUT based calibration
• Real-time downscaled 3G/HD-SDI output for downstream HD monitors.
XM31K
• 31″ 4K (4096×2160) display
• 2000nits peak luminance
• 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• 12bit signal support, 10bit panel
• Compatible with multiple HDR formats
• Real-time LUT update capability
• Professional I/O and 3D LUT calibration
XM31K coming late 2017, private demonstrations starting summer 2017.
BoxIO 12G
• 12Gbps SDI enabled color management device
• 4 x SDI inputs, clean loops, & processed outputs
• 1 x 4K HDMI compatible input and output
• Up to 4 independent HD signals, each with their own unique 33x33x33 3D LUT
• Support for up to 2 simultaneous 4K/UHD signals
• Real-time LUT update capability across all inputs making BoxIO 12G ideal for advanced on set color management workflows
• Ability to rack mount two BoxIO 12G in 1 RU allowing up to 8 x HD feeds or 4 x 4K feeds, each with unique 33x33x33 3D LUTs, to be controlled in a single rack unit
• Powerful optional setting allows 4K/UHD signals to be downscaled to HD for compatibility with virtually any monitoring soluiton
BoxIO 12G Cal Q
• Designed for affordable 4K/UHD/HDR calibration & other static LUT use applications
• 12Gbps SDI input and Quad 3Gbps SDI output
• 1 x 4K HDMI compatible output
• 33x33x33 3D LUT support
• Compatible with LightSpace and CalMAN
ScopeStream for DM Series Monitors
The world’s first real-time waveform and vectorscope transmitted directly from your reference monitor to your computer without the need for additional equipment.
Simply connect your DM series monitor and computer to the same network and use the ScopeSteam utility for Mac or PC.
ScopeStream for BoxIO
Waveform and vectorscope transmitted directly from your BoxIO to your computer without the need for additional equipment.
Simply connect your BoxIO and computer to the same network and use the ScopeStream utility for Mac or PC.
Flanders Scientific DM Series Monitors Now Feature HDR Preview Modes
All DM series Flanders Scientific monitors now feature 3 selectable HDR Preview modes. FSI CEO/GM Bram Desmet had this to say about these new capabilities: “Our aim with these new HDR monitoring modes was to allow users to leverage current technology for High Dynamic Range signal monitoring in production and quality control applications. While not intended for HDR mastering these modes do provide a simple and cost effective way to monitor PQ or HLG signals.”
Three monitoring modes are available:
- Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG).
- ST2084 clipping at approximately 300nits.
- ST2084 with a highlight roll. This setting may be particularly useful in production environments as it will allow operators to visually distinguish all code values present in a PQ signal.
Current DM250, DM240, and DM170 monitor owners can download firmware with these new selections for free here.
The New Flanders Scientific DM240 Reference Monitor (Video)
The DM240 is a power efficient, and color critical production monitor with industry leading fast mode processing, a durable all metal chassis, and direct integration with today’s most powerful color management tools – making the lightweight 13 pound DM240 a production environment workhorse and a fully functional on-set color management system.
Flanders Scientific’s BoxIO and Monitors Receive Prestigious Cinec Award
Flanders Scientific received a 2016 CinecAward for the BoxIO Dual-Channel Color Management Device and DM series Color Critical Production Monitors at Cinec 2016 in Munich this week. “BoxIO and our DM series monitors were designed specifically to help address the challenges associated with on or near set color management and we could not be more thrilled than to have the CinecAward judges recognize these products for their value in color critical on set monitoring applications” said Bram Desmet, CEO/GM of Flanders Scientific, Inc.
Learn more about BoxIO and DM series monitors at FlandersScientific.com
