Sony’s VENICE 2 Firmware Version 5.00 update added a new “Signature” Preset Look option for monitoring, as well as a couple of other small features and improvements.
Contents of V5.00
Improved usability and operability
- “Signature” Preset Look option for monitoring has been added.
- 4096×2160P 12G has been added as an SDI output format (Project Frame Rate 47.95 fps).
- The CNA-2 Camera Control Network Adaptor can now be used as a LAN conversion adaptor.
Other improved functions
- The visibility of the “Out of Range” text in the moiré alert level display has been improved under In-Camera VFX mode.
- The brightness of the Bubble gauge marking has been improved to enhance monitor visibility.
“Signature” monitoring preset look
The new “Signature” monitoring preset look is an interesting addition, and it was developed in conjunction with the post-house Picture Shop. So what is it? Up until now, the VENICE 2 has had the ability to use multiple monitoring Preset Looks, including S709; however, due to a growing demand to view images with a wider dynamic range and more natural color reproduction, they have come up with the new monitoring Preset Look they are calling “Signature”. It is claimed to offer more natural color reproduction and skin tones while also being able to display better transitions from shadows to highlights.
When using the “Signature” monitoring preset look, users should see a noticeable difference in the highlights when compared to using S709. “Signature” is said to roll off highlights in a more pleasing way to avoid any clipping when viewing on a monitor. When it comes to the shadows, Sony has tried to keep the gradation from dark to light, but also to make blacks, black. While S709 was designed to lean slightly toward warmer tones, “Signature” is said to be more neutral.
