The Apertus Project, which seeks to build an open source digital cinema camera, was introduced at the Libre Software Meeting in Geneva this week. This will become a Kickstarter-funded project to create both the hardware and software.
The “Axiom” camera will have 4K resolution, a Super 35mm sensor, global shutter, up to 15 F-stops of dynamic range, high speed capture at full resolution, Cinema DNG raw recording and a target price of $10,000.
The project seeks to build a community of artists, engineers, filmmakers and programmers from around the world to work together in the development.
Work has already begun on various components and software elements. Take a look at the video which provides an overview.
There are discussions underway to create an Apertus Foundation, a non-profit organization.
The group already has a partnership with Dynamic Perception which is funding part of the development. The Apertus camera will work seamlessly with Dynamic Perception motion control systems.
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