Dependable Gear for Freelance Editor
Ken Eakins, a seasoned freelancer with Hanged Man Films, relies on trusted equipment to deliver high-quality work. His go-to gear includes Sound Devices mixers and Video Devices products, specifically the PIX-E5.
Eakins has used the Sound Devices 633 mixer with integrated recorder for years, praising its adaptability to various projects. For proxy-capture needs, he turns to the Video Devices PIX 240i. However, when he discovered the PIX-E5, he knew it was a game-changer.
User-Friendly Features
Eakins appreciates the physical buttons and menu dial on the PIX-E5, which simplify navigation and reduce screen time. He also commends the four-way option to quickly check exposure and color temperature, making it an excellent monitor for his projects.
The freelance editor has used the PIX-E5 on three commercial projects so far, praising its rock-solid software and SpeedDrives™. The latter allows for seamless offloading to a DIT workstation using USB, streamlining the acquisition process.
Trustworthy Performance
Eakins has come to trust the PIX-E5 as his primary monitor and main acquisition source on smaller cameras. He also uses its SDI inputs to create proxies for larger cameras, saving time in post-production transcoding.
In a recent shoot for a Zumba instructor, Eakins relied on the PIX-E5 with a Sony a7S camera, providing a non-intrusive rig that allowed him to capture 4K images without overwhelming the talent.