We are happy to announce that Software Update Packet (SUP) 11 is now available as a download for the ARRI ALEXA XT and ALEXA Classic cameras with the XR Module upgrade (ALEXA XT/XR) and for the ALEXA Classic cameras.
ALEXA's eleventh major update brings ALEXA ProRes 3.2K recording to the ALEXA XT/XR, and the new ARRI debayering algorithm ADA-5 to all ALEXA cameras, as well as many other useful features and bug fixes.
For a more detailed description of each feature please follow the release notes given within the downloadable archive.
New Features Overview:
ARRI Debayer Algorithm ADA-5:
- ADA-5 is the latest revision of the ARRI debayering algorithm, used to create a color image from the sensor's raw Bayer data. It offers better image quality for ProRes and DNxHD recording, for the REC OUT, MON OUT and the EVF-1 electronic viewfinder. ADA-5 has already been made available in the ARRIRAW SDK for offline image processing. The new algorithm improves rendering of small, high contrast details and reduces the noise level in the red and blue channels.
Expanded Media Support:
- In addition to previously supported media, cameras running SUP 11 also support SxS PRO+ revision C cards (SBP-64C and SBP-128C) and SanDisk CFast 2.0 128 GB cards (ALEXA XT/XR).
Expanded Support for the ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS):
- SUP 11 supports the new Lens Data Encoder LDE-1 and provides a number of new features when using the WCU-4 with ALEXA cameras.
Web Remote 2.0:
- The camera web remote has a greatly improved user interface and better functionality.
Refined User Buttons:
- The “Check Last Clip” user button command has been split into two new commands: “Check last clip end” and “Check last clip start” for greater flexibility.
Framelines in the Metadata:
- Up to six frame lines can now be saved in metadata. They can be used to speed up automated dailies processing or can be displayed in post software.
Time Zone in the Metadata:
- ALEXA cameras now save time zone information in metadata, as we have seen that some post systems require this information for a smooth workflow.
Update Information:
- Cameras should always be running the latest SUP release version as this allows you to benefit from the latest improvements, features and bug fixes. We do not, however, recommend installing a new SUP in the middle of a production.
- Please note that ALEXA Classic and ALEXA XT/XR cameras require different installation packages.
An installation package for ALEXA Classic cameras is named “SUP_Alexa_[version-number]”:
- It can be installed on the classic version (SxS recording module) of ALEXA, ALEXA M, ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3 and ALEXA Studio. It is not compatible with any ALEXA XT model, ALEXA cameras with an XR Module upgrade, ALEXA HD, ALEXA HD Plus, ALEXA Fiber Remote or ALEXA Fiber Remote Plus.
Warning:
- Do not install a SUP onto a camera model it is not made for! Do not attempt to install these SUPs on an ALEXA HD, ALEXA HD Plus, ALEXA Fiber Remote or ALEXA Fiber Remote Plus camera! Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction and become inaccessible. If that happens, the camera can only be made accessible with the support of an ARRI Service Center.
Updating ALEXA Classic M or ALEXA XT M cameras:
- Please note that the update procedure for ALEXA Classic M and ALEXA XT M cameras differs slightly from the procedure for the other cameras.
Downgrading:
- It is possible to revert back to a previous release version, as low as SUP 8.0.
- Warning: ALEXA Classic software before SUP 8.0, should no longer be used and may cause the camera to malfunction and become inaccessible. If that happens, the camera can only be made accessible with the support of an ARRI Service Center
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