Atomos (company)

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The company was founded in 2010 by CEO Jeromy Young.{{Cite web |title=AMS.AU {{!}} Atomos Ltd. Company Profile & Executives – WSJ |url=https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/AU/AMS/company-people |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.wsj.com}} Initially launching products like the Ninja and Samurai, Atomos focused on allowing camcorders such as the Sony EX1 and EX3 to achieve BBC broadcast standards through uncompressed SDI output.

In 2014, Atomos released the Ninja Star recorder, notable for its small size. This compact device didn't have an LCD screen. However, once synchronized with a camera's signal, it offered reliable performance and portability. Over the years, Atomos has transitioned from producing HD recorders like the screenless Ninja Star to advanced 4K recorders with HDR monitoring capabilities, as seen in their Shogun 7 model. Atomos has been collaborating with companies such as Sony and Panasonic. These partnerships have facilitated the adoption of codecs such as ProRes RAW in selected cameras.{{Cite web |last=Wyndham |first=Simon |title=Atomos is now 10 years old and it's offering special deals to celebrate |url=https://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/7004-atomos-is-now-10-years-old-and-it-s-offering-special-deals-to-celebrate |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.redsharknews.com |language=en}}

Beginning in 2024, Atomos expanded into other product categories, including lighting, audio, PTZ cameras and video transmitters.

Atomos has developed a diverse range of products{{Cite web |title=Products – Atomos |url=https://www.atomos.com/products |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.atomos.com}} over the years, including:

Ninja 5" Monitor-Recorders

• Ninja V / V+
• Ninja
• Ninja Ultra
• Ninja Phone

Shogun 7" Monitor-Recorders

• Shogun
• Shogun 7
• Shogun Ultra
• Shogun CONNECT
• Shogun Classic

Shinobi 5 & 7" monitors

• Shinobi 7
• Shinobi II
• Shinobi GO

Larger format studio monitors

• Sumo 19SE
• Neon

Broadcast rack switcher

• Shogun Studio
• Shogun Studio 2.

Accessories

• ATOMOS CONNECT
• AtomX CAST
• Zato CONNECT

In 2022, Atomos announced the Sapphire 8K Global Shutter Sensor. This full-frame sensor supports DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) global shutter recording at up to 60fps, 4K recording at 240fps, and 1080p at 360fps.{{Cite web |last=Mendelovich |first=Yossy |date=2023-07-06 |title=The Sapphire 8K Global Shutter Sensor Might Become Atomos' Saver |url=https://ymcinema.com/2023/07/06/the-sapphire-8k-global-shutter-sensor-might-become-atomos-saver/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=YMCinema – The Technology Behind Filmmaking |language=en-us}}

This high-performance full-frame sensor received the "Innovation of the Year 2022" award at the Lucie Technical Awards.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-14 |title=Tech Awards |url=https://www.luciefoundation.org/tech-awards/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=Lucie Foundation |language=en-US}}[http://www.luciefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/LTA-Past-Winners-2022.pdf]

This device is an advanced expansion module for the Atomos Ninja series, designed to facilitate video conferencing and broadcasting. It connects SLR or mirrorless cameras to computers, converting camera signals into formats compatible with software like Google Hangouts, OBS, and Zoom. This makes it suitable for home working or YouTube Studio setups. It requires plugging into a computer via USB, with camera connection through HDMI. It's compatible with systems meeting certain specifications, such as an i5-3400 or i7-3537U processor, 4GB memory, and a discrete GPU from around 2012–2013. Cameras used should have the capability to support clean HDMI output.{{Cite web |title=Atomos Connect Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/atomos-connect |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=PCMAG |language=en}}

Atomos is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. It has an internationally distributed team and offices that are located in several countries: the USA, Japan, China, the UK, and Germany. The company has established a strong global network of distribution partners.{{Cite web |title=About – Atomos |url=https://www.atomos.com/about |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.atomos.com}}

Atomos products have been used in various film and television productions, such as:

• "Birthday Wish" short film by cinematographer Amy Dellar{{Cite web |title='Birthday Wish' shot in ProRes RAW with Ninja V+ and Z CAM E2-M4 – Atomos |url=https://www.atomos.com/academy/birthday-wish-amy-dellar |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.atomos.com}}
• "The Creator," a high-budget Hollywood sci-fi movie{{Cite web |last=Mendelovich |first=Yossy |date=2023-09-30 |title=The Tools That Created 'The Creator': Sony FX3, Ronin RS2, Atomos Ninja, Kowa 75mm Anamorphic, and ProRes RAW |url=https://ymcinema.com/2023/09/30/the-tools-that-created-the-creator-sony-fx3-ronin-rs2-atomos-ninja-kowa-75mm-anamorphic-and-prores-raw/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=YMCinema – The Technology Behind Filmmaking |language=en-us}}
• International production collaboration using Atomos' Neon 24 monitors{{Cite web |author1=Brett Danton |date=2021-01-07 |title=Atomos Neon Connects Productions Across Continents |url=https://www.tvtechnology.com/equipment/atomos-neon-connects-productions-across-continents |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=TVTechnology |language=en}}

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