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Super-duper Cameras: RED

November 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I’ll have to revisit this early December after the Scarlet announcements on Nov 30th.

RED One

Effective Pixel Resolution	4520 x 2540
Color Space	4:4:4
Sensor	12 Megapixel Mysterium™
FrameRates	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps 4K

EPIC X 35

Effective Pixel Resolution	5120 x 2700
Color Space	4:4:4
Sensor	30×15mm
FrameRates	5K 2:1 – 100fps 4K 2:1 – 125 fps QuadHD 16:9 – 120 fps 3K 2:1 – 160 fps 2K 2:1 – 250 fps 1080p – 60fps

Epic-617 Pro

Effective Pixel Resolution	28,000 x 9,334
Color Space	4:4:4
Sensor	Sensor 168×56mm Mysterium Monstro
FrameRates	28k 261MP28k: 1-30fps 9k: 1-50fps 6k: 1-100fps 5k: 1-110fps 4k: 1-125fps 3k: 1-150fps 2k: 1-250fps

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Friday Filmmaking Links

November 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment

RED’s October 30th Announcement Feedback – If you already have a RED One and are well versed in this awesome camera then you are certainly a lucky chap
Another Big Update on The Hobbit from Guillermo del Toro – Not being blown away by brilliant movies of late I am left yearning and hoping for something that will – I believe The Hobbit will do just that.

Unfortunately I cannot update to the latest Final Cut Studio until I can afford a Mac Pro (my PowerMac PPC type dinosaur not being too compliant ), but here are some thoughts on some of the features:

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Super-duper Cameras: RED Epic-617 Pro

November 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment

You know you get those stories of things that just can’t be real; someone brings it up in conversation some time or another, the urban legend.

Ok granted, it will optimistic to think that this will be released with a year, but going on the reputation of RED – it will be released. Imagine that 28k footage – what on earth do you view that on? “umm – I will be editing the full res sequence on the surface of the moon”

Effective Pixel Resolution	28,000 x 9,334
Color Space	4:4:4
Sensor	Sensor 168×56mm Mysterium Monstro
FrameRates	28k 261MP28k: 1-30fps 9k: 1-50fps 6k: 1-100fps 5k: 1-110fps 4k: 1-125fps 3k: 1-150fps 2k: 1-250fps

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Tagged: camera, epic, hd, Mysterium, red

Super-duper Cameras: RED Epic-X 35

November 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

RED had their much anticipated announcement on October 30th. There was much said. But my intention here is to highlight the camera, not to review it but just to parade it – cos this is an awesome super-duper camera of note – word.
Not really sure what the cost will be in this case because of the vast configuration options. Typically you would start with the brain (sensor part) and build from there. But with RED One owners there are intensives for similar configurations when investing in this new baby. Wish I could be in that club with the cash on hand for this camera; but having said that – I am very keep the hear more about the Epic FF35 option.

Effective Pixel Resolution	5120 x 2700
Color Space	4:4:4
Sensor	30×15mm
FrameRates	5K 2:1 – 100fps 4K 2:1 – 125 fps QuadHD 16:9 – 120 fps 3K 2:1 – 160 fps 2K 2:1 – 250 fps 1080p – 60fps

Interesting Links:
Specdown: Red One vs Epic-X announced features
Red Update – revised specs for Epic-X camera

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Super-duper Cameras: RED One

November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Ahhh, what an interesting time it is for RED One owners and enthusiasts. I am an enthusiast and will remain one until I make the next great Indie film that gets me major much or someone gives me one (and the editing system to support it). Cos lets just face facts – despite the fact that this camera is the most incredible and best prices camera in it’s domain – it is hectically expensive and requires a hectic editing setup to support and finish.
But having said that, RED is coming out with slightly less hectic and more affordable options – more about that and the interesting things that is RED later.

Camera Body $17500

Look to spend closer to $50k for kitting out this baby. But even with a pack of RED Primes and the best MacPro, RAID, Graphics setup – it is still very well priced – in.its.play.park.
All right let take a look at some spec candy. For the full effect of specification glazing see here.

Effective Pixel Resolution	4520 x 2540
Color Space	4:4:4
Sensor	12 Megapixel Mysterium™
FrameRates	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps 4K

There are various different output and acquisition formats, as well as different available frame rates. Quite awesome really.
I had the privilege to edit some 4k footage from the OpenCut Competition last year – wow.

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