NAB... still no official RED NAB UPDATES

[Jay A. Kelley]

Here is a brief run down of what I know.. I am sure it's been posted elsewhere, but what the hell:

1: There is a new Ipad App being developed.. It will allow control of Epic and the various "Looks" Saturation, Exposure, color balance, etc. "live" so the DP grabs an Ipad, dials in his/her look and it's in meta-data on the camea and the results are instant.. No more doing it in REDCineX and then downloading it to the camera if you don't want.

2: You will be able to swap different OLPF filters on the EPIC if you wish.. You can get an "Alexia Style" that softens and gives the impression of more resolution or dynamic range (I forget which), or more ND.. Whatever.. Very very cool.

3: Premiere 5.5 will support EPIC and already supports the new color science.. Also have much better control now with histograms and shit.. :) There is a 15% discount during NAB.. Look this up and take advantage of it.

4: Jarred changed the color of his EPIC AGAIN! Now it's dark grey.. I swear that guy is worse than my wife is with shoes! :)

5: I get the impression from Ted and Jim (This is not official, it's me reading Tea Leaves and watching body language cause I'm deaf as a stone) that the Japan thing is a little worse than they thought even from a couple days ago. It's taken a toll. There more gray hair on these guys than last time.. Well... On Ted.. With Jim... Not so much... Hair that is. :)

6: Band Pro will be selling EPICS but ONLY with a set of Leica lenses. I think they said 5. They will cost a LOT.. SO this deal will not be for everyone. They are a different channel.. Not competing with RED at all.. But it does say a lot about their relationship with RED. Good on them..


Finally waiting on word about the new Final Cut.. Hope this helps people who are not here.

Jay

[KETCH ROSSi]

I seriously would! I have a 28 day shoot in 50 degree temps in the middle east... I'll road test it alright. (I may need two)

Then Mark you will be pleased to know that our Epic M8 was tested on Clay's shoot in NY underwater, warm water that was,
inside the UWH for nearly 3 hours strait were the temperature inside the housing was good in off to cook an egg... ;)

As mentioned here... Epic Introduction

EPIC M8???


Performed flawlessly non stop without a single heating warning, just beautiful, so Heat test PASSED!!

Get an Epic M, you will not regret its build quality and Titanium mount either... ;)

[Elsie N]

Immensely helpful Jay.

[AnthonyFlores]

Thanks Jay, much appreciated ...

Anthony

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

Here is a brief run down of what I know.. I am sure it's been posted elsewhere, but what the hell:

1: There is a new Ipad App being developed.. It will allow control of Epic and the various "Looks" Saturation, Exposure, color balance, etc. "live" so the DP grabs an Ipad, dials in his/her look and it's in meta-data on the camea and the results are instant.. No more doing it in REDCineX and then downloading it to the camera if you don't want.

2: You will be able to swap different OLPF filters on the EPIC if you wish.. You can get an "Alexia Style" that softens and gives the impression of more resolution or dynamic range (I forget which), or more ND.. Whatever.. Very very cool.

3: Premiere 5.5 will support EPIC and already supports the new color science.. Also have much better control now with histograms and shit.. :) There is a 15% discount during NAB.. Look this up and take advantage of it.

4: Jarred changed the color of his EPIC AGAIN! Now it's dark grey.. I swear that guy is worse than my wife is with shoes! :)

5: I get the impression from Ted and Jim (This is not official, it's me reading Tea Leaves and watching body language cause I'm deaf as a stone) that the Japan thing is a little worse than they thought even from a couple days ago. It's taken a toll. There more gray hair on these guys than last time.. Well... On Ted.. With Jim... Not so much... Hair that is. :)

6: Band Pro will be selling EPICS but ONLY with a set of Leica lenses. I think they said 5. They will cost a LOT.. SO this deal will not be for everyone. They are a different channel.. Not competing with RED at all.. But it does say a lot about their relationship with RED. Good on them..

7: RED RAY Pro shipping in 4-8 weeks, $7,500.

8: RED RAY Prosumer end of this year (?), $1,000 target.

9: I told Jarred if he didn't like his 'white' EPIC any more, I could find a use for it... No dice.

10: Most heard question by a factor of many? Not 'when EPIC'?'. Not 'when Scarlet?'. It was 'where can I get a DRAGON t-shirt????'. Jim missed a trick; he could have sold a boatload

11: Re. 5 above, I definitely got the same impression. I think I heard RED have people on the ground in Japan trying to sort things out, but are also negotiating alternative non-Japanese sources in case that doesn't work out. Neither are yet anywhere near yielding the required parts.... patience is advised.

Mike

[Mark Toia]

Then Mark you will be pleased to know that our Epic M8 was tested on Clay's shoot in NY underwater, warm water that was,
inside the UWH for nearly 3 hours strait were the temperature inside the housing was good in off to cook an egg... ;)

As mentioned here... Epic Introduction

EPIC M8???


Performed flawlessly non stop without a single heating warning, just beautiful, so Heat test PASSED!!

Get an Epic M, you will not regret its build quality and Titanium mount either... ;)

Mate!!!!!! , Ive begged, groveled, crawled, kissed arse... but for the life of me I cannot get one. (please help!)
I'm glad about the heat thing. 50 degrees in the desert is a test for anything wih a computer in it!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Mate!!!!!! , Ive begged, groveled, crawled, kissed arse... but for the life of me I cannot get one. (please help!)
I'm glad about the heat thing. 50 degrees in the desert is a test for anything wih a computer in it!

Wit pleasure, however here is the official page: http://www.red.com/store/epic/product/epic-m in case you have missed, do email Kelly,
but if you have anything to showcase why you should get one instead of an other please do also fill free to showcase so, you never know... ;)

[Mark Pugh]

Mark , Ketch

Why does getting a camera, after a deposit is taken, and a long waiting period, have to decend into a popularity / beauty pageant?

It's a shame that after the delays, EPIC M orders can't just be fulfilled to those who have been loyal and patient, in RED One delivery order.

[Jannard]

Mark , Ketch

Why does getting a camera, after a deposit is taken, and a long waiting period, have to decend into a popularity / beauty pageant?

It's a shame that after the delays, EPIC M orders can't just be fulfilled to those who have been loyal and patient, in RED One delivery order.

Mark... stop complaining and get ready for your EPIC-M.

Jim

[Robert Frank]

Mark... stop complaining and get ready for your EPIC-M.

Now THIS should be good! I mean... look at that reel!