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IMPORTANT Spiderman update...

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So we were invited to see some Spiderman footage today at Sony. John Schwartzman was there and we talked a bit before going into the screening room.

"This is the best looking footage I have ever shot... these are the best images I have ever seen!" was his comment. I asked him if this was just his enthusiasm spilling out or if this was actually the case (pretty big statement). He thought for a few moments and said "No, really... this is the best footage I have ever seen from any camera. Ever."

So, with that, we went in. There was a Sony T420 projector (same as we have at RED Studios) in a grading room at Colorworks. We talked to "The Steve" (colorist) about his experience with the EPIC footage and opinion. He confirmed his opinion matched John's and we sat front row with huge expectations.

I have to say that we were all stunned. Shocked. So incredible. Not like RED ONE MX. Not like anything we had seen from another camera. Same resolution and feel of our new EPIC reel, but with actors and a story and Schwartzman's ability to light.

The consensus in the room (to a person) was that this looked like film. Like 65mm film. Better. Without any trace of film's blocky detail in shadows or grain. Jaw dropping.

EPIC is performing as it's name implies it should. We will keep John's comment close to us... to remind us how hard we need to work to never lose this position. We really like it.

Jim
 
I just LOVE that, and I LOVE my Epic-M right here, getting prepped for tomorrow! Excellent work!
 
Great post Jim. Thank you for sharing. Now I am more passive-impatience than ever waiting for my Epic-X
 
Awesome!! I'm excited to see this in digital projection.

...Now all that's left is shipping the darn things :)
 
I've said it before. I'll say it again. GIMME. GIMME. GIMME!
 
Congrats Jim. The truly amazing thing is Schwartzman says the camera produces the best images he has ever seen, James Cameron bought 50, Peter Jackson 30 and it is a camera most of us can afford and use on a daily basis. Revolution accomplished.
 
great to hear. i hope this news keeps inspiring the red team.
 
John Schwartzman
what a sweet dude.

Spiderman 4 just became the most anticipated movie in 3D I desire to see.
 
I'm really curious to see what a talented Director could do with a Scarlet...
 
Congrats Jim, RED is an amazing company, I feel like we are a living part of a future movie and RED is the main character. :lurk5:
 
Fantastic.
Congrats!
Great Job Jim.
 
I heard John Schwartzman say these same kind of things last week at the REDucation. High praise from a great DP who knows his film. I can't wait to see a trailer!

Thanks for sharing about what you saw Jim!

Mike
 
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