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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

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    [FS: RED Gear] Red TI PL mount for sale

    Hi folks, I have a Red TI PL mount for sale. This has never been used as we swapped this out for the Canon mount on our Epic. Open to reasonable offers and would prefer a UK sale if possible. Best wishes, Scott
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    [FS: RED OPTICS] Red 18-50mm lens for sale

    Hi folks, I have a Red 18-50mm PL mount lens for sale - see attached photos. The lens is in mint condition and was only ever used on one documentary for the BBC here in the UK. I'm open to any reasonable offer for this and would prefer a UK sale if possible. Any questions, please get in...
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    [FS: Lighting] Ianiro Blonde 2K lighting kit for sale

    Hi folks, We're doing a clear out at the moment and have a pair of Ianiro Blonde 2K lights for sale. They are flight cased, include 2 lighting stands and ten spare bulbs. The lights are in excellent condition and we're open to any reasonable offers. We're based in Scotland so would prefer a...
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    LTO 7 backup testing

    Hi folks, We're in the process of upgrading our LTO backup hardware, moving from LTO 5 to LTO 7. We're using a HP Ultrium 15000 external LTO 7 unit, connecting this to a new Mac Pro via a thunderbolt cable, using a Sonnet Echo Express SEL PCIE expander unit which contains a ATTO H680 SAS card...
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    Sony A7S v Panasonic GH4

    Hi folks We are looking to purchase a DSLR camera for use on a Ronin M and a DJI S1000 drone and our options are either a Sony A7S or a Panasonic GH4. I haven't used either cameras so I'm trying to base our decision on sample footage online and reviews. Technically the GH4 appears superior in...
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    Kinemax 6k for under $10

    NAB is going to be interesting this year - first we have Weapon and now Kinemax announce 6K for under $10,000. http://www.hdwarrior.co.uk/2015/03/31/pre-nab-2015-kinemax-6k-for-under-10k/ Scott
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    Premiere Pro CC or AVID Media Composer - advice needed

    Hi Folks We're about to kiss good bye finally to FCP 7 and need to make a decision on what NLE we move to. Still love FCP 7 as we have worked with this for years and know it inside out! Our primary market is broadcast TV, mostly for the BBC and we work on long form documentaries with large...
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    [FS: RED Cameras] EPIC-X in absolute mint condition (UK based)

    Hi folks We are very reluctantly putting our RED EPIC-X camera up for sale. This camera has only 152 hours of use, is in absolute mint condition and is completely unmarked. The camera has never been hired and has only been used by us. We have other RED equipment available, but initially we...
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    5K to DCI workflow help needed

    Hi Folks I'm needing some help here! We're shooting three 60" ads in 5K FF at 50fps + a few 100fps scenes at 4K. We plan to shoot with a 2.4:1 (Cinemascope) delivery in mind but I'm not 100% sure how best to proceed in terms of our edit workflow. Our deliverable will be a DCI spec 4K 2.4:1...
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    Best viewfinder for Epic & Scarlet

    Hi folks We have a big shoot coming up that will involve working in bright sunlight and we're looking for suggestions for a really good viewfinder for our Epic. Apart from RED's own, what other viewfinders are you using? So far, we're looking at options from Cineroid, Zacuto & Kinotehnik...
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    Updating LTO drive firmware help needed!

    Not often I admit technical defeat BUT on this occasion I do :scared: I'm trying to update the firmware on a HP Ultrium 3000 LTO tape drive and cannot work out how to do this! I'm running this on Mac Pro with Mountain Lion using a Atto H680 card. I've installed the HP Library & Tape Tools...
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    Backup nightmare - Help!

    Hi folks I'm wondering if anyone can assist? We use Voyager Q drive caddy's to connect hard drives to our Mac Pro via Firewire 800 for backing up client data. We usually keep 3 hard drive copies of all client media and then go out to LTO tape. Tonight however we've had a nightmare with 2 out...
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    What's the ideal length for the Epic/Scarlet battery plate cable?

    Hi folks We have a Anton Bauer QR-RED battery plate which we originally used on our RED One camera and we now need to get this adapted to fit Epic. At the moment, we use a 2B to 1B cable from RED to make this work BUT it's rather long and not very elegant to use. Therefore, we've arranged for...
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    BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - URGENT HELP NEEDED!

    Hi folks Urgent request - I'm based in the UK and I have a client in Bogota, Colombia who has video files we need for a edit. They have been trying to upload the files all day but their internet connection is obviously really really slow and they are getting nowhere fast. Does anyone in Bogota...
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    Filming in Colombia - advice needed

    Hi folks We have a requirement to shoot some short interviews + setup GV's in Columbia for one of our corporate clients and I'm looking for any tips/advice etc Obviously, safety is one concern but we're not working in remote areas and we'll always be on our clients own premises so hopefully...
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    Light weight travel tripod for Epic/Scarlet

    Hi folks I'm looking at buying a light-weight travel tripod for our Epic that can be folded down to a size that will fit in a suitcase. This will primarily be for interviews so we don't need an advanced fluid head for this, however it may be that we look at new foldable tripod legs and still...
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    Mumbai/Chennai shoot - getting equipment in and out safely

    Hi folks I'm filming in Mumbai and Chennai shortly and I'm looking for advice on getting my equipment in and out of India. The shoot is for a global company with offices in Mumbai and Chennai and we will simply be filming interviews in their offices and don't plan to film in any public places...
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    Cameraman needed for Mexico shoot

    Hi folks We are looking for a cameraman to film a two day job in Mexico - Villahermosa, Tabasco. Doesn't have to be a RED shoot, spec is for HD 1080p 25 delivery but RED is best as we all know :yesnod: Shoot is W/C 15th October (2 days, exact dates TBC) and will consist of 1 short interview...
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    Filming in Kazakhstan?

    Hi folks We have a trip to Kazakhstan coming up and I'm looking for advice from anyone who's filmed there - any RED users in Kazakhstan, especially in Almaty? In particular I'm looking for information on filming permits and how best to get our camera equipment in and out of the country. Many...
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    Cameraman required in Doha, Qatar on 2nd May

    Hi Folks We're looking for a crew to shoot a couple of interviews for us in Doha, Qatar on the 2nd of May. Need a cameraman and producer to handle interview questions - requirement is for 1080 25p delivery so doesn't have to be a Red shoot. If anyone is available or interested please PM me...
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