Advertised Framerate un-achievable

[Blair Thornton]

I’m running firmware 6.3.78 on a Scarlet-W , and I can’t seem to achieve the advertised frame rate with the Scarlet-W at 4K: 120 fps at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728)

Anyone have a solution for this? What am I doing wrong?

Using RED mag 480Gb too.

 

[David Battistella]

1. REDCODE values and max frame rates may vary based on selected acquisition format, aspect ratio, project time base, Lookaround setting, and SSD. For more information on available REDCODE compression settings for all formats, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide.

From RED's website.

David

 

[Blair Thornton]

Thanks David

Yup, turning Lookaround OFF solved it. 120 fps

 

[Kris Tait]

Haven't heard of the Lookaround function before. What is this?

 

[Daniel Stilling]

Its a function that makes your camera behave a little more old school like film cameras. You can see outside of the actual frame being recorded. Great for framing, where you can see if there's a light or a stand about to invade your frame.