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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 :)

Build 16 Codec Error killer...

Jannard said:
I haven't heard of any compression bugs left in Build 16... did I miss something?

Jim
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Unfortunately yes. Some people have been experiencing odd frames that's been blurred out. At least I think that's what he's referring to.


Fredrik
 
The frame that busted it (the JPG makes it look blurrier than it is):
4k 16x9, R28, CF, 23.98

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The odd frame issue we has been almost completely resolved as well.. the codec errors just took front seat the last couple days.
 
Jannard said:
Leo... we really appreciate you setting up a "break the build code error test". I want to make sure that our customers know that your tests IS the last 1%. I am very comfortable that it will be nearly impossible to get a "codec error" under almost any condition (except, obviously) your extreme setup. We will send you our next build to test privately to see if you can break that one. We think it takes care of the last 1%.
Jim
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Jim,

Just wanted to add that I've seen codec errors on other capture devices before and one of the things that notoriously sets them off quite a bit are action sequences with quick, bright explosions. Add some steadicam movement and its a good test subject.

When we were on G.I. Joe, this happened on a few takes where the Video Assist operator was trying to troubleshoot it - I forget the capture system, but I strongly recommend trying at least a couple of these types of shots during your tests.

Hope this helps,
 
Any blurred frame compression errors, though?
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markp,

I haven't loaded the shots into Redcine yet.

I'll have one of my guys look for anomolies tomorrow.

It's a little more difficult for me in B16 since I'm one of those PC guys. :whistling:

I'll see if there's anything that pops out in Redcine playback, but from the sound of it Red is aware of the problem and fixing it.

-Thor
 
Casey Green said:
one of the things that notoriously sets them off quite a bit are action sequences with quick, bright explosions.
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Casey, Did you just give me an excuse to start blowing things up at work?

Woohoo!!! thanks man...
 
Jarred,

I did a shoot recently where my client mixed two chemicals with gasoline, then shot the mixture with a gun. (teehee)

Maybe I could find out what they did and PM you the formula?

-Thor
 
Jarred Land said:
Casey, Did you just give me an excuse to start blowing things up at work?

Woohoo!!! thanks man...
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You know it!

4K Pyro! Make us all proud!!!

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Great reading guys... But it's time to go and try the new build.
I've experienced some codec error with sea and waves, yesterday.
I'm going to check with the same scenario.
 
Thor Wixom said:
Jarred,

I did a shoot recently where my client mixed two chemicals with gasoline, then shot the mixture with a gun. (teehee)

Maybe I could find out what they did and PM you the formula?

-Thor
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yes please :)
 
Just installed 3.1.8. and am happy to see no more codec errors up til now.
But.... Trying to adjust the date has resulted in crashing the camera everytime it reboots itself. It just hangs forever at initialising.....

Idea's anyone?
 
I'm so close to jumping the gun, now.

Next week I'll be shooting a lot in the woods, though. Would love to use the new build...

RC/RL/RA working estimate?

Crimson (have to work in two weeks, if I am to jump ship)

Any ideas?

Gunleik
 
Jarred Land said:
Casey, Did you just give me an excuse to start blowing things up at work?

Woohoo!!! thanks man...
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Jarred,

don't care about Jim's words, you are big enough, aren't you :)

We did some pyro stuff with build 13 in the past, it was a lot of fun (mostly for that Berlin Bunker project Cold Storage). Explosions come along way better in tunnels, long small rooms etc.

That being said, have fun! :innocent:

I'd love to see new pictures from inside RED office, especially when you do THIS experiments.

For the sake of making build 16 rock solid you have to take some hurdles :weight_lift: ...

Axel

PS: Wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne...
 
Date Change

Date Change

Just installed 3.1.8. and am happy to see no more codec errors up til now. But.... Trying to adjust the date has resulted in crashing the camera everytime it reboots itself. It just hangs forever at initialising....
Idea's anyone?
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First I would disconnect the power source, i.e remove the LEMO connector, wait 10 seconds, re-connect and try again.

If no joy, I'd then disconnect the RED-EVF, RED-LCD or any other items conneted to the camera.

If neither of those work, contact RED technical support.
 
Thanx for your quick reply Stuart. After having the RED powered down for a while it repaired itself and a the first try it accepted time&date again.
 
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