Build 17 features...

[Jannard]

I don't have a release date yet for the Beta version, but here are most of the features we have added and are testing now:

* Addition of 4K HD recording mode (3840 x 2160 pixels) 1 - 30 fps

* Addition of RAW exposure meter

* Addition of embedded audio to HD-SDI outputs.

* Full support for 16GB CF cards and RED-RAM drive

* Genlock (Tri-Level Sync) available when operating with OPEN GATE

* Change of name for Sensitivity parameter - ASA (now ISO)

* Change of name for GPI and USER KEY parameter - BURST -> TIMELAPSE

* Added USER 5 Key (located on RED-LCD)

* Added GPI trigger functions - Pre-Record, Shut Down, Play Clip, Next Clip

* Added USER KEY function - Ramp, Timelapse

* Added CLEAR LOOK function

* Added ability to disable GUI elements

* Changed method of writing camera LOG file

* Added warning screen to advise if media is removed without first Unmounting.

* Non-speed verified CF cards permitted to record at 2K RAW resolution.

Note: Non-speed verified CF cards is solely at end-user risk. RED makes no representations regarding maximum frame rate or immunity to dropped frames.

Jim

 

[Joseph Hutson]

Awesome!!! You never cease working. Thanks Jim.

 

[Ariana]

Yea! Audio over HDSDI!

 

[Joseph Hutson]

Yea! Audio over HDSDI!

That's what I saw.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Nice additions!

What is the CLEAR LOOK function? Does it have to do with clearing a loaded LUT / LOOK file or is it something else? Sorry if I'm being thick on this one.

 

[Mark Pugh]

Thank you Jim! - I'm just as excited about this now as build 16...
I'd been wondering about something the size of "$k HD" - will this mean reduced transcode times when going to 1920x1080? , and, more importantly, less chance of visible resizing artifacts if trying to go from a 2k down-res to 1080K, as sometimes may happen in the post process on tricky subject matter
I love the idea of framing for something that's 4x the resolution of 1920x1080 if that is the final delivery format, if it does help the transcoding process.

Any chance what I'm saying here is right?

(Along those lines, I'd like to also see a 1920x 1080 in-camera format, as I've had better results on the tricky shots with fine detail by cropping 1920x1080 from 2k original files, rather than scaling).


I won't be needing to buy the audio embedding cards for the Panasonic monitors - fantastic.

Thanks again

 

[Mark Pugh]

Are the new GPI trigger functions (thanks so much for these) available on both upper and lower ports?

 

[Marcus Struzina]

I don't want to sound ungrateful in the face of even more amazing features
but is there still any prospect for a 4520 x 1923 full sensor width 2.35 mode?

 

[dino g]

getting rid of gui for evf is great, thanks

 

[zak forrest]

Will there ever be a USER KEY for VARISPEED? This is the most desired feature for me..

 

[zak forrest]

Will the clip name / timecode be displayed on the 720 out with the EVF plugged in?

 

[david farland]

* 4K HD recording mode (3840 x 2160 pixels) 1 - 30 fps
* RAW exposure meter
* Embedded audio to HD-SDI outputs.
* different CF support
* other good things...

Jim, all especially nice...thank you!


I guess the addition of 4K HD @30 fps is if you're bound for HD then you've got the ability to shoot at 4K, scale to HD @ 30fps?

I hope this means you're close to 1080p monitoring...??

D

 

[Stuart English]

Clear LOOK

Clear LOOK

What is the CLEAR LOOK function? Does it have to do with clearing a loaded LUT / LOOK file or is it something else?

Yes that's exactly what it does.

 

[Stuart English]

Build 17

Build 17

Will the clip name / timecode be displayed on the 720 out with the EVF plugged in?

It already is.

The restriction comes when you have both a RED-EVF and a RED-LCD attached, in that case you won't get clip name / timecode on the 720p PVW outputs.

 

[Stuart English]

Build 17

Build 17

Are the new GPI trigger functions (thanks so much for these) available on both upper and lower ports?

Yes, these options are available on both ports.

 

[Stuart English]

Build 17

Build 17

...is there still any prospect for a 4520 x 1923 full sensor width 2.35 mode?

As previously announced this is being worked on.... but not ready for this build.

 

[Mark L. Pederson]

TC embedded in the SDI?

Clipname in userbits?

 

[Brandon Fraley]

can someone explain the 4k HD recording feature to me?

 

[Stuart English]

Build 17

Build 17

TC embedded in the SDI? Clipname in userbits?

Not at this time. But timecode is available via LEMO 5 pin, as with Build 16.

 

[Deanan]

can someone explain the 4k HD recording feature to me?

It's 4xHD(quadHD) so a 1/2 res proxy ends up exactly at 1920x1080.
Also, a full res debayer scaled down to 1920x1080 will use
a 2:1 scale which is generally better than an uneven scale.