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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 :)

Casey Green - Los Angeles

Hi Everyone,

EPIC HDRx is an amazing tool. We decided to try out a test similar to Jim's Dark Barn right outside of our studio in L.A...

The test shown here was done in harsh lighting conditions: A poorly lit room, and bright sunlight outside the front door, in the same shot... We blended the HDRx track into the original using a quick and dirty keyframed softedge crop in Final Cut... You may see some artifacts from the edges of the garbage matte. Please don't judge the poor comp. :)

RED 18-50mm f2.8

Under exposed with lens wide open:
EPIC_HDRx_Under.png


Over exposed with lens still wide open:
EPIC_HDRx_Over.png


Blended tracks using HDRx +6 and softedge animated crop in FCP (video below):
http://www.vimeo.com/25499994

Again, this was just a quick test we threw together... but shows the power of HDRx! The data is all there! Hope you enjoy the test.
 
I enjoyed that test, but someone watching it not knowing you did a quick track, might think thats how the Epic handles the HDRx... looks a tad too sloppy. Why didn't you blend the track in RCX?
 
Fair enough...

But as stated above and on the Vimeo site:

"we blended the HDRx track into the original using a quick and dirty keyframed softedge crop in Final Cut. A bit sloppy, but it gets the point across..."

(I'll edit the original post to highlight that even more)

This was too extreme to just blend in REDCINE-X... It needed windowing / keyframing... something I obviously don't do for a living. Again, it was to show the concept. I hope the point comes through. :)

When I have some more time, I'll do a better job.

[Edit: A much better version of the Comp is now online. See next post...]
 
UPDATE:

I've now uploaded a much better version of the HDRx composite. This should not be nearly as distracting as the previous one, which I will also replace in the original post. Spending a little extra time to do things right always helps... and not doing it when you are too sleepy. :)

Hope this does a better job of getting across just how amazing HDRx is. Love these Cameras!

http://www.vimeo.com/25499994
 
Trying different configs - Here is another rig I came up with for using the OUTRIGGER Handle (and ViewFactor FMJ). It allows you to get much closer to the lens rings and also does not require long screws that are needed in the stackable Touchscreen / OUTRIGGER config. Works pretty damn well.

EPIC_OUTRIGGER.PNG
 

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Some Behind the Scenes photos, courtesy, BigLu...
 

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I can't help but chuckle every time I see the 24-290 on an Epic. It seems like the rods are supporting the Epic, not vice versa :)
 
Casey Green said:
Took one of our EPICs out for a spin doing 2K at 300fps!

Can anyone name the musician? Hint... I might be related... :)


http://vimeo.com/25300574 Click here to watch full screen
Click to expand...

The famous musician you are referring to is one of the greatest trombonists that ever lived - "Urbie
Green" - who just happens to be your dad. People probably don't realize the musical family you come from as your brother Jesse Green is one of the greatest pianists in the world. And his mom is a great jazz singer. As a drummer, I've had the pleasure of playing with both your dad and mom and brother for many years. Glad to hear your dad is still swinging. Jesse and I still keep in touch. Now you've got some great "instruments" of your own - go make beautiful music!

aloha, Keith
 
Hi Keith!

What a thoughtful and touching message. Thanks for the kind words.

Yes, that is indeed my father's music in the video. I hope you are still playing as well!

All the best!

~ Casey
 
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