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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 :)

Confessions...

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darkline said:
True Craig, but I kept the original DVX and used it for years ;there was nothing wrong with it, it was a production worthy camera. By that I mean the upgrades were enhancements, not fixes.
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The original DVX would record audio a frame early. I dare say that should have been a show-stopper bug.
 
Schedule Update

Schedule Update

Jannard said:
OK. We are guilty. The RED ONE is not perfect. We are struggling with lots of things. And the "we are only in this two years" only goes so far. We can't use that excuse anymore. Don't buy it.

Here are just some of the reasons NOT to buy a RED ONE.

1. It appears that we are just coming out of beta-camera. The boot problems are gone. Most features are enabled... but you can still find stuff that isn't right or isn't finished. While we are solving problems everyday, the RED ONE is just "almost". Definitely NOT perfect.

2. Workflow. While we have a great relationship with Apple, our Avid workflow needs help. It is not automatic and won't be for many months (notyears). REDCINE does rock. And it gets better everyday, but it isn't perfect yet. Transcodes are slow. And the fact the Graeme has reduced render times dramatically is great but it does not change the fact the we can get better. Look for Build 78. It is great. But not perfect.

3. Skew. We have more than film. Not much more, but more. We posted this a long time ago, but it bears repeating. While much better than almost every other CMOS sensor, it is there and if you whip-pan, you will see it more than a film camera. Most don't think it is an issue, but if you want to make it one... you can.

4. Meeting schedules. We are not meeting schedules as well as we would like. While we are doing the best we can, and have begun shipping again... we are behind. It is frustrating. I understand. You should complain. If it was my money, I would be be impatient. Keep posting that you want your camera NOW!

The RED ONE is not perfect. The above reasons are just a few of many. RED Digital is not perfect. We are building a camera company from scratch. It is tough as a m%^&*@fu&^%r. Not what we expected. But we are awake. Alive. And more dedicated than anyone you have ever met to deliver what you want and need. We are a small team trying to slay the giant. You have the right to be nervous. We are. We are so nervous that none of us can sleep. But you will have to kill us to stop us. If you bring up a problem, we will listen and get on it like a cheap suit. We have. We will. We always will.

We are our competitions worst nightmare. We will keep coming. Charlie Manson doesn't know the meaning of obsessed.

We are a patient customer's best friend. We will not forget you. We will make you happy whatever it takes. If we don't, we deserve to fade into the sunset like a bunch of other companies that didn't measure up.

If you want perfect... or finished, don't buy RED. If you are brave and want the ride of your life... give us a call.

Jim
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Thankyou Jim, however we ALL would really appreciate an updated delivery schedule... PLEASE !!!

Thnakyou in advance.
 
Just saw the original post on this thread. :-)
What other company would confess something like that?
All I can say is:

Glory to the Brave!

And I don't just mean The RED Team, I mean all of us joining the adventure!
 
NZ1 said:
Thankyou Jim, however we ALL would really appreciate an updated delivery schedule... PLEASE !!!

Thnakyou in advance.
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Remember that if you need an idea of when you are shipping, the Bomb Squad is patiently waiting by the phone or ready to answer an e-mail.

949-206-7900...quick answers guranteed.
 
In addition to Jim Jannard's post

In addition to Jim Jannard's post

Hello folks,
Many Avid customers and employees have commented on this thread so I wanted to weigh in.

I understand the interest that the Red Camera is creating in the market as well as our mutual customers’ desire to have a cohesive workflow with Avid.

We are currently trying to set up a meeting with Jim and his team to figure out the best way to move forward with this.


Thanks,
Graham
 
Graham said:
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I understand the interest that the Red Camera is creating in the market as well as our mutual customers’ desire to have a cohesive workflow with Avid.

We are currently trying to set up a meeting with Jim and his team to figure out the best way to move forward with this.
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Graham,

dunno if you're from Avid (a clear signature might help here when it sounds so official), but what would really help is a support of 3rd party Quicktime codecs.
Everytime a PITA that a MC doesn't work with other codecs on the system.
Problem solved.
 
I believe that was Graham Sharp from Avid. He posted the same thing on the Avid forums recently.

Michael.
 
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