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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 :)

Epic next to a F65 at NAB

Now that Mr. Rude has met Mr. Unseemly, can we agree to play nice?
 
Hahaha. Toia's spelling is terrible but he produces some of the best images of anyone on this forum. The spelling / grammar only bothers me because I do some desktop publishing work and always have to watch out for errors. And I may also have a bit of OCD too. :/
 
I was at a "4k Tech Summit" in Denver (wow that $25k Sony projector looks good... can't wait to see Redray) and was intrigued by how similar the F65 software was to Redcine-X. Seems like Red was SO spot on with their software, it had to be duplicated.

Even the name structure of the files is similar... A001_C001_XXXX, or maybe that was just setup that way at the demo.

But I have to say... $6,000 for a data transfer station? I'll stick with my $250 Red station :)
 
Come on Jake, Red Rocket bashing is fun and all but are "running costs" really the issue? If so, I think a CPA and a calculator could easily prove the RED Epic system is lower cost up front and lower cost per minute of footage created, copied, archived, etc. Moreover, at least in July 2012, the data management pipeline for the F65 is both heavier and more unwieldy.

I am not looking to throw the F65 under the bus, it's a heck of a camera and as mentioned its fine for short stints on the shoulder. That said, the ability to go small with the Epic does allow more flexibility in operating styles which can enable more creative perspectives.

Cheers - #19
 
James Drake said:
I was at a "4k Tech Summit" in Denver (wow that $25k Sony projector looks good... can't wait to see Redray) and was intrigued by how similar the F65 software was to Redcine-X. Seems like Red was SO spot on with their software, it had to be duplicated.
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More like Redcine just followed lightroom...

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Gavin Greenwalt said:
More like Redcine just followed lightroom...
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"Good artists copy, great artists steal". Now, show me the difference between copying and stealing and we'll have that argument closed!

Say, if Sony can make the coolest DSLR-killers* on the planet with the NEX series (I have one) then how come their movie camera is so big and heavy?

*More or less.
 
I'm currently working on a project that's the first shooting with the F65 in a 3D configuration and boyo is it heavy. We initially started with Epic 3D and then switched to F65 3D for the second block.

It's definitely resulted in the most immense data loads of my career, but for the camera department things have been relatively smooth. The cameras are large, but this being the kind of show where the camera is on a PeeWee or a remote head crane the entire time, there aren't too many issues due to the weight. Certain things, like the wonderful 3D steadicam we were able to do with the Epic 3D had to be cut this time around though.

That said, you should see the contraption our key grip had to devise to move the beast...it's something! Pics below:

Here's the rig during tests:

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Here's the rig mounted on a libra head:

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And here's our key grip's fantastic two-man carry-handle system he devised to move the rig around:

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