Free Studio For Red Owners?

[Michael Schrengohst]

Here's an idea that just came to me -- maybe crazy, maybe not.
Three high end cameras (two Sony F900r's, one Thomson Grass Valley Viper -- but now I'm thinking 3 Reds instead) in a studio configuration, complete with HD switcher, full studio lighting grid, dimmers, tons of lights, full audio equipment, HD monitors, full control room, camera jib with contols, tripods/pedestals etc., cabling etc., full Final Cut system, and a Sony HDCAM SR recording deck (SRW 5500 -- unless I find a better or cheaper solution at NAB -- I received some good ideas in a previous post).

If I were in your position, I would talk to Jim directly.
Just the marketing tweak alone should get his interest. Anyone building a facility like yours who was going to go Sony/Viper and now wants RED......

 

[Curran Giddens]

I would be interested if the cyc I plan on using in a year or so (5 minutes away) is unavailable. I'm hoping Doug Trumbull still owns it, and will rent it to me for cheap. I am also counting on earning some income between the day I get my RED, and when I need to use it next year.

 

[Dave Neathery]

It certainly sounds interesting. I made the mistake of ordering only one red (340) and I need at least 2 to do my production. We are in the process of trying to set up a studio with chroma screen here. We are finding that in the Orlando area, it is getting really difficult to find suitable real estate. Our present facility is just too small.
Keep me posted please, I am definately interested.

Dave