Idea for 24fps on Scarlet @ 5K

[Zhibo Lai]

Had a random idea that came to my head while planning for Red 4K Portrait contest on how to get 24fps using 2 Red Scarlet-X's.

- Use a 3D mirror box rig, and align the mirror so both cameras see the exact same image.
- Off-sync the cameras so one camera starts at exactly 1 frame after the other.
- Record at 5K 12fps.
- Bring both camera clips in post, edit, grade, then match the edits to the 2nd cam's footage
- Now export DPX frames off-setting the numbers. First camera is all even, second camera all odd.
- Recombine DPX frames from both cameras in sequence and now you have 24fps.

Obviously this is overkill and would be cheaper to just get an Epic. But, this idea could have other implications for those who already have easy access to 3D rigs. Say shooting 600fps on Epic. Anyone with 3D experience have comment on whether this method would work or not?

 

[Jesper Sichlau]

I would rather be having cigarettes put out in my eyes.

 

[Mike P.]

Yeah, for the rig and mirror and dual SXes you could just buy an Epic-X and get 120fps at 5k... I do like the idea of swapping into 3D mode, but this really isn't a feasible real-word set-up... I mean, even if you had a buddy who had an extra scarlet sitting around (as in, you wouldn't have to pay for it) I'd rather do 4k 3D than 5k 2D...

 

[Robert L. Mickles]

I would rather be having cigarettes put out in my eyes.

Haha.

Zhibo, It's good thinking but not practical at all.

 

[Jeff J Daniels]

I would imagine your on-set experience would go something like this:

AC - "Wait, why am I setting up the 3d rig again?"
Steadicam Op - "Wait, why am I killing my back with this 3d rig again?"
Producer - "Wait, why did we spend more on 2 Scarlets and a 3d rig if we're not shooting 3d? Couldn't we have gotten an Epic for less?"

I do love thinking outside the box, but this one feels a little past the left field fence.

 

[Edward Blythe]

Damn them all - DO IT JUST TO SAY YOU DID

 

[Thomas Kruesselmann]

imagine what the scarlet rig for 48 p would be like.