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If Jim Jannard goes what would happen to Red?

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Paul Ellington said:
Yeah, I have a large benign tumor resting against both of my optic nerves and one of my main arteries leading right into the brain. I don't get much sleep these days. -- Thank you.

- PE
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Paul, Good to hear it is benign. At least after removal there should be no recurring problems, assuming the surgery goes well. Does your surgeon imbibe? If so, arrange for him (or her?) to have a good stiff drink before operating... to steady his or her hand. (If the surgery is done robotically, be sure all the joints and moving parts are oiled and greased.) Good luck to your surgeon. '-)
 
Paul,

Red is much more than a community - its a big world family now - and everyone, including you, is an important part of the overall Red Family. People of faith will pray for you, while others will send you good wishes and energy. Both approaches will help you...

My prayer for you is that your surgeons are able do the very best they can do - that you then make a complete recovery and enjoy a long, happy, and productive life - both personally and professionally.

Proverbially the darkest hour precedes the dawn...chin up and keep positive. This too will pass...
 
I hope I can repay this wonderful support. Thank you all for this, I will bring my laptop with me and during recovery this is the first thing I will open. You are all wonderful and I hope to meet you in travels to the East, West, North and South. I was born in Denmark raised in New York, Educated on the road but schooled in Canada ( now NYU ). Please let me know if I can help as well with anything.

My best.

- Paul
 
Whitney Krapes said:
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Paul. You're in our prayers and you know I'm here if you need anything!
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Whitney you have been awesome and always blown my expectations away. You are truly special, kind and sweet. Hope RED knows this. If you ever need anything from me, please let me know!

- Paul
 
Paul you are one tough ninja.... something tells me your gonna march right through this one. See you when you get out.
 
Jarred Land said:
Paul you are one tough ninja.... something tells me your gonna march right through this one. See you when you get out.
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Thanks Jarred, I don't really need to say much here. Talking about tough ninjas... If I were to start a company and you were available... I see and completely understand why Jim selected you. I have great admiration for you and am jealous you have set the bar so high for the rest of us. Still have a few days to go before going in but I'm ready.

A few headaches, some sleep and hopefully I will be 100% better. Will be watching and writing from bed and getting lots of rest.

Until I go in I will be logging on to RED every day to see what's new.

My best to you and yours Jarred.

- Paul
 
Paul, you as well are here to stay. Reduser is a great place also because of you. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. You have a strong mind and that will pull you through! I'm looking forward to reading from you that you got out better than before and all the way ready to continue your journey of motion pictures!

Patrick
 
I come back from work and I see the thread is on fire. All the best vibes to you Pul for your operation, I'm happy the thread turned in a public hug from the community.

I'm not totally happy of the answers though: go out and shoot, anything can happen, red is a collective mind, red is driven by passion, there are enough cameras out there that the critical mass would service them, Jim is smart, everyone at Red is smart, when Jim retired from Oakley the sunglassed didn't turn into dust (just as a reminder - Oakley turned public in 1995, Red is NOT public), before Red there was dvxuser, the answer it's called succession planning, the question is silly, if Jim goes there is Jarred, if Jarred goes there is Jim...

...I don't know, I really like the Epic, it's a great camera in the right hands and at that price it burns every kind of competition, but the cultish aura surrounding Red might have been a good marketing tool at the beginning, but now it's only turning seasoned professionals away. I've heard countless times over set-break-talk, and I'm paraphrasing...leave reduser, it's just a bunch of fanatics patting eachother on the shoulder.

I personally keep coming back, because of these couple of people who are kind enough to actually share some useful information... but, yhea, you need to dig a lot, under tons of Cool, Great, Fantastic... and I confess, I did my share, but ehey, on the long run, it's rather boring.

I'm digressing here... so, is there anyone out there who can give me some sound advice, based on rational thinking, to the question that is the title to this thread?
 
You got rational answers. What exactly are you looking to hear?

Jim

Bob Minervini said:
I come back from work and I see the thread is on fire. All the best vibes to you Pul for your operation, I'm happy the thread turned in a public hug from the community.

I'm not totally happy of the answers though: go out and shoot, anything can happen, red is a collective mind, red is driven by passion, there are enough cameras out there that the critical mass would service them, Jim is smart, everyone at Red is smart, when Jim retired from Oakley the sunglassed didn't turn into dust (just as a reminder - Oakley turned public in 1995, Red is NOT public), before Red there was dvxuser, the answer it's called succession planning, the question is silly, if Jim goes there is Jarred, if Jarred goes there is Jim...

...I don't know, I really like the Epic, it's a great camera in the right hands and at that price it burns every kind of competition, but the cultish aura surrounding Red might have been a good marketing tool at the beginning, but now it's only turning seasoned professionals away. I've heard countless times over set-break-talk, and I'm paraphrasing...leave reduser, it's just a bunch of fanatics patting eachother on the shoulder.

I personally keep coming back, because of these couple of people who are kind enough to actually share some useful information... but, yhea, you need to dig a lot, under tons of Cool, Great, Fantastic... and I confess, I did my share, but ehey, on the long run, it's rather boring.

I'm digressing here... so, is there anyone out there who can give me some sound advice, based on rational thinking, to the question that is the title to this thread?
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Nick Gardner said:
There are enough cameras out there that even if Red fell off the face of the earth tomorrow, people would service them and make parts for them. They hit critical mass a while ago.

Nick
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This is as rational and to the point as it gets.

Pretty straight forward. What do you want to hear? I admit I have thought of this question myself but look, there are a lot of red cameras out there. If there was a need businesses would pop up to fill the void. Economic forces are always at play.
 
Bob I really dont get your point. Do you buy a camera because of its CEO or president or because you believe it can potentially improve your career. ? If you like the Epic then go ahead. Jim or no Jim, the Epic truly is the best camera on the planet. And yes Redusers like to pat each other on the back. Dont see any wrong in that. This world needs a lot of similar comradery. By the way, these guys deliver too not just talk. See guys like Ketch, Toia, Gunleik, Tonaci etc. And I dont think you find many guys like Greame or Mr Kilgroe on any other forum. These guys are all an inspiration to me and many others.
 
Patrick Grossien said:
Paul, you as well are here to stay. Reduser is a great place also because of you. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. You have a strong mind and that will pull you through! I'm looking forward to reading from you that you got out better than before and all the way ready to continue your journey of motion pictures!

Patrick
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Thank you as well, REDUser is a special place, virtual mingling with peers in my field. Thank u again.
 
Bob Minervini said:
I come back from work and I see the thread is on fire. All the best vibes to you Pul for your operation, I'm happy the thread turned in a public hug from the community.

I'm not totally happy of the answers though: go out and shoot, anything can happen, red is a collective mind, red is driven by passion, there are enough cameras out there that the critical mass would service them, Jim is smart, everyone at Red is smart, when Jim retired from Oakley the sunglassed didn't turn into dust (just as a reminder - Oakley turned public in 1995, Red is NOT public), before Red there was dvxuser, the answer it's called succession planning, the question is silly, if Jim goes there is Jarred, if Jarred goes there is Jim...

...I don't know, I really like the Epic, it's a great camera in the right hands and at that price it burns every kind of competition, but the cultish aura surrounding Red might have been a good marketing tool at the beginning, but now it's only turning seasoned professionals away. I've heard countless times over set-break-talk, and I'm paraphrasing...leave reduser, it's just a bunch of fanatics patting eachother on the shoulder.

I personally keep coming back, because of these couple of people who are kind enough to actually share some useful information... but, yhea, you need to dig a lot, under tons of Cool, Great, Fantastic... and I confess, I did my share, but ehey, on the long run, it's rather boring.

I'm digressing here... so, is there anyone out there who can give me some sound advice, based on rational thinking, to the question that is the title to this thread?
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If you want to own a camera that can change the quality of the images you shoot, then bet your bottom dollar that RED is the best in the business.

- PE
 
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REDucation 2012

Paul,

I was one of the students at REDucation. It was a pleasure learning from you, especially about lighting techniques and how to use that OConnor follow focus! My prayers are with you.
 
Hey Paul,

Best of luck with this!

You of course know your real life friends are here for you as well, just like we were when your mom passed or when other curve balls have been thrown at you by life. I'm certain I speak for Aaron and David as well.

You can give me a call whenever you have a moment, and definitely give a call or a message of some kind after the surgery when you're able.

Naim
 
Umar Agha said:
Paul,

I was one of the students at REDucation. It was a pleasure learning from you, especially about lighting techniques and how to use that OConnor follow focus! My prayers are with you.
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No problem anytime. If you have any questions always email or message me.

Best.

- PE
 
Naim Sutherland said:
Hey Paul,

Best of luck with this!

You of course know your real life friends are here for you as well, just like we were when your mom passed or when other curve balls have been thrown at you by life. I'm certain I speak for Aaron and David as well.

You can give me a call whenever you have a moment, and definitely give a call or a message of some kind after the surgery when you're able.

Naim
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Thank you Naim. This is place is very real and people here are incredible, not taking anything away from people in my life currently but meeting and working with people from REDUser has been very fulfilling and I wouldn't give the adventures up for anything.

Thanks for the wishes.

- Paul
 
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