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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 :)

Important to get Build 18?

Build 18.

Build 18.

Build 17 is rock solid and in "release form". Build 18 is still in "beta" form. I suggest you upgrade to build 17, but stay way from build 18, until it is in release form.
 
BUILD 17 SUMMARY

http://www.red.com/support/release_history/4

Significant changes since Build 16.

Addition of RAW exposure meter.
Addition of 4K HD recording mode (3840 × 2160 pixels).
Support for RED 16GB CF cards and RED-RAM 64GB flash drive.
Addition of MAX checkbox to CONFIGURE / NEW PROJECT menu.
Note: Enable MAX for maximum image quality, disable MAX for faster decode times for 4K footage.
Added Timecode Output enable checkbox: enables Time Code on LEMO 5-pin connector.
Addition of embedded time code in HD-SDI outputs.
Addition of embedded audio in HD-SDI outputs.
Addition of CROSS JAM (creation of 23.98 fps from 29.97 timecode)
Addition of CROSS GEN (creation of 29.97 fps from 23.98 timecode)
Improved JAM SYNC operation: removed requirement to record before syncing.
Genlock (Tri-Level Sync) available when operating with OPEN GATE.
Change of name for Sensitivity parameter – ASA (now ISO).
USER KEY MODE “VIEW RAW” now toggles between VIEW RAW and selected VIEW menu selection.
Change of name for GPI and USER KEY parameter – BURST → TIMELAPSE.
Added USER 5 Key (located on RED-LCD).
Added GPI trigger functions – Pre-Record, Shut Down, Play Clip, Next Clip.
Added USER KEY functions – Ramp, Timelapse, Record
Added CLEAR LOOK function.
Added ability to disable GUI elements – EVF menus and Grey Scale defaulted OFF.
Added ability to defeat EVF menu controls when EVF menu display is set to OFF.
Changed method of writing camera LOG file – access via SETUP menu.
Changed location of PRE-RECORD – access via MEDIA menu.
Added warning screen to advise if media is removed without first Unmounting.
Non-speed verified CF cards now permitted to record at 2K RAW resolution.
Note: Non-speed verified CF cards is solely at end-user risk.
Note: RED makes no representations regarding maximum frame rate or immunity to dropped frames.
Resolved RED-LCD sometimes tearing in lower 10% of screen with 4K footage.
Re-sized system error messages from full screen to upper central area of GUI.
Added flashing “RECORD dot” within GUI to indicate system error.
Corrected spelling errors in drive format splash screens.
Resolved intermittent “stuck in POST record” error.
Resolved 29.97 fps Time Base QuickTime reference file issue with long record times.
S4/i Lens Data Interface (requires corresponding Lens Interface hardware).
Allow lens Distance data reporting in Feet or Meters.
Revised audio PPM metering (requires corresponding Revision 2 audio board).
Addition of Audio LINE input gain control 0dB / 10 dB.
FALSE COLOR exposure meter tracks VIEW selection – REC709 / REDspace.
Added user programmable Safe Action / Title guides.
Changed MAGNIFY to display 1:1 native sensor resolution.
Added selection to playback clips using CLIP or CAMERA LOOK values.
Added USER PREFERENCE file.
Added Battery Cycle count to camera firmware status panel.
Corrected operation of Shutter PHASE control.
Corrected Audio Codec error on clip playback
Corrected Audio Level adjustment from User Keys.

-shooter
(michael zaletel)
 
Oli Laperal Jr said:
Build 17 is rock solid and in "release form". Build 18 is still in "beta" form. I suggest you upgrade to build 17, but stay way from build 18, until it is in release form.
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I wouldn't call build 17 'rock solid'. It has playback problems, occasional record (audio fault!) problems and some cameras still have start-up problems. Actually I think build 16 was more stable than build 17, but I can't go back because of the 16GB cards that only work with build 17.
 
Build 17.

Build 17.

No software is ever perfect, but build 17 is what we used on ten (10) Red cameras 2 weeks ago for the "Journey" Revelation concert in Manila, Philippines. We recorded 4K for over 2 hours continuously. No Problemo! We have shot 4 full length features, several documentaries, and many dozen TV spots around Asia. So far, so good. We have had build 17 for a few months now, I am not going to recommend build 16 to a friend.

Oli
 
hello everybody !!
I already joined Redusers and still don`t know well how to deal with..
Anybody knows when the build 18 is about to be released totally operative ???
 
Build 16 has become unstable for me (don't know why, it was fine). Build17 was a nightmare. Build 18 beta has bugs, but on balance has been far better than b17 for me, in terms of frequency of problems. None are behaving for me though.

1:1 focus checks are available with b17 and 18, I would miss those with b16.
 
Any major updates for B18 that make it worth it?
 
Build 18 seems a bit more stable for me than Build 17. Although, I admittedly never gave B17 much of a chance. Build 18 has all the anamorphic goodies.
 
One man's "Rock-Solid" is another man's "Buggy"

One man's "Rock-Solid" is another man's "Buggy"

Oli Laperal Jr said:
Build 17 is rock solid and in "release form". Build 18 is still in "beta" form. I suggest you upgrade to build 17, but stay way from build 18, until it is in release form.
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Jeremy, I suggest you check on the specific bugs that are affecting users of Build 17, here's a whole thread on B17 bugs. My personal experience with B17 would not lead me to conclude it is rock solid. I have zero experience with Build 18.

I've also written at length about my recent issues with a Red running B17. YMMV (and I sincerely hope it does).
 
I completed multiple projects with build 18 and it was very stable. Only encountered a few internal fault issues but nothing major.
 
Unfortunately, I do not have too many great things to say about build 17 on others cameras I have used on many projects. However, build 18 has been great on my camera and everyone elses that i have used . highly recommend build 18!
 
does build 18 work with Final Cut and all the plug-ins? Including Color? And how about Clipfinder?
 
I havn't found any build to be 'rock solid'. Way too many bugs in the system to be called that...way too many, but i think that's just RED world. 95% of the way there and i think they know it, hence the big EPIC/SCARLET push...i would think RED will get that final 5% in the new generation of cameras. Bring them on...
 
We had serious trouble with B17 in one of our two cameras;all the well-known stuff: rebooting, green screen, "Audio PB error". Went back to B16 and now we can rent them confidently. Alas... our 6 16GB CF cards rest uselessly in a drawer. And we can´t rent the cameras with B18 Beta because it would be sort of irresponsible.
So... Waiting anxiously for the final, slooooow release of B18 Alfa!!! (which was announced more or less as "not any more a priority" quite long ago)
Guido
 
vincelucero said:
What's the new meter represent in b17? Next to the stoplight?
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It's the RAW exposure meter. All the other meters show you the exposure based on the ISO and look settings, whereas the RAW meter always shows you if the RAW information is clipping or not. As long as you don't see the top red band, you're good to go.

HTH

Paul
 
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