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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 :)

JIM

Obviously, I would not be where I am today, both professionally and personally, without my 18 combined years at Oakley and RED. So, a huge thank you to Jim for every opportunity along the way.
 
Jim,

What can I say, It's been an incredible ride. You've shown us along the way how to do things in a disruptive, transparent and incredibly cool way. But most important to me is the humanity you bring to both this industry and to business in general. Retire? Maybe. Recuperate? Yes. Don't go away, we're all still cheering you and Jarred and all of the rockstars at RED on. Here's to a bright future.
 
Being the constant critic and thorn in the ass at this forum, I still want to thank Jim for creating Red and all that it has become. While I do maintain that customers need to be understandable of the fact that Red is just a company that, just as others, care for profit, there's no denying the fact that Jim initially had a great vision for Red and pushed the industry towards that vision. There's no denying that Jim pushed the industry into the revolution of digital high-quality cinema and that fact needs to be celebrated as part of the history of cinema. And the very idea of being part of the history of cinema is really a tremendous achievement that few will really even come close to.

Thank you Jim, and good luck going forward!
 
Thank you Jim! I remember back in 1993 you taking a few minutes out of your day at Oakley to meet up with me as I tried to procure sponsorship dollars for my snowboarding film “Upping the Ante.” You asked me a few questions about the film and then started to ask me questions about your sunglasses. You pulled out what young punk me observed to be some of the ugliest frames I had ever witnessed. You asked what I thought them. Not sure if I would blow my potential sponsorship I said those are the ugliest glasses I have ever seen. I remember how you laughed and then told me that you loved making a few models that were so over the top that it was great fun to see if you could get people to wear them. Right there I knew you were an awesome dude who knew how to have fun. You always have pushed the boundaries with a Midas touch. You were generous enough to help me complete my project as you were with so many of my subsequent films over the years. Premiering the Mack Dawg films at Oakley’s theatre were some of the best memories I have from those days. Jim you are a legend and I thank you for your support. BTW your cameras are pretty good too! Happy retirement Sir.
 
Jim,

You bottled magic in a box.
Shooting on RED for all these years has been a dream come true and I'm honored every time I power one of our cams on. I live the life I love because of your vision.
Wishing you health and happiness as you retire and move on to even bigger things.

- a RED fanboy
 
Dear Jim,

“Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” - Thomas Edison.

To think that first email you sent me in 2005 was the beginning of essentially making analog film a thing of the past. Thank you for teaching me there should be no limits to your dreams.

Frederic Lumiere
 
THANKS!

THANKS!

Jim - for the dream and for delivering it.

Jarred - for continuing to keep that dream alive!

Jim - all the best, be well and enjoy.

Thanks RED
 
So glad I came across, by chance, the announcement of the start of the RED One development (camera in wooden box) and got involved.

It has been an exhilarating experience, following the progress, learning from the RED Team and seeing the achievements of many talented RED Users.

Thanks for taking this on Jim. You must be very proud.

Wishing you all the best.

Terry
 
I literally was talking to a friend who was a sound tech on the phone while I was on location in the middle of a shoot, while he was standing in front of the RED booth at NAB and asked him to hand the phone to the person at the table so I could put down a deposit for my RED ONE. That friend called me crazy and said your nutz for doing this... he is still a very good friend.
I didn't really know you Jim then, and nearly knew much about Oakley, I still only have met Jim a few times in passing at RED functions. But I can say that your influence on me and my career can't be measured in any way.
Thank you Jim for being the maverick you are and dragging, kicking and screaming the rest of the camera companies in to the world of 4K and beyond. I love your work and the way you do it.
And thank you from the bottom of my heart for changing my life and ultimately my families lives for the better.
 
I am genuinely sorry that your new challenge is an involuntary one. No doubt you will meet it as all others which came before. Eventually all dynamos have to slow down to a reduced pace so the heat of endeavour can dissipate to a new balance. While you are adjusting to a new equilibrium, if you feel like a good read, look for the English-translated autobiography of Rene Founier. He is a man of the previous generation to your own but very much on the same page. ( https://www.pilotweb.aero/gear/book-review-my-dream-and-my-aeroplanes-by-rene-fournier-1-4871044 ). It is a mixed blessing being 70+. Travel well and may your backside remain agile and pointed many enjoyable hours of the day towards the antipodes as is my own towards your side of the ditch ( Pacific Ocean ). ( A rather crude Aussie tribute towards being in reasonable health ).
 
Dear Jim,
all the very best, stay healthy , happy and enjoy now 24 hours your family, wife, children and all your lovely grandchildren. Love stays forever.

Thank you!

Marc
 
Jarred Land said:
Words from Jim:

https://h4vuser.net/t/everything-changes/10600

I have spent the past 45 years building “inventions wrapped in art”.

Just now turning 70 and having a few health issues, it is now time for me to retire.

I will be shutting down the HYDROGEN project, ending a career that has included Oakley, RED Digital Cinema and HYDROGEN. I am very proud to have worked with many great people over the years who have signed on to the vision.

RED Digital Cinema will continue stronger than ever with Jarred, Tommy and Jamin at the controls. Komodo is about to be launched… and the HYDROGEN One will continue to be supported in the future.

I want to thank everyone for the support I have felt over the years…

Jim


Jim is one of the greatest visionaries of our time… and he has accomplished more than most leaders do in a lifetime. Over and Over again. He taught me everything I know, and as sad of a day as this initially may be, I am filled with joy that he finally is taking time to enjoy life.

For RED CAMERA owners/users and fans, nothing changes over here. Jim will continue to smack me on the side of the head when I need it, and his ideas and direction will still flow into this company for years to come. We have prepared for this, and we are stronger than ever.

Thanks Jim, for everything.
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Good Life Jim,

Thank you for moving the industry forward with your vision. You were the driving force of MANY of my friends including myself when the RED One was first announced with the silver prototype body. We set goals to own a RED and push the boundaries of our creativity.
 
Thank you Jim for all your ideas and efforts. Enjoy your retirement! Take care!
 
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