more renders...

[Michael Cory]

And now a mockup version

Epic's "brain" module with a new RED PL prime lens in Ted's hands.

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Is this the S35 Scarlet? Looks beautiful.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

is this the s35 scarlet? Looks beautiful.

epic..

 

[Eryc Tramonn]

This has probably been covered elsewhere, but do you think we might be able to see an I/O module with the interfaces relocated to the width plane of the module? Just thinking about cable management and being able to connect it as the rear most element.

Thanks and sorry if this has been beaten to death.

E

 

[Juan Caballero]

Hello Jim!

Is It possible to sit the battery expansion behind the shoulder, like you do
with the red batteries ?
That way you have the optic + the brain + the shoulder and then
the battery...
so maybe a cable in betwen (to balance the weight of the camera rig)

Thanks

JC

 

[Chosei Funahara]

InterBEE

InterBEE

Now, It's over.
It was another aftershock in Japan.
Ted was the Rock Star!

lol!

check this:
http://www.pronews.jp/special/interbee2008/inter-bee-2008-8.html

 

[Jannard]

Lots of ways to do this...

 

[10s]

I bet that balances out pretty well... maybe another brick

 

[Juan Caballero]

Thank's Jim, beautyfull, It seem perfect with the brick,
what about the new 12V battery module?

 

[Jarred Land]

See? how does the handle connect? does the piece in the center of the side come out? hmmmm.... and somehow the top corner of this render looks different than the image above in Ted's hand....
Answer? (or maybe a render...?)

Don't examine the prototype that Ted is holding too closely.. alot has changed since then

 

[Jason Wingrove]

Lots of ways to do this...

That looks truly brilliant. Whats been somewhat unsung in many of these renders is the fact you've quietly turned a historical design 'given' totally on its arse by putting the rods for ALL of these HH rigs on the top. No more slides, rods and brackets digging onto your shoulder, even with countless foam pads all that crap on the bottom of ANY rig is always a pain. Thanks for thinking outside the square!

jas

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[Eryc Tramonn]

Lots of ways to do this...

How about a mount allowing the camera to look straight down, and be handheld from a top handle horizontal to the floor plane. I double dog dare you.

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

My love for G n' R is mostly about the music, and it doesn't suck. :angry2:

 

[Todd M.]

My love for G n' R is mostly about the music, and it doesn't suck. :angry2:

OT alert, sorry, I have to agree... I heard a bootleg of the new album and it truly is brilliant.

Back on the subject of these renders, I too love this new design philosophy... ergonomics has never been at the forefront of cinema camera design. Glad to see RED thinking of the user!

 

[Brian Chapman]

Yeah, Scarlet's and Epic's user determined configuration reminds me of arguments some well know User Interface gurus had with Flash based websites. Since Flash allowed the designer to break free of a grid based design, it allowed for all kinds of new graphical user interfaces that broke with "traditional" GUI models.

I suspect, the flexibility of this system will allow someone to stack a dozen battery packs on a Scartlet and create a monstrosity in terms of human factors. But this is to be expected in any system which allows users to configure the ultimate form of the camera. Once the user learns by testing the extremes, (a dozen battery packs on a Scarlet, or a website menu system so convoluted the contact info is impossible to find) a moderate configuration is settled upon where the form factor does not interfere with the object's ultimate purpose.

So, while its pretty obvious RED doesn't want to dictate form factor, some common configurations (and monstrosities) will emerge based on usage over time. Without even thinking about it, we'll all settle into the practice of placing the battery packs between the brain and the XLR module just to give the side handle controls more breathing room. Ultimately, once everyone gets their hands on a Scarlet or Epic, I think the flexible nature of the system makes this a self-resolving issue.

Marc

Hey Jim, could we have a pic of a scarlet with 12 batteries attached to it. I think that "monstrosity" deserves a render. Hehe.

 

[Marc Tringali]

Hey Jim, could we have a pic of a scarlet with 12 batteries attached to it. I think that "monstrosity" deserves a render. Hehe.

That's a slippery slope. Oh, but wait I do recall a pink Scarlet. Hmmmm. Nah, he'll never do it again. :shifty:

Marc

 

[Zach Gray]

I've been looking at the renders trying to determine what type of system will be used to secure the modules in series. I don't see evidence of external fasteners or release catches. The socket head cap screws on the sides seem to be holding the sides to the center box instead of connecting the units.

In the exploded view, there is an indication of a multi-pin connector, but it's difficult to determine if the modules are stacked horizontally or slide into place vertically.

I'm confident that the system will be rock solid, but was wondering about the time needed to reconfigure the rig. Will the modules 'snap' into place quickly or require tools and time?

 

[Jannard]

I've been looking at the renders trying to determine what type of system will be used to secure the modules in series. I don't see evidence of external fasteners or release catches. The socket head cap screws on the sides seem to be holding the sides to the center box instead of connecting the units.

In the exploded view, there is an indication of a multi-pin connector, but it's difficult to determine if the modules are stacked horizontally or slide into place vertically.

I'm confident that the system will be rock solid, but was wondering about the time needed to reconfigure the rig. Will the modules 'snap' into place quickly or require tools and time?

We did not show the connections in any of the renders. Trust me. They will be there.

Jim

 

[Zach Gray]

We did not show the connections in any of the renders. Trust me. They will be there.

Jim

You guys deliver, no question! It will be interesting to see how the cantilevered weight is managed. I'd guess some sort of registration pin/rod/dowel system to support the load with quick release latch/fastener to maintain contact.

Looking forward to upgrading.

 

[Boris_Epix]

Still photographers requirements/wishes/daydreams

Still photographers requirements/wishes/daydreams

I'm comming from a still photography background. I'm really amazed to see all of this.

Great job. :wink:

645

I'm mostly interested in the 645 for it's sensor size, 16bit and dynamic range. I really like the 645 format for it's look, the lenses and shallow DOF over 35FF. However the price jump is a bit steep for a still photographer. For people/fashion photography I'd only need 3-10 fps and 20-30 Megapixels to capture expressions. Maybe you could offer a cheaper version that is limited by the framerate. Just a thought. I guess that would really get some digitalback shooters to switch to red 645.

Vertical Shooting

One biggy for people/fashion/magazine photographers is vertical shooting. 95% of my work is vertical orientation. Are there any renderings that show how the biggest RED LCD can be mounted for vertical shooting? I often shoot from waist-level or even below. Would be cool if the LCD was on top and maybe a Mamiya RZ67 style chimney could be mounted for better (contrast) LCD viewing when shooting outdoors.

Really good to see you guys work so hard and think outside the box.

All the best and continued success,
Boris

 

[Jarred Land]

dont worry Boris... you can orient the LCD anyway you want.

I too, am a huge fan of waist level finders/shooting.