RED case design

[Hrvoje Simic]

I was doing something in 3d and RED case design idea came to me so I let it out. It was total fun and here’s what I came up with.

One of the cool features is shock absorption with case’s 8 shock absorbers (4 on each side), which can protrude out for stronger impact protection (for situations like throwing luggage at the airport).

Along with capturing RED’s “feel” the design is meant:
- To look wild but serious
- To seem creative but strong
- To look powerful at first sight
- To seem futuristic & next gen
- To definitely leave an impression where ever you show up

Motifs

-Handle – Red grip and rails
-3 Ribs under the handle – motif from the first silver prototypes displayed at Nab 2006 + symbolism
-Shock absorbers design– RED cage
-Air vents motif – same as cam's

Symbolism

- 3 ribs under the handle – symbolizing RGB
- 4 stripes on the sides – 4k resolution
- 12 holes on shock absorbers – 12 bit data


Protection

- impact protection with shock absorbers
- fingerprint reader lock (cheap to implement)
- GPS locator module (BTO option)

 

[Terry Delahunt]

Are you taking orders? With a design like this I think you may have to hire security :shiftyph34r: Looks GOOOOOD!

 

[david farland]

Case is beautiful Omen. Excellent graphics.

Would also be a great marketing/advertising product for Red's camera.

Couple of thoughts:

- Design the handle so that it could to be reused on camera.
- Make the outer protection shell of impact rubber that could be removed.

Cheers,

 

[Ramesh Jai]

You should take out a patent on them. They look practical and solid. And don't forget the wheels.

 

[Curran Giddens]

I like those security measures. But even with the best shock protection I still wouldn't trust my RED to any airport baggage handlers. But a GPS unit built into the case would be sweet!

 

[Dan McCain]

If this is a serious project, defiantly design the case with holes for zip ties for the cases where you don't want to lock the case.

The problem with finger print lock is:
1.) Homeland security may want to get into the case
2.) When renting or having an assistant working with the case.

Would it be possible to have removable graphics/logos? I worry about advertising the expensive contents of the case to all potential sticky fingers.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

The biggest problem I see with the design... The corners and the protruding pieces will catch or snag on just about anything.

If this is to evolve into a serious project -- Taking it through airport security in the Americas and several other places, any locks would need to allow for TSA access. This, IMO, is a security risk to the contents of the case nearly everywhere else (and during air travel). I have yet to see a TSA lock that couldn't be be easily pried open or picked in a matter of seconds. Definitely include holes or other means to lock/secure the case when outside of airport security situations.

Looks cool though.

 

[Ace]

Looks hot. Does it come with its own set of launch codes?

 

[Justin Kirchhoff]

Very well done. It goes with the whole RED revolution and design. Keep up the good work. I would buy this case indeed.

 

[Unwounded]

This is definetly the case Batman is gonna keep his Red in.

 

[Andrew Kimery]

That's a sweet look case. Maybe a little bit too sweet. For me it just screams way to loudly, "Hey, expensive sh*t in here. Please steal me.":shiftyph34r:


-A

 

[jbeale]

Is it possible to insure checked baggage in such a way that the airlines would actually take responsibility for it and treat it well? I presume not, but maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Stephen Williams]

Is it possible to insure checked baggage in such a way that the airlines would actually take responsibility for it and treat it well? I presume not, but maybe I'm wrong.

Hi,

You will need your own insurance policy, make sure the equipment is covered whilst 'unattended' and that insurance covers any countries you intend to visit.

Stephen

 

[Yannick Hagman]

With this design you will visit the nice beaches of Guantanamo Bay.

 

[mez9]

The handle...

The handle...

The handle looks a little bit shallow. Get some guy with beefy knuckles, he won't like the case too much. Looks cool, but I guess I would rather have a traditional hard case. :biggrin:

 

[Noah Kadner]

Looks dope but if I see one of these at the airport I'll grab it and run for the nearest exit. Maybe something a bit less conspicuous- stealthy?

Noah

 

[Michael Stanmore]

Yeah... I'll get a case that says: "worthless crap"... I'll probably adapt an older hard case and put some crappy old stickers on... You'll only be able to tell it's my Red by noticing the lock is made of titanium.

 

[John Doe]

I would also add WATER PROOF/RESISTANT. Like pelican cases. This, to me is the most important thing.

Lovely design I must say, you put a lot of good work into that.

One criticism I would make about the case - the first thing a thief will take when braking into my place/wherevere RED happens to be at the time would be that red case, because of how it sleek it looks.

This is the beauty of the pelican case. It's already ugly to start off with, and the more it gets battered about the more secure it gets

 

[Jaime Vallés]

Excellent design work, Omen! But I have to agree with the others that are concerned about theft. I'll be putting mine in the most crappy looking case I can find.

But don't let that stop you from following through with this design! I'm sure many here would buy one in a heartbeat simply based on looks. That is one hot piece of luggage!

 

[kmikami]

It looks great! But will those shock absorbers actually provide any extra protection?