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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 :)

RED future...

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LCD and onboard graded RGB conversion

LCD and onboard graded RGB conversion

... An LCD with native 2K resolution for perfect focus would be fantastic.

the dream LCD could also have an adjust wheel to change the exposure of the converted RGB image viewed just as REDCINE does, in order to check the whole spectrum of the RAW data being captured.

Would be great also to be possible to select some preset curves (like usual S-curve) to control the RGB conversion being sent out to external monitor (like the rumored RED 4K monitor) to amaze clients in real time.:wink:

today i received for an offline a telecine from 35mm made with a single standard s-curve, and all shots with correct exposure already looked great without def telecine grade ... this made me wonder how clients could be amazed by a client-monitor with already cool-looking automatic grade.
This would be good because the automatic grade would not affect actual RAW data ...
 
Since everyone else is posting their wish lists, here's mine... The most important listed first.

1> Attention to operational temperatures - looks like you guys are on it.

2> Additional recording media options. I'm sure you guys are busting your asses here to get these in our hands. I'm really hoping the new SSD products hitting the market will allow for RED RAM / RED DRIVES that offer much more reliability than the HDD-based RED DRIVE and still with a reasonable price. Frankly, the whole hard-drive based RED DRIVE scares me. ExpressCard 34 recording options would be a welcome addition right now, if possible.

3> Manufacturing tolerances and materials used with RED accessories. The V-Mount plates are sloppy and connections become damaged or worn quickly. Shoulder dovetail doesn't mate as tight as it should with the quickplate. 3 of the 5 RED One cameras I have seen have had rusty body screws (why not use stainless screws?) and I've seen rust on two RED arms and a couple other components where the anodizing / powder coating has been scratched off.

4> EVF!!!!

5> Increased third-party software support. I'm sure this will come as REDCODE matures a bit more and isn't so much in flux. A RED SDK would be most welcome too so us users can build specific workflow tools to fit our needs.

6> Get that RED mattebox in production ASAP. It needs to be configurable with 1 to 3 stages (or more for some filter nuts who feel they need more), plus one round filter option. Fully adaptable bellows section or interchangeable rubber grommet rings. Support for lens front diameters up to 138mm. Hard matte options.

7> Lenses. It would be nice to see the RED primes, obviously, but more lens offerings and possibly another series of lenses to be positioned in the market between the current RED lenses and offerings from Cooke / ARRI. The current lenses are pretty good optically. I was very impressed with the sharpness of the 50-150 present at LART. But the mechanics of the lenses have limitations, apparently due to their target price point. The throw distances for zoom / focus could definitely be longer. The motion is very gritty. Over all, they are an excellent value and I'm not expecting a Cooke S4/i for 17% of what Cooke charges (comparing the RED 18-50 to the Cooke 15-40). I'm saying I'd like to see more options, and some of those options positioned at higher tiers of this market for those willing to pay more for smoother action, less breathing, etc..

And that's all I've got... Kinda long winded anyway.

Can't wait to get my hands on my very own RED One.
 
Thanks for the update, Jim.

My biggest request is slo-mo. 2K RAW scaled (not windowed) that allows overcranking to 60fps, or even 4K cropped to 2.40 to get it up to 48fps.
 
Mr. Jannard,
Sorry to be the one to ask this, and everyone please feel free to beat me up if this is not the time or the place to ask, but reading your post between the lines suggests that we may see some shipments starting to happening next week? Any comment yet?

Now swing away...
 
Higher 'mag' loads as compared to the current 5 minute 'mag' loads. Being able to do at least 10 minute loads -essential.

LUT/look files.

2K scaled.

How about a wireless 1080 (or better) video transmitter?
 
I would like to see 4.5k scaled to 4k capture. Probably not as necessary as some of the workflow problems that need to get solved, but I imagine it would boost the quality of the image *that much more.*
 
1) 'Fault tolerant' firmware so that you can unplug the battery, rip out a CF card or do any other manner of havoc that you "shouldn't do" without bricking the camera.
2) Improved battery mounts.
3) XML based REDCode headers (There are JPEG2000 specs which allow for it).
4) Command line REDCine.
5) More extensive REDCine EDL handleing including trimming w/ headers and tails.
6) Non-GPU-CPU-Processor dependent REDCode decoding (also by command line) for render farms.
7) Stay on track with fixes still in the pipeline: -20c performance, OLPF Flares, Sensor Protect Flares.
8) 50MBs and 100MBs REDCode over eSATA.
9) Improved low light noise/Improved Blue Channel
10) 4.5k 2.39:1 scope.
 
Ok saw the RED and I have to say I was afraid I was going to get disappointed. I wasn't :wink: . It was itself more sturdily built then I thought.

I didn't get to play with it so I can't say that much but I realized one thing. Why not have a bnc connection output on the LCD monitor. That way you can "daisy chain" other monitors to it etc.
 
Sam Druckerman said:
I'd like a RED LCD twice as large as the original, same light weight form factor, powered from the RED.

The original rocks, but sometimes it would be nice to have a large(r) LCD...... That didn't weigh 10lbs w/battery.
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Totally agreed. Vertex makes a lot of nice high-resolution cores that are probably as daylight viewable as the current 5.6". A 7" or 8" would rock my world.

I'd also LOVE if the case was made of metal [like the NAB prototypes]. If I could buy one of those old CNC'd prototype LCD shells from you guys, I'd do it in a second.

I'll post more ideas when I'm not on set. :whistling:
 
For steadicam I would like to have scan invert, ( this is available on Varicam , Genesis, F23) allows one to go to low mode in 1 min instead of over 5 min.
For steadicam would also like RED LCD to work simultaneously with SDI out.
I need sdi out for downconverter to steadicmam monitor, but would like LCD so AC or operator can check expose and settings on camera. EVF will not work.

On the Genesis the sensor is sealed with a piece of glass about 1/2" in front.
this way dust will not be visible as is falls on a glass out of focus.
Could this be done on the Red.
 
On the RED lenses, having actual marks next to the distance numbers would help a lot so that AC's know exactly where the 5 foot mark is. When the lense is wide open, this will be very critical.
 
1080p out the HDMI port

1080p out the HDMI port

Solve the 1080p debate by making it so the HDMI port will output a clean (no graphical overlay) 1080p.

Those who want 1080p can then purchase a third party hard drive recorder, or even convert the 1080p HDMI to SDI, or analogue, for live switching.

-Thor
 
A red mini. But a 35mm sized sensor is a must. Forget about only 1/2", I wouldn't spend 5k for just 1/2". I only will get a red mini if It allows me to put my 35mm-adapter up for sale.

Maybe an ad contest with free camera rental/shipping for something like two weeks would be nice. Red gets their attention, future directors get their attention.
 
Thanks for asking....my list is short.

1) RED winter worthy...-25F. Sounds like your already on it.

2) Sleep function...reduces the need for a short boot-up time (1-2 seconds to pop out of sleep mode), fast on the action when it starts, saves batteries, perhaps heats camera when in the cold???

3) RED Supergrip to have the ability to control a Heden 26T motor...I might be alone on this... but my lens (Canon 150-600) has a the 26T motor built in, I'd hate to need a Supergrip to start/stop the camera and a Microforce to zoom the lens if the Supergrip could do it all. It's a personal problem, I know, but since you asked...

I'm pretty happy with all the rest. Thanks for listening
 
Everyone has added a lot of good things. I have 2 high on my list that have already been mentioned and 1 that has not really been touched on.

mentioned
1. A weather dependable camera ***Both COLD and HOT temperatures***
2. 2k scaled overcrank.

not mentioned

The CF module is problematic. I have heard of and seen bent pins as it is a common problem. The module is sloppy and does not accurately guide the CF card in very well.
 
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