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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 Mattebox...

Now if I could just get that redrock tracking number...
 
I guess I'll have to go back to makeing my special foam meat tray matteboxes. :)

I all seriousness there is a black foam meat tray on the front my camera right now.

Too bad that carbon fiber looked pretty sweet.
Give the designs for the clip on to another company, so they can make it.
 
Well that thing really looked sexy, but hey, I do think it's the right decision business-wise... We'd still buy the clip on though.
 
Jannard said:
We have abandoned the RED Mattebox program.
Jim
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total respect for you on this one Jim.......!!

I now hope we now hear an announcement from CVB on his matte box designs.

CVB........????

Cheers,
 
I can understand not pursuing a swing-away design... But I have to agree with others on the clip-on. The prototype looked great, couldn't have been that far off of complete. I don't think the market for clip-on matteboxes is overcrowded either.
 
16x9 Inc said:
Have you seen the new Chrosziel Swing-Away solution?

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Nice, this seems like a solid swing solution for Chrosziel owners, Anyone RED owners use the 450-01 on their 18-50 RED glass?

Welcome 16x9.
 
Jannard said:
We have abandoned the RED Mattebox program.

Due to the increase of capable 3rd party solutions, we see no reason to continue development of this product category. With Arri's new lineup, at more reasonable pricing, the Petroff system, Red Rock Micro, Chrosziel, Vocas and others providing solutions from top to bottom at all price points, it makes more sense for us to concentrate on camera and lens development.

Jim
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Great idea!

RED is right on, as most of the time:sarcasm:

Especially with the RR Micro MB, there is nothing to complain about, it is an incredible good solution, and more so at the price point, so Jim's statement make total sense here, why continue to tap in to something, of which there is no need to, as the third party options are great, from the Arri to the RR Micro MB's there is plenty to chose from, and at all price points.

To me it is way better that RED put their energy and time on to much needed Lenses and the new cameras, as I have no complains for the RED ONE, apart waiting anciously for the now soon to come Build 16.

Even if Most of RED's accessories are just great solution, I would much prefer third parties to come in strong, as several already are, such ET, and let RED make cameras and lenses, by the tens of thousands, which are far more needed.

ciao
 
Return on investment

Return on investment

I tell you what you might want to look into.... an Underwater Housing! Strictly as a business venture. Gates is selling the DEEP RED $20k for the RED one. THAT's a lot a cash for not a lot of tech. I mean, I know there is engineering in there but nothing like a RED camera or Lens.

On second thought, stick to the lenses, cameras, and display products, don't waste energy. If you've got some extra accessory design man hours perhaps design one for the Scarlet. You guys will be in a great position to customize a housing for that camera. It would quickly be THE underwater capture device, for features or anyone that really enjoys scuba diving. And if you can pick up a few extra incremental $$$ while you are at it, why not?
 
Wow...I'm super stoked that I bought my Red Rock Mattebox without waiting for the Red swing away! I think the Red Rock Mattebox would be a hard competitor at the price point and since Red and Red Rock are looking to change the film industry, they might as well do it together without competing.

Good call Jim! Now, I would like to hear more about the Arri price change. I'm guessing it'll still be the same price as multiple Red Rock MBs.
 
Brook Willard said:
I'll buy a freaking prototype if it's on the table. That thing rocked. Losing the swing-away matte box is one thing, but your little 4x5 clip-on was a party in the shape of a matte box.
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i'll pay $1 more then Brook !!!
 
Good call Jim.

Im sure you would have had a lot of customers for the mattebox but personally i would prefer to have all efforts, staff, budget and drive into developing the existing camera into something bullet proof and 'fixing' and developing your workflow for this technology. I'm sure you guys are, but heh, let's get the existing gear working properly to 'finish off' the doubters of RED and for current owners to breathe a little easier with this thing.

RED have to be acknowledged for some astounding breakthroughs on many fronts and your ambitions for even more groundbreaking technology is aspiring and to be admired. But i'm a thorough supporter of scaling back some of the more unimportant things like the mattebox (as there are ample 3rd parties) and maybe even some of the other accessories and putting all efforts into the workflow and making the camera 'solid'. Fix/develop what there is now and then full steam ahead so to speak.

Applause for your decision and i hope to hear more very similar announcements in the future!

Cheers!
 
I think VFS will start working on their "Arca" mattebox as soon as they start shipping the Mirus in June or July. There is also a section for the mattebox on the VFS forum:

http://viewfactor.net/forum/index.php?board=8.0

This was posted by Curt a couple hours ago in response to a question about the VFS mattebox:

CVB said:
As soon as we deliver on our current products and make our current customers happy we are going to be tackling several new products that should really change things in the industry. We will let you guys know what the plan is in terms of other products in the near future right after we start shipping Inclino, Impero, Origo, and Mirus.
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