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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 :)

Sci Fi short on CF Dragon

Mark L. Pederson said:
I haven't made a Dragon profile for the 758 yet ... perhaps I need to get on that and post one :)
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http://www.ryanewalters.com/Blog/blog.php?id=8375868975844575706

in Ryan Walters blog there is a nice Overexpose Test between Epic and Alexa. According to test there is 2.3 fstop difference between Alexa and Epic in highlights.
If Dragon has 1.5 fstop more highlighs then Epic then does it mean Alexa has still better (+1 stop) highlight?
i think i am missing something?
 
Love the snapshots. They bring together the location choice / art direction well.
 
The grades look a bit heavy handed on my 30" Apple Cinema Display. Especially the blacks.
Derek Morrison said:
Hey Luke, Looking good man. Heres two grades from me. Can't wait to see more.

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This is a great shot from Neumann Films posted on reduser.net. This is a 1.5x Anamorphic Shot from the brand new RED Epic Dragon. This is a great example to show off its dynamic range, keeping the fiery flame unclipped and keeping some amazing detail in the mid tones and shadows. This new sensor is amazing.


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Here is another image, reverse to the first one. This one I kept it dark because he is entering the cavern. I wish the flame was a bit bigger to light up his face, but I did not shoot this and wind is a definite factor. Even though there is so much detail in the RAW version I started with. It is not beneficial in telling a story by keeping all that detail in there. Giving it a darker feel adds a great mood to this scene which without knowing the story and seeing the elements within the shot and actions of the main actor, it made sense to keep it dark and menacing almost.
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Ergin Ozturk said:
http://www.ryanewalters.com/Blog/blog.php?id=8375868975844575706

in Ryan Walters blog there is a nice Overexpose Test between Epic and Alexa. According to test there is 2.3 fstop difference between Alexa and Epic in highlights.
If Dragon has 1.5 fstop more highlighs then Epic then does it mean Alexa has still better (+1 stop) highlight?
i think i am missing something?
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I think we need extra tests to see. Because apparantly Dragon also improved TWO stops in the blacks (and it's already better than Alexa in blacks....remember exposure goes both ways).

People are seeing 16+ stops on Dragon, that is no joke. And highlights appear very, very difficult to clip. I'm looking forward to head to head comparisons.

Also...don't forget Dragon is a brand new sensor. Alexa is 2 years old. Generally, with sensors, newer is better. I'm expecting Dragon to be the new king of the block in 2014 and possibly 2015, and then of course someone else will step in with "the next best thing" and the process will repeat itself again.

What will be constant it appears...is RED's willingness to let us upgrade.

If the current camera is Dragon...I wonder what the next one will be called?
 
Nick Morrison said:
I think we need extra tests to see. Because apparantly Dragon also improved TWO stops in the blacks (and it's already better than Alexa in blacks....remember exposure goes both ways).

People are seeing 16+ stops on Dragon, that is no joke. And highlights appear very, very difficult to clip. I'm looking forward to head to head comparisons.

Also...don't forget Dragon is a brand new sensor. Alexa is 2 years old. Generally, with sensors, newer is better. I'm expecting Dragon to be the new king of the block in 2014 and possibly 2015, and then of course someone else will step in with "the next best thing" and the process will repeat itself again.

What will be constant it appears...is RED's willingness to let us upgrade.

If the current camera is Dragon...I wonder what the next one will be called?
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Thank you for the explanation . I hope some comparision test with Alexa can clarify strengths of both camera.
 
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