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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 :)

Tip hat to Peter Jackson...

Jeff Kilgroe said:
It was downloadable for a while in 1080p ProRes format. Don't know if it's still available, probably not as it's not representative of what RED can do these days. Neat little film, though.
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When was that? I've been looking for it since forever...
 
I was there In the line In NAB 2006 waiting to have that first incredible digital Cinema experience. Then I bought a red One and Now I am so happy with "Charlotte" my brand New Epic M ! Thx sir Jackson ... It's your fault !
 
Jeff Kilgroe said:
It was downloadable for a while in 1080p ProRes format. Don't know if it's still available, probably not as it's not representative of what RED can do these days. Neat little film, though.
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I.... don't think that was ever the case. I've at least out of curiosity wanted to look at it since I couldn't make it to NAB that year and have kept a pretty keen eye out. At one point it got to "We're negotiating music..." and then to my knowledge was never heard from again.
 
Gavin Greenwalt said:
I.... don't think that was ever the case. I've at least out of curiosity wanted to look at it since I couldn't make it to NAB that year and have kept a pretty keen eye out. At one point it got to "We're negotiating music..." and then to my knowledge was never heard from again.
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You guys are right, my bad... It was the short teaser version Jarred put together with alternative music that was downloadable. The full short never was made available. :(
 
I'm very proud that my brother and I were there on day one at NAB to see the prototypes and the first RED presentation and that we've attended every RED NAB event since, including the Peter Jackson test footage screenings all the way to "Tattoo". It's been amazing to see how quickly RED charged through the industry to be where it is today in such a relatively short amount of time. Of course, nothing beats Peter Jackson buying up 40 EPICs right off the bat, spewed my Cheerios on that one!
 
It was an honor to work on the Crossing the Line shoot. I'd also like to tip the hat to the fact that Peter provides work for thousands of people in Wellington, New Zealand when he could just as easily make his movies anywhere else. Such loyalty is rare.

Chur to PJ.
 
Can't wait to see if Wally Pfister and Nolan decide on using an epic. There was an itunes podcast a while back where Pfister was talking about the technicalities of shooting Dark Knight on 75mm...was a great interview...he loves film.
 
Javier_Rivera said:
Can't wait to see if Wally Pfister and Nolan decide on using an epic. There was an itunes podcast a while back where Pfister was talking about the technicalities of shooting Dark Knight on 75mm...was a great interview...he loves film.
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He will come around. If not this time, then definitely with the release of the Dragon or FF camera, which will feel even more like Imax. The argument for using film in any situation is quickly fading ....
 
Jannard said:
Peter Jackson was very interested in RED before we ever made a camera. Instead of calling us a scam, he invited us to New Zealand to shoot "tests" on RED ONE prototypes (the very 1st ones) before NAB 2006. That resulted in "Crossing the Line"... shot in two and a half days and projected at NAB 2006 to people waiting for 2 hours in line.

"Crossing" influenced Dean Devlin at NAB 2006, who bought RED ONEs to shoot his new series "Leverage" on RED.

Steven Soderbergh watched "Crossing" at a screening in LA which prompted him to call me and request RED ONEs to shoot "Ché" on prototypes, several months before the RED ONE was released for sale. Steven has now shot 6 features on RED, including the upcoming release of "Contagion".

Steven Soderbergh was instrumental in convincing David Fincher to shoot "The Social Network" on RED ONE M-X. "The Social Network" was nominated for Best Picture by the Academy. David Fincher is now completing "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" on RED ONE M-X and EPIC.

Peter Jackson's "Crossing" was also an influence on Neill Blomkamp (who was 2nd unit DP on Crossing") to use RED ONEs to shoot "District 9". "District 9" was nominated for Best Picture by the Academy. Neill is shooting his new feature, "Elysium" on EPICs.

David Fincher was an influence on Dariusz Wolski, who shot "Pirates 4" on RED ONE M-X. Dariusz is now shooting the Ridley Scott feature "Prometheus" on EPICs.

Dariusz Wolski and David Fincher were an influence on John Schwartzman to shoot "Spiderman-4" on EPIC.

John Schwartzman was an influence on many others to shoot EPIC on many new big budget features on EPIC.

And the beat goes on...

Peter Jackson was square one. Peter is shooting "The Hobbit" on 40 EPICs. Peter was 1st. "Boris" and "Natasha" 1st. He called for them and bravely embraced them. In 2006. He saw the future... and didn't ask anyone for permission.

Sir Peter Jackson. RED owes Peter a tip of the hat.

Jim
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Wasn't "Crossing" shot in 2007? Sry for being an asshole, just curious. All points still stand lol

-B
 
You know... you are probably right. :-)

Changed original post. It really hasn't been that long!

Jim

Brandon Fraley said:
Wasn't "Crossing" shot in 2007? Sry for being an asshole, just curious. All points still stand lol

-B
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AnthonyFlores said:
He will come around. If not this time, then definitely with the release of the Dragon or FF camera, which will feel even more like Imax. The argument for using film in any situation is quickly fading ....
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Anthony, I mean no disrespect AT ALL - and this is NOT directed at you personally. But what you wrote just sparked something that made me want to point out something that I think is important and that I'm quite passionate about:

As much as I love RED and admire the strong and passionate loyalty of their customers and fans, I'm equally baffled by some of the comments I come across on this forum when it comes to artists and their creative choices - lately some of the comments made about the choices Soderbergh made on CONTAGION.

I really don't think that Nolan and Pfister had to put up a big fight to shoot on film or 75mm - nor do I think they do it to rebel against the digital age (or specifically RED) - that would just be a stupid point to try to convey - especially from intelligent and well informed artists. They both have a huge love for film and the technicality of shooting on film - that doesn't mean that they don't like or appreciate digital cinematography and the technical advancements made by RED for example. The same goes for Spielberg and many other brilliant filmmakers who "still" shoot on film. These GREAT filmmakers are extremely talented artists and they choose whatever tool they feel is right for them and their stories - why not accept that and respect that? If they REALLY wanted to shoot on EPIC for example, don't you think they would do just that...? Don't you think they already know what these cameras can actually do...?

I've never questioned any of these filmmakers choices when it came to what technology they chose to photograph their movies. I've only learned something from their choices compared to my own. I've never had the thought - "Oh, what if they had only shot that on RED EPIC...(sigh)" (not that I am implying that someone in this forum would or have - but you hopefully get my point).

I'd never make a suggestion that an artist SHOULD have shot on something different - or that a great painter should have used another technique. If I'd have the balls to come with any constructive critique, then it would only be in the context of what they were already working with - not something totally different (or from the point of view of my own personal sensibilities and taste).

I just trust the talent. And I have complete faith in for example Nolan or Spielberg to make the right choice for themselves. Who am I to question another great artists choice...?!

I'm personally not interested in a scenario like this: Imagine if EVERY filmmaker on earth shot on the EPIC - no matter which artist or what story? Would that feel "right". I'm simply just too big of a fan of diversity...

IF these filmmakers some day choose to go digital (or more specifically: RED) then good on them, and GOOD on RED. I'd be VERY excited to see what they'd come up with. But I have no idea if it would make them any better as artists - nor would I attempt to think that I knew of that before I'd seen the proof!


Sorry for the rant - carry on, haha ;D
 
Who convinced James Cameron and what is he shooting?
 
Peter is my all time favorite director!
Someone's already mentioned it but I too would be very exited to get to see "Crossing the Line", full length.

If I ever have a chance to shake Peters' hand, that would be the ultimate birthday present. Or any present for that matter ;)
 
I haven't contributed much in last four years on these forums primarily because I had more to learn than contribute. But something has always irked me. The short film "Crossing The Line" which I went to Cinegear to see and was blown away by is a great "test" and a great example of what RED was capable of in the beginning. I understood at the time RED wanted to ensure that the high standard that RED held for its images were to be only presented in ideal environments (4k projection, color calibrated...) so that no one would question what RED was capable of. I also know that RED promised that if anyone were to leak the footage that they would pull the film from public viewing indefinitely. Correct me if I'm wrong but that doesn't appear to have happened. I have a friend who was overseas at the time of the viewings and never had a chance to see the whole film. Why in the world would RED not release it at this point. Obviously it would be presented as a "historical" (pun not intended) representation of what RED did with Mr. Jackson years ago. A trip down memory lane. Why, oh, why can't this happen?
 
Jannard said:
Our goal was to deliver a worthy camera to everyone. The fact that Peter, Steven, David, Dariusz, Dean, Neill, John and many other top dogs have embraced RED is a testament that everyone can all afford to shoot the same camera. That is a new concept. One we are very proud of...

Jim
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Damn. You did it. You realize that, right? Or has it really sank in for you? I mean I know you get the ramifications, but have you really had that "omg," epiphany moment? You have singlehandedly (well with your awesome team, of course) changed the industry.

We're all very proud of you, Jim. And many congratulations.
 
Brent@RED said:
One of my highlights in my four-plus years at RED was Peter addressing the troops at RED headquarters. Not only has he inspired other industry people to choose RED like Jim and Jarred pointed out, he also inspired us at RED to be that much better ourselves. You simply cannot discount the value of having someone of his stature look you in the eye and let you know the work you do MEANS something. From engineers to finance to warehouse, we all walked away knowing we were part of something very special.

BC
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Awesome, Brent. And we love you for every second you guys are devoting to the process. It couldn't be in better hands.
 
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