Announcing regular Red User open night

[david farland]

The next Red User Open night at UTS is on Wednesday 29th April, 7-10pm.
Bon Marche Studios, University of Technology Sydney 755 Harris Street Ultimo, cnr Broadway

See flyer here:
11808

Speakers:
Tom Gleeson - DOP - Shooting with Red
Tom has shot drama/commercial extensively on Red in the last year and will be talking specific techniques he's found invaluable when shooting Red.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/tom-gleeson/ (http://users.bigpond.net.au/tom-gleeson/)

Warren Lynch - Colourist - Post with Red files
Warren will be discussing specifics on grading /wrangling Red footage in post.
His many features include Lord of the Rings, Moulin Rouge, Nothing Men (shot on Red).
http://www.icfilms.com.au/ (http://www.icfilms.com.au/)

George Evatt - DOP - Red underwater housing
George has designed/built an underwater housing for Red which he'll discuss and present Red underwater footage.
http://www.coralseatv.com/html/body_equipment.html (http://www.coralseatv.com/html/body_equipment.html)


The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has generously offered to assist by providing their video/film studio (shown below) at Broadway.
Studio has retractable seating (80), Green screen, HD projector (5000 lumens), lighting grid/desk, audio console, video/hub, etc.
Studio is also available for independant hire, shown below:


http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/48_1235002993.jpg


All three are extraordinary craftmen within their field...so hope you can be there.

Dave,

[Christian Edwards]

Great sounds like fun then drinks at Kings Cross for some extra entertainment :love:lol. logistics may prevent my attendace but ill try make an effort

[David Birdy]

Great event David! I wish a was down under to be with you for this event.

I worked the Olympics with NBC in 2000 and we All Loved Sydney!!

Great people great wine and,....well lots of fun at Kings Cross!

Please let us know how it turns out, I'd love to set-up a similar event here in the US!


Best
Dave

[JamesPuli]

I'll be there, it sounds fantastic!

Dave, Great idea!

[James Press]

Thanks guys, sounds great. Count me in.

[Dominik Muench]

if I had the $$$ I'd fly down from the coast for this :)

[Pete Wells]

Sorry David, but you mean Wed 25th Feb right?

Love to come, but I doubt I will be able to.

[david farland]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/48_1235012835.jpg

Hi all,
A few of us have been discussing holding a regular open Red night in Sydney. We now have a venue, night and agenda.
The purpose is so Red users can discuss topics of interest/network but we'd also invite industry professionals, students and others.
First meeting will be Wednesday 25th February (7-10pm). See flyer above (thanks Martyn Taylor)

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has generously offered to assist by providing their video/film studio (shown below) at Broadway.
Studio has retractable seating (75), Green screen, HD projector (5000 lumens), lighting grid/desk, audio console, video/hub, etc.
Studio is also available for independant hire.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/48_1235002993.jpg

Bon Marche Studios, University of Technology (UTS), is located at 755 Harris Street Ultimo, cnr Broadway.
You'll find Bon Marche studios located in Building CB03, marked on map below:

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/48_1235013540.gif

(Central station is 5 mins walk or parking is available in Thomas & Jones Streets)

Subsequent evenings will be every 4-6 weeks depending on night/availability.

The evening would be broken into 3 parts:

7pm: Red overview – (Dave Farland)
Some history, specifications, operation, post & future products.

8pm: Master Class - Apple workflow (Jim Hare)
Note: Further nights would discuss Red related topics i.e. other workflows, lighting/filters, audio, lenses, camera menus, data wrangling, grading, underwater, etc.

9pm: Open discussion
Evening would be open for general discussion/chat, showing of Red footage, live shooting etc.

The night would be a mix of Red owners meeting up to discuss topics/network between ourselves as well as an information night & contact opportunity for clients/others.
Extremely happy for anyone interested in organising, advertising, producing flyer, participate or whatever, to get in contact.

Dave
Thanks for all your support/comments.
We hope it's going to be a great series of nights. Cheers for the date fix, Pete.
Please post suggestions for other topics.
Dave,

ps: quoted original for backup (attachment problems)

[Pawel Achtel]

I'm in. Good work, David.

[Cail Young]

Might make the next one; we've got a premiere in Adelaide to attend ;)

[david farland]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/48_1235617495.jpg

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/48_1235578991.jpg

Pictures of the 1st Sydney Red User meeting,
Jim gave the best FCP/Color demo I've heard. High light of the night.
Jason & Tim, thanks so much for all your shooting on the night!!
And big thanks to Zane & Igor for all you did....and to those who attended and participated.
Everyone enjoyed every minute....!!
Next one (in 6 weeks) will be even better....
D

ps: thanks to all who loaned footage.....

[James Press]

Great night--thanks very much to David and Jim particularly, and all those who helped out. We look forward to the next one!

[Stelios Kokotos]

Wow! Looks really like a great night!

Any chance we could have something similar in Melbourne? Just got back from Sydney a couple of days ago, and if I knew this was on I would have stuck around and attended.

[Chris Swinbanks]

Thanks for your efforts last night David & Jim.
Interesting to meet you guys, enjoyed Jim's insights and presentation into the FCP workflow.
...and Pawel's PL mount converted Cannon (was that a 5D or 50D?) is a classic.
cheers
Chris

[david farland]

See new Red User night details at beginning of this thread......

Wednesday 29th April, 7-10pm
Bon Marche Studios,
University of Technology Sydney
755 Harris Street Ultimo, cnr Broadway

Speakers will be:

Tom Gleeson - DOP - Shooting with Red
Tom has shot drama/commercial extensively on Red in the last year and will be talking specific techniques he's found invaluable when shooting Red.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/tom-gleeson/ (http://users.bigpond.net.au/tom-gleeson/)

Warren Lynch - Colourist - Post with Red files
Warren will be discussing specifics on grading /wrangling Red footage in post. His many features include Lord of the Rings, Moulin Rouge, Nothing Men (shot on Red).
http://www.icfilms.com.au/ (http://www.icfilms.com.au/)

George Evatt - DOP - Red underwater housing
George has designed/built an underwater housing for Red which he'll discuss and present Red underwater footage.
Red housing link: http://www.coralseatv.com/html/body_equipment.html (http://www.coralseatv.com/html/body_equipment.html)

Get there!!!!

Dave

[Pawel Achtel]

Thanks for your efforts last night David & Jim.
Interesting to meet you guys, enjoyed Jim's insights and presentation into the FCP workflow.
...and Pawel's PL mount converted Cannon (was that a 5D or 50D?) is a classic.
cheers
Chris

Thanks Chris. It was the 50D, my pleasure. I can bring it again and we can check if Red Zooms clear the mirror box OK.

For the next meeting see if I manage to cut some sample footage I took with R1 and MPs in one of the most stunning locations I have ever been to and just returned from. This remote island in the southern sea was simply :head_explode: if you are into living on your own among seals and penguins. The most exciting bit was that I was no longer on top of the food chain :yikes:

[david farland]

Love to project it on the night....get in contact, Dave

[david farland]

Don't forget Red User night is on again at UTS this Wednesday 29th April (7-10pm).


*** Great guest speakers****


*** Great footage to watch***


*** Shooting live Burlesque dancer***


*** Good opportunity to learn more about Red from great practitioners ***


*** Excellent opportunity to network with local Red community***


See new post/flyer at top of thread!!

[Chris Swinbanks]

Hey David, how did last night go?... couldn't make it unfortunately...
cheers
Chris

[James Press]

It was great night, with a full house. Thanks very much again David for organising another very informative and entertaining evening.

Sincere thanks also to Tom, Warren, George, Pawel and John for their presentations and sharing their various Red experiences. I'll leave it to others to pass on their appreciation of the live camera test :-)!

These nights are a wealth of information. Looking forward to the third...

Cheers

[Pawel Achtel]

It was great meeting. I enjoyed presentations from Tom, Warren and George - very impressive, indeed.

I would also like to invite everyone to the next meeting where Jon and I will present some stories, adventures and footage from one of the most stunningly beautiful places on Earth located on a remote island in the southern ocean. Working under strict government permits, the footage was shot with very fine glass: MPs and Red 300mm, motion control and some of the best actors available: the rare and endangered Australian sea lions.

[Tom Lowe]

ah.... that little guy in pic #3 is so cute...

[Jon Shaw]

I must say that it was a great night and I really enjoyed it.....As Pawel said we are really looking forward to showing you guys some of the footage from the island.

Cheers

Jon

[Pawel Achtel]

ah.... that little guy in pic #3 is so cute...

Thanks Tom. Let me introduce Grace on her 3rd day of life. I was with her and her mum from birth for 5 days straight. To my knowledge, no one else managed to film the birth of an Australian sea lion. They are rare. And, she is even cuter in motion picture :)

[James Press]

We're holding our breath Pawel for the viewing! Looking forward to it very much...

[david farland]

Big thank you to George Evatt, Tom Gleeson & Warren Lynch.


12321

Great indepth talk on shooting and post on Red.

It's information from these experts that's hard to get and it's very much appreciated.

And to all those who attended my sincere thanks for making it a open and interactive night.

Next one (6-8weeks) will be announced soon along with major topics.

Thank you again,

Dave

ps: and thanks Pawel too.

[Adrian Van Rossum]

Looked like a well organised evening - shame we are based in the sticks up North. Quick question - will any video coverage of the night be available to watch online for the greographcally challenged? Would love to see how other Aussies are handling shooting and post (streaming video also makes a nice change from trawling through the forums for tid-bits of info).

Sometimes I find a worthy online video, like the 'Travels With Red' interview with Rodney Charters (ASC CSC) in the 'Hardware Channel' over at http://www.reel-show.tv/ (http://www.reel-show.tv/). Love the internet as a research tool.

[Joe Shemesh]

Big thank you to George Evatt, Tom Gleeson & Warren Lynch.


12321

Great indepth talk on shooting and post on Red.

It's information from these experts that's hard to get and it's very much appreciated.

And to all those who attended my sincere thanks for making it a open and interactive night.

Next one (6-8weeks) will be announced soon along with major topics.

Thank you again,

Dave

ps: and thanks Pawel too.


Hi David,
Sounds like a great night was had by all.
Like many others that don't live in Sydney, I could not attend the first meeting, but wondered if the second one could be held round same time as SMPTE, so we interstaters who plan to be in Sydney, can benefit from your gathering as well.
Look forward to hearing whether that's a possibility.
best
joe:beer:

[Vidit Manglani]

Any more of these meetings being held?

[Brian J Wells]

I'm in for one too since I wasn't here when the other was announced! We will definitely drive from out here over the Blue Mountains to see how you guys all use the Red camera. So looking forward it!

Edit:
... Hang on. The 29th of April is a Thursday. Is it on a Wednesday or a Thursday? Also, it would be amazing to have a red user night on a Saturday some time.