RELEASED: Build 21 Firmware (v21.3.2) - Release Build

[Brent@RED]

The latest release version of RED ONE camera firmware has been posted on www.RED.com/support: Build 21 RED ONE Firmware, v21.3.2. This is a password-protected download.

SUMMARY: Addition of 4.5K WS (Widescreen) resolution; addition of REDCODE 42 for 4.5K WS, 4K 2:1, 4K ANA, 4K HD; addition of color space VIEW indicator; addition of Video Genlock for HD-SDI PVW output; support for s4/i data from Cooke Prime and Zoom Lenses; enhanced USER PROFILE function; addition of project CONFIGURATION function and camera STATUS overview; addition of REPEAT FRAME and IN-RECORD flags and CLIP NAME as HANC VITC-2 metadata in PVW HD-SDI output; changed Edge Highlight color from red to blue, variable OPACITY of LOOK AROUND area.

Read all instructions contained in the installation readme file before proceeding with download.

If you have any other questions or feedback, please contact Technical Support at www.RED.com/support.

Thanks, BC

[Michael Epple]

Have any idea how long it will be before it's supported in Redcine(not X) and FCP Log &Transfer?

[Luis Ismael]

A cool option it will be a user defined key of Edge Highlight

[Joel Kaye]

A cool option it will be a user defined key of Edge Highlight

It's already there. Set a button to "Color" and then go chance the Color menu option from False Color to Edge Focus Assist and you'll have it on a button. There's no way to have BOTH on different buttons though. Have to wait for EPIC or Scarlet for that.

[Luis Ismael]

Yeah... i love false color cant live without.... and i need also Edge Highlight :)

[Damien Molineaux]

Cool, they keep coming. I'm looking forward to shooting my first project in 4.5K WS
And all the other features are also welcome and will be useful.

Thanks again Red team!

Cheers,
Damien

(aka earthling)

[Emmanuel Cambier]

I can't wait for post softwares to manage 4.5K, because it really looks good.

Emmanuel

[Dane Brehm]

Now lets see how fast Adobe can catch up....still waiting on the new color science support for AE CS4.

I hope the little lines go away on my preview and playback screen, very iritating for me to explain there not real:)

[Thomas Wright]

cool

[Stuart English]

I hope the little lines go away on my preview and playback screen, very iritating for me to explain there not real:)

Yes those were dealt with ..

[ericyoung]

It's already there. Set a button to "Color" and then go chance the Color menu option from False Color to Edge Focus Assist and you'll have it on a button. There's no way to have BOTH on different buttons though. Have to wait for EPIC or Scarlet for that.

I know we can't have BOTH at the same time, or on separate buttons, but can't quite understand why it's not possible to have one button cycle through the Color options as others have suggested? Oh well... :-(

Looking forward to trying Build 21 Release though :-)

[Kevin Wild]

If we switch to B21 but still shoot just 4k, will RocketCine-X and Cine-X work fine?

[Tehben Dean]

I know we can't have BOTH at the same time, or on separate buttons, but can't quite understand why it's not possible to have one button cycle through the Color options as others have suggested? Oh well... :-(

Looking forward to trying Build 21 Release though :-)

Ditto that. I have been meaning to make that suggestion myself.

[Brent@RED]

If we switch to B21 but still shoot just 4k, will RocketCine-X and Cine-X work fine?

Note that on www.red.com/support, it says both of those apps support up through Build 21.

BC

[Kevin Wild]

Ah, I do see that...now. :-) Thanks, Brent.

[brianhammster]

Will build 21 work smoothly in FCP?
In 4.5K? what about just 4K flavors?

[Elsie N]

I've noticed the default for Build 21.3.2 is Redcode 28. If memory serves, it was always Redcode 36 before. Any reason for the change? edit: follow-up question... Is there an advantage to changing to Redcode 42 before doing a black shading?

edit#2 Disregard the above. I remember now that I decided to shoot @ 48 fps and changed the setting to Redcode 28 for CF shooting.

[Chris Bell]

When will Red Cine support build 21?

[Jarred Land]

I've noticed the default for Build 21.3.2 is Redcode 28. If memory serves, it was always Redcode 36 before. Any reason for the change? edit: follow-up question... Is there an advantage to changing to Redcode 42 before doing a black shading?

We are pulling the build down to solve a few settings issues.. will be back soon.

[Chris Bell]

Jarred,

When do we get Red Cine support for B21?

[Alex Carr]

I could only find Build 21.3.1 on the server. Anyone have the link for 21.3.2? Or when will it be back up?

[Jarred Land]

Jarred,

When do we get Red Cine support for B21?

There will not be support for B21 in REDCINE... all current and future development will be in REDCINE-X.

[Irri]

I don't see this on the website. I see Release v20.1.6 and Beta v21.3.1

[Martin Weiss]

I don't see this on the website. I see Release v20.1.6 and Beta v21.3.1

The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind, or in this case, above.


We are pulling the build down to solve a few settings issues.. will be back soon.

[Irri]

OIC

[Gunleik Groven]

There will not be support for B21 in REDCINE... all current and future development will be in REDCINE-X.

redcine never managed to get out of beta... :tongue_smilie:

[Stuart English]

I've noticed the default for Build 21.3.2 is Redcode 28. If memory serves, it was always Redcode 36 before. Any reason for the change?

Hi Elsie, as Jarred mentioned, we have pulled Build 21 v21.3.2 off the web site in order to check some settings.

However this comment isn't accurate. The default for the camera after upgrade to any of the recent builds is REDCODE 36, 4K 2:1 and 23.98.

So can you re-check that? If you believe that it's still true for your camera, please send me a P.M and we can walk through your scenario.


On the Black Shading question - no advantage, I usually do it at REDCODE 36.

[Raphael Varandas]

Sorry Stuart, but I'm shooting 21.3.2 right now.
My setup is 4K 2:1 RC36 23.98...
No problem at all for now...
should I downgrade?
Could you PM me with possible problems details?
Waiting a feedback...


Best Regards

[Stuart English]

Hi Raphael, if you are already using B21 v21.3.2, there is no need to downgrade.

We know that there are multiple projects shooting on this build without any issues.

[Elsie N]

Hi Elsie, as Jarred mentioned, we have pulled Build 21 v21.3.2 off the web site in order to check some settings.

However this comment isn't accurate. The default for the camera after upgrade to any of the recent builds is REDCODE 36, 4K 2:1 and 23.98.

So can you re-check that? If you believe that it's still true for your camera, please send me a P.M and we can walk through your scenario.


On the Black Shading question - no advantage, I usually do it at REDCODE 36.

Yikes!!! It's happened! I have lost my mind. I reinstalled the firmware just to see and it does indeed default to Redcode 36.

[Raphael Varandas]

Just Settings issues? Right?
Jarred?

[nacamera]

Hi Elsie, as Jarred mentioned, we have pulled Build 21 v21.3.2 off the web site in order to check some settings.

However this comment isn't accurate. The default for the camera after upgrade to any of the recent builds is REDCODE 36, 4K 2:1 and 23.98.

So can you re-check that? If you believe that it's still true for your camera, please send me a P.M and we can walk through your scenario.


On the Black Shading question - no advantage, I usually do it at REDCODE 36.

I had downloaded and installed the RELEASE version of Build 21 and had no major issues on our first day of testing (other than the 1080P playback issue--see my other post) but today as we're prepping for a 3-day commercial the camera is NOT happy. Locking up at the drop of a hat. Monitor and LCD showing 2 different aspect ratios (a first for us). Retreating back to Build 20...

[Shane Kelly]

The build is not showing the POST alert when you stop shooting. The camera looks like it's still recording.

[Raphael Varandas]

Sorry Stuart...i didn't see it. Refreshed now.
My project is on of those. No problem at all.
Shooting a Feature for Television based on " Machado de Assis" novel " Uns Braços".
I will post some frames as soon as possible.
Thank you.


Best Regards

[nacamera]

Is this the first time Red has "recalled" a build that had gone to release version?

[Stuart English]

Yes, but it's more of a precautionary measure while we understand a couple of issues that have been brought up.

There are many cameras running 21.3.2, and versions of Build 21 have been in use for more than 45 days without issue.

[Raphael Varandas]

Thank you for your support Stuart... we all appreciate that.

[Chris Swinbanks]

There will not be support for B21 in REDCINE... all current and future development will be in REDCINE-X.Jarred, is there any known issue with running v21.3.2 in Redcine for say a 2K 16x9 image? Can't get my head around RedCine-X yet (Windows) but updated the camera build before it was pulled.
Ran a quick test and it seems to behave as I expect it would in Redcine v20.0

[Jay Silver]

We are pulling the build down to solve a few settings issues.. will be back soon.

Jarred,
Any idea when Build 21 will be re-released?

[Bakur]

Can someone explain what does support for S4i connector means? I have build 21, but can not enable/see any data on the screen.

[David Guest]

Bakur - it's for the Cooke S4i lenses. Camera will display lens information for the S4i Cookes - similar to the ipin data from the red zooms, etc.

[Curran Giddens]

Bakur - it's for the Cooke S4i lenses. Camera will display lens information for the S4i Cookes - similar to the ipin data from the red zooms, etc.

But I don't think it is enabled by default. You have to go into the camera preferences to turn it on.

System > Setup > Remote -- S4i Lens
System > Setup > Preferences > Display -- Lens Data

[Bakur]

We do own Cooke S4 lenses. And I have all the menu enabled. But no information is displayed on screen. Do I need any additional equipment for this data to be displayed? Cables maybe? Or these are several pins that are next to sensor (on the upper side of lens mount on the camera) and I do not need anything else, except proper lenses.

[Peter Majtan]

We do own Cooke S4 lenses. And I have all the menu enabled. But no information is displayed on screen. Do I need any additional equipment for this data to be displayed? Cables maybe? Or these are several pins that are next to sensor (on the upper side of lens mount on the camera) and I do not need anything else, except proper lenses.

Was Your camera sent in for the audio-board/iPin (FREE) upgrade?
That's the only thing I can think off...
If not - contact Your bomb-squad rep...

:devil: Peter

[Steve Gal]

you need to update your cooke lenses firmware. Cooke makes a USB cable that plugs into the lemo connector on each lens. If you are a legitimate owner of Cooke lenses, you will be emailed a link to the upgrade area so you can do it yourself or just send them to ZGC for upgrade.

[Bakur]

We have purchased cameras and lenses 2 months ago maximum. Lenses are straight from Cooke. Do you think we still need any updates?

[Wade McDonald]

We have purchased cameras and lenses 2 months ago maximum. Lenses are straight from Cooke. Do you think we still need any updates?

Possibly. It depends on when they were manufactured. The best way to tell is to hook them up and see. You'll need a Windows PC and the serial cable from ZGC. Les periodically emails us with updates to the firmware to keep everything current. Check with Cooke/ZGC if you're not sure. They'll be able to help.

W

[Stuart English]

We have purchased cameras and lenses 2 months ago maximum. Lenses are straight from Cooke. Do you think we still need any updates?

You do need the specific firmware build loaded into the Cooke lenses.

[Richard N. Metzker]

The latest release version of RED ONE camera firmware has been posted on www.RED.com/support: Build 21 RED ONE Firmware, v21.3.2. This is a password-protected download.

SUMMARY: Addition of 4.5K WS (Widescreen) resolution; addition of REDCODE 42 for 4.5K WS, 4K 2:1, 4K ANA, 4K HD; addition of color space VIEW indicator; addition of Video Genlock for HD-SDI PVW output; support for s4/i data from Cooke Prime and Zoom Lenses; enhanced USER PROFILE function; addition of project CONFIGURATION function and camera STATUS overview; addition of REPEAT FRAME and IN-RECORD flags and CLIP NAME as HANC VITC-2 metadata in PVW HD-SDI output; changed Edge Highlight color from red to blue, variable OPACITY of LOOK AROUND area.

Read all instructions contained in the installation readme file before proceeding with download.

If you have any other questions or feedback, please contact Technical Support at www.RED.com/support.

Thanks, BC

I have upgraded the fleet of Red Ones and have my Cooke s4/i enabled, but I don't know where the lens data is stored in the metadata and whether it's available. Any ideas if the data is available and how to access it.

Cheers,

Richard

[Richard N. Metzker]

Was Your camera sent in for the audio-board/iPin (FREE) upgrade?
That's the only thing I can think off...
If not - contact Your bomb-squad rep...

:devil: Peter

Peter you need a 250.00 dollar lemo to serial computer cable (PC) from ZGC. The cable will be able to update the latest firmware from Cooke. Contact Cooke for access to the latest firmware. Upgrade the lenses with newer firmware, I believe it's 0.39. The Red will see your Cookes, still trying to get information from Red about lens metadata and how to access it.