RED in Indy...

[Jannard]

After our RED DAY, I left for the race in Indy. Here is a quick pic from the pits. I have to say... I LOVE this camera. Especially the blue channel.

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188716853.jpg

[IAN SUN]

Jim, you have crated a MONSTER!

[IAN SUN]

Sooo, Jim. Are we going to see some footy from your day at the races?

[Miltos Pilalitos]

Damn! I can't wait for the camera to arrive in my hands!

[Seth Larney]

Nice one Jim !

[Owen James]

OMG... Now that's what I'm talkin' about! I love machinery. This picture gives me chills...

[Thom Steinhoff]

We were so caught up waiting for footage from camera 19 and begging for footage from camera 8, we forgot about CAMERA 1!!!

I'm sure everyone will offer up tons of mirrors--all we as is that we see every frame you shot!!!

[Eric MacIver]

Congrats on Indy (from Indie).

[Darwin]

Dam I was hoping I would be the first to shoot RED at IRP

[Brook Willard]

Nice! Now *there* is a man who knows what to do with that R3D file...

[Álex Montoya]

This doesn't belong in this sub-forum, Jim.

[Hrvoje Simic]

We'll be expecting some mad footage now...

but I'm sure you know that.


Enjoy...'hope you'll have a blast (not literally).

[Alexander Nikishin]

I've got to get me one of those.

[Roberto B]

This doesn't belong in this sub-forum, Jim.well said.. be like the others boss!

[Sanjin Jukic]

After our RED DAY, I left for the race in Indy. Here is a quick pic from the pits. I have to say... I LOVE this camera. Especially the blue channel.

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188716853.jpg

AMAZING!!!

[Jeremy Torrie]

Thanks for the clarification in the picture...when I read the heading I thought he meant Indiana Jones 4. Wouldn't that be a coup.

[G.A. Kokes]

Thanks for the clarification in the picture...when I read the heading I thought he meant Indiana Jones 4. Wouldn't that be a coup.

Funny, my first thought was "indie" as in "independent film".

G

[Jannard]

From the starting line...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188746539.jpg

[Joel Kaye]

From the starting line...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188746539.jpg

Now THAT's a little more like it. Can't wait to see more.

[Simon Blackledge]

Shoot flames :) ..... nice...

[Álex Montoya]

Wow.... You know your ways with the camera and it sure shows... Amazing image... Hey Jim, could you please post the 4k version? Please?

[Jaime Vallés]

Fantastic pics, Jim! Especially the first one. Congratulations on unleashing the RED ONE upon the world.

[Menchifus]

Hi Jim,

What lenses did you use on those 2 shots?

How was the sky? I noticed that in the starting line shot the sky was just a flat blue. Were there no clouds?

Can't wait to try this cam out on one of my commercials. Thanks.

Menchifus

[Sanjin Jukic]

Looking forward to see the first INDY footage shot with RED.

[Michael Schrengohst]

I love it when the boss shows everyone who is boss.

[KETCH ROSSi]

From the starting line...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188746539.jpg

Hi Jim,

I love the red tone pict up in this pic. what lens captured such smooth and intense coloration?

I trust this was not color correct in post at all.

I favor the RED tones very much.

Ciao,
KETCH ROSSI
www.KETCHFRAME.com

[Casey Green]

Outstanding!

[Jannard]

Night shot...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188758268.jpg

[Unwounded]

hey Jim, how bout next, indy race cars @ subaru prices. What'dya say :matrix:

[Jannard]

All shots posted are with the RED 300mm f2.8 or the RED 18-50mm T3 Zoom. These are the only two lenses I brought. I can't wait for the 50-150mm T3 zoom. "Then I'd be happy"... :-)

Jim

[Unwounded]

Oh my God.......That's awesome. :)

[Poi Boy]

That is just over the top cool...gimme !
Aloha
-A

[Tonaci Tran]

oh my gooood jim.

[Anders Holck]

Wroooooooooooooooooooooom!

Hope you bring some of this stuff to Amsterdam next week

[redhector]

Night shot...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188758268.jpg

Chingona.......Wooow :biggrin:

[Mark Holmes]

How perfect. Has anyone noticed that Jim has gone full circle here? The original photos up on the RED site showing image sensor size were racing pix just like these. All the detractors were saying "yeah, just DSLR pictures, what a scam," etc. Well here we go. Now Jim has actual frame grabs to replace it with. Nice. Congratulations again to the RED team.

[Sanjin Jukic]

Night shot...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188758268.jpg

Absolutely fantastic!!!

[KETCH ROSSi]

All shots posted are with the RED 300mm f2.8 or the RED 18-50mm T3 Zoom. These are the only two lenses I brought. I can't wait for the 50-150mm T3 zoom. "Then I'd be happy"... :-)

Jim

I think we all going to be happy,

I have not used the Master Primes professionally but love the lenses, better then any other on the market, but this RED lenses are just incredible and at 1/5th the price there is no much not to be happy about it.

Thanks Jim for everything so far ( I know there will be a lot more to come).

Ciao,

KETCH ROSSI
www.KETCHFRAME.com

[Graeme Nattress]

Jim, those shots look too good. Are you sure you're not using a high end DSLR from Nikon or Canon? Surely you can't get moving images that look that good at 4k on a compact flash card?

Graeme

[Jack Wester]

The thought that I have both RED cameras and RED lenses on order makes me warm inside. Beautiful stills. :love:

[Júlio Taubkin]

You know, seeing theese stills reminds me of Red's old website, where we could see some dragster photos taken with a canon still cam, and dream someday we would see those shots from a RED.

You must be very proud! Congratulations, enjoy!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Jim, those shots look too good. Are you sure you're not using a high end DSLR from Nikon or Canon? Surely you can't get moving images that look that good at 4k on a compact flash card?

Graeme

Hey Graeme,

I was to replay that the frame grabs Jim posted look like photos I could only have taken with one of my Canon L series lenses paired with the 1D bodies, but I did not posted cause I do not know Jim's sense of umor, and did not want Him to think that I was doubting the origin of this shots.

But this pics are truly fantastic.

Ciao,

KETCH ROSSI
www.KETCHFRAME.com

[Gabriel Beaudry]

Those shots are great Jim!

I used to work on a weekly racing show shot on Betacam SP. I can't imagine how the full 4K clips looks like. They are certainly amazing.

#601 I'm waiting for you:w00t:

[Hrvoje Simic]

Wow.

I sense some updates of the stills/poster gallery :devil:

[Graeme Nattress]

I think Jim knows I'm only joking when I say they look like high end DSLR shots :-) But yes, very nice indeed. When I see shots from RED like that, I'm happy.

Graeme

[damonbots]

I can hardly fathom the potential for pulling crystal clear 4K stills from moving footage. My Canon xti just ran out the door in tears. Don't let it hit ya on the way out!

[Cory Schulthies]

excellent, makes me want to write a script about racing.

I'm just wishing now that we had another companion site to reduser, only for posting RED images and footage, that way images could be found more quickly, and we could discuss them here as well.

Because you know there is going to be a flood of images now.

[mdo]

Breathtaking stuff. Love to see these pictures moving.

[Brandon Fraley]

Night shot...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188758268.jpg

would it be possible to get a 4k or 2k version of this shot?

...or... maybe something moving? ;)

[G.A. Kokes]

would it be possible to get a 4k or 2k version of this shot?

...or... maybe something moving? ;)

Agreed, It would be nice to see these shots in motion. Also, could you give us any other shooting parameters (setting)?

Thanks Jim.

G

[Simon Blackledge]

god I love cars!..


S

edit. I get the feeling this is quite an important shot.. a turning point, a moment for someone who wanted something and (with help)has again achieved it, and at the same time helped others.

thank you.

[Jannard]

This night shot was with our 18-50mm T3 zoom, 23.98 project, 1/48th (180 degree) shutter, ISO 500, record to Compact Flash (naturally). I can't remember T-stop but probably around T4.

Jim

[Hrvoje Simic]

I wonder how long have you dreamed to do this, Jim...I think a lot of us share the same feeling as Flameop about this shot.
Btw - nicely put, Flameop.

[Simon Blackledge]

I hope at somepoint we get to see that in motion.. great shot.

s

[PaulClements]

I agree with Flameop jim, you must post that, if you don't please bring it to IBC next week so we can take a look.

Great stuff Jim, and I'm liking the look of that Zoom! :)

Cheers

Paul

[Michael Schrengohst]

Yes, posting a 2K QuickTime of those shots should
REV up RED orders....

[G.A. Kokes]

This night shot was with our 18-50mm T3 zoom, 23.98 project, 1/48th (180 degree) shutter, ISO 500, record to Compact Flash (naturally). I can't remember T-stop but probably around T4.

Jim

Jim,

Thanks. That is the information I was looking for.

Cheers,
G

[whachusay]

Jim, how does it feelt to have officially made all other camera companies wet themselves in stark terror of.... "The Jannard" and his little pet RED.... ???

[Jannard]

My rig is set up (at Indy) with a Panasonic monitor... we sold out of our LCDs on Friday (even the one I set aside for this shoot). I hate the extra weight and bulk of this monitor for "moving around". And our little LCD kicks it's ass in direct sun. This Panasonic is great for studio work, or late afternoon... but I really can't wait to get a RED LCD back on this camera. I actually finally took it off and "shot blind" this afternoon. Here is a frame grab shooting without a monitor.

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188768860.jpg

[David Battistella]

My rig is set up (at Indy) with a Panasonic monitor... we sold out of our LCDs on Friday (even the one I set aside for this shoot). I hate the extra weight and bulk of this monitor for "moving around". And our little LCD kicks it's ass in direct sun. This Panasonic is great for studio work, or late afternoon... but I really can't wait to get a RED LCD back on this camera. I actually finally took it off and "shot blind" this afternoon. Here is a frame grab shooting without a monitor.

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188768860.jpg

Nice access. That's a good spot to be with a camera.

d

[Brook Willard]

Holy *crap* that's sharp. How closed down were you?

[Jannard]

That was ISO 250, 1/250th shutter, T8. The "Crank look".

Jim

[G.A. Kokes]

My rig is set up (at Indy) with a Panasonic monitor... we sold out of our LCDs on Friday (even the one I set aside for this shoot). I hate the extra weight and bulk of this monitor for "moving around".

Jim,

Took one for the Gipper, hey??!!

How does the quote go? : "The best barber on the island has the worst haircut." ?

Nice shots!

Cheers,
G

[Brook Willard]

Nice. Any word on your Red Alert! settings?

[Simon Blackledge]

oops! Spent!... :-/

whats with the ESPN guys gloves! :-o

s

[whachusay]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188768860.jpg[/QUOTE]

I bet your "blind footage" looks better than the footage from the ESPN worker standing next to you.... hahahaha Oh the irony.....

[Emmanuel Cambier]

The Boss sure is the Boss.

[Jannard]

Just in case anyone is worried about the quality of the RED zoom...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188771134.jpg

[Brook Willard]

Holy crap, Jim. That's such an awesome shot.

[Michael Schrengohst]

I hope you had some outboard audio gear???

[Mike Prevette]

I'd like to add to my order please. . .

[Simon Blackledge]

ARghhh!!!! you better have this on a cf at IBC!! :)

hey how about a shot in portrait ? ;)

[Justin Kirchhoff]

Wow....(jaw dropped)

[Kevin C]

i love the pics!!!! nothing else like it. Would love to see some more action shots. Moto, BMX, surf. ect....

[Andrew Benz]

Just in case anyone is worried about the quality of the RED zoom...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188771134.jpg

Wow... thanks Jim, I cannot wait to shoot my Uncle's rail w/ my RED. Also, I cannot wait to see that still in motion. Hey look Ma... no interlaced footy!

[Sanjin Jukic]

Jim, a footage please!!!

[Michael Schrengohst]

Yeah, pure smokin' progressive footage

[Sean R.]

My ears hurt just looking at that shot. Puts you right there.

And he's just getting started!

[laguun]

That was ISO 250, 1/250th shutter, T8. The "Crank look".

Jim

yeah :-) additionally you´ve got S35mm DOF instead of 2/3 and a -slightly- higher resolution than crank... I am really looking forward to what Mark Neveldine and Brian Tylor will use your camera for.

edit.
p.s. i suppose "pathology" has been shot before you had reds for them?

[Redcineman]

The photos that Jim is sharing with us are more than what they seem. They are the culmination of a dream realized. He is standing on the track, photographing his passion with the camera he has wanted all along. It didn't exist 3 years ago and he set out to change that. In the process he has changed everything. No company, no profit and no achievement along the way means more to this man right now than the ability to stand next to his car and capture the moment ....with his camera, the camera he made. This is a milestone for him, maybe one of his greatest. And he let us all in on it. Thanks Jim.

[Casey Green]

Simply Awesome.

Any details on the REDALERT or REDCINE settings used?

[Jarred Land]

You know, seeing theese stills reminds me of Red's old website, where we could see some dragster photos taken with a canon still cam, and dream someday we would see those shots from a RED.

You must be very proud! Congratulations, enjoy!

your right man.. its come full circle. Jim has finally been able to do what he's always dreamt of doing. Him, and as of friday about 25 others of course.

[David Cubbage]

So this is what the real world looks like through a Red lensed Red One? Wow!!
These are absolutly amazing grabs!!

Thank you so much for sharing them with us Jim. This whole weekend has been one hell of a ride; I will remember this weekend for a long time to come and so will the world.

I am only dissapointed I can't make IBC to meet the team and see the camera in the flesh, but, hopefully, by January 2008 I will have my own Red One and Red Primes, that's not too far off. And of course who knows what's to come; as you say Jim, "everything's subject to change!"

Ummmm! maybe I should add the Red Zoom after seeing how well it performed in your shots? Can't wait to find out details about the Red Prime Set!

David.

[Brook Willard]

So what about you, Jarred? Where's some of that #10 footage? ;)

[Brook Willard]

Wait, does anybody have the original SLR "this is what 4K could look like" pictures from RED's website so long ago? Because a year and a half later... that's what it *does* look like. :)

[Jannard]

Simply Awesome.

Any details on the REDALERT or REDCINE settings used?

I used RED Alert! because REDCINE is being re-built. I opened the files in RED Alert!, checked the WB, opened the histogram, adjusted exposure (not much needed), set DRX setting, viewed in REC 709, made Quicktimes, then selected a suitable frame and output a 4K DPX file that I opened in Photoshop.

I can drag the QT wrapped files into FCP2, edit and output. I can also open the QT wrapped files in QT Player and watch them... then output to a QT movie. I have a lot to do on the plane trip back to CA.

Jim

[Jannard]

While I'm in Indy playing with a camera, Jarred is stuck doing Customer Service duty for the 1st 25 customers. Please don't ask him for footage because he is going to get pissy that I'm having fun while he has to work. :-) We flipped a coin... he lost.

Jim

[Keith Nealy]

Aloha Jim, great stuff,

- What is the highest shutter speed you shot with?
- How long are your average takes?
- What persentage of the footage is sharp - without motion blur (not focus) due to the speed? Having shot quite a bit of racing I know it can be a challenge.
- Has RED made it any easier?
- Any artifacts from the rolling shutter?

I like your style - Work Hard - then Play Hard.

I bet when it's "Miller Time" ... you feel pretty good.

Thanks for everything.

Aloha,

Keith

[Jannard]

Aloha Jim, great stuff,

- What is the highest shutter speed you shot with?
1/500th sec, although I shot some at 1/250th, 1/125th, and 1/48th sec.
- How long are your average takes?
Short. Drag racing goes pretty quickly. I do have some longer takes in the pits. Maybe 1 minute.
- What persentage of the footage is sharp - without motion blur (not focus) due to the speed? Having shot quite a bit of racing I know it can be a challenge.
All of my shots are perfectly sharp with just the right amount of motion blur... kidding. It is a challenge. But I have done this before. This camera, or any full frame S35 camera, is a pro tool. Anyone stepping up from an HVX will have a lot to learn.
- Has RED made it any easier?
No. Just better results when you get it right.
- Any artifacts from the rolling shutter?
No.

I like your style - Work Hard - then Play Hard.

I bet when it's "Miller Time" ... you feel pretty good.
Corona and Cohiba Time.

Thanks for everything.

Aloha,

Keith

Make sure you know you are buying a professional tool. We don't want anyone to be surprised.

Jim

[Justin Kirchhoff]

While I'm in Indy playing with a camera, Jarred is stuck doing Customer Service duty for the 1st 25 customers. Please don't ask him for footage because he is going to get pissy that I'm having fun while he has to work. :-) We flipped a coin... he lost.

Jim


For some reason, that is a priceless quote for me. Jarred MUST be having some sort of fun sitting around the office....

[Brook Willard]

While I'm in Indy playing with a camera, Jarred is stuck doing Customer Service duty for the 1st 25 customers. Please don't ask him for footage because he is going to get pissy that I'm having fun while he has to work. :-) We flipped a coin... he lost.

Jim

Heheh, foot in mouth. :)

[Anders Holck]

Cool stuff.
So how many CF's did you bring? 8 GB?
Seems like a great media.

[Jannard]

Cool stuff.
So how many CF's did you bring? 8 GB?
Seems like a great media.

I brought 4 CF cards. I shoot, go to the motorhome, download, wipe the cards and go back out for the next round. In drag racing there is time between runs. That gives me some time to post frame grabs and answer emails.

Jim

[Emmanuel Cambier]

Hi Jim and thank you for sharing those wonderfull pictures.

What kind of aspect ratio was that last zoom grab ?

[Jannard]

Hi Jim and thank you for sharing those wonderfull pictures.

What kind of aspect ratio was that last zoom grab ?

I am either posting 2:1 (standard 4K Lite) or cropping to 2.40:1

Jim

[Brook Willard]

Any FF or MB on the camera, or are you just flying light?

[Jannard]

Any FF or MB on the camera, or are you just flying light?

Flying light.

Jim

[S. Um]

While I'm in Indy playing with a camera, Jarred is stuck doing Customer Service duty for the 1st 25 customers. Please don't ask him for footage because he is going to get pissy that I'm having fun while he has to work. :-) We flipped a coin... he lost.

Jim

Wow, this is exceptional. Will you have this kind of customer service for all the cameras?

[Jannard]

Wow, this is exceptional. Will you have this kind of customer service for all the cameras?

We will do our best. We hope to build a community where all can help each other.

Jim

[Keith Nealy]

Make sure you know you are buying a professional tool. We don't want anyone to be surprised.

Jim

Oh, I know what I'm buying alright... and I am very excited about the possibilities. I started shooting film forty years ago and if I never see another piece again it will be too soon. I only use the best tools for the job and as far as I can see RED is it.

Oh,...and about being surprised...? That's a good thing. I'm sure I'll be surprised about a lot of things. Like how great the footage looks... or how great Graemes magic focus works... or the magic Stuart manages to put into the software to accomplish a whole new host of features that revolutionize the post production revolution...

Surprised...? Hell yeah... I'm looking forward to it. Bring it on.

Aloha,

Keith

[Alexander Nikishin]

Now that is an awesome shot!


http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5966/91188771134ub4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[David Battistella]

Now that is an awesome shot!


http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5966/91188771134ub4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Close enough to get rubber on the lens. I can't imagine how this stuff would look at 100fps. Even 30fps at 24 would be cool.

We'd see the tires contort!

Really nice stuff.

David

[Emanuel A.]

Jim,

My respect once again. You're the best business man that we could ask for our money, we already know. My first point in order to put my confidence on a reservation last year. More than one, actually. But as shooter, you have posted the best images to date from the production units indeed. You're a great photographer/cinematographer. You know how to frame it. My respect twice.

My best kudos,
E. :-)

[Casey Green]

Simply Awesome.

Any details on the REDALERT or REDCINE settings used?


I used RED Alert! because REDCINE is being re-built. I opened the files in RED Alert!, checked the WB, opened the histogram, adjusted exposure (not much needed), set DRX setting, viewed in REC 709, made Quicktimes, then selected a suitable frame and output a 4K DPX file that I opened in Photoshop.

I can drag the QT wrapped files into FCP2, edit and output. I can also open the QT wrapped files in QT Player and watch them... then output to a QT movie. I have a lot to do on the plane trip back to CA.

Jim

Thanks - man, this is just unreal. But no! It's REAL!

Jim, you are a true inspiration. When you have a sec, I'd love to hear your description of how you feel at this moment. Rock on.

[Jannard]

Thanks - man, this is just unreal. But no! It's REAL!

Jim, you are a true inspiration. When you have a sec, I'd love to hear your description of how you feel at this moment. Rock on.

Very tired... but my eyes are smiling.

Jim

[Paul Hazlett]

Night shot...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188758268.jpg

dude!!! I mean cmon...thats just sick!!! Are you sure your allowed to have this much fun while poor jarred is stuck at the shop? hehheh

[Daniel Reichenbach]

Very tired... but my eyes are smiling.

Jim

Great to hear the "smiling thing", this much energy you gave in the last month, this much energy comes back these days. You deserve it and more.

[Casey Green]

Now that is an awesome shot!


http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5966/91188771134ub4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

yeah, great vanishing point.

[Craig Meadows]

Drag racing, Mopar, and Red. 3 of my favorite things! Congrats on the camera Jim, it's everything we all expected and more.

[Casey Green]

Very tired... but my eyes are smiling.

Jim

heheh Well put. :)

[Jannard]

yeah, great vanishing point.

"Better to be lucky than good..."

Jim

[Andrew Benz]

"Better to be lucky than good..."

Jim

That is a great shooters ability to frame and anticipate the moment... I am happy for you and ALL of us...

[Casey Green]

Still in awe...

btw, Jim, let me know if you need any Directors for upcoming shoots! heheheh :matrix:

[Emanuel A.]

He has no need, that's for sure! LOL

[whachusay]

Just in case anyone is worried about the quality of the RED zoom...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188771134.jpg Did you shoot that blind with your monitor still off? That zoom is incredible!

[whachusay]

The photos that Jim is sharing with us are more than what they seem. They are the culmination of a dream realized. He is standing on the track, photographing his passion with the camera he has wanted all along. It didn't exist 3 years ago and he set out to change that. In the process he has changed everything. No company, no profit and no achievement along the way means more to this man right now than the ability to stand next to his car and capture the moment ....with his camera, the camera he made. This is a milestone for him, maybe one of his greatest. And he let us all in on it. Thanks Jim.
Probably the best 1st post I have ever seen! Well spoken and I agree 100%!

[Jannard]

Did you shoot that blind with your monitor still off? That zoom is incredible!

I took the Panasonic monitor off the camera because I couldn't see shit in the sunlight and I was tired of dragging around 7 pounds of monitor and extra battery for nothing. I went into "Crank" mode. I think I have a pretty good "feel" for what is going on at the track. But I have to admit that sometimes I go back to the motorhome, download and find out I'm not as good as I thought I was. This time, it worked out. Fortunately, there is no script and deadline to meet. :-)

I love this stuff. I love to shoot. I love building this camera. Thanks to our customers so I don't have to fund this all by myself...

Jim

[Cam McGrath]

Thanks for letting us fund it for you!

[Poi Boy]

keep making great stuff and we are shure to keep funding !
-A

Aloha

Did you use your two sided coin ?

[Andrew Benz]

keep making great stuff and we are shure to keep funding !

Hell yes!!!



Did you use your two sided coin?

Hahaha... I thought the same thing, poor Jarred never stood a chance...:biggrin:

Cheers Poi Boi-- Andrew

[KETCH ROSSi]

We will do our best. We hope to build a community where all can help each other.

Jim

First let me congratulate you on the fantastic shots and thank you for taken time between races for posting.

As far as helping each other in this unique community, I stand with you 100% .

For now I'm offering my gear for free in support of those that getting there RED's out are left temporarily with no funds for renting lights etc.

I have found a home here like no other place.

Ciao,

KETCH ROSSI
wwwKETCHFRAME.com

[Rudi Herbert]

That was ISO 250, 1/250th shutter, T8. The "Crank look".

Jim

Jim, or anybody else from HQ in the know,

250 ISO? I thought the camera's lowest setting was 320. Is that an on-camera setting or a software only option? Can the camera go even lower than that? Is there noticeably better detail at 250 than 320 or is it just a way to utilize sunlit exteriors without filters or noise from high ISO? This actually opens up some other interesting possibilities for those of us who want as low an ISO as possible for crisp outdoor shots or carefully lit interiors.

Thanks,

Rudi Herbert

[Elizabeth Lowrey]

Night shot...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188758268.jpg

Whoa! Fantastic-looking shot!

ETA: I know it gets said to death around here, but Jim seems like one of the coolest people you could ever hope to meet. The quote about flipping a coin with Jarred to see who got to take Labor Day weekend off just proves it in yet another way.

[Joel Kaye]

The quote about flipping a coin with Jarred to see who got to take Labor Day weekend off just proves it in yet another way.

Heads Jim wins, Tails Jarred Loses. :devil:

[Gavin Greenwalt]

Jim, or anybody else from HQ in the know,

250 ISO? I thought the camera's lowest setting was 320. Is that an on-camera setting or a software only option? Can the camera go even lower than that? Is there noticeably better detail at 250 than 320 or is it just a way to utilize sunlit exteriors without filters or noise from high ISO? This actually opens up some other interesting possibilities for those of us who want as low an ISO as possible for crisp outdoor shots or carefully lit interiors.

Thanks,

Rudi Herbert

For now all ISO modifications are software not hardware. He effectively is just adjusting the levels.

[oldphart]

keep making great stuff and we are shure to keep funding !


Can we line up for the Red pocket camera? Pay deposits, please? Whatever it ends up to be, I have a strong feeling I'm going to want one.

[david farland]

I love this stuff. I love to shoot. I love building this camera. Thanks to our customers so I don't have to fund this all by myself......Jim


nice........couldn't leave this quote alone

[Paolo Tinari]

Jim seems like one of the coolest people you could ever hope to meet. The quote about flipping a coin with Jarred to see who got to take Labor Day weekend off just proves it in yet another way.

Eclaire, that was a one face only coin...

[Mardi_Gras]

We will do our best. We hope to build a community where all can help each other.

Jim

What a business model!

This is true business school in realtime... at least for me.

[Stephen Gentle]

Can we line up for the Red pocket camera? Pay deposits, please? Whatever it ends up to be, I have a strong feeling I'm going to want one.

Maybe we'll hear more about the pocket camera and the displays/projectors at IBC... I hope we don't have to wait until NAB!

Also, there are some awesome shots in this thread!

[David Battistella]

I can drag the QT wrapped files into FCP2, edit and output. I can also open the QT wrapped files in QT Player and watch them... then output to a QT movie. I have a lot to do on the plane trip back to CA.

Jim


Jim,

Are you able to output FCP timelines via a card (kona or decklink) or a Kona HD i/o, to tape, or are you just talking about outputting digital files.

What I am getting at is: with RED ALERT and FCP could we technically be getting some finished masters from FCP to tape now?

Thanks,

David

[REDHKSC]

RED One Camera to be 1st Appeared and to be used in " Grand Prix " 2007 in November 2007.

http://www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/mgpc/public_html/en/

I have a 2007 x68 RED one ready for this excited " RED GIG ", or Jim can bring along his 5 RED ones to make multiple angles with different mm lenses to make the wholw show in 4K for the racing world.

Macau is an ASIAN based " Vegas " and more than 30,000 hotel rooms will be happened in 2007-2008.

Cheers,

Stewart

[Greg Voevodsky]

Whoa! Fantastic-looking shot!

ETA: I know it gets said to death around here, but Jim seems like one of the coolest people you could ever hope to meet. The quote about flipping a coin with Jarred to see who got to take Labor Day weekend off just proves it in yet another way.

But Jarrred didn't know Jim had a 2 headed coin. ;-)
That's joke - I hope... :waaa:

[Jarred Land]

heh heh heh. Holidays are for wussies.

[Hrvoje Simic]

I love this stuff. I love to shoot. I love building this camera.


That's a quote.






Thanks to our customers so I don't have to fund this all by myself...


You're totally welcome. We're proud to.

[Carl-August Savgård]

heh heh heh. Holidays are for wussies.

That's the spirit. Jarred rocks, Jim's a wuss. =)

[Jannard]

Last one...

Jim

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/9_1188857747.jpg

[Carl-August Savgård]

Is the last one shot with RED 18-50 Zoom?

[Brandon Fraley]

good lord, Jim! When are you going to post some footage? these pics look friggin' amazing!

[Sean R.]

Something about how RED One picks up detail in smoke-whether a cigar, gun barrel, or burnt rubber you gotta love the detail/definition. Maybe just a foresight about RED smokin the competition but whatever it is, it sure is pretty.

[number6]

Just skipped to the last page and haven't read all the posts, so this may have already been answered... did the car win the race?

[Joel Kaye]

Something about how RED One picks up detail in smoke-whether a cigar, gun barrel, or burnt rubber you gotta love the detail/definition. Maybe just a foresight about RED smokin the competition but whatever it is, it sure is pretty.

Yeah - that's normally a codec killer. That blue sky looks great too...

[Jannard]

The last shot was with the 18-50mm T3 zoom and was shot "blind" (no monitor). I used the old "Sunny 16" rule for exposure since I had no monitor or light meter. The clip is really pretty impressive. I just need some time to get it posted.

We lost 1st round. Bummer. But we are still in the Championship chase. Thanks for asking.

Jim

[jbeale]

I had no monitor or light meter.

...no light meter and no monitor!!- well that gives some frame of reference to all the posts asking about the latest focus aids, etc. !

[David Limpus]

So when will the camera be put into the car. Is it once the 100fps feature is enabled or will you be testing soon?

[JD Holloway]

Amazing stuff.
Some beautiful shots JJ.
I can't wait to rig #922 to my ZX-12R for a jaunt in the country...
It'll have to wait till Canadian spring though!

[Larry McKee]

I used the old "Sunny 16" rule for exposure...

Kinda cool to see 100 year old calculations still work - even on 2 day old technology.

Sorry about the race.

[number6]

The last shot was with the 18-50mm T3 zoom and was shot "blind" (no monitor). I used the old "Sunny 16" rule for exposure since I had no monitor or light meter. The clip is really pretty impressive. I just need some time to get it posted.

We lost 1st round. Bummer. But we are still in the Championship chase. Thanks for asking.

Jim

So, that was your car? Explains a lot. You apparently built this camera and drove your employees just so you could finish in time to record this race? You sir, are just another self-gratifying illionare!

Oh, sorry about the race... but happy about the camera. G'luck in the Chase.

P.S. Robbie Gordon was looking for a sponsor last I heard... maybe not a full sponsorship, but a little RED spot on his left front fender? He's going to get into enough scrapes that he will definitely get some exposure.

[Craig Meadows]

Jim, those shots look too good. Are you sure you're not using a high end DSLR from Nikon or Canon? Surely you can't get moving images that look that good at 4k on a compact flash card?

Graeme


Apparently you can now! And stop calling him shirley

[Chris Parker]

I brought 4 CF cards. I shoot, go to the motorhome, download, wipe the cards and go back out for the next round. In drag racing there is time between runs. That gives me some time to post frame grabs and answer emails.

Jim

So, how long does it take to download the cards to a hard drive, wipe the card, and have it ready to shoot again?

[Rocco Schult]

posting the pics, very welcome, thanks for sharing Jim. And, yeah - nice, indeed!
But might be a good opportunity to say thanks to Jarred and the others at the office to support the customers - over the weekend.

[Geoff Reisner]

Thanks for taking the time to share these photos Jim. The pic from the red zoom of the car launching is now my official desktop wallpaper :)

[Gabriel Beaudry]

Thanks for taking the time to share these photos Jim. The pic from the red zoom of the car launching is now my official desktop wallpaper :)


Its mine too.:) Great Picture.

[Jannard]

So, how long does it take to download the cards to a hard drive, wipe the card, and have it ready to shoot again?

If you fill up the 8GB card, it takes about 4 minutes to offload and about 5 seconds to wipe clean and eject.

Jim

[Nook Kim]

If you fill up the 8GB card, it takes about 4 minutes to offload and about 5 seconds to wipe clean and eject.

Jim

8GB P2 Card takes longer than that! And we are still talking about 4K, right?

Incredible workflow...

[Shawn Nelson]

If you fill up the 8GB card, it takes about 4 minutes to offload and about 5 seconds to wipe clean and eject.

Jim

Jim, what's the recommended CF card reader? I saw that both Delkin and Lexar have Firewire800 CF readers and that seems like the best way to me.

[Laco Zamba]

Jim was shooting with pre-production camera "Prague"

http://www.red.com/gallery/still_gallery

[number6]

If you fill up the 8GB card, it takes about 4 minutes to offload and about 5 seconds to wipe clean and eject.

Jim

The "wipe clean", can that be done in the offloading hardware/software, or does it have to be done in camera. Also, are there any format differences when a card is used in RED and when used otherwise?

[Sebastian]

New to this forum (first post!!!) but wanted to ask, with the night shots, are the exhaust trails CG'ed or manipulated in any way? Thanks!

[Jannard]

New to this forum (first post!!!) but wanted to ask, with the night shots, are the exhaust trails CG'ed or manipulated in any way? Thanks!

No CG or Photoshop manipulation other than levels. I use a Lexar Firewire 800 reader, but any brand of FW800 reader seems to work fine. I wipe the files after offload but while still in the card reader on my Mac.

Jim

[Mike G]

Wait, does anybody have the original SLR "this is what 4K could look like" pictures from RED's website so long ago? Because a year and a half later... that's what it *does* look like. :)


your right man.. its come full circle. Jim has finally been able to do what he's always dreamt of doing. Him, and as of friday about 25 others of course.


Okay guys...!

I am following this project from the very very beginning, even though this is my first post.
And here is what you're looking for... I think... :tongue:



Very tired... but my eyes are smiling.

Jim

...yes...indeed...my eyes are smiling too...cause I am one of the early res holders... :whistling:

[Daymon Hoffman]

Very nice grabs indeed. Can't wait to hear some more info on the Pro Pocket so i can sponsor that project for you Jim. :)

[Brook Willard]

Nice! There's that picture.

Ahh... feels so good.

[Mike G]

Nice! There's that picture.

Ahh... feels so good.

Yes..
And it's interesting to have a look on the original EXIF.. Probably, Jim took this picture..I would guess.. :-))

[Jay A. Kelley]

Offload and clean...

Jim, I assume we're talking REDCode since that's all the camera is doing right now. Looks like it takes about :30seconds per gig to get the footage off the card.
8gb= 4min
16gb = 8min
32gb = 16min

I want to thank you.. This is VERY important information as it gives me a sense of turnaround.. Thereby giving me a sense of what I need to do when working for clients.

Your 2k REDCode Scaled is becoming more important all the time.. Hope that gets out of the development pipe.

By the way, I realize your numbers are not "official" but right now, you're not the owner of RED... Your a SHOOTER!! These numbers hold up for me as well as any could.

I'm thrilled you were out there having so much fun.. Your pictures have some great framing!

Jay

[roryhinds]

sorry if this is been covered...

Do you have to power down the camera when reloading the CF? Or can you just pull the card out when its full and the camera is in stop mode?

[Alvise Tedesco]

This thread is too funny.
A synonymous for "wussie" please. Can't find it on my dictionary!

[number6]

A synonymous for "wussie" please.

Great straightline!!!