KETCH ROSSi

[Jarred Land]

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1303653284.jpg

[AnthonyFlores]

Whoaaaaaaaa. Congrats Buddy, though I know you've already been enjoying an Epic-M for quite some time. It's always nice to have something that's completely your own Baby.

I'm sure you'll do many great things with it ......

Anthony

[michael zaletel]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

-Michael Zaletel

[Norbert Niederacher]

Congrats!!!

[luigivaltulini]

YEEEEE Congratulazioni , sei il migliore Ketch :hurray:

[KETCH ROSSi]

I have been blessed by friendship with Steve Gibby and thru our alliance I was blessed again to have EPIC M8.
Today I have yet been blessed again... As an other EPIC M joins us, other then absolutely love this camera,
which truly it is nothing short o the most revolutionizing Cinema camera ever created!!

All I have in my mind right now is one word, which goes to my buddy STEVE GIBBY, JIM, JARRED and the entire RED Team...

GRAZIE!!!

[Meryem Ersoz]

you look good in RED, Ketch.

Enjoy your camera!

[Steve Johnson]

Congratulation Ketch. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Looking forward to seeing more of what you do!

Steve

[Francesco Bonomo]

nice watch :D
scherzo (e neanche troppo!). Congratulazioni, Ketch, e buon lavoro/divertimento!

[Curran Giddens]

Congrats! Now you are all set for 3D!

[Paolo Tinari]

Oh yeah.

[Anthony Cote]

so much gear!!! is that now all yours Ketch?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys, appreciate the Love... ;)

Yeahp Anthony, KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS is getting started, one RED box art the time... ;)


Congrats! Now you are all set for 3D!

... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Atom-render3-%281%29.jpg

[C.H.Haskell]

Congrats Ketch.

[Tonaci Tran]

That is one nice going away present buddy. Going to miss your presence in southern california. Can't wait to see you shoot Italy in s3d!

[Tony Augustinack]

+1 on what Tonaci said,

Enjoy that bad boy, you deserve it!

[Martin Weiss]

Italy's beauty (and -ies) to be preserved in 5k.

[Terry VerHaar]

Congratulations, Ketch. From what I have seen in the past, something tells me I am really going to like what you decide to shoot with your Epic!!! :thumbup1:

[Richard Foster]

All the best, Ketch.

[Joseph Hutson]

One for me. One for you... No?

Hehe...

Congrats Maestro!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys,

one thing I can promise... the stuff coming out of this camera (s) will amaze you, of that I am sure!!

Not just all the Girls and the Fashion, we'll be bringing you some stunning 5k images that will make RED proud!!


Ha ha Joseph... nice try... ;) But Grazie.

[George Tsai]

perhaps its time that we made lasagna for you now that both your hands are full hehe:-P

[Robert Frank]

Ketch Rossi Rosso ! :coolgleamA:

All those boxes.... :drool:

[KETCH ROSSi]

perhaps its time that we made lasagna for you now that both your hands are full hehe:-P

Ha ha, there you go George, hope some one in Italy reads it... ;)




Ketch Rossi Rosso ! :coolgleamA:

All those boxes.... :drool:

All headed for Italy Robert... ;)

[Joseph Hutson]

Ha ha, there you go George, hope some one in Italy reads it... ;)


Ketch Rossi Rosso ! :coolgleamA:

All those boxes.... :drool:

All headed for Italy Robert... ;)

And nobody's even seen all of the Apple Boxes! :D

[Elsie N]

Good on you, Ketch! But I hope you don't get so wrapped up in your work that you forget to take care of your health.

In bocca al lupo!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Good on you, Ketch! But I hope you don't get so wrapped up in your work that you forget to take care of your health.

In bocca al lupo!

Thanks Elsie, no worries once back at home they will take good care of me, and me of myself... ;)

[Robert Frank]

All headed for Italy Robert... ;)

Awesome Ketch.

I honestly see the tremendous good energy that you've put into the world coming back to you!

[sergio arguello]

te felicito che...

[Justin O'Neill]

Congratulations Ketch! Can't think of a better going away present. ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

te felicito che...


Awesome Ketch.

I honestly see the tremendous good energy that you've put into the world coming back to you!

Thanks guys... ;)


Congratulations Ketch! Can't think of a better going away present. ;)

In deed Justin, a going away presence like no other... ;)

[Christian Munoz D]

Congratulations Ketch!!! Hope to see your 3D footage soon!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Congratulations Ketch!!! Hope to see your 3D footage soon!

Thanks Christian... You will... ;)

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Ah, I see what's going on here... Note to self: Have pans lasagna and tiramisu delivered to RED, along with briefcase full of cash and my shipping address....


Hehe. Seriously though. Congrats, man!

[Casey Green]

Congrats, Ketch! Looking forward to footage from Italy!

[AnthonyFlores]

Somehow I have a funny feeling this will be one of the most happening of all "M" threads ... :)

Anthony

[D Fuller]

Complimenti, amico mio. Non avrebbe potuto giungere ad una persona più meritevole.

[Anthony Rinaldi]

Congratulations, Ketch! Godspeed in the next chapter in your journey!

[Michael Thornton]

Congrat Buddy,

3D is going to be Epic now.

Oh Yeah

[KETCH ROSSi]

Ha ha, you guys are really great, your kind words truly do inspire me and push me to do more, and more I will do... ;)

I'll make my community PROUD!!

Look forward to see every single one of you in ITALY!!!

I always say this, my friend never need to knock at my door, cause the doors will be WIDE OPEN... ;)

[Tim Whitcomb]

only the best. for the best Ketch!

Can you please take some time to show us your favorite Red and 3rd Party accessories? (so many new ones are coming out everyday) hard to keep up with all the threads - :)
I saw one pic of the Clutch ( but what are your mounting optins you prefer, etc?

thanks Ketch!

[AnthonyFlores]

Ha ha, you guys are really great, your kind words truly do inspire me and push me to do more, and more I will do... ;)

I'll make my community PROUD!!

Look forward to see every single one of you in ITALY!!!

I always say this, my friend never need to knock at my door, cause the doors will be WIDE OPEN... ;)

I'm booking my flight for August! ;)

Anthony

[KETCH ROSSi]

only the best. for the best Ketch!

Can you please take some time to show us your favorite Red and 3rd Party accessories? (so many new ones are coming out everyday) hard to keep up with all the threads - :)
I saw one pic of the Clutch ( but what are your mounting optins you prefer, etc?

thanks Ketch!

Thanks for the very kind words Tim... ;)

You can count on seen coming soon a very detailed Videos and pictures of all EPIC accessories at my disposal,
well presented and showcased as to give various mounting options, and ideas in their applications.


I'm booking my flight for August! ;)

Anthony

Well Anthony, I should see you in Italy in August, unless I am traveling to Abu Dabi or New Zealand... ;)

[Perry Ho]

Congrats Buddy!!!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Perry!

See you in China soon my friend... ;)

[Alexander Ibrahim]

Whoa! That is a MOUNTAIN of gear! I'm a bit awestruck.

I know everyone here is eager to see images ... but what I really want is to hear some of the day to day of getting your studio up and running. Heck, I'd love to take the time to come out to Italy and help you set it up.

Congratulations on the gear my friend! Best wishes as you start your studio!

[Corrado Silveri]

See you soon, ketch!

[Steve G]

That tax bill for importing to Italy is going to hurt !!

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Congrats Ketch, that's one mad picture :D

[Brice Ansel]

If you still planning beeing in Tuscany soon, looking for visiting you and your facilities there.

Best :coolgleamA:

[soren k jensen]

Congrats, Ketch!!!

[Steve Gibby]

You have an M all your own now Ketch! I'm sure the new M and M8 can't wait to land on an ET Atom and crank out some incredible 3D images :-)

Our friendship and work alliance dating back to 2006 has been totally fun, interesting, and rewarding in so many ways. Me and Pam really look forward to teaming up with you for many incredible productions in the future.

In truth, none of us here on Red User would be having any of these incredible tools to work with if it wasn't for Jim's visionary foresight and many years of extremely hard work by a deeply talented and dedicated Red Team.

C-ya in Italy paisano :thumbup1:

[AnthonyFlores]

Thanks for the very kind words Tim... ;)

You can count on seen coming soon a very detailed Videos and pictures of all EPIC accessories at my disposal,
well presented and showcased as to give various mounting options, and ideas in their applications.



Well Anthony, I should see you in Italy in August, unless I am traveling to Abu Dabi or New Zealand... ;)

No worries man, I'll definitely check with you before booking anything -- and of course many things to see in your country
besides Ketch Rossi Studios, although that's definitely #1 on my list :)

Happy travels,

Anthony

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks so much every one for the kind words and support... ;)

The KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS wil have its own thread as soon as I can share solid info about its first location, services offered, and opening date.



You have an M all your own now Ketch! I'm sure the new M and M8 can't wait to land on an ET Atom and crank out some incredible 3D images :-)

Our friendship and work alliance dating back to 2006 has been totally fun, interesting, and rewarding in so many ways. Me and Pam really look forward to teaming up with you for many incredible productions in the future.

In truth, none of us here on Red User would be having any of these incredible tools to work with if it wasn't for Jim's visionary foresight and many years of extremely hard work by a deeply talented and dedicated Red Team.

C-ya in Italy paisano :thumbup1:

Steve,

you and Pam have been great friends, and you will be missed while I will be in Italy and traveling the rest of the Globe,
as the Studios get done, and our first project comes together.

THANK YOU again for all that you have done for me Steve, words really can hardly say how much I thank you.

[KETCH ROSSi]

I don't have time to do much to the images, but I tough I would at list post some jpeg extracts from the R3D's,
if some one has an uploader I will this time with pleasure provide some R3D's to play with.\

Since you guys have been so supportive it is the list I can do.. ;)

We'll post more later, of an other extreme close up of the eye of an other of the girls.

I have my Cintique21 and Wacom tablet stuffed away awaiting shipment to Italy with the rest of the goodies,
but I really fill I should at list post some of the shots of our Epic American Tour, footage was shown at NAB,
and will be posted soon on our Vimeo account and on our site at higher less compressed resolution via our HI Def Video Player.

Thanks to our friends in Chicago!!
http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/ChicagoFordModelCarly-2.jpg
Thanks to our friends in Houston!!
http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/HoustonLeaps.jpg
Thanks to our friends in Houston!!
http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/HoustonEyes.jpg
Thanks to our friends in Chicago!!
http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/ChicagoTequilaFire.jpg
Thanks to our friends in Chicago!!
http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/ChicagoIceCubes.jpg

[Martin H]

Ketch, give me a pm if you want to borrow my ftp site, got plenty of space left over.

[Robert Frank]

Now we're talking Ketch, nice stuff! I can't wait for you to get your studio in Italy up and running.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Martin, first need to check again if our FTP is up and running.

Thanks Robert, if you had seen this images and few more on the RED STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD HUge screen at full 4K you would had fricked out... As I did, he he

First time seen my very own images in full 4K... WOW!!

EPIC is an all other dimension of Detail in image quality and dimensionality, with incredible detail in the shadows that allow for creating that 3D look, LOVE IT!!

Count on seen many stunning girls been captured by EPIC M under my eyes... ;)

[Patrick Grossien]

wow! congrats Ketch! after all you've been through you really deserve all this and the fun that goes with it!
all the best to your new start once more! I'm already excited to see what you're up to. if I can, I'd love to drop
by wherever you land. at least it's closer to germany than CA ;)

keep us posted! so excited to see where you're headed. and as always: great pictures btw!

forza!
patrick

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thank you Patrick, I should be back shortly, however after a very short (I hope) visit to the hospital I will be off to several Countries,
for my Global EPIC Tour, and discuss Partner Studios locations for our Italian HQ's.

Germany and few others closer to Italy, of course will be some of this countries, need to visit few important players, such BRIESE, LEICA, ARRI... and few more... ;)

[Patrick Grossien]

I wish you all the best for your stay in the hospital! Hope it will go over quick and smooth!

Do you have any information to share already on how the KR studios you want them to be set up?
Or what you plan to do with having your own studios? - other than shoot in them yourself of course :)
Sounds like a big plan....

Good luck on partnering up with the others!

take care and be well!
patrick

[KETCH ROSSi]

I wish you all the best for your stay in the hospital! Hope it will go over quick and smooth!

Do you have any information to share already on how the KR studios you want them to be set up?
Or what you plan to do with having your own studios? - other than shoot in them yourself of course :)
Sounds like a big plan....

Good luck on partnering up with the others!

take care and be well!
patrick

Thanks Patrick, it should be very short, just tests mostly to re-arrange the medications.

All I can say right now, not to derail this thread out of EPIC M, is that KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS will be first opened in its HQ facility in Northern ITALY,
will be intended to be the most revolutionizing Studios ever created, State of the Art will get to a new level and this is by no joke or exaggeration
a NEW ERA type of facility, which will also serve as a FREE Cinema and Photography School for Global attendee's, Hundreds of them per year,
and that we will have various location across the Globe with various Partners, will be most likely 90% a facility that will operate on RED Cameras,
and most importantly, by donating 50% of all its yearly profits, it will support its Sister Non Profit Organization, KETCH ROSSi HUMANiTAS.


For anything else, it wil have to wait for the info to be fully disclosed on our company's site. KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS (http://www.ketchrossistudios.com)

[AnthonyFlores]

... is that KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS will be first opened in its HQ facility in Northern ITALY

Curious about this Ketch -- is it because Milan and other Northern cities are closer to all the high fashion that takes place in Italy ... which I
could understand since still/motion photography of models is a big part of what you do?

I also ask because it seems the more Southern parts of Italy have nicer climates (like Rome, Tuscany, etc) .... but maybe you are tried of the "always warm" weather of California with no season changes ;)

Either way, I cant wait to see it and visit ...

Anthony

[KETCH ROSSi]

Curious about this Ketch -- is it because Milan and other Northern cities are closer to all the high fashion that takes place in Italy ... which I
could understand since still/motion photography of models is a big part of what you do?

I also ask because it seems the more Southern parts of Italy have nicer climates (like Rome, Tuscany, etc) .... but maybe you are tried of the "always warm" weather of California with no season changes ;)

Either way, I cant wait to see it and visit ...

Anthony

Partly yes Anthony, but when I say Northern Italy I mean from Rome up, so it will likely be in between Rome and Florence.

[AJ Aguirre]

Your story is truly inspiring Ketch, best of wishes on the rest of your journey

[Matthias Hutter]

nice shots ketch

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys... ;)

[Francesco Bonomo]

Partly yes Anthony, but when I say Northern Italy I mean from Rome up, so it will likely be in between Rome and Florence.

I've lived in a few different places in Italy, and if I could choose, I'd pick Tuscany (though I'm totally in love with Rome). From what I understand about your plans/ideas, Tuscany sounds like the best choice, both professionally and for quality of life, and the countryside near Siena would be my #1 choice. But that's me.... :-)

[KETCH ROSSi]

I've lived in a few different places in Italy, and if I could choose, I'd pick Tuscany (though I'm totally in love with Rome). From what I understand about your plans/ideas, Tuscany sounds like the best choice, both professionally and for quality of life, and the countryside near Siena would be my #1 choice. But that's me.... :-)

Ha ha, so funny Francesco, I have in fact taken Siena in serious consideration, and was just mentioning that to Jarred couple days ago at RED Studios Hollywood... we'll see... ;)

Dai che ci vediamo presto in Italia.. ;)

[Brice Ansel]

I've lived in a few different places in Italy, and if I could choose, I'd pick Tuscany (though I'm totally in love with Rome). From what I understand about your plans/ideas, Tuscany sounds like the best choice, both professionally and for quality of life, and the countryside near Siena would be my #1 choice. But that's me.... :-)

For life style quality certainly, but professionaly I'm not convince, I'm around Siena since 1997, it is really the country side here.
Anyway I'll be happy to see some serious player coming into my area.
Salve

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thing is that the Studios will demand that all interested in working with us, come to us, we will not go to any one,
so what will be most important is life style presented and offered to the people that will leave and work at the studios facilities,
as well as of course make sure that this location is set in such a place that it is easy to get in meaning of transportation.
Not too far from Airport, Train station, main freeway access etc.

[Solomon Nero]

Hey Ketch! Do we get to see an unboxing vdeo for this one too? he he, congrats man! :D

[Francesco Bonomo]

Ha ha, so funny Francesco, I have in fact taken Siena in serious consideration, and was just mentioning that to Jarred couple days ago at RED Studios Hollywood... we'll see... ;)

Let me know, I got some good contacts in the area, I lived there for almost 10 years, before moving to Rome.


Dai che ci vediamo presto in Italia.. ;)

Assolutamente!!! ;-)


For life style quality certainly, but professionaly I'm not convince, I'm around Siena since 1997, it is really the country side here.
Anyway I'll be happy to see some serious player coming into my area.

Brice, I don't know who you usually work with or what's your market, but the area around Siena is VERY lively when it comes to moving pictures and photo shoots. Every once in a while you get the medium/big Hollywood movie, but the amount of commercials shot in that area is pretty big. Granted, there are no real sound stages (after all, Cinecittà is 2 hours aways, and there are some smaller ones in Florence, 50 minutes away from Siena), or big rental houses (again, most gear is rented in Rome, Florence or Bologna), but there's a pretty good production infrastructure. I've worked in Tuscany many times, and before moving to Rome I worked on many commercials and 4 feature films in 3 years.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Hey Ketch! Do we get to see an unboxing vdeo for this one too? he he, congrats man! :D

Ha ha, this time I only started taking pictures, but as son as I opened the Laser Custom Cut Foam Pelican case, that was it,
I never picked up the Photo camera to take other shots, especially once I sow the new build and a 1fps Option!!!

I immediately went to set up the cam and test for the next Fashion Shoot.

So only 3 pictures were taken, he he.

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Unboxing-Epic-M3.jpg

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Unboxing-Epic2.jpg

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Unboxing-Epic-M1.jpg

[AnthonyFlores]

Ha ha, so funny Francesco, I have in fact taken Siena in serious consideration, and was just mentioning that to Jarred couple days ago at RED Studios Hollywood... we'll see... ;)

Dai che ci vediamo presto in Italia.. ;)

While I know nothing about Siena, I think Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Warm, lush, close to mountains and water, reasonable driving distance to both Rome and Florence. It's on my dream list of places to live.

Eager to see what you find out Ketch :)

Anthony

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thing is that since we will also be serving the entire European community, and not just for our Studios offerings, as far as Motion Pictures,
High End Commercials etc. but also few surprise announcement that will be made later on, so for this we look to be some were in a favorable position to that as well,
and Tuscany is in deed number one Region in my list... ;)

[Solomon Nero]

Ha ha, this time I only started taking pictures, but as son as I opened the Laser Custom Cut Foam Pelican case, that was it,
I never picked up the Photo camera to take other shots, especially once I sow the new build and a 1fps Option!!!

I immediately went to set up the cam and test for the next Fashion Shoot.

So only 3 pictures were taken, he he.

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Unboxing-Epic-M3.jpg

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Unboxing-Epic2.jpg

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Unboxing-Epic-M1.jpg

haha thats awesome...I don't blame you! Well congrats again man!

[KETCH ROSSi]

haha thats awesome...I don't blame you! Well congrats again man!

Thanks Solomon... ;)

[AnthonyFlores]

Ketch, have you spent much time in Milan before? What are your feelings about it?

Anthony

[KETCH ROSSi]

Its a no for Milan, too far from Rome.

[Francesco Bonomo]

While I know nothing about Siena, I think Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places on earth

Anthony, you should definitely put Siena on your "to visit" list next time you're anywhere near Tuscany (or even Rome). It's truly breathtaking. As much as I love Rome, I try to go back to Siena any chance I get, whether it's for fun or work.
I've attached 2 pictures I've taken a while ago: first one is "downtown" Siena, with the main piazza, the second is the backyard of a farm owned by a friend of mine, 15 minutes ride from the town :-)


(I apologize for posting off-topic stuff, Ketch) ;-)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Main goal for our Studios, is a very large facility, to host not only the:
Cyclorama Rooms
Sound stages
Lighting department
Grip department
Editing suits
Coloring suits
Make Up and Air
Wardrobe
Machine Shop
4K 3D Imax Theater
Restaurant
Pizzeria
Cappuccino Bar
Bad and Breakfast logging facility for 100

.... and the list goes on, but also needs to have a large in off room for the Monthly Charity Grand Gala events, so the search will not be an easy one
and even so I am definitely looking at possibly existing structures and historic buildings i the various Cities, this might only temporary accommodate our Studios needs,
and a brand new Building might be built form scratch, once the location has been chosen ... ;)

[SeanBrown]

Ketch, I love what you are doing and with non-profit is amazing! Keep up the good work.

[Giles Harvey]

Ok so who is shooting Epic 3D at the moment?

[Derrick Axtell]

From just meeting you not to long ago. This couldn't happen to a such a great guy who will change the world one step at a time. I cant wait to see what you do in the next few years.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Ketch, I love what you are doing and with non-profit is amazing! Keep up the good work.

Every single company that I am currently opening, this includes of course KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS, will donate 50% of their yearly profits, to KETCH ROSSi HUMANiTAS,
a non profit organization, to benefit the Arts, and better Human life, and I am extremely proud of what is coming form this... ;)


Ok so who is shooting Epic 3D at the moment?

As who in our company, or who in general?



From just meeting you not to long ago. This couldn't happen to a such a great guy who will change the world one step at a time. I cant wait to see what you do in the next few years.

Thanks Derrick, trust me when I say that you will see so much, your head will spin, ha ha.

[Justen Nguyen]

Ketch! Congrats. Very excited for you!

[Giles Harvey]

I wanted to know a bit more about it and haven't shot any personally and getting increasingly close to being asked and wanted to know a good place to gen up on it.

Thank you

[AnthonyFlores]

... Trust me when I say that you will see so much, your head will spin, ha ha.

Here's to hoping that when back you'll also find a gorgeous Italiana -- perhaps someday Mrs. Rossi -- to accompany you on this amazing head-spinning journey ;)

You are such a great guy, with so many strong qualities, I highly doubt you are going to be able to stay single for long buddy -- I'm quite sure it's not like the boring/empty Lake Elsinore desert over there in Rome and Tuscany. I have heard great things about Italy in this regard ;)

They will be lining up and I hope you find a great one who truly supports you in your big plans and vision ...

Anthony

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Justin.

Giles, when the school pens you can sign up to be one of the first Students, some regulations will apply but hope you make it buddy,
all info soon to be posted on our company site.


Here's to hoping that when back you'll also find a gorgeous Italiana -- perhaps someday Mrs. Rossi -- to accompany you on this amazing head-spinning journey ;)

You are such a great guy, with so many strong qualities, I highly doubt you are going to be able to stay single for long buddy -- I'm quite sure it's not like the boring/empty Lake Elsinore desert over there in Rome and Tuscany. I have heard great things about Italy in this regard ;)

They will be lining up and I hope you find a great one who truly supports you in your big plans and vision ...

Anthony

Anthony, have you been talking to my sister lately?? Ha ha!!

[AnthonyFlores]

Thanks Justin.

Giles, when the school pens you can sign up to be one of the first Students, some regulations will apply but hope you make it buddy,
all info soon to be posted on our company site.



Anthony, have you been talking to my sister lately?? Ha ha!!

LOL. Well you can tell her that brilliant minds think alike :)

Anthony

[Patrick Grossien]

Thanks Patrick, it should be very short, just tests mostly to re-arrange the medications.

All I can say right now, not to derail this thread out of EPIC M, is that KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS will be first opened in its HQ facility in Northern ITALY,
will be intended to be the most revolutionizing Studios ever created, State of the Art will get to a new level and this is by no joke or exaggeration
a NEW ERA type of facility, which will also serve as a FREE Cinema and Photography School for Global attendee's, Hundreds of them per year,
and that we will have various location across the Globe with various Partners, will be most likely 90% a facility that will operate on RED Cameras,
and most importantly, by donating 50% of all its yearly profits, it will support its Sister Non Profit Organization, KETCH ROSSi HUMANiTAS.


For anything else, it wil have to wait for the info to be fully disclosed on our company's site. KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS (http://www.ketchrossistudios.com)

all I got to say is : wow! I'll be there to see what you've achieved. This sounds really more than great.
And if anyone can pull it off, I guess it's you :)

and btw ...Northern Italy sounds good, cause then I can drop by more often ;)
any info on your timetable? when where what? Maybe we could meet up sometime soon, when you're back in Italy.
or when you're touring germany. Would love to meet you in person!

take care, ketch!

[KETCH ROSSi]

They are no timetable at this time, he he, didn't mean to write it that way... ;)

Italy's HQ wil open at the same time or in close dates with our first partner Studios in Abu Dabi, Dubai, or Egypt, so lots of work,
and the facilities will not be something small either, so time is needed.

But upon my return to Italy, apart form Photographing as many beautiful girls as I can, I will be fully dedicated to the opening of the Studios, apart form traveling of course... ;)

[Adam C Lubkin]

Ha ha, so funny Francesco, I have in fact taken Siena in serious consideration, and was just mentioning that to Jarred couple days ago at RED Studios Hollywood... we'll see... ;)

Siena is beautiful beyond words, and houses some of the best sculpture in the world - by Donatello, Pisano, and many many others. Can't wait to visit again.

[Gunleik Groven]

Wow... Easter and I missed this... :-))

Congratulations!

keep it up!


Cheers

gunleik

[KETCH ROSSi]

Siena is beautiful beyond words, and houses some of the best sculpture in the world - by Donatello, Pisano, and many many others. Can't wait to visit again.

In deed it is and don't forget that there takes place the world most insane horse race "Il Palio di Siena"!!


Wow... Easter and I missed this... :-))

Congratulations!

keep it up!


Cheers

gunleik

Thanks Gunleik!

[Brice Ansel]

In deed it is and don't forget that there takes place the world most insane horse race "Il Palio di Siena"!!


http://reduser.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13926&d=1303773533

I wish I had something smaller and lighter than my red that day.
Your Epic M will be perfect to film that race.

[Francesco Bonomo]

Your Epic M will be perfect to film that race.

Well, we shot it with 13 35mm cameras and it looked pretty cool :D
Surely the Epic would be great way to capture amazing images from the piazza, too bad you wouldn't be able to use any of that footage (except for your own home videos) without having the authorization and paying LOTS of money to the official Consorzio per la tutela del Palio. Welcome to Italy :-)

[KETCH ROSSi]

NO worries, it will be captured in all its 5K glory for the "ITALiA MiA" DocuFilm to be distributed in 12 BlueRay series.... .;)

[Terry VerHaar]

Ketch - are you by any chance a bicycle racing fan? Any chance you'll get some footage of some of the great Italian races?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Sorry Terry, not a fan of Bicycle racing, in fact I really don't follow any sports at all, so it will be very unlikely for me to get involved on filming any of them... ;)

[Terry VerHaar]

Sorry Terry, not a fan of Bicycle racing, in fact I really don't follow any sports at all, so it will be very unlikely for me to get involved on filming any of them... ;)

Well, Ketch, I guess that means I will just have to come to Italy and do it myself!!v :thumbup1:

[KETCH ROSSi]

Any time... ;)

[Giles Harvey]

That sounds great. Where abouts in italy are you studios? I'm back and forth to italy a fair amount so I'd love to pop in sometime.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Not opened yet, in fact I have not even pick a location as of yet, what I know is that it will be possibly in Tuscany, but for sure in between Rome and Florence regions.

[Norbert Niederacher]

Sorry Terry, not a fan of Bicycle racing, in fact I really don't follow any sports at all, so it will be very unlikely for me to get involved on filming any of them... ;)

Hi Ketch,

Maybe I jump in :-)
I am following Cycling for almost 20 years as sportjournalist. Spring-Classics, Giro d´Italia, Tour de Suisse, Tour of Austria, Tour de France, World Championships. I met a few of the big boys in person. Pantani, Cippolini, Bettini, Bugno, Winokurow, Ullrich, Zabel, Greipel, Evans and Lance Armstrong.

I am going next week to Torino. The Start of the Giro d Italia. With an Epic I could shoot an epic cycling movie...

Norbert

[KETCH ROSSi]

Well, than Norbert, we'll hire your services to cover any such events... ;)

[Terry VerHaar]

Hi Ketch,

Maybe I jump in :-)
I am following Cycling for almost 20 years as sportjournalist. Spring-Classics, Giro d´Italia, Tour de Suisse, Tour of Austria, Tour de France, World Championships. I met a few of the big boys in person. Pantani, Cippolini, Bettini, Bugno, Winokurow, Ullrich, Zabel, Greipel, Evans and Lance Armstrong.

I am going next week to Torino. The Start of the Giro d Italia. With an Epic I could shoot an epic cycling movie...

Norbert

Norbert - you're my hero. I love cycling and have followed (albeit "on and off") for more than 25 years. I was in the cycling industry for a few years in the late '80s and early '90s. Got to meet some of the legendary North Americans: LeMond, Andy Hampsten, Alex Stieda, Eric Heiden; even had dinner with Lance when he was just a pup!

Have fun shooting all that great action. Would love to see some of what you shoot. And good luck getting that Epic ASAP!! :thumbup1:

[Arjun Kumar]

Congrats Ketch :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Arjun!

[David Dennis]

Thanks Justin.

Giles, when the school pens you can sign up to be one of the first Students, some regulations will apply but hope you make it buddy,
all info soon to be posted on our company site.



Anthony, have you been talking to my sister lately?? Ha ha!!

With all those beautiful Girls in your life, how can you settle on just one?

D

[KETCH ROSSi]

With all those beautiful Girls in your life, how can you settle on just one?

D

All the girls in my life are for work... Still need one to keep and take home or to go home to every day... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

So nice to see DOUBLE... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/RED-EPIC-x-2.jpg

[Roberto Lequeux]

Nice! You get a second M Ketch?

[Jeffrey Woodings]

Cheers !

[Raphael Varandas]

Curious about this Ketch -- is it because Milan and other Northern cities are closer to all the high fashion that takes place in Italy ... which I
could understand since still/motion photography of models is a big part of what you do?

I also ask because it seems the more Southern parts of Italy have nicer climates (like Rome, Tuscany, etc) .... but maybe you are tried of the "always warm" weather of California with no season changes ;)

Either way, I cant wait to see it and visit ...

Anthony



Good Luck Fratello...very beautifull this act.
Nice to meet you in person in NAB at RED Booth.
Good Luck with your Epic Global Tour, and with your M's .
And thinking in coming to Brazil give me a call.
Stay healthy my friend.
Exciting times.
cheers

[AnthonyFlores]

So nice to see DOUBLE... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/RED-EPIC-x-2.jpg

Awesome! I think many people are not aware of how many M buyers actually have more than one ..... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys, yes KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS now has 2 EPIC M cameras, more following... many more... ;)

[AnthonyFlores]

Hopefully some matched Leica sets coming with them as well that I can check out when I come to Italy ;)

P.S. -- Ketch about to send you first revised page. The rest tomorrow. Really looking forward to spending some time once you are settled I think I can make a great contribution to the studio and knowing your vision, it really warms my heart to be able to support what you are doing :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Great Anthony, you are now officially one of our Publishers... ;)

[Norbert Niederacher]

Congrats!

Hopefully you are soon in Italy. Europe needs your Epic´s :-)

[Christopher Barrett]

Damn you Ketch! Now I'm TWICE as jealous!!!! LoL.... Congrats, buddy.

[Steve Gibby]

KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS now has 2 EPIC M cameras

Hmmm...actually 1.5 Epics :-))

It will be great to get them on an Atom now!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Hmmm...actually 1.5 Epics :-))

It will be great to get them on an Atom now!

2.5 actually considering our Beloved M8... ;)

Our first ET ATOM 3D rig coming next week!!

[Steve Gibby]

Nice!! Bring on the Atom braddah :hurray:

[Armand Lautrec]

Wow Ketch, you'are an amazing guy, good luck with the supertech estudio, Italian Cinema is sure to come back to its glory there after so many decades, and what a great guy it must be to hang out with Jutson, what a guy!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Nice!! Bring on the Atom braddah :hurray:

Hopefully next week Steve, and we are going to rock and roll, with our first Atom buddy... ;)


Wow Ketch, you'are an amazing guy, good luck with the supertech estudio, Italian Cinema is sure to come back to its glory there after so many decades, and what a great guy it must be to hang out with Jutson, what a guy!

Thanks Armand, and welcome to Reduser!! I promise you that in few years Italian Cinema will never be the same... ;)

[Tony Augustinack]

Looks awesome Ketch!! I got to meet Nathan and Leonard at NAB, really great guys. Can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves..... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Looks awesome Ketch!! I got to meet Nathan and Leonard at NAB, really great guys. Can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves..... ;)

Yeah great guys indeed, all I can say of E3D's new rigs is that they will make an excellent addition to our ET Atom rigs, but that their INSANE capacity of control will sure make things lot easier... ;)

[J.K.Dibbets]

Wow looks like one more interesting 3D rig is joining the game.
But Ketch...why does your shirt say: SD?
Are you allready ahead again running a dragon sensor which makes MX look like SD?
hahah I wouldn't even be surprised anymore after a NAB like this.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Wow looks like one more interesting 3D rig is joining the game.
But Ketch...why does your shirt say: SD?
Are you allready ahead again running a dragon sensor which makes MX look like SD?
hahah I wouldn't even be surprised anymore after a NAB like this.


Ha ha, you sure do notice things JK, this 3D rig form E3D sure does bring something very interesting to the game,
and what I love is that the game is changing the rules again and again... such a fantastic times to be a Filmmaker... ;)

[Joseph Hutson]

Wow looks like one more interesting 3D rig is joining the game.
But Ketch...why does your shirt say: SD?
Are you allready ahead again running a dragon sensor which makes MX look like SD?
hahah I wouldn't even be surprised anymore after a NAB like this.

Hehe. SD=Silver Dagger, the brand of Ketch's clothing. :)

[Martin Christien]

That rig looks very sexy Ketch. We've got our eyes and ears peeled for what's next.

[KETCH ROSSi]

That rig looks very sexy Ketch. We've got our eyes and ears peeled for what's next.

Give us few days and we'll post some Joseph style BTS video as well as some stills and info on the E3D... ;)

Our first ET Atom rig should also come home this week, so my first 3D images coming next... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

With Jake Blackstone grading EPIC M footage... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/L1030095.jpg

[AnthonyFlores]

Can't wait to see what you and Jake come up with, lots of respect for Jake's work

[Jarred Land]

Nate and Leo came by Friday to show me the rig.. it has some pretty clever tech.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Nate and Leo came by Friday to show me the rig.. it has some pretty clever tech.

In deed it does Jarred, and we are proud to say that KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS in addition to the multiple ET's ATOM rigs with Gates Deep Atom,
will sports several of E3D's 3D rigs, which again, will be so much more compact and lighter then this prototype.

[Joseph Hutson]

In deed it does Jarred, and we are proud to say that KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS in addition to the multiple ET's ATOM rigs with Gates Deep Atom,
will sports several of E3D's 3D rigs, which again, will be so much more compact and lighter then this prototype.

And anyone who is serious about 3D would be foolish to overlook what's at hand. And for the record, I have no financial interests in the well being of E3D...

[Aaron Schnobrich]

I was there with Ketch, Joseph, Nate and Leo (among others) and operated a few shots on the rig in it's current state (without the weight reduction). I was a 3D novice at the start of the shooting day and by evening had not only shot handheld with Nate but felt confident that the rig would allow the shooting of technically accurate 3D after minimal prep with the E3D team.

Big thank you to the E3D guys for being so generous with their time.

[Ákos Jeney]

Goodbye America! :) http://vimeo.com/23684768

[Joseph Hutson]

Goodbye America! :) http://vimeo.com/23684768

hehe...



The day has finally come. Today, I am taking KETCH ROSSi to LAX for his flight to ITALY!

We are nearly finished with packing the 40' container and I think, just maybe, Ketch is serious when he says "Goodbye"... :laugh:

Yesterday we shot our final video within the US. A "Goodbye" along with a show of just how smart of a packer Ketch really is when it comes to how much he has been blessed to acquire for his opening of KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS.


http://www.vimeo.com/23684768

http://www.vimeo.com/23684768


PERSONAL NOTE: KETCH, you will be dearly missed here in the US but I realize this is really just the beginning. It has been quite the inspiration to work with you and to get to know how far your generosity reaches into the lives of countless others. Thanks for all you have done and what I know you will continue...

[Carlos Dueñas]

I think everybody has said everything, but...
Felicidades Ketch, enjoy the new baby, y buen viaje!

[Darrell Essex]

What ever you do, don't be a stranger from the site. Always look forward to seeing you postings.

Darrell

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys,

made it back home safely and a new chapter is about to begin... ;)


Guys....

All I can say is that you truly are my family, and I will always be present here no matter were in the WORLD will I be, that I can PROMISE!!

I will be updating you guys as news of the KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS Italy, come, and once again I can thank you in off for the kind words of support!!

The RED Team while picking up the last goodies in Lake Forest came out to say good buy, it was a touching moment... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/L1030245.jpg


Yeah I did arrived safe and sounds with all the luggage, all 282BL worth!!

Including the over 100BL that came on board with me as Camera Bag plus one carry on!!

Enjoying a nice warm glass of Italian Cow milk and delicious Italian Cookies from Mulino Bianco... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/L1030253.jpg



BTW, just got out of the Hospital and all its a OKAY!!

So now off I go to my EPIC Global Tour beginning with ABU DABI AND Dubai, as I look for the second KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS location there as well... ;)

ANd Steve no worries, M8 its in great hands and will feed her great Italian AC Power... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/L1030252.jpg





Hello every one,

I am extremely happy to report that KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS Italy, (even so not yet open, in fact just begin location scouting), now brings the very first
RED EPIC 3D CAMERA System TO ITALY, with Epic M8 plus one and our first ET Atom 3D rig, available here in ITALY!!

So much will come form our first Studios in Italy which will also serve as our Global Head Quarters.

I will update you guys on this thread, but contact me for any inquires, for hire and or Co-Productions, (we do not do Dry rentals).

ketchrossi@ketchrossistudios.com

Ciao a tutti,

sono estremamente contento che KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS Italy, (anche se non ancora aperto, infatti stiamo ancora finalizzando la locazione), adesso porta in
Italia il PRIMO SISTEMA RED EPIC 3D, con la Epic M8 più un'altra ed anche la nostra prima ATOM 3D rig di ET, disponibile immediatamente in ITALIA!!

Tantissimo arrivera' per mezzo del nostro primo Studios in Italia, il quale sarà anche la sede principale a livello Globale.

Terro' questo thread aggiornato con svolgimenti degli Studios in Italia, e se desiderate assumere i nostri servizi e o collaborare su produzioni, contattatemi.


ketchrossi@ketchrossistudios.com

First goodies are here... ;)

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/L1030249.jpg

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/EpicAmericanTour/L1030253.jpg

[Detlev Eller]

Excellent Ketch ... :-)

[KETCH ROSSi]

http://vimeo.com/23896615


RED EPIC M8 Presents: "CARLY"
KETCH ROSSi-Producer/Director/Cinematographer
Andrew Benz, Producer/Director
Billy Rood-Director
Jordan Balderas-Gaffer
Carly Russ-Model
Brendan Bunce, Model
Matthew Rivera-Grip
Ryan Gasser-Grip
Peter Mosiman-Grip
Mary Guthrie-Makeup/Hair
Jesse Rodriguez-Stylist

Jake Blackstone-Editor/Colorist


Chicago Ford Modeling Agency
Chosen Modeling Agency

Maxx Digital for providing storage space

[Norbert Niederacher]

Awesome shot!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Norbert, this was this result of an incredible collaboration... ;)

[Steve Johnson]

Great short Ketch.

All shot on Master Primes?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Norbert.

Thanks Steve, Master Primes, RED PRO ZOOM 17-50 and RED PRO PRIME 300mm... ;)

[Steve Johnson]

Thanks Steve, Master Primes, RED PRO ZOOM 17-50 and RED PRO PRIME 300mm... ;)

Thanks Ketch - all looks cool - great way to start a Wednesday morning :-)

Are you using a Mobile RedRocket to still convert the R3D's to edit in FCP / Avid? How do you find the Mobile RedRocket for our type of production, as in lower budget, on the road, run and gun?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Steve,

never can do anything with out Red Rocket, but some of this stuff was actualy done with out it, just it is a painful long wait to gte things done with out a Red Rocket, for this I always stress people to never be in Post for RED without one... ;)

[Steve Johnson]

never can do anything with out Red Rocket, but some of this stuff was actualy done with out it, just it is a painful long wait to gte things done with out a Red Rocket, for this I always stress people to never be in Post for RED without one... ;)

Totally agree with you 100% Ketch.

Have been looking at a Mobile RedRocket for a mini DIT location setup and wondering how you got on with yours which you had on load I think from Maxx. Saves lugging a MacPro on location - and of course slightly cheaper to run a Mobile RedRocket on location to offload media from SSD, backup and transcode.

[Rick Darge]

Ketch, your Carly short film is incredible. Congrats to the whole team on that one...

[KETCH ROSSi]

Ketch, your Carly short film is incredible. Congrats to the whole team on that one...

Thanks Rick, great collaboration in deed.

[AnthonyFlores]

Hey Ketch, you may have posted this elsewhere -- but what about the lighting ... can you give some details about that ... thx Buddy.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Hey Ketch, you may have posted this elsewhere -- but what about the lighting ... can you give some details about that ... thx Buddy.

Hi Anthony,

all that we used given the confined space and the choice of soft day light, were 4 Kinos, 2x 4' banks and 2x 2' banks.

[KETCH ROSSi]

An EPIC Fashion Portrait shoot "Carly" Ford Agency Chicago, testing the Still/Motion for portrait fashion advertisement.

Too bad I can't embed the portrait version... ;)

NEED TO GO TO VIMEO TO APPRECIATE THE FIULL SCREEN PORTRAIT SHOT, IF YOU CAN PLACE YOUR MONITOR IN PORTRAIT MODE... ;)


http://vimeo.com/23984832/settings

RED EPIC M8 Presents: "CARLY"
KETCH ROSSi-Producer/Director/Cinematographer
Andrew Benz, Producer/Director
Billy Rood-Director
Jordan Balderas-Gaffer
Carly Russ-Model
Brendan Bunce, Model
Matthew Rivera-Grip
Ryan Gasser-Grip
Peter Mosiman-Grip
Mary Guthrie-Makeup/Hair
Jesse Rodriguez-Stylist

Jake Blackstone-Editor/Colorist

Chicago Ford Modeling Agency
Chosen Modeling Agency

Maxx Digital for providing storage space

[AJ Aguirre]

Beautiful piece Ketch, really great!

[Raphael Varandas]

Thanks Buddy pretty girl, pretty light as always...thanks to share.
Awesome short.
Love Carly ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys,

any one out there that has not yet shot the RED One or EPIC in Portrait mode, has to, way too cool,
especially viewed on a 60" Monitor in Vertical (portrait) position, or even on a 27" or 30" Apple LCD Screen... ;)

Love the fact that Vimeo has got the Vertical option, beautiful!!

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Carly-Portrait.jpg http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/Carly-Portrait-Vimeo.jpg

[Justin Kirchhoff]

Damn Ketch, these videos are fantastic. Great work. Love the portrait mode myself.

[Chad Lancaster]

Hey Ketch, did you have the R90?

[Josh Kameyer]

000

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys,

coming from over 20 years of Photography I just simply can't let go of Portrait style shooting, and even so some have done it with the R1, I just simply didn't felt it was right for the job,
however EPIC does take me right back to were I started, so now I'll shoot Portrait Still/Motion away and here comes the true term as intended by Jim "CINEPHOTOGRAPHER" now I really fill I am one... ;)

I wish I did had the R90 but I used the old and great Ball head with Gitzo sticks, trust me when I say I am looking forward to the R90 in Italy!!

The behind the scenes and the how of things has been always in my curiosity to know and always want more, in that spirit I made sure that form the very
beginning of this new EPIC adventures I documented as much as I can and will continue to do so, thanks for watching... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

This are some clips of few EPIC Shoots in Chicago and Houston, thanks to every one involved... ;)

NOw all that is left is to do the Photoshop retouching to al the frame grabs, out of the 12fps, 24fps and 120fps clips,
looking forward to get that Container with my Cintique 21UX... ;)



http://vimeo.com/24105829


KETCH ROSSi Producer-Director-Cinematographer

Andrew Benz-Co-Director/Producer
Jordan Balderas-Gaffer
Carly Russ-Model
Brendan Bunce-Model
Matthew Rivera-Grip
Ryan Gasser-Grip
Peter Mosiman-Grip
Mary Guthrie-Makeup/Hair
Jesse Rodriguez-Stylist

Chicago Ford Modeling Agency
Chosen Modeling Agency

Darren Wenninger - Director
Mike Nakamura - Director
Ky Dickens - Producer
Andrew Borham - 1st AC
Andrew Smethurst - Rigger
Brian Collins - Video Assist
Bryan McLean - Motion Control
Micheal Ognisanti - Assistant Director
Jordan Balderas - Production Assistant
Matthew Rivera - Production Assistant

Ryan Schorman co/Producer
Troy Genzer co/Producer
Natalie Nelsum
Peter Blanfurd
AJ Aguirre
Tony Shields
Joe Christie
Chase Rees
Joshua Dallera
Andrew Bienavides
Melissa Model
Amanda Model
Angela Model
Bobbi Model

and Maxx Digital for providing storage space

[KETCH ROSSi]

A true pleasure to have worked on our first Italian Epic test shoot for such prestigious company and with such great Crew, loving ROME!!!


http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/Rome-Italy-Mixed/Il%20Sorpasso%40Cartocci.jpg



http://vimeo.com/24394444
http://www.esperimentocinema.com/journal/2011/5/30/first-epic-test-shoot-in-italy.html
The company F.lli Cartocci kindly offered us their stage 1 for the first Epic test shoot in Italy. They offered us also the legendary and original Lancia Aurelia B24 spider driven by Vittorio Gassman in the cult movie "Il sorpasso".
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​The_Easy_Life
http://www.youtube.com/​watch?v=RO_tfAJ2MR8

Driver Giulia Brazzale
Director Luca Immesi
DoP Ketch Rossi
Editor Giulia Brazzale
Assistant Camera Giuseppe Pignone
2nd assistant Lorenzo Catenacci
Special thanks
F. lli Cartocci

[Francesco Bonomo]

A true pleasure to have worked on our first Italian Epic test shoot for such prestigious company and with such great Crew, loving ROME!!!

Great to know you're having fun in this wonderful city of ours! :-)
Would love to meet you in person, Ketch, but I guess you're just too busy (or maybe you're just having too much fun!) ;-)

[Christopher Barrett]

Hey Ketch, during Reducation we got to see a little of Carly projected in 4k... really beautiful!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Francesco, I PM'd you my Mobile, call me any time, and yes Rome is Rome, how not have fun here... ;)

Thanks Christopher, glad you liked, seen it on a 4K system it is indeed an other story vs. web compression... ;)

[Justin R Goff]

I am really happy for you man! I can't wait to see your awesome creations with that small beast! Please keep me posted! :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks Justin,

will do, we are about to release our first announcement... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Testing the ATOM for our first 3D Film... ;)

Thanks to F.lli Cartocci in Rome Italy, Luca Immesi, my brother Giorgio, and every one else present at this test.

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/Rome-Italy-Mixed/Atom%20Test%40Cartocci2.jpg

http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/Rome-Italy-Mixed/Atom%20Test%40Cartocci.jpg

[soren k jensen]

Happy Birthday Ketch!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Happy Birthday Ketch!

THANKS Soren!!

[Luca Immesi]

Happy birthday Ketch!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Happy birthday Ketch!

GRAZIE Luca!!

[luigivaltulini]

:party:AHAHAAH
AUGURI KETCH


GIGI

[KETCH ROSSi]

:party:AHAHAAH
AUGURI KETCH


GIGI

He he, Grazie Gigi!!

[Norbert Niederacher]

Happy Birthday from Innsbruck!

[Paolo Tinari]

Happy bird day!

[Zhibo Lai]

Happy birthday from another fellow Gemini!!

[Jeffrey T. Morgan]

Yes! Happy birthday from a stranger!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks guys!!

[AnthonyFlores]

Happy Birthday Ketch! Have Fun Today :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Happy Birthday Ketch! Have Fun Today :)

Thanks Anthony, I am buddy... ;)

[Alexander Ibrahim]

Happy Birthday!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Happy Birthday!

Thanks Alex!!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Buy those cheap n' ugly Anaglyphic 3D glasses, 3D clips including those form our first Film "RAPE of a Beauty" & cool 3D projects are coming!!
You will be able to view them on your Computer screen. We'll post them here on REDUSER, but also post in our vimeo account,
in KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS VIMEO (http://vimeo.com/ketchrossistudio) and here, but also post the main work on our site... KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS (http://www.ketchrossistudios.com/)


http://pics.ketchrossistudios.com/MIXED/3D.gif

[Jason Svatos]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2ps3tqq.jpg
BOOM, ready.

Looking forward to seeing some footage, sir. :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Nice ones, just make sure they are Anaglyphic, even so I'l try and post also Passive Polarizers ones, the Anaglyphic clips is what we likely post most... ;)

[Alvise Tedesco]

Hi Ketch.
It's a long time I thought I would be happy to meet an incredible and enthusiast man like you (at least since you published the photo of an amazing number of "tiramisu" you prepared, quite a few years ago).
Whenever you'll come shooting in Milan, please send a msg and I'll be gladly help. Say ciao to Luca (Immesi) if you happen to shoot again with him.
Enjoy Rome!
Ciao
Alvise

[Justen Nguyen]

Ketch! I'm a little late. Been busy editing. But Happy Birthday! Hope you're enjoying being back home!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Hi Ketch.
It's a long time I thought I would be happy to meet an incredible and enthusiast man like you (at least since you published the photo of an amazing number of "tiramisu" you prepared, quite a few years ago).
Whenever you'll come shooting in Milan, please send a msg and I'll be gladly help. Say ciao to Luca (Immesi) if you happen to shoot again with him.
Enjoy Rome!
Ciao
Alvise

Hi Alvise, I am actually staying with Luca till I get my own place, hopefully soon, we'll be shooting a 3D piece end of month near Venice, so possibly we'll try and make a stop in Milan after that,
either way if you ever get the need for an Epic or two, or 3D... ;), just let me know, we travel all over the place.


Ketch! I'm a little late. Been busy editing. But Happy Birthday! Hope you're enjoying being back home!

Thanks Justin, always better late then never, he he.

[Brice Ansel]

What a waste of food!
Just teasing
Nice one signore Rossi.
Best

[KETCH ROSSi]

He he, thanks, no food was wasted, the birds did the cleaning, and the house made did the windows... ;)

[Gary Jones]

Love the fashion work Ketch!

Quick question, what focal lengths do you find yourself reaching for the most while doing a studio fashion shoot?

I know you use the Master Primes, and probably have a pretty complete set. Just wondering which are your favourites...

Thanks!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Love the fashion work Ketch!

Quick question, what focal lengths do you find yourself reaching for the most while doing a studio fashion shoot?

I know you use the Master Primes, and probably have a pretty complete set. Just wondering which are your favourites...

Thanks!

Thanks Gary,

if you like Fashion, now that I am back in Italy look out for it, cause I'l be doing quite some, and in 3D as well, prepping for my first 3D frame grabs gallery... ;)

As you can imagine, the longest the focal, the more flattering the Models get, so I reach out mostly for the long Focal, and awaiting for the 150mm which will become my lens of choice for Fashion work,
when in need to do extreme close ups and macro, but often really like even the 35mm a lot for full body shots, while I absolutely love the 75mm for medium shots, even so I do use the 18mm as well,
I leave that for extreme situations were I really need to capture the Model in a large BG of buildings or green or any structure of interest were the talent needs to become part of the actual structure or landscape.

But I must say, that I look forward to get our RED Canon mount to be able to use some serious "L" Canon glass, in the Super telephoto range 200mm, 300mm, and 400mm... ;)

[Gary Jones]

Wow, fast response! Thanks Ketch.

I will keep an eye out for more of your work!

[KETCH ROSSi]

Wow, fast response! Thanks Ketch.

I will keep an eye out for more of your work!

When I ma not on location I am here, (no girlfriend yet :(, so its easy to answer fast he he)

But You'll need to keep both eyes out if you want to see 3D...:coolgleamA:

[KETCH ROSSi]

More tests with the EPIC/ATOM 3D rig... ;)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/265116_1793761364395_1250491988_31551224_2855038_n .jpg

Full gallery posted here: Epic/Atom 3D gallery (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1793757124289.2093112.1250491988)

[Detlev Eller]

... EXCITING ... (!)

[Carlos Florez]

Awesome Ketch, very cool postings, keep them coming. Exciting to see whats next.

[Enrique Blein]

hi Ketch....quick question: what would be your minimu compression for 5K FF if you wanted to extract a pic to enlarge for 8x10 inch print format on paper?

[Michael McVicar]

Thanks Gary,



But I must say, that I look forward to get our RED Canon mount to be able to use some serious "L" Canon glass, in the Super telephoto range 200mm, 300mm, and 400mm... ;)
I am sure Steve Gibby is looking forward to it also.

[KETCH ROSSi]

hi Ketch....quick question: what would be your minimu compression for 5K FF if you wanted to extract a pic to enlarge for 8x10 inch print format on paper?

I have not shot anything below 5:1 compression, which is what also most Major Films are been shot at, going to 3:1 as some do it seems just a huge waist of space, as of now... ;)

[Enrique Blein]

An when you see the photograph on paper, how does it feel compared to previous experiences with regular DSLRs, does the 14 Megapixels per frame stand up to what you were used to? I'm very curious about this aspect of the DSMC system, the printed quality.... thanks for your input, it's great to have it from such a photographer like you

[KETCH ROSSi]

Prints form Epic, hold incredibly well, better then any prints I have seen coming form a sub 21mp cameras,
and soon many will see at our first EPIC Gallery, that will feature all frame grabs form EPIC printed in various sizes, it will be lots of fun... ;)

[Enrique Blein]

how large a print do you think you will be able to get out of the footage?

BTW, in bocca al lupo with your studio in Italy...

[KETCH ROSSi]

THANKS Enrique, even so looks like the Studios will have to wait a little do to our projects taking priority.

We have done tests with 13x19, great results, it really depends on subject, and lots of things, but for the gallery we will do prints up to 30x60" shown next to 60" Monitors, and the real girls of course... ;)

[Enrique Blein]

nothing will ever beat the girls!

[KETCH ROSSi]

He he, not really, but let me tell you that seen images of Epic been printed that large on a room full of well dressed people of the high class fashion and TV world,
will make my face smile just as much, especially when they all find out that none have come form Still cameras or Medium format still cameras I should say.

A real NEW era has arrived for the world of Digital Imaging... ;)

[Enrique Blein]

absolutely, still photographers must be very nervous, because as I see it, if well shot material is useful for printing...I am usually hired by a firm to record documentaries and sometimes I have a still photographer working next to me, also hired by them, which means an extra person to cater, lodge, pay for his work, etc...I don't know what would be the right approach, ethically and moneywise for a cameraman who can also deliver stills, what are your thoughts on this?

[KETCH ROSSi]

I must say that every were I go Still Photographers do accept change, even so not lively, they do present a sincere interest in the RED technology offered with EPIC, they just want single frame with Flash Sync, at 1/8000 and so do I... ;)

The possibilities presented in shooting 120fps at flu res, is just simply not easy to comprehend and it needs to be seen and showcased, in order to give a flu grasp of what this can do for once particular job assignment.

Of course lighting needs also need to be taken under serious consideration, then there is HDRx!!

Time are changing, and are changing fast, He'She hum does not see, will be blinded by the shier light of the train passing by them he he.

[Enrique Blein]

Hi Ketch, sorry to hear about your health problems....
Can I ask you another question: when you are shooting for stills, what is your recommendation for framing the subject on your Epic if your image is so "wide". How do you think in terms of 4:3, or other formats? Do you have a grid or something to compose?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Thanks for the concern Enrique, I'll get better, I know, and even if I don't mi mind will always be the same, strong and restless... ;)

I always have a final output already in mind before shooting, so framing for me always is dependent on that final need, but I much prefer wide images, and I do love 2:1,
I always waist so much pixels in MF do to the square format, but more recently with Leaf and the new Leica S2, I was fortunate to have a more rectangular ratio, now with Epic I am in joy,
as I have the possibility to shoot the full sensor but most importantly get 2:1, and this is what I always shoot.

As we continue to prepare for our first EVER I think, EPIC gallery, all frame grabs, since Still mode is not yet active, will b wall in 2:1 ratio.

As for framing you can choose a frame guide when shooting, and I like to have it on as well, but it is at 2:1.

[Milan Nikolic]

Ketch, all the best to you. Enjoy Epic shooting and give us samples from time to time.

[KETCH ROSSi]

We'll do Milan, count on it, Fashion shoots begin next month in Florence, various location around the City, International models... ;)

We'll be shooting it in the middle of our Debuting Future film "Rape of a Beauty" lots of work... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Okay, in the next couple of days, we are getting what will be for many, I suspect thousands of RED EPIC USERS, "THE MOST LOOKED AFTER EPIC ACCESSORY"!!

Keep an eye open, its coming here on Reduser first of course, unless I get basted before he he... ;)

[Christopher Barrett]

TEASE!!!!

[Detlev Eller]

hehe ... :-)

[Patrick Grossien]

I don't know what's meaner: the wording "thousands of EPIC users" or the teasing of the acc. ... :)

Ketch, you're definitely in good health when we see you trying "to Jarred" your way through reduser ;)
I'm sure, they'll add that new verb in the Oxford Dictionary and Merriam Webster soon.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Ha ha, I have to make up for the very upsetting event which forbidden me to go under water, so as they say, one door closes an other opens... ;)

NO TEASE...

In fact, first one to guess will get to come to Italy if not already in Italy, I'll take care of the round trip Ticket,
He/She will take care of the rest, sorry still looking for a home so no place to host any one at this time.

We'll need a strong one to carry it... ;)

I'll be sure to put He/She to the test of his/hers shooting skills as well... ;)

The fortunate one will get a ticket, and sign and NDA agreement, keep it quite, and till approved, NO posting, if we don't brake things on the way he he.

[Andrew clemson]

Are We talking underwater housings here then?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Okay Andrew, via Twitter you said...


“AndrewClemson: @KETCHROSSi a lovely little epic canon mount?”

NOw you say...


Are We talking underwater housings here then?

What I say is... You guys, say what you think, the first one to guess right, will get an invitation to come and use it with us in Italy, Round trip ticket on me... ;)

If the first one to guess can't come then the second one will get the chance, and so on, but it will not be a vacation, that I promise, Heavy load to carry he he... ;)

[Andrew clemson]

Hmm well I guess it's nit the canon mount then if its super heavy!

Must be 3D.

[KETCH ROSSi]

I didn't said it was super heavy, but it is Build super tough, that is a fact, however the load needed to carry will not be indifferent, but the results, I promise will be stunning!!... ;)

[Martin H]

Some kind of 3D mount that you can transport easily, maybe side-by-side..

[KETCH ROSSi]

I love when people like Kiwe McGuire, photograph the incredibly beautiful clear waters of Northern Sardinia, "my Island" like this...

http://www.pinwire.com/wp-content/gallery/post-images/tilt-shift-italy-olbia.jpg


The doctors have no idea what they are really keeping me from, under this waters and 3D?? Are you kidding me??

Need to think about this a moment more before I give up, don't you think?... ;)

But I guess I could always just shoot it form above... or not... ;)

[Andrew clemson]

We'll need a strong one to carry it... ;)





sounds heavy to me.....

im just going to go out on a limb and guess its the Pro I/O

[KETCH ROSSi]

sounds heavy to me.....

im just going to go out on a limb and guess its the Pro I/O

...Or it could due that words of an Italian are deceiving, he he... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

BTW Depending on hum will be the individual to Guess...
I could also come to visit you instead and shoot at your location if I like it and you like us too, and offer the round trip to Italy at an other time... ;)

[Christopher VanDyke]

I was going to guess handheld 3d rig, but it looks like someone beat me to it.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Then if it is, you will be the second one to guess, and if the first one can't come you will... If it is that of which you guess it... ;)

[David Battistella]

My Guess...

3D Helicopter nose mount.


David

[KETCH ROSSi]

My Guess...

3D Helicopter nose mount.


David

Talking of Helicopters...

I wil be announcing soon that a new partnership is forming and that EPIC 5K will be flying over the Skies of ITALY, in the most luxurious of ways, on an 8 Passenger Hely... ;)

Italy, after that of course will never be seen the same... ;)

[David Battistella]

Are you doing that too?

We should talk.


David

[KETCH ROSSi]

Are you doing that too?

We should talk.


David


He he, of course I am, this was part of the "Italia Mia" project form the very start... ;)

[David Battistella]

I'm just kidding around Ketch. !!

I can't wait to see that footage. This is maybe the most beautiful place on earth.

[Patrick Grossien]

there's so much stuff everyone is waiting for :) the pro I/O, the redvolt charger
and the 3d handheld has already been mentioned.. since you're such a big 3D promoter!

I wanted to put my bet on the gunner. but I'll pull back, and I still guess it will be the 3D handheld :)
it just makes too much sense ;)


edit: ps. why does redvolt always gets change to revolt? :) tsktsktsk

[KETCH ROSSi]

there's so much stuff everyone is waiting for :) the pro I/O, the redvolt charger
but since you are making us water our mouths so much ;) ...

... I'll put my bet on the gunner ...

He he, IMO, I can say that what I have seen this thing do, made me really not sleep for few days, and now knowing what I'll do with it is history repenting itself, sleepless nights,
thinking of what I'll do with it, and were, one of you guys will be there with us, but I'll be sure to share with the entire community, and few more around the world, what this is and what it is capable of
and why it is so important and why I have the filling of this ending up in Thousands of EPIC Owners form all kinds of genres and shooting styles... ;)

[Patrick Grossien]

hmmm. but the tripod has already been invented :) and so has the steady cam :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

hmmm. but the tripod has already been invented :) and so has the steady cam :)

He he, yes it has, and gain it is the opinion of mine that this will end up in the hands or actually "EPIC Cameras" of thousands... ;)

[Patrick Grossien]

one plate of rigatoni tonno later I still don't know what you're talking about ... pasta didn't help ... yet ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

Ha ha!!

[Steve Johnson]

Okay Ketch.

Here's my guess, and it's to do with the Thousands of red users comment...

Your getting the first EPIC-X!!!

Haa...haa...haa...

[Paolo Tinari]

Canon Mountski it is.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Okay Ketch.

Here's my guess, and it's to do with the Thousands of red users comment...

Your getting the first EPIC-X!!!

Haa...haa...haa...

he he, nope, first ones go to Mark then Gibby!!



Canon Mountski it is.


Two for Canon... if it is... ;)

[KETCH ROSSi]

So far we got Canon mount, 3D shoulder rig, Hely mount, Red Dragon (OH I SO WISH IT WAS THIS ONE... ;)