November 30th Announcement Feedback

[Jerrod Cordell]

yes.. :)

Also, does this mean I can switch out the Redmote on the Fixed Kit to the ever more bad ass Redmote Pro?

I still just need to compliment you guys again on the Redmote Pro. That is one of the most badass looking things I've seen you guys come out with.

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Depth of field is a function of the size of the image at the image plane. So for any given camera system, DOF is a direct function of the size of the sensor. Larger sensors have inherently more shallow DOF than do smaller sensors.

Nope. Not true. DOF is primarily a function of focal length in relation to aperture. Other factors do play a role, such as the distance to your subject and the circle of confusion within the optical path. CoC remains fairly constant if we retain the same sensor/film properties and and lens mount (focal depth). Smaller sensors have deeper apparent DOF because they require shorter focal lengths to achieve the same field of view as a longer focal length on a larger sensor (or image area).

You can see the DOF effect (or lack thereof) produced by a smaller sensor simply by cropping into an image. Shoot 4K on the RED One. Then switch to 2K and shoot the same shot two different ways. First change the lens to a different focal length to achieve the same framing, then using the same lens as with 4K reposition the camera to achieve the same framing. Compare your DOF.

But everything else you wrote is pretty much spot on. It's just a common misconception that sensor size actually has a direct effect on DOF. I think a lot of people are far too concerned with DOF and how to achieve shallow DOF, especially on a 2/3" sensor. Many Hollywood films are shot on 2/3" cameras these days and no one seems to notice.

Here's a quick example. It's a goofy example in that it's shot 3K, so between 2/3" and S35 frame size, but fairly wide focal length and moderate aperture.

[Jose Lomeña]

Hello Jarred,

Is possible time code in and out like redone under Scarlet with fix lens?

Thanks!.

[Dane Henry]

1st time poster...long time lurker!

Thanks to the Red Team, price for the fixed looks great!

Hope I can sell my HVX kit for something reasonable now that this announcement has come out. Maybe someone who is unhappy with the price increase will snag it! $3K for 720p! Ooooooooh the 60p slomo is so nice! ....anybody?

-Dane

Shoot.Cut.Create

[Ben Graham]

Is there an specs on the Still image resolutions of Epic or Scarlet? How many Megapixel equiv are we talking? Anything close to a phase one back or more along the lines of 35mm.

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Wow, just saw the UI image in the announcement thread. Love it.

[Stuart English]

Is possible time code in and out like redone under Scarlet with fix lens.

With either one of the optional I/O Modules, yes.

[George Tsai]

looks like the new UI image would be for the touchscreens. Is it safe to assume that if using the EVF you would have to have the redmote to access all the menus and options? would the evf look similar to that UI image as well (as far as the information and histo goes)?

[Stuart English]

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1259705913.jpg

Awesome.... there seems to be a tab to open up more on the left.

Yes, that's correct. That's a tab that opens up for selection of various UI options.

Is it safe to assume that if using the EVF you would have to have the redmote to access all the menus and options?

Yes, either a REDmote or a Side Handle.

Would the EVF look similar to that UI image as well (as far as the information and histo goes)?

Yes, it would look very similar.

[Dave Blackham]

Both of the I/O modules include the same 10-pin AUX connector as found on the RED-ONE.

So power and Record Start / Stop and Playback Last Clip triggers are available from there.

So 10 pin Aux and no 4 pin Lemo's ? as on Red one ?