NEW OWNERS - WELCOME - Take Caution

[dino g]

I wrote this post in mid october, 45 days ago approximately, many many things have changed since then, so please take the original post with a grain of salt.

shoot shoot shoot

[Radoslav Karapetkov]

I have a suggestion for owners coming in this week, if you have a question, PM a few owners (1-50) first, call or email red second, then go to the board for your answers as a last resort. the red team is a dedicated and focused bunch, but so are 1-50 and many of us are more than willing to help the new owners, who knows we may need to partner with you someday for a multi-camera shoot.

Can someone of the superiors confirm that this is the preferred method for Q & A gradation? So that we know.

Isn't it more logical to use the forum first, so that the threads\answers can be preserved in order to make them searchable by anyone interested?

Of course, search should always come before posting a question.

Thanks.

[dino g]

do whatever works, my comment was merely a suggestion.

[dino g]

do whatever works, my comment was merely a suggestion.

[Anthony Gratl]

...but then again i root for the kings to win the stanley cup, so sanity is not my forte...

oh I don't know about that kosmos, have you heard of the "leafs". The way people cheer around here in Toronto, you'd think they win the cup every year. Intimidating name aside, i've always loved the "leafs" spelling too, should really be the leaves.....

[Blair S. Paulsen]

First of all a disclaimer; I know Dino, I respect him and since I have been doing a fair bit of high end work I find his takes quite accurate. That said, I acknowledge that there are many folks who will be making wonderful shows with minimal gear. The fact that the RedOne can make those pieces look better is great - good on ya'.

My full kit for #19 includes accessories and support gear totaling over $70K including the camera body. I have done small crew and large crew shoots at diverse budget levels. I have mounted a wide variety of lenses on the rig. What have I learned?

The character of the lens will reveal itself on the RedOne, count on it. The quality of the lighting will dramatically impact the image you get. The professional production environment is a very evolved ecosystem and to integrate the RedOne into it you need the right accessories.

[dino g]

and the right attitude and experience, count on that.

with each new change to the camera and each new firmware build, the camera gets easier to use and more robust, but that will not change how you will react when something happens that is unexpected, which always happens whether it be video tape, film or cf cards.

again, learn your camera before you go out and always go with it unless you are renting it to a seasoned owner like some of those on this board.

[chuckt]

Both points are valid.
The analysis in real world big production and the expertise needed and investment neede for accesaries is also right
Gang, brotherhood or family just happened because we are together and someway connected for last couple of years.
But in its lean form(current HVX,RR Micro) any young talent can play with this without much additional cost!
I dont know what i will do with my 2 reds next month but I am excited.
I really liked above posts.

Hey, if you have 2 coming, pl. give me one for a month. I need for a feature film shoot. I am going to do it with RED. I won't get mine until June. a11@mail.com