REDray Projector..

[L. Langer]

So is RED hoping to appeal to the new digital cinema initiative that Hollywood is imposing? There have been so many articles as of late about how many small theaters in America are going to close because they can't afford the $100k to upgrade their 35mm prints to DCI-approved DCP projectors? Is this something RED is looking at? Which means I'm asking if RED is going to attempt to get this projector DCI approved? http://www.dcimovies.com/

I'm on the board of directors for a small art theater in Champaign-Urbana called the Art Theater that is transitioning to a co-op and I happen to be on the committee to explore and purchase our new DCP projector before the end of the year. Obviously, Hollywood has strict rules about digital distribution for cinemas, so I'm wondering if RED is planning on approaching this market, or is this projector intended for a different market than that (ie. Home)?

Home/Pro/Theater and yes, to DCI based on what we were told a while back. They are on all fronts. Keep in mind that you also need servers, high-speed networked infrastructure, and whatever digital processors for sound (Dolby or DTS) you prefer. It's not as simple as buying a projector to get a digital cinema up and running.

[Luke Boyce]

Home/Pro/Theater and yes, to DCI based on what we were told a while back. They are on all fronts. Keep in mind that you also need servers, high-speed networked infrastructure, and whatever digital processors for sound (Dolby or DTS) you prefer. It's not as simple as buying a projector to get a digital cinema up and running.

The theater is already hooked up with the digital sound processors, network and such. It's the projector that we're looking into.

[Jonathan McGuire]

has anyone got a hold of the 3D glasses yet? are they polarized?

[RikiButland]

can I pay know, or put a deposit down ?

[Petri Teittinen]

A couple of questions to people in the know:

1) Does the "under $10K" include optics, i.e. the lens?

2) Since this is passive 3D, I'm assuming a polarization retaining screen is required. Correct?

[Jonathan McGuire]

A couple of questions to people in the know:

1) Does the "under $10K" include optics, i.e. the lens?

2) Since this is passive 3D, I'm assuming a polarization retaining screen is required. Correct?

2) They could use filters similar to Dolby that aren't polarized and do not require a silver screen, we just need someone to report back on what kind of glasses were handed out at NAB and we will know. Not using polarization will be good news.

[NEIL ANDREW BATES]

I saw a Twitpic that showed someone wearing oakley 3D glasses. they appear to be these ones
http://uk.oakley.com/innovation/opti...eriority/hdo3d

@ Jonathan McGuire. Would it be a fair guess to say you work in a cinema?

[Jesper Sichlau]

Let me just say this one thing: This seems great and all, the price is within reach and the technology seems very advanced. But I do have one complain however... I'm going to need a much bigger appartment now :)

[paulherrin]

It would be super amazing if we could use some kind of alternate power for this thing (redvolts/XL, red bricks...) Maybe add a 1B connection and/or offer a little redvolt module. Perfect for remote venues... or projection art :) Think about it...

[Ben Coleman]

What are the specs on it for brightness and contrast? I'm curious how this would work as an IMAG projector in the live events world.