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Another “amazing” music video

Martin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Busy times, thus you have to do with this mesmerizing music video. Enjoy:

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It seems to be sparking off a whole new wave:

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RED One sensor upgrade / anamorphic lenses

Martin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:04:10 +0000

Yet another exciting week over at the RED HQ.

Already next week will see the first RED One cameras getting a sensoral facelift. The new sensor has better dynamic range, higher sensibilty (800 ISO as standard, usable even at 3200 ASA) and the new color science, named FLUT. The swap will also get your camera a new sensor board and a new (optical) low pass filter. A bit over USD 5.750 for the conversion ($1.250 will be refunded when you buy an Epic). Throw in an extra 3k, and you will get a RED Rocket for a bargain price.

Anamorphic, baby

Today RED announced that they will produce anamorphic lenses. Last year they rocked the glass world with their set of primes, where a set of lenses costs as much as you would previously have to pay for a single focal length. Now you have until the end of this year to save towards the 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 100mm lenses; all at T2.4. A 25mm is probably also in the pipeline.

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Weigth of RED One camera and accessoires

Martin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:50:10 +0000

Here comes a slightly updated overview of how much weigth your shoulder, your tripod or your rig is supposed to handle. Always keep in mind extra weight for mattebox, filters, cables, transmitters etc.

Thanks to Adrian T. for permission to reproduce his table.

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Enhance that video!

Martin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:52:34 +0000

I recently needed to uprez some footage from 160×120 to HD. I used the occasion to give Red Giant’s Instant HD a try-out. The results looked decent, but for comparison I also simply adjusted the motion settings in Final Cut Pro. Surprizingly, to me those results looked actually better.

Famous enhance moments

A fun compilation of all those films that use the (non-existing) enhance function that is part of any science-fiction/tech-thriller/computer-action movie. Enjoy!

Click here to view the embedded video.

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This Canon lens makes a 200mm look like a fisheye

Martin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:39:48 +0000

If you have some a lot of spare cash floating around, you can buy a 5200mm Canon lens on eBay. It will set you back at least 45k$, the f-stop is 14, and the nearest focal distance is 120, yes: meters. You’ll need 2 strong people to carry the lens, and a SUV to transport it.

To give you a sense of its size, have a look at this photo. At the rear the little blob is a 35mm camera.

A nice little video showing both the lens and some video footage shot with it:

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Here’s the spec sheet:

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Film apps for the iPhone/iPod

Martin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:44:26 +0000

Arri has published a great list of applications for the iPhone, sorted after Camera Lighting Production Sound Reference.

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RED love monster EVF

Martin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:48:46 +0000

Been a bit quiet on this blog, mainly because of work-load. Plus, I’ve been promoted to admin over at reduser, so I tend to spend computer time there.

It’s been a week now since the latest announcement by RED, and mostly people are very happy with the new information. Currently though there is some discussion about the naming of their new electronic viewfinder, the BOMB EVF. Some people tend to worry that the naming might cause problems at security checks. Matt Gottshalk promptly suggested an alternative name, the Warm Squishy Love Monster EVF, which inspired me to do a quick photoshop mock-up:

Since that wasn’t peaceful enough, Andrew Clemson also asked for a furry version. I just had to oblige:

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New Showreel – RED only

Martin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:49:39 +0000

Finally got some time to do a new showreel, featuring only shots done on the RED one camera.

Below you can see it in SD quality, or go to Vimeo for the HD version. Enjoy!

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New mattebox from RED?

Martin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:34:08 +0000

About 2 years ago RED scrapped their plans for a mattebox. Yesterday Jim posted the following render, which gives food to the hope that the announcement for late October might just include in this picture (click on it for full size).

Looks like carbon fibre with 2 rotating 4×5.6 trays, enough holders for eyebrows on all 4 edges, and option to clamp it onto the lens.

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RED Epic: Jim showing off

Martin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:44:06 +0000

This was a busy night with Jim showing a couple of new renders from the upcoming EpicX 5k camera. What is so special about this camera – besides its technical specs – is its modularity. You can use it as a very small, lightweight system (ideal for run-and-gun shoots), or build it up into pretty much any configuration you can imagine.

Lego taken to the next level

There will be a number of battery options on the new camera. As promised, most equipment from the RED One period will be compatible with both the Epic and Scarlet. To use V-lock batteries, there will be a module for batteries – which will take 2 batteries at a time, for extended running times; especially taken into consideration that the new cameras will draw less power.

Some of the renders also sparked new energy in the debate/hope that RED might come with their own mattebox. (Speaking of which, there are rumors of a new light-weight, affordable mattebox coming from a 3rd party this December.)

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Visualnary » Film

Another “amazing” music video

Getting Rickrolled was yesterday

Now acapella

Cut from LOST

More of the same

RED One sensor upgrade / anamorphic lenses

Anamorphic, baby

Weigth of RED One camera and accessoires

Enhance that video!

Famous enhance moments

This Canon lens makes a 200mm look like a fisheye

Film apps for the iPhone/iPod

RED love monster EVF

New Showreel – RED only

New mattebox from RED?

RED Epic: Jim showing off

Lego taken to the next level