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MULTI CAMERA SHOOTS

The scheme provides flexibility to uniquely identify Clips from different cameras on a multi-camera shoot.

For example three cameras, slated as camera A, camera B, and camera C respectively, can generate

these easily recognizable clips on their respective digital media Magazines.

A001_C001_0502**.RDC B001_C001_0502**.RDC C001_C001_0502**.RDC

3D (STEREO) CAMERA SHOOTS

The scheme also allows unique identification of Clips from left and right eye cameras on a stereo shoot.

For example two cameras, both slated as Camera S, can generate these easily recognizable clips on their

respective digital media Magazines.

S001_L001_0502**.RDC S001_R001_0502**.RDC

For more information refer to APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION > CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS.

SMPTE TIMECODE

Time Code (TC) is a SMPTE timecode track that synchronizes to the camera’s high precision internal

clock, or if operated in Jam Sync mode, references to an externally supplied SMPTE master timecode

signal. TC is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame, but is discontinuous from clip to

clip.

Edge Code (EC) is a SMPTE timecode track that always starts at 1.00.00.00 on the first frame recorded to

the digital media. It is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame and also continuous from

clip to clip. EC is equivalent to RUN RECORD commonly found on broadcast cameras.

Irrespective of the timecode mode selected, once recording starts the camera’s timecode counter will

update at the same instantaneous frame rate as the recording. This ensures that a valid SMPTE timecode

value is created for every frame in the clip, eliminating any timecode count jumps that could affect

playback or editing.

If operating in Jam Sync mode referenced to an external timecode source, the clip’s master time reference

point is the first frame of the recorded clip.

POWER CONSUMPTION

The camera draws approximately 60 watts when recording in 5K resolution, 24fps MOVIE mode. The

camera is cooled by convection from the camera body assisted by a fan contained in a sealed air duct.

Under typical operating conditions, a REDVOLT

battery will run the camera and accessories for about 30

minutes and a REDVOLT

XL battery will run the camera and accessories for about 90 minutes.

CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS

This section describes the available operational controls on the RED DSMC camera Brain, Side SSD

Module, Side Handle and REDMOTE accessories.