RED MOTION MOUNT O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MOTION MOUNT TI PL | MOTION MOUNT TI CANON RED.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer 3 Copyright Notice 3 Trademark Disclaimer 3 Compliance Statements 3 Safety Instructions 5 Chapter 1: MOTION MOUNT Introduction 6 Variable ND Filter 6 IR Filter and Linear Polarization 6 Soft Shutter 6 Square Shutter 6 MOTION MOUNT Components 7 Hardware and System Requirements 7 Chapter 2: MOTION MOUNT Installation 8 Lens Mount Alignment 8 Remove a Lens Mount 9 Install the MOTION MOUNT 10 Chapter 3: MOTION MOUN
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DISCLAIMER RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this document, which is provided solely for the user’s information. While thought to be accurate, the information in this document is provided strictly “as is” and RED will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user’s interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E JAPAN STATEMENTS This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. details of your nearest designated collection point.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed all cautions and warnings in these instructions. Read these instructions before operating the lens mount. Follow these instructions while operating the lens mount. Keep these instructions with the lens mount at all times. DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle or open your lens mount as doing so may expose you to electric shock and serious injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 01 MOTION MOUNT INTRODUCTION The RED MOTION MOUNT ® is a revolutionary and adjustable lens mount system for your DSMC. The MOTION MOUNT integrates a global shutter, temporal anti-aliasing soft shutter, and variable neutral density (ND) system. This enables on-the-fly shutter adjustments to reduce motion blur and temporal aliasing. The ND filter also includes a linear polarizer and IR filter for improved image color and contrast.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MOTION MOUNT COMPONENTS Each MOTION MOUNT package contains one of the following: DSMC RED MOTION MOUNT Ti PL ‒ ‒ DSMC Mount Body Cap ‒ ‒ DSMC Mount Back Cap DSMC RED MOTION MOUNT Ti Canon ‒ ‒ DSMC Mount Body Cap ‒ ‒ DSMC Mount Back Cap MOTION MOUNT Ti PL (left), MOTION MOUNT Ti Canon (right) IMPORTANT: If any components are damaged or missing, please file a support ticket at https://support.red.com.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 02 MOTION MOUNT INSTALLATION The RED MOTION MOUNT ® is installed in the same way as other DSMC lens mounts.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E REMOVE A LENS MOUNT REQUIRED TOOL: T20 Torx ® driver 1. Turn off the DSMC. 2. Attach the DSMC to a stable platform or position the DSMC on a clean and level work surface so that the lens mount screws are accessible. 3. Remove the lens, as well as any DSMC modules, cables, or other accessories that might interfere with removing the lens mount. 4. Loosen and remove the four (4) M4x0.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E INSTALL THE MOTION MOUNT REQUIRED TOOL: T20 Torx ® driver Turn off the DSMC and remove any accessories or cables that may interfere with installation before proceeding. 1. Inspect the gold electrical contact pins on the front of the DSMC and the gold contact pads on the rear of the MOTION MOUNT. Ensure that they are free of any contamination. 2. Align the MOTION MOUNT on the front of the DSMC BRAIN.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 03 MOTION MOUNT OPERATION MOTION MOUNT SETTINGS The RED MOTION MOUNT ® delivers variable ND and shutter options based on the selected shutter type. The following shutter types are available in Menu > Settings > Lens > MOTION MOUNT. ND Only: Disables Soft and Square shutters. The MOTION MOUNT functions only as an ND filter. For more information, go to “Neutral Density (ND)” on page 12.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E NEUTRAL DENSITY (ND) The MOTION MOUNT provides a variable ND filter that incorporates an IR filter and polarizer. You can adjust the ND setting using the on-screen display, or by mapping the following functions to the desired DSMC keys: MOTION MOUNT: Increment ND MOTION MOUNT: Decrement ND Variable ND functionality is always enabled when the MOTION MOUNT is installed.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E NEUTRAL DENSITY (ND) RANGE The table below provides the available fraction values, optical density values, and stop losses. The values provided are in increments of 1/2 and 1/3 stops. The available ND range is based on the currently selected shutter type. ND Only: The available optical density range for “ND Only” is 0.48 to 2.40 (1.60 to 8.00 stops). Soft: The available optical density range for “Soft” is 0.48 to 1.20 (1.60 to 4.00 stops).
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E OUT-OF-FOCUS FIELD MODIFICATION Use of “ND Only” with a high ND value and wide aperture may cause undesired results, including distortion or flaring in the out-of-focus field. In some instances, vignetting may also occur at the edge of the image. This is typical when using lenses with smaller image circles. It is recommend that you do not exceed 4.00 stops of ND when shooting with wide apertures. NOTE: For instance, if the MOTION MOUNT is set to 8.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DISPLAY EFFECTIVE ISO When using any ND filter, including the MOTION MOUNT, the effective ISO is reduced because the ND filter reduces light transmission to the sensor. To display the effective ISO (on the main screen) and native camera sensor ISO (in the FLUT ® screen), follow the instructions below: 1. Navigate to Menu > Settings > Display > Modes > Lens. 2. Select the desired MOTION MOUNT ISO Pull setting: ‒ ‒ On: Display the effective ISO.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4. Navigate to Menu > Settings > Look > FLUT, or select ISO in the Upper Status Row (Basic Menu). 5. Select the desired ISO value on the slider. NOTE: Remember, changing the effective ISO changes the native ISO of the camera and NOT the ND value. To view or change the DSMC native ISO, press and hold the ISO value to access the Advanced ISO menu. The native ISO is the first value.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DISPLAY NEUTRAL DENSITY (ND) SETTINGS You can configure how the ND settings display in the DSMC graphical user interface (GUI). 1. Navigate to Menu > Settings > Display > Modes > Lens. 2. Select the desired MOTION MOUNT ND display setting: ‒ ‒ Fraction: Displays the neutral density value as a fraction of light transmission. ‒ ‒ Density: Displays the neutral density value as an optical density value.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MOTION MOUNT SHUTTER TYPES Based on the selected shutter type, the MOTION MOUNT overrides control of all shutter operations. The MOTION MOUNT can operate at frame rates up to 109.98 FPS. Use the table below to help determine which MOTION MOUNT shutter type to use: SHUTTER TYPE ARTIFACTS ROLLING SHUTTER TEMPORAL ALIASING SOFT SHUTTER None Dramatically reduced SQUARE SHUTTER None No effect SELECT MOTION MOUNT SHUTTER TYPE AND SETTINGS 1.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SOFT SHUTTER The MOTION MOUNT Soft shutter is a breakthrough for cinematography, using a liquid crystal shutter to solve CMOS rolling and global shutter problems. Different from a standard global shutter, the Soft shutter causes the liquid crystal to rapidly ramp from opaque to clear in a rounded wave. This exposes the sensor to light, taking many discrete captures of the scene.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SOFT SHUTTER: STROBE SAFE OPERATION The table below provides recommended maximum shutter angles for recording strobe lights using the Soft shutter.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SQUARE SHUTTER The MOTION MOUNT Square shutter is a global shutter that provides consistent, full illumination for every frame. The MOTION MOUNT fundamentally changes the way your camera exposes for motion, reducing skew and smear artifacts. The MOTION MOUNT Square shutter assists in the following ways: Reduces striping or tearing artifacts from uncontrolled strobes and flashes.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SQUARE SHUTTER: STROBE SAFE OPERATION The table below provides recommended maximum shutter angles for recording strobe lights using the Square shutter.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MAP KEYS FOR MOTION MOUNT SETTINGS Map Keys for MOTION MOUNT Program user keys to quickly adjust ND value and shutter settings without accessing the DSMC menus. To map keys, navigate to Menu > Settings > Setup > Keys. You can map the following MOTION MOUNT actions to the desired user key: KEY ACTION DESCRIPTION MOTION MOUNT: Decrement ND Decrements the ND value by the ND Increment Size selected in the MOTION MOUNT menu.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 04 MOTION MOUNT MAINTENANCE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions to protect the RED MOTION MOUNT ® when not in use: Protect the MOTION MOUNT while not in use by replacing the DSMC Mount Body Cap and the DSMC Mount Back Cap. Store the MOTION MOUNT in a clean, dry environment. CLEAN MOTION MOUNT GLASS As with all optical glass, any type of physical contact with the glass may scratch or damage the surface.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SWABS, WIPES, AND CLEANING SOLUTIONS Before cleaning the optical surface with swabs or wipes, ALWAYS use an air bulb to remove any solid particles. Cleaning an optical surface without removing solid particles greatly increases the risk of scratching the surface. If you MUST clean the optical glass, use lens-grade wipes or flexible uniform swabs and a high-quality sensor or lens cleaning solution. Follow the instructions below: 1.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 05 TROUBLESHOOT THE MOTION MOUNT This chapter provides troubleshooting tips for the RED MOTION MOUNT ® . If you continue to experience issues after troubleshooting, please file a support ticket at https://support.red.com. DSMC DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE MOTION MOUNT SYMPTOM The DSMC does not recognize an installed MOTION MOUNT. EXPLANATION DSMC firmware must be v5.1.14 or later to recognize to MOTION MOUNT.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DOUBLE EXPOSURES IN CAPTURED FOOTAGE SYMPTOM Recorded footage displays irregular motion blur or duplicate images, also known as “ghosting”. EXPLANATION The MOTION MOUNT Soft and Square shutters provide improvements in temporal aliasing and motion at frame rates up 109.98 FPS, but are more effective at lower frame rates. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Reduce the frame rate used in the shot to below 109.98 FPS and try again.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RED MOTION MOUNT TI PL SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height: 3.23 in. (82.0 mm) Width: 3.23 in. (82.0 mm) Depth: 1.43 in. (36.2 mm) Weight 11.2 oz (318 g), Mount Only Material Machined titanium Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Maximum Altitude 20,000 ft Humidity Range 0 to 90% RH Shock 10 g Input Voltage +5.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E NEUTRAL DENSITY AND SHUTTER ANGLES SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Soft/Square Shutter Max Frame Rate 109.98 FPS 1 Soft/Square Shutter Optical Density Range 0.48 to 1.20 (1.60 to 4.00 stops) Square (Global) Shutter Angle Range 62.1° to 180° 2 Soft Shutter Angle Range 2 62.1° to 194.4° ND Only Optical Density Range 0.48 to 2.40 (1.60 to 8.00 stops) ND Only Angle Range 1° to 360° 1. DSMC firmware versions prior to v5.2.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E B MOTION MOUNT COMPATIBILITY The RED MOTION MOUNT ® Ti PL and MOTION MOUNT Ti Canon enable you to mount most PL cinema lenses ® lenses to your DSMC BRAIN ® . 2 4and Canon EF-compatible 1 3 REVISIONS WARNING: Using lenses, adaptors, or other accessories that are not compatible with the MOTION MOUNT may ECO/MECO REV DESCRIPTION DATE damage the internal glass or other elements in the lens mount.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E COMPATIBLE PL LENSES AND DEVICES The MOTION MOUNT Ti PL is COMPATIBLE with the lenses and devices listed in the table below: COMPATIBLE PL LENS/DEVICE FOCAL LENGTH Angénieux Optimo 17-80mm T2.2 24-290mm T2.8 28-76mm T2.6 28-340mm T3.2 1.4x Extender 2.0x Extender ARRI/Fujinon Alura 18-80mm T2.6 30-80mm T2.8 45-250mm T2.8 ARRI/Zeiss Master Prime 16mm 18mm 21mm 25mm 27mm 32mm 35mm 40mm 50mm 75mm ARRI/Zeiss Standard Speed 10mm T2.1 50mm T2.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E COMPATIBLE PL LENS/DEVICE FOCAL LENGTH Cooke S4 Prime 14mm T2.0 18mm T2.0 21mm T2.0 25mm T2.0 27mm T2.0 32mm T2.0 35mm T2.0 40mm T2.0 50mm T2.0 65mm T2.0 75mm T2.0 100mm T2.0 Fujinon Cabrio 19-90mm T2.9 Fujinon Premiere 14.5-45mm T2.0 24-180mm T2.6 75-400mm T2.8-3.8 Hawk V-Lite Anamorphic 45mm T2.2 65mm T2.2 RED PRO PRIME 25mm T1.8 35mm T1.8 50mm T1.8 85mm T1.8 100mm T1.8 300mm T2.9 RED PRO ZOOM 17-50mm T2.9 18-85mm T2.
R E D M O T I O N M O U N T O P E R AT I O N G U I D E INCOMPATIBLE PL LENSES AND DEVICES The MOTION MOUNT Ti PL is NOT COMPATIBLE with the lenses and devices listed in the table below: INCOMPATIBLE PL LENS/DEVICE FOCAL LENGTH DESCRIPTION Angénieux Optimo DP Series 16-42mm T2.8 30-80mm T2.8 DP Series lenses have a flange depth that does not meet standard specification for PL lenses.
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