RED SURVIVAL GUIDE ® Spring 2013
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E TABLE OF CONTENTS DSMC® SHOOTER'S GUIDE 3 VOLUME 1: INTRODUCTION TO RED 3 VOLUME 2: DSMC MODULES 12 VOLUME 3: CAMERA SUPPORT 21 VOLUME 4: TACTICAL COLLECTION 37 DSMC INTRODUCTION PICK YOUR ARSENAL DSMC MODULES DSMC LENS MOUNTS DSMC DISPLAYS DSMC POWER GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SETTINGS DSMC WORKFLOW 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PRO I/O MODULE 15 REDMOTE ® 16 DSMC SIDE HANDLE 17 PRO BATTERY MODULE (DUA
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC ® WORKFLOW. PERFECTED. FROM FE ATURE FILM-M AKING, TO ADVERT ISING AND PHOTOGRAPHY. RED DSMC HAS IT COVERED. DIGITAL & STILLS MOTION CAMERA RESOLUTION The RED 6K DRAGON and 5K M-X Sensor provides the highest resolution for motion and stills delivery. REDCODE ® PICK YOUR ARSENAL RED’s proprietary codec allows for shooting high resolution with visually lossless compression.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC MODULES A CAMERA CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SHOOT ING NEEDS DSMC LENS MOUNTS A CAMERA CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SHOOT ING NEEDS +1 ADAPTOR MODULE Mounts onto the back of a DSMC brain which provides both an EVF/ LCD port for adding an additional RED display as well an AUX power port. Similar to the MODULE ADAPTOR, you will be able to add and secure DSMC modules onto the rear of the +1 ADAPTOR MODULE.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC POWER DSMC DISPLAYS A CAMERA CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SHOOT ING NEEDS A CAMERA CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SHOOT ING NEEDS REDVOLT ® BATTERIES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR DSMC 5" TOUCH LCD A llows for complete control of camera navigation and settings Great for lightweight configurations Touchscreen allows for intuitive menu navigation Integrated hinge with multi-axis rotational capabilities STANDARD REDVOLT BATTERY 9" TOUCH LCD
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC WORKFLOW GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SETTINGS PROTECT YOUR SHADOWS AND HIGHLIGHTS BY SHOOT ING FOR IDE AL E XPOSURE RMD + METADATA LOOKS 3D RED cameras utilize R3D ® files, which allow for non-destructive image editing. One is able to change ISO, Color Temp, and any other metadata parameters. Use intuitive grading tools to fine tune, save, and compare looks using REDCINE-X PRO ® software.
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R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E PRO I/O MODULE THE PRO I/O MODULE INTEGRATES ALL OF YOUR ESSENTIAL I/O CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO AND AUDIO IN ONE CENTRAL HUB. ONE CAMERA. ANY MODULE. EVERY JOB. GREAT FOR: Users looking to utilize multiple monitors, engage timecode/genlock, and power/control 3rd party accessories. NOTE: A +1 ADAPTOR MODULE or MODULE ADAPTOR will be required to use this module with your DSMC brain.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E REDMOTE ® REMOTELY CONTROL CAMERA SETTINGS, MENU OPTIONS, AND START/STOP RECORDING OF YOUR DSMC BRAIN. GREAT FOR: Users seeking the freedom of controlling their DSMC brain wirelessly on a crane, jib, or utilizing REDMOTE as a start/stop trigger. DSMC SIDE HANDLE THE DSMC SIDE HANDLE ALLOWS FOR HAND-HELD, LIGHT WEIGHT SHOOTING, AND COMPLETE CAMERA CONTROL.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E PRO BATTERY PRO BATTERY MODULE (DUAL) MODULE (QUAD) DSMC 1.8” SSD REAR SSD SIDE MODULE MODULE THE PRO BATTERY MODULE (DUAL) SUPPLIES POWER TO YOUR DSMC BRAIN FROM 2X REDVOLTS. THE PRO BATTERY MODULE (QUAD) POWERS YOUR DSMC BRAIN USING 4X REDVOLTS OR 2X REDVOLT XLS. ATTACHES TO SIDE OF DSMC BRAIN, FEATURING DISPLAY PORT AND THE ABILITY TO RECORD ONTO REDMAG™ 1.8” SSD MEDIA.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E YOUR CAMERA. THE WAY YOU WANT IT. 20 RED SURVIVAL GUIDE | REV. D REV.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E SUPPORTING ROLE. RED CAMERA SUPPORT AND SHOULDER RIGS PROVIDE YOU WITH MODULAR, QUICK RELEASE ARCHITECTURE - MAKING IT SIMPLE TO MIGRATE FROM ONE RIG TO THE NEXT. —JARRED LAND, PRESIDENT 22 RED SURVIVAL GUIDE | REV. D REV.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC® MOUNTING PLATES QUICK RELEASE PLATFORM (DOVETAIL) THE QUICK RELEASE PLATFORM (DOVETAIL) ALLOWS YOU TO MOUNT 19MM OR 15MM RAILS, WHILE LETTING YOU SWIFTLY MOVE BETWEEN RIGS WITH THE ABILITY TO SLIDE RIGHT OFF OF YOUR DOVETAIL PLATE. MOUNTING PLATE (DSMC) THE MOUNTING PLATE (DSMC) ATTACHES TO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR EPIC OR SCARLET® BRAIN®, ALLOWING YOU TO SNAP IN AND OUT OF DSMC PLATFORMS OR SHOULDER RIGS IN SECONDS.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTION PACK DSMC LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTION PACK HANDHELD SUPPORT FOR AGILE AND TIGHT SHOOTING QUARTERS, WITH THE ABILITY TO EASILY SNAP IN AND OUT OF SUPPORT RIGS. GREAT FOR: Users looking for handheld control with the need for lightweight support accessories. ¼-20 MOUNTING POINT Conveniently placed for attaching additional accessories.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC BASE PRODUCTION PACK DSMC BASE PRODUCTION PACK A COMPREHENSIVE RIG CONTAINING THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR COMFORTABLE OVER-THE-SHOULDER SHOOTING. GREAT FOR: Users seeking a simple, comfortable shoulder rig that allows for optimal handling. RED BRICK ® BATTERY Provides optimal powering time, and efficient counter balance.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E GUNNER® GUNNER PROFESSIONAL SHOULDER RIG THAT ALLOWS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE HANDLING AND MOUNTING OPTIONS, IDEAL FOR RUN-AND-GUN SHOOTING. 5” TOUCH LCD GREAT FOR: Users looking for a compact, customizable shoulder support rig great for shooting on the run. ¼-20 MOUNTING POINTS Conveniently operate camera and adjust settings. DSMC SIDE HANDLE Holds 1x REDVOLT ® battery for optimizing lightweight, handheld shooting.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E GUNNER THE CLUTCH® PRE-CONFIGURED RIG COMPILED FROM 23 DURABLE RED PRODUCTS THAT CAN ALL BE UTILIZED WITHIN THE DSMC SYSTEM PRO BATTERY MODULE (QUAD) Connect 4x REDVOLTs or 2x REDVOLT XL batteries, which offers counter balance and longer powering time. GREAT FOR: Users looking for the most comfortable, professional shoulder rig and the freedom of utilizing 23 different rail components to adjust for any shooting situation.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E THE CLUTCH THE CLUTCH DSMC TOP MOUNT (ADJUSTABLE) ITEMS PICTURED The Clutch EPIC-X w/ Side SSD Pro I/O Module Module Adaptor 9” Touch LCD BOMB EVF (OLED) DSMC Top Mount (Adjustable) RED BRICK Battery Battery Belt Clip (DSMC) Matte Box Pro PL Lens Provides SWAT guide support on the top, as well as an adjustable SWAT guide on the side.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E RED ONE® SUPPORT USE YOUR RED ONE WITH DSMC ACCESSORIES BY PAIRING WITH COMPATIBLE BASE PLATES AND GE AR. WITH MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO SUPPORT YOUR RED ONE WITH SPECIALIZED AND CROSS-COMPATIBLE GE AR. DSMC RED ONE RISER PACK The DSMC RED ONE Riser Pack bolts to the bottom of your RED ONE and attaches to any RED Quick Release Platform, providing accurate lens-rod spacing for 19mm accessories and DSMC configurations.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E BE A CONTROL FREAK. RED’S DSMC ® TACTICAL COLLECTION OFFERS ENDLESS ATTACHMENT AND MOUNTING OPTIONS – ALLOWING YOU COMPLETE CONTROL WHEN CUSTOMIZING YOUR IDEAL CONFIGURATION. MODULAR TIMES SEVERAL MILLION ® —JARRED LAND, PRESIDENT To w a t c h o u r v i d e o o n t h e R E D Ta c t i c a l C o l l e c t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t w w w. re d . c o m / p ro d u c t s / e p i c 38 RED SURVIVAL GUIDE | REV. D REV.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC TACTICAL CAGE DSMC TACTICAL CAGE THE DSMC TACTICAL CAGE BRINGS TOGETHER BOTH DSMC TACTICAL PLATES AND THE DSMC TACTICAL TOP PLATE TO GIVE YOU FULL, CUSTOMIZABLE COVERAGE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. NO TACTICAL PRODUCT GIVES YOU MORE MOUNTING OPTIONS OR ADDED PROTECTION THAN THE DSMC TACTICAL CAGE. HIGHLIGHT POINTS: Provides convenient mounting areas for attaching displays, handles, or other rail components.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC TACTICAL RIBCAGE PACK DSMC TACTICAL RIBCAGE PACK THE DSMC TACTICAL RIBCAGE PACK MAKES IT EASY TO INTRODUCE ¼-20 OR SWAT RAIL BASED COMPONENTS TO YOUR CONFIGURATION. RIBS CAN ATTACH ALMOST ANYWHERE ALONG YOUR DSMC BRAIN, GIVING YOU MOUNTING COVERAGE WHEREVER YOU NEED IT. HIGHLIGHT POINTS: Flexibility to reposition ribs to meet your specific needs. Ribs double as SWAT guides for attaching corresponding accessories.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC TACTICAL RIBCAGE PACK ITEMS PICTURED DSMC Tactical Ribcage Pack DSMC TACTICAL TOP PLATE AND TOP HANDLE /8 -16 MOUNTING POINTS 3 (minus 1 rib) EPIC-X w/ Side SSD and PL Mount DSMC Tactical Top Handle DSMC Tactical Right Z-Adaptor SWAT Rail Clamp (Rosette) Dogbone ® B Wheel Handle DSMC Side Handle 5" Touch LCD DSMC Backpack DSMC Backpack Quickplate w/ RED BRICK battery DSMC TACTICAL TOP PLATE AT THE
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC TACTICAL SIDE PLATES AND RIBS DSMC TACTICAL ADAPTORS DSMC TACTICAL RIGHT PLATE THE DSMC TACTICAL RIGHT PLATE FEATURES 2X ROSETTE TAPS AND A CONVENIENT OPENING FOR EASY RECORD BUTTON ACCESS. DSMC TACTICAL LEFT PLATE DSMC TACTICAL LEFT ADAPTOR DSMC TACTICAL RIGHT ADAPTOR THE DSMC TACTICAL LEFT ADAPTOR ALLOWS YOU TO MOUNT A DSMC TACTICAL LEFT PLATE OR DSMC TACTICAL RIB(S) ONTO THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR EPIC OR SCARLET.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E DSMC BACKPACK AND BACKPACK QUICKPLATE /8 -16 MOUNTING POINTS 3 ¼-20 MOUNTING POINTS DSMC BACKPACK THE DSMC BACKPACK IS A REAR-MOUNTED TACTICAL ACCESSORY WHICH FEATURES A REMOVABLE CHEESEPLATE AND THE ABILITY TO ACCEPT A DSMC BACKPACK QUICKPLATE FOR ADDITIONAL POWER SUPPORT. HIGHLIGHT POINTS: Mounts securely to the back of your DSMC brain. Protects REDmote contacts when not in use.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E RED W.M.D. (WIRELESS MOTOR DRIVER) THE BRAIN OF THE RED 3-AXIS LENS CONTROL SYSTEM, RECEIVING CONTROL SIGNALS FROM THE RED T.H.C. TO DRIVE UP TO 3X RED LENS CONTROL MOTORS. PROVIDES R3D METADATA INTEGRATION, CARRYING YOUR RECORDED LENS CONTROL INFORMATION OVER INTO POST-PRODUCTION. RED T.H.C. (TACTICAL HAND CONTROLLER) AN ALL-IN-ONE FOCUS, IRIS, AND ZOOM CONTROLLER FOR USE WITH THE RED W.M.D. AND RED LENS CONTROL MOTORS.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E RED MOTION MOUNT (PL) RED MOTION MOUNT® R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E RED MOTION MOUNT (CANON) THE RED MOTION MOUNT PUSHES THE LIMITS OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE UNDER VIRTUALLY ANY MOTION CAPTURE SCENARIO. IT’S A FINELY TUNABLE NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTER OVER A WIDE RANGE OF STOPS. IT’S A GLOBAL SHUTTER THAT PREVENTS PARTIAL ILLUMINATION WITH STROBES AND SHEARING WITH FAST SUBJECTS.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E REDLINK™ DEVELOPMENT KIT THE REDLINK DEVELOPMENT KIT ALLOWS PROGRAMMERS TO CREATE CUSTOM APPLICATIONS TO CONTROL THEIR DSMC VIA MOBILE DEVICE, COMPUTER, OR MICROCONTROLLER. THE KIT CONTAINS A USB PRE-LOADED WITH THE REDLINK SDK SAMPLE APPS, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. USE THE SDK, APPS, AND RESOURCES TO CREATE CUSTOM APPLICATIONS THAT ALLOW YOU TO ADJUST CONTROLS ON THE DSMC, INCLUDING RECORD START/STOP, SHUTTER SPEED, WHITE BALANCE, ISO, AND PROGRAMMABLE USER KEYS.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E REDUCATION® REAL WORLD TRAINING ON RED CAMERAS AND EQUIPMENT Taught by working professionals, for current and future working professionals RED SWITCHBLADE-M THE RED SWITCHBLADE-M IS A SLIM AND LIGHTWEIGHT INTERFACE SOLUTION THAT MOUNTS TO THE SIDE OF YOUR EPIC OR SCARLET CAMERA. A 1.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E RED EXPOSURE WITH RED CAMERAS: 101 IN-CAMERA HISTOGRAM TOOLS NAILING THE RIGHT EXPOSURE CAN MAKE A TREMENDOUS IMPROVEMENT in the quality and flexibility of digital footage. However, this also requires carefully balancing several potentially competing factors. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use the in-camera histogram tools to achieve the right balance. 58 RED SURVIVAL GUIDE | REV. D REV.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E BACKGROUND HISTOGRAM & TONES GOAL POSTS TRAFFIC LIGHTS In a nutshell, an optimal exposure records enough light to minimize noise, but not so much that important highlights have the potential to become clipped. The key is to be able to quickly assess whether the exposure goals are being achieved. With RED, several in-camera tools are available for both exposure and the appearance of on-screen previews.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E INTRODUCTION At 1080P, the largest print one could create was about 4×6 inches at 300 PPI. That was sometimes useful, but usually meant separate DSLR photography was needed for printed advertisements. The advent of 4K+ resolution has been a game-changer though; for the first time, more than enough detail gets captured for two-page magazine spreads or even billboards.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E FOCUS & EXPOSURE BRACKETING Misfocus and improper exposure can also cause still photographs to become unusable. As insurance, one can effectively bracket their stills by varying the lens aperture during the shoot, or by slowly rocking the focus with a razor-thin depth of field.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E OVERVIEW LIGHTING & EXPOSURE CINEMATIC LENSES Although motion capture is ultimately just a steady stream of stills, how one thinks about exposure, equipment and workflow all require reorientation. Storage requirements are higher, exposure is linked to the frame rate, and image editing needs to consider the entirety of a clip, for example. In exchange, one gains a whole new creative dimension: time.
R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E R E D | S U R V I VA L G U I D E SENSOR SIZE & CROP FACTORS Motion cameras often have a smaller sensor size than the familiar stills photography formats. This usually means a given lens will appear as if it were a longer focal length, and at the same subject magnification, that lens will also appear to have more depth of field.
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