RED DIGITAL AT IBC

This weekend’s IBC Show, which opens today in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has all of our favourite manufacturers, showing off their wares to the world. RED Digital has all its bits and pieces out for demonstrations, including the newly announced 7-inch Touch LCD Screen and the Dragon Epic, which has just made it’s way to Europe.

RED will have attendees lined up through the exhibition hall, all trying to get a hands on with the Dragon and if we were there [insert sobbing here], we’d be first in line. One thing we’d like to take a squizz at, is the newly announced RED Touch 7.0” LCD with the DSMC Interchangeable OLPF Mount.

It goes without saying thatone of the world’s finest cinema cameras, the 6K RED Dragon, will be demonstrated, but RED have a new 4K broadcast module to spruik with it.

The Dragon will be paired with the RED 4K Broadcast Module to demonstrate real-time streaming of live uncompressed 4K footage. Another brilliant display will be the RED 3-Axis Lens Control System paired to the T.H.C. (Tactical Hand Controller) through the REDLINK Bridge showcasing the DSMC system’s remote focus and iris control capabilities. There’s also talk of OSX & iOS apps for remotely controlling all of RED’s DSMC cameras, including precise focus control, recording settings, playback, looks, curves, and more all via wifi or ethernet.

Also on display will be the RED SWITCHBLADE-M, a slim and lightweight interface solution that mounts to the side of the EPIC or SCARLET.

During Saturday’s show (from 10:00am to 11:30am), RED is giving its Big Screen Theater presentation. Attendees can experience a live 4K broadcast demonstrations with real-time graphics, while simultaneously capturing 6K R3DRAW masters.

In addition, House of Cards Lead Colorist Laura Jans-Fazio [insert more sobbing here] will be giving an exclusive presentation on the color grading process used for season two of the Netflix Original Series. Attendee’s will hear her walk through the creative process, using House of Cards 5K RED EPIC R3D footage, grading live on FilmLight’s Baselight system in 4K.

If you’re lucky enough to be attending the show, you can find RED’s booth at 10.A10. We can already hear our Editor Nicole Boyd, pushing for tickets for next year’s conference.

TOUCH 7.0” LCD

The Touch is a 60 Hz, 323-ppi display panel, used for recording and reviewing R3D footage with a 1920 × 1136 resolution, with a 1000:1 contrast, and is bright enough for operation in high ambient light. The lightweight display mounts to the DSMC BRAIN or other tactical component using standard 1/4-20 mounting points. Featuring near 360° rotation, a lay-flat hinge design, as well as image flip and flop capabilities.

If you prefer to use a viewfinder, along with a display, then it’s worth picking up the extra +1 Adaptor Module with Pro EVF (LCOS or OLED) which comes in it’s own pack.

Pricing and Availability

Touch 7.0″ LCD is ‘coming soon’ with a price of US$2950
+1 Adapter Module with EVF Pack is now available for US$4450

Specs 

DSMC OLPF MODULES

RED have upgraded its cameras with its new DSMC Interchangeable OLPF (optical low pass filter), allowing shooters to purchase additional OLPF modules for specific environments, such as low lighting or skin-tone highlighting. If you bought a RED camera last year, with a fixed DSMC, then RED will upgrade your camera for free at any of its service centers (more info here).

Currently there are two modules available:

DSMC SKIN TONE-HIGHLIGHT OLPF

• Captures and preserves color quality in highlights & bright colors
• For well-lit environments.
• Price US$195

DSMC LOW LIGHT OPTIMIZED OLPF

• Captures and preserves color quality in mid-tones, darks & shadows.
• For dark or badly lit environments
• Price US$195

RED 4K Broadcast Module

4K BROADCAST MODULE

The Broadcast Module, allows for live 4K streaming, enabling you to capture and view action in real-time. Compatible with both EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON cameras. The module uses four 3G-SDI output connections to broadcast 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. Five ¼-20 mounting holes are built into the top of it, allowing for various mechanical peripherals to be attached.

Pricing and Availability

The 4K Broadcast Module will begin shipping next week (Sept 5th) and is priced US$6950

Specs

3-AXIS LENS CONTROL SYSTEM

The 3-Axis Lens control system is a turn-key wireless lens control kit for driving focus, iris and zoom. This system includes the RED T.H.C. (Tactical Hand Controller), RED W.M.D. (Wireless Motor Driver), and 3x RED Lens Control Motors that can fit both 19mm and 15mm rail systems. Features include a rotating a drive cable connector, interchangeable mounting brackets, toolless installation and swappable drive gears (m 0.8 (41 teeth) gears included).

Pricing and Availability

Order can take 2-3 weeks before shipping and is priced at US$14,500

TACTICAL HAND CONTROLLER

An all-in-one focus, iris, and zoom controller for use with the WMD and Lens Control Motors.

This THC communicates with the WMD from up to 200 ft wirelessly (or up to 1600 ft via 4-pin CAN cable), using a 2.4GHz frequency-hopping spread spectrum signal. In addition to 3-axis control, you can start/stop camera and set lens limits. Focus, iris, and zoom controls can be locked off manually to help reduce the risk of accidental adjustments and allow multiple operators to control the WMD without sending conflicting signals.

Pricing and Availability

Order can take 2-3 weeks before shipping and is priced at US$2900

REDLINK BRIDGE & 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 (OSX & iOS), 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. You can also program your custom app to monitor the status of your camera settings.

The Development Kit also contains the REDLINK Bridge, a wireless module that allows apps to communicate with the DSMC through the REDLINK Command Protocol (RCP).

Pricing and Availability

Available now and is priced at US$395

SWITCHBLADE-M

That’s not a knife! – We’re Aussie’s we get to make stupid Dad jokes. In fact, the Switchblade-M is a slim, lightweight interface solution that mounts to the side of your Epicor Scarlet camera, providing full menu control. Made from machined aluminium, the 1.7-inch OLED screen grants full access to the DSMC’s menu options, which can be adjusted on the fly with the rotary dial, D-Pad, function buttons, and four configurable presets.

Pricing and Availability

Order can take 2-3 weeks before shipping and is priced at US$950

All prices taken from the US RED Digital Store, for more info check: us.red.com

Some excerpts from Press Release.