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Check out Map to NAB

Noah Kadner — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:08:49 +0000

NAB is right around the corner, here’s a nice map that shows you all the booths with potential RED interest. My book is in there as well. Grab it here: http://www.perfectpictures.ca/NABMap/NAB2010FKB-MAPmedium.pdf

Editors Store – Our Sister Site with Cool Stuff for Post-Producers

Noah Kadner — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:12:34 +0000

So you’re working away on a MacBook Pro all day long cutting RED footage and you want to have a little time off. Or maybe just need some cool new gadgets. Check out our sister site, Editors Store. Offering everything from Apple t-shirts and gear to NeatReceipts mobile scanners to Flip video conversion software. Head on over and take a peek at Editors Store.

RED 101 Training DVD Available!

Noah Kadner — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:59:09 +0000

Jay A. Kelley produced (and stars in *the red 101 dvd – it’s quite comprehensive and a good starting point if you like an audio / visual way of learning. *Jay is a super early red one adopter that works with his camera professionally on a regular basis, He really knows the gear and how to use it.

Podcast interview with Noah about RED on WorkflowJunkies

Noah Kadner — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:57:46 +0000

Noah Kadner helps us unravel the mysteries of the Red camera. What is Red? What makes it so great? And will it work in your workflow? Find out with Noah Kadner. Dan talks about Noah’s book “RED: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Revolutionary Camera” written for Peachpit Press.

DSLR Cinematography Blog launched

Noah Kadner — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:38:08 +0000

I’ve just launched a new blog focusing on DSLR-Cinematography:

DSLR Cinematography is the blog for news, reviews and tutorials about digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras. These are the latest and greatest cameras capable of shooting high definition video using high-quality still camera lenses at frame rates like 30p and 24p. We’ll look at digital cameras from Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and more.

Build 20 Menu Map Released!

Noah Kadner — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:55:51 +0000

As readers of RED: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Revolutionary Camera know, we have a printed version of the RED ONE’s menu map in an appendix. As time marches on, Scott Jones of XL Films has updated his map for Build 20. (And we just got 21 a couple of days ago!) We’re always playing catchup! To download it head over to this link:

RED ONE Build 21 Released

Noah Kadner — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:39:37 +0000

RED released Build 21 of the RED ONE firmware today. This is a big one, enabling 4.5K resolution and REDCODE 42! Of course I recommend carefully testing this release before using it on a full production. You get the following:

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REDCINE-X Alpha 2 Released

Noah Kadner — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:21:40 +0000

Stand by for a further review. In the meantime, to check it out yourself go to:

http://redgrabs.com/REDCINE-X_ALPHA2.zip

and the changes:

· Fixed losing Rocket support after playing with video controls or making color setting changes.
· Made timeline a moveable window and cut down the extra space on the bottom.
· Added a scrollbar at the bottom of the Timeline.
· You can move scrubber now by clicking on time instead of clips so you can make changes to other clips, but keep your scrubber in the same spot if wanted.
· Added tool tips to all the buttons on the video player.
· Dragging clips off the timeline crashing issue fixed.
· Fixed the video player window resizing bug a reduser mentioned.
· Curve presets are saved beyond application level now. You can exit application and go back in.. and last stored presets are loaded.
· H.264 export option has been changed to .mov
· Increased audio clip loading speed

Blackmagic Buys da Vinci- Minds Blown

Noah Kadner — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:36:50 +0000

da Vinci should be on your radar for two reasons- they support RED and they are makers if incredibly expensive, high-end color grading suites most of us will never be able to afford to sit in. And yet they just got bought up by bargain video card maker, Blackmagic Design. My question is- will this mean greatly reduced prices on Davinci software in the future? Or is this just good news for the high end post houses that can already afford them? A few words from BMD head, Grant Petty on the purchase:

REDCINE-X Application Previewed

Noah Kadner — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:32:01 +0000

RED has released an ‘Alpha’ preview of their REDCINE-X grading application and it’s a winner. Designed as a replacement for both RED Alert! and REDCINE, REDCINE-X combines the functionality of both applications while taking huge strides forward in usability and speed.