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GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR
SETTINGS
PROTECT YOUR SHADOWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
BY SHOOTING FOR IDE AL E XPOSURE
IN CAMERA
SHOOTING WITH A RAW HISTOGRAM:
For ideal exposure, aim for a “thick” negative. This is
achieved by exposing for density in the center of the his-
togram. RAW clipping, noise, and “traffic light” meters also
aid in monitoring exposure.
IN POST PRODUCTION
WHY A “THICK” NEGATIVE?
 More shadowing detail
 Better skin tones
 Overall elasticity
Accomplished by stretching the RAW signal evenly to set
desired whites and blacks in Post Production.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR PROJECT
COMPRESSION RATIO:
PHOTOGRAPHY: 3:1 (EPIC) and 5:1 (SCARLET)
To maximize image quality, select lowest possible
compression.
FEATURE FILM: 5:1 - 8:1
Select Compression ratio based on project length.
COMMERCIAL/BROADCAST: 6:1-9:1
Select compression ratio based on budget.
WEB CONTENT: 8:1-13:1
Use less media space but keep that flawless image.
*Please note that these are suggestions. RED recom-
mends that you conduct your own tests to assure the
best fit for your project.
For more information, please visit our
“Learn” section at www.red.com/learn
RMD + METADATA
NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING
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.
MOTION TO STILLS
PULL HIGH-RESOLUTION STILLS
FROM YOUR CLIPS IN SECONDS
Take advantage of DSMC resolution
and pull your favorite stills to export
to TIFF, JPEG, or PSD files. Bring your
stills or R3Ds into Adobe Photoshop
and edit as you would normally. Simple.
LOOKS
SAVE AND COMPARE
LOOKS WHEN GRADING
Use intuitive grading tools to fine
tune, save, and compare looks using
REDCINE-X PRO
® software.
NATIVE R3D SUPPORT
BRING R3D FILES RIGHT INTO YOUR
FAVORITE SOFTWARE
NLE Programs such as Adobe Pre-
miere, Avid and FCP (QT Proxy) now
allow R3D files to import natively, sav-
ing you steps that cost you time.
3D
ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION
TO YOUR PROJECT
View and Pair L and R clips, monitor
3D parallax and adjust HIT/VIT – all
without ever leaving REDCINE-X PRO.
INTEGRATED TIMELINE
INSTANT DAILIES.
INSTANT GRATIFICATION.
REDCINE-X PRO features an inte-
grated timeline and audio support, giv-
ing you the tools you need to put your
dailies together on-set and conform
with XML’s and EDL’s.
RED ROCKET-X ™
REAL-TIME TRANSCODING.
REAL-TIME PLAYBACK.
RED Rocket allows you to playback, trans-
code, and monitor out R3D files, helping you
streamline your post-production pipeline.
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