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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU START ....7 FIRST TIME USE – SETTING Display......... 73 Important Safety Look ........88 UP YOUR RED EPIC ....43 Instructions ........ 7 Sensor ......... 90 1. Attach Power Source ... 43 THEORY OF OPERATION ....10 Project ......... 92 Battery .........
  • Page 4 Exterior Surfaces ....176 Accessing Camera APPENDIX L: MENU MAPS ..186 Brain ........176 Controls / Settings .....155 LCD Screen ....... 176 RED EPIC® Operation Guide Version 1.6.24 BETA July 25, 2011 Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    RED reserves the right to revise this Operation Guide and make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. In no event shall RED, its employees or authorized agents be liable to you for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document.

  • Page 6: Compliance

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable interference. CAUTION: If the device is changed or modified without permission from RED, the user may void his or her authority to operate the equipment. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 7: Australia And New Zealand Statement

    Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS RED declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
  • Page 8 For business users in the European Union, if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Responsible party: Red Digital Cinema® 20291 Valencia Circle Lake Forest, CA 92630 Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration or repairs made to the camera, lens or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, will void the Limited Warranty. Users are not permitted to make design changes or otherwise modify the operation of the camera, lenses or other accessories, without the express written approval of RED DIGITAL CINEMA.
  • Page 10 If there are any performance issues with your camera or accessories when operating within this temperature range, please file a support ticket on www.RED.com/support. O. The Side Handle, Side SSD Module, rear modules and Lens Mount are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE –...
  • Page 11 WARNING: Do not expose the battery to excessive heat. WARNING: Danger of explosion if an incorrect battery is charged with the RED Charger or is used to power the camera and accessories. Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery.

  • Page 12: Theory Of Operation

    A B4 mount to PL mount adaptor is also available to permit use of 2/3” HD lenses on the RED EPIC camera. The optical coverage it provides is approximately equivalent to 16mm hence the maximum recording resolution with a B4 lens is 2K RAW (2048 x 1152 pixel) progressive scan.

  • Page 13: Hdrx

    Use the X-track data for motion tracking, then combine the X-track with the A-track as in #1 or #2 above… or just motion stabilize the A-track using the motion analysis data extracted from the X-track. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 14: Magic Motion

    AUDIO RECORDING The RED EPIC can record up to two discreet channels of microphone level uncompressed 24-bit, 48 KHz audio (four channels of microphone level or line level audio inputs when equipped with a PRO I/O Module), that are synchronized with video and timecode, to REDMAG 1.8”...

  • Page 15: Line Level Analog Inputs

    In its default configuration, the RED EPIC camera can simultaneously support one VIEWFINDER output (suitable for use by a BOMB EVF®, or RED LCD) plus one HD-SDI based PROGRAM output. Each output can support a set of overlay graphics including camera GUI, timecode, clip name and framing guides; the specific overlay graphics for each type of output is user configurable.

  • Page 16: Hd-Sdi

    Figure 2: Example of Video Monitor Output – WITHOUT LCD or EVF Connected RED LCD / BOMB EVF® The optional RED LCD and BOMB EVF are specialized video monitors that provide the user with a variety of tools to assist framing, focus and exposure, including: Surround View™, which is an additional look around area, visible outside of the recorded image.

  • Page 17: Redmote

    For applications where use of an attached RED EVF or RED LCD is not desired – for example when working on a crane – the VIEWFINDER output can be transferred to the HD-SDI output, supporting remote camera monitoring up to 200 ft away.

  • Page 18: Metadata

    For additional information about digital magazines, refer to APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA. METADATA RED EPIC cameras record extensive Metadata, which is data that describes the precise characteristics of the picture and sound signals in each frame of the recording. This includes camera specific setup information, project and clip management information, Clip Name, Time Code, Date and GMT, lens and shutter speed / angle parameters, audio settings and any video image processing information.

  • Page 19: Smpte Timecode

    Under typical operating conditions, a REDVOLT® XL 90Wh battery will run the camera and accessories for about 90 minutes. A REDVOLT 30Wh battery will run the camera and accessories for about 30 minutes. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 20: Camera Operational Controls

    Record Status LED: Indicates status of camera for recording: When camera is ready to record, LED illuminates Green. When camera is recording, LED illuminates Red. When camera is not ready (such as when pressing the record button to stop recording), LED illuminates Orange.

  • Page 21: Side Ssd Module

    Media Indicator: Indicates status of media: When no media is present, the LED is off. When media is inserted and ready to record, LED illuminates Green. When camera is recording, LED illuminates Red. When media is not ready (such as when pressing the record button to stop recording), LED illuminates Orange.

  • Page 22: Side Handle

    Focus / Record Button LCD Display Adjustment Ring LCD Backlight Button Figure 6: RED Side Handle Controls - Top • Battery Door Release Button: Releases Side Handle battery door to permit battery exchange. • Focus / Record Button: Touch for Auto Focus, fully depress to Start or Stop Record.

  • Page 23: Front

    Figure 7: Side Handle Controls - Front • Stills / Movie Slider: Selects between STILLS and MOVIE modes of operation. NOTE: This switch is not active at this time. Default camera operation is MOVIE Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 24: Rear

    Rocker Switch System Keys 1- 3 Navigation Group Thumbwheel Lock Figure 8: RED Side Handle Controls - Rear • Menu Button: Press to access / camera setup menus. • Rocker Switch: Increases or decreases selected value based on parameter selected in USER KEYs.
  • Page 25 User Key D – Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > Exposure Check • System Keys: Function are defined by System Firmware Upper: Toggles false color Exposure Check Center: Not currently defined Lower: Ejects (unmounts) the currently selected Media Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 26: Installation / Removal

    Rotate thumbscrew upwards until tight. 5. Rotate side handle down flush along side of camera brain. 6. Rotate thumbscrew upwards until tight. Ensure side handle is secure to camera brain. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 27 Rotate side handle upwards to remove. Rotate thumbscrew downwards until loose. 3. Rotate upwards to disengage lip at top of side handle from camera brain. 4. Remove side handle from camera. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 28: Redmote

    User Key A – Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles Focus Assist Indicator User Key B – Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > RAW Check Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 29 OPERATION > REDMOTE MENUS > SOFT MENU BUTTONS 4-8. • Power / Lock Slider: Slide and hold down to power up / down REDmote and or camera. Slide up to lock keys. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 30: Bomb Evf

    Focus Ring: Adjusts optimal subject focus for your eye. Available diopter range is +2.0 to -5.0. • EVF User Key (B): Increases EVF display brightness. • EVF User Key (C): Decreases EVF display brightness. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 31: Red Lcd

    RED LCD Figure 13: RED LCD Backlight Adjust Power Key LCD User Key • Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. • Power Key: Not Used • LCD User Key: Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > Exposure.

  • Page 32: Touchscreen Lcd

    TOUCHSCREEN LCD Figure 14: RED Touchscreen LCD Backlight Adjust LCD User Key C LCD User Key D • Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. Upper button +, Lower button - • LCD User Key C (B): Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > 1:1 Magnify.

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    EPIC accepts input voltages between 11.5V - 17V D.C and can draw a maximum current of 12 Amps. • An appropriate 150W supply with DC output rated at 15V 10A is available from RED Digital Cinema. • RED BRICK® 140Wh batteries may be used with the camera via adaptor cable p/n 140-0135.

  • Page 34: Power Up

    Figure 16: Power / Record Button / Status LEDs When an appropriate power source is connected to the Brain, the Power Status LED will illuminate Red. If it is illuminated, depress and then release the Power / Record button. The Power Status LED will initially go out and within 5 seconds illuminate Orange to confirm the camera is powering up, then it will illuminate Green, confirming the camera is powered up and ready to use.

  • Page 35: Power Down

    5 seconds. When the button is released, INITIATING CAMERA SHUTDOWN will display and camera will power down. After Power Down, the Power Status LED will illuminate Red, if an appropriate power source is available. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 36: Graphical User Interface And Navigation

    GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION RED LCD/TOUCHSCREEN LCD, BOMB EVF, EXTERNAL MONITORS The following is a general description of the structure of the camera’s Graphical User Interface (GUI) which overlays the video monitor signal on the Viewfinder output(s) of the camera.
  • Page 37 Provides immediate feedback on the most critical image composition parameter settings, including: • • Current frame capture rate White Balance • • ISO Rating Record Resolution • • Shutter Speed (or Shutter Angle) Record Quality Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 38 NOTE: Shutter angle is displayed in Relative mode by default, as indicated by Yellow text. If the red bar is not on the parameter you wish to change, first use the Scroll Wheel to position the red bar under that parameter, then press ENTER, adjust with the Scroll Wheel and press ENTER a second time to confirm the value change.
  • Page 39 Red = 5% - 0% RAW CLIP METER The RAW Clip meter looks a traffic light style meter and indicates if either of the Red, Blue or Green channels of the RAW sensor data are clipping. This meter is unaffected by White Balance, ISO, VIEW or LOOK settings and therefore represents a true measurement of the exposure levels of the sensor at all times.

  • Page 40: Side Handle

    Power: Camera power status (DC Shown) ISO Rating: Camera sensitivity • Frame Rate: Image capture rate • Shutter Speed: Exposure Time (or Degrees) • • Resolution Recording Resolution White Balance: Color Temp • Quality: REDCODE setting Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 41: Redmote

    LAN: Indicates communication via Ethernet connection • Quality: REDCODE setting • Media Status: Media location and remaining • Clip Filename: Filename of the clip that will media capacity in % be shot Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 42: Navigating Menus

    Touch anywhere outside the overlay windows to enter the value changes and to hide the sub-menus. • To enter the Secondary Menus, touch the MENU icon. SHORTCUTS Along the lower status row, menu items can be accessed by simply touching that section of the screen. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 43: Power Down

    1. Select the MENU icon in the right corner of the Upper Status Bar to reveal the Secondary Menus. 2. Select POWER. 3. Select SHUTDOWN. 4. The camera will immediately power down. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 44: Touchscreen Opreration

    When locked, the main menu will be displayed. UNLOCK To unlock out the touchscreen and allow normal operation, touch and hold the LOCK icon until the MENU icon displays; indicating the touchscreen has been unlocked. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 45: First Time Use - Setting Up Your Red Epic

    DC IN power supply has priority and will power the camera instead of the battery. BATTERY Connect a RED battery to the camera in one of the following ways: SIDE HANDLE Attach a Side Handle and insert a REDVOLT battery.

  • Page 46: Dc Power

    Connect a DC power source to the camera in one of the following ways: • Plug the RED AC Power Adapter into AC power, and the LEMO connector to the DC IN connector. • Plug the RED CHARGER into AC power, and the LEMO connector to the DC IN connector via adaptor cable p/n 140-1060.

  • Page 47: Connect And Format Media

    Identify a REDMAG 1.8” 64GB, 128GB or 256GB SSD that has not previously been recorded to, or is not a camera master and may therefore be erased and re-used. Aligned the RED logo of the SSD to the outside, and then push the SSD firmly, but without excessive force, into the slot in the Side SSD Module.

  • Page 48: Perform A Black Shading Calibration

    It is also the primary frame rate for acquisition, but variable speed (over-crank and under-crank) recordings can be made above and below this base frame rate using the VARISPEED menu. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 49: Recording

    Fully depress again to stop recording. The camera will automatically create a unique and sequential file name for each clip recorded on the SSD based on the Camera’s I.D set in the MEDIA menu. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 50: Record Indicator

    REDmote upper LED will illuminate Red, and the Timecode will turn Red. If using a BOMB-EVF, the LED on the front will illuminate Red if Tally is enabled SMPTE-RP188 timecode VITC-2 HANC metadata record flag will be enabled on HD-SDI outputs.

  • Page 51: Playback

    5. PLAYBACK Playback of recorded clips is not currently enabled in camera firmware and must be performed off the camera. Off-load the Clips from your REDMAG™ 1.8” SSD to a personal computer using a RED STATION® REDMAG 1.8” module. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 52: Menu Controls

    To close an alpha numeric keypad when entering information directly, tap anywhere on the screen outside the keypad. ADVANCED SETTING MENUS At this time, only FRAMERATE, SHUTTER SPEED and WHITE BALANCE on the MAIN MENU have advanced settings. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 53 2. Press the field - a keypad type menu may appear to allow adjustments. 3. Press the desired parameter settings to adjust. 4. When desired selection is made, press anywhere in the screen area to set and exit the advanced settings submenu. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    When a frame rate other than the current TIME BASE has been selected, the FPS text will turn Yellow and VARISPEED will be shown where the Audio Meter is normally displayed at the lower right of the display. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 55: Basic Settings

    On Touchscreen systems, a Keypad is available for direct numeric entry of the Varispeed FPS value. Touch the value bounded by the + and – labels to bring up, press outside the keypad to confirm the value. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 56: Iso (Sensitivity)

    Range is 2 sec – 1/8000 sec - Slowest available speed is 1 second per frame / frame rate, so for 24 fps it is 1/24 sec. Default is 1/48 Sec. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 57: Advanced Settings

    Provides the ability to enter the Exposure value as a Shutter Speed (1/xx sec). Range is 2 – 1/8000 Sec - Slowest available speed is 1/frame rate, so for 24 fps it is 1/24 Sec. Default is 1/48 Sec. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 58 As you adjust any of these three parameters, the camera will automatically calculate the equivalent value in the other units, but as a quick reference here are some common Speeds and Angles. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 59: White Balance

    1/1000 WHITE BALANCE BASIC SETTINGS Allows you to manually set Color Temperature in the range from 1,700 to 100,000 degrees Kelvin. Range is 1,700 K to 10,000 K. Default is 5600K. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 60: Advanced Settings

    Color Temperature calculations assume a pure light source that may not be true in the specific scene the camera is imaging. To compensate for any residual colorcast, the TINT parameter can adjust the Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 61: Resolution

    Calc White Balance function and then press the Calc White Balance function box. Calc White Balance is also assigned to a User Key on the REDmote and Side Handle as a factory default setting. RESOLUTION Allows adjustment of resolution. Default is 5K 2:1 Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 62: Redcode

    Minimum frame rate is 1 sec per frame; maximum frame rate is a function of REDCODE setting, and record resolution: 10:1 12:1 12:1 11:1 12:1 2.4:1 10:1 10:1 12:1 10:1 2.4:1 Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 63: Secondary Menus

    To turn HDRx on, navigate to the HDRx button using the Nav Group and press ENTER, or from the touchscreen directly touch the HDRx button. In the Lower Status Group of the Viewfinder screen, the HDR text will turn White, indicating HDRx is active. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 64: Stops

    Available options are MANUAL and CONFIRM. Default is MANUAL. CONFIRM places a single circle or a grid of boxes on the screen (depending on the ZONES selection) that indicate where the image is in focus. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 65: Zones

    CENTER Provides a large, round target for focus. When objects located in the circle are in focus, the circle will be Yellow or Green. When objects located in the circle are out of focus, the circle will be Red. SPOT Provides a small, round target for precise focus (similar to Center focus, only smaller).
  • Page 66 Provides many targets for focus. When many objects on the screen are in focus, many boxes will be Yellow or Green. When few objects on the screen are in focus, few boxes will be Yellow or Green. Red boxes indicate objects that are out of focus.

  • Page 67: Exposure Menu

    After Preset name is entered and Preset information is highlighted, select CREATE to create your preset and will be taken back to the Preset Main Menu – your new preset shown. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 68 Use the arrow keys and Enter button to select the information you want to be stored for your preset. Available options are IMAGE, SYSTEM, PROJECT, KEYS, and/or OUTPUT. When creating a new preset successfully completed, “Preset Created Successfully” will appear and the preset will be listed. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 69: Export / Import Preset

    (1.8” SSD). Once a preset is exported, it will appear as a selection in the DISK PRESETS field. NOTE: If external memory is not connected, the Export Preset function cannot be performed. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 70 If Yes is selected, “Preset Applied Successfully” will appear when successfully completed. The preset will be listed in the available Camera Presets. If the preset could not be applied, “Preset Could Not Be Applied” will appear to inform you. Try to set again. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 71: Delete Preset

    Once you have deleted the preset, you will either need to create a new one or import and existing one from external media. You will be asked to confirm if you want to delete the preset. When successfully completed, “Preset Deleted Successfully” will appear. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 72: Media Menu

    When selected, a new dialog box will appear allowing you to add properties to the media highlighted in the Current Media box when formatting. Available options are REEL NO, CAM ID, CAM POS, and SET to set the values entered. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 73: Format Media

    When selected, a new dialog box will appear allowing you to add properties to the media highlighted in the Current Media box when formatting. Available options are REEL NO, CAM ID, CAM POS, and FORMAT to format the media with the values entered. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 74 During formatting, the camera will display “Formatting” with a Green status bar. • When formatting is complete, camera will display “The magazine was successfully re-formatted. The digital magazine is ready for immediate use. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 75: Eject Media

    DISPLAY The Display menu permits the operator to adjust the GUI elements displayed on the Viewfinder output(s) Available options are FALSE COLOR, ZERA, OVERLAY, MODES, FRAME GUIDE, AREA GUIDES, and MONITOR. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 76 In the image, Purple areas represent sensor exposure levels that are likely to be noisy if gained up in post production. Red areas represent sensor exposure levels that are at clipping. NOTE: As EXPOSURE meters sensor RAW information, it is not affected by any RGB domain adjustments - such as ISO rating, FLUT, White Balance, Video Gain or other LOOK information.
  • Page 77 NOTE: Because the RAW data represents a wider color space than RGB, provided that the Red (clip) color is not present in EXPOSURE view, even if Red (clip) color is present in VIDEO view, the apparently clipped RGB highlights can be recovered in post production by adjustment of ISO, FLUT or changing the KNEE and WHITE values of the CURVE box.
  • Page 78 FOCUS FOCUS displays a Red color overlay that outlines the edges of objects that are in sharp focus. By adjusting your lens zoom and focus you can see which objects are coming into and falling out of focus.
  • Page 79 When using a touchscreen you can also perform this function by pinching your fingers together and apart. NOTE: When in magnify mode, you will not be able to adjust frame rate or resolution. These options will be Grayed out. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 80 - 45 degrees relative to vertical. Zebra 1 is shown in the image below. High IRE Change the desired setting between 93 and 109 (default is 108). Low IRE Change the desired setting between 75 and 107 (default is 99). Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 81 Check the box adjacent to each overlay type to enable. Overlays available are File Name, Time Code, Attitude, Lens Info, Horizon, AF Zones, AE Zone, Faces, Center and Grid. Look Around is always enabled. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 82 Color The color setting for AF Zones, AE Zone, Faces, Center, Grid and Look Around may be adjusted. Options are White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, or Black. Select the color that provides maximum contrast with the scene you are shooting.
  • Page 83 Selects GUI display of Timecode as Time of Day (TOD) and Edge. GUI SKIN Selects GUI look to NORMAL, OUTDOOR or NIGHT. Normal Normal displays the menu items in Black text over a Gray background for indoor shooting conditions. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 84 Outdoor displays the menu items in Black text over a brighter Gray background for outdoor shooting conditions. Night Night displays the menu items in Red text over a Gray background for nighttime shooting conditions. FRAME GUIDE This sub-menu provides a selection of frame guides and safe action and safe title guides. User definable safe action and safe title guides may be saved as a USER PREFERENCE, thereby permitting the camera guides to be fully customized for any application.
  • Page 85 Available options are Off, Full, 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1, 1.9:1, 2.4:1, or User. Full is displayed by default and illustrated below. User Frame guides can be set to your own preferences through the User Settings. Available options are Aspect Ratio, Scale X/Y and Offsets X/Y. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 86 COLOR Sets the frame guideline color to White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, or Black. Select the color that provides maximum color contrast with the scene you are shooting. TRANSPARANCY Sets the frame guide transparency. Available options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
  • Page 87 For both Title Guide and Action Guide, available options are OFF, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, 2.4:1, 1.85:1, and User. Default is OFF. User Title Guide and Action Guide can be set to your own preferences through User Settings. Available options are Aspect Ratio and Scale. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 88 COLOR Sets Title Guide and Action Guide line color to White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, or Black. Select the color that provides maximum color contrast with the scene you are shooting. TRANSPARENCY Sets Title Guide and Action Guide transparency. Options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
  • Page 89 To zoom out to normal view, slide fingers apart. Double-Click Right 25% to Record When selected, the right 25% of the screen can be double-tapped to start and double-tapped again to stop recording. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 90: Look

    Adjusts the overall contrast of the image. Range is -1.0 (flat) to +1.0 (max contrast). Default is 0.0. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness without crushing highlights. Available range is – 10 to +10. Default is 0.0. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 91 GAIN The GAIN sub-menu permits adjustment of RED GAIN, BLUE GAIN and GREEN GAIN. Adjusts the gain of the RED channel only. Range is 0.0 (no Red) to 4.0. Default is 1.0. BLUE Adjusts the gain of the BLUE channel only. Range is 0.0 (no Blue) to 4.0. Default is 1.0.

  • Page 92: Sensor

    Enables one of two shutter timing (duration) modes: Absolute or Relative. Default selection is Relative. ABSOLUTE Shutter Speed is defined exclusively by the Shutter Speed setting. NOTE: When operating in Absolute mode, the shutter speed is reported in White text. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 93 NOTE: When operating in Relative mode, the shutter speed is reported in Yellow text. NOTE: If the operator requests a shutter speed that is outside the capability of the camera in that mode, the actual shutter speed used will be reported in red text. SYNC Allows the shutter timing (scan start) to be synced to an external signal.

  • Page 94: Project

    & editing frame rate. Setting is displayed in the lower left corner of VIEWFINDER output(s). Available options are 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 47.96, 48.00, 50.00, and 59.94. Default is 23.98. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 95 When selected the camera uses the camera’s Real Time Clock as the timecode counter source. Set Manually When selected allows the user to define a custom value as the timecode counter seed. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 96: Modes

    When audio is enabled and an audio jack is plugged in (detected by the camera), the circle next to CH1, CH2 etc… will be Green and the box around the signal will be highlighted. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 97 Allows adjustment of audio output levels fed to the Headphone jacks. Available options for each channel are VOL and MUTE. Default is VOL. MONITOR CONTROL This sub-menu allows the HD-SDI output to be switched between PROGRAM, GUIDES and PREVIEW output modes. Default is Preview. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 98 Enter or Menu button on the Side Handle or REDmote. SMPTE BARS CHIP CHART NOTE: RED EPIC test signals are not recordable, they are provided to help align external video monitors connected via HD-SDI output. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 99: Setup

    “North, South, East, West” refers to the Direction keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) on the Navigation Group. “Rotary Jog” refers to Scroll Wheel on the Navigation Group. “Rotary Front” refers to Adjustment Ring on Side Handle near LCD. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 100 Bottom Handle • Bottom Handle Record Half Button Down HALF Press Request • Bottom Handle Record Full Button Down Toggle Record • Bottom Handle Tele Level +1 Zoom In Speed 1 Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 101 Exposure Check • LCD Arrow Up Button Down Brain LCD Br. Up • LCD Arrow Down Button Down Brain LCD Br. Down • EVF Function 1 Button Down Brain LCD Br. Up Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 102 • Set focus mode for movie • False Color • Brain LCD Br. Down • RAW Check • Next Value • Toggle ND Filter • Toggle HDR Mode • Previous Value • Open FPS List Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 103 DATE / TIME This menu allows the user to reset the battery backed up clock of the RED EPIC camera. These values will be used to timestamp each recording as they are made to the RED MAG 1.8” SSD media.
  • Page 104 GROUP ID Allows you to manually designate a unique Group ID. When selected a keyboard will appear. This allows commands to be broadcast to groups of cameras with the same group ID. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 105 EPIC and "REDLINK upgrade required, please contact RED!" is displayed on the camera, then your EPIC and REDmote may need to be sent back to RED for evaluation/updating. Please save a .LOG file and send to RED Technical Support to diagnose and confirm next steps.
  • Page 106 Permits the function of the SYNC OUT / GPO pin in the CNTL connector to be defined as: Sync Out Provides an Output Sync signal to act as a Shutter Start tally. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 107 This setting selects VARIABLE speed fan operation based on the camera core temperature. Manual This setting allows you to set a fixed fan speed to be used during Record and Standby modes. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 108: Maintenance

    EVF Tally Light When checked, enables the Record Tally Red LED on the front face of the EVF. MAINTENANCE The maintenance menu allows the user to check system status and information, save the camera diagnostic LOG to attached media, perform a software update, calibrate the sensor, perform a camera self test, and reset system settings to factory defaults.
  • Page 109 SAVE LOG Select to write camera’s .LOG file to the REDMAG 1.8” SSD. The .LOG file is a diagnostic tool that can assist RED with camera troubleshooting. After capture, upload the .LOG file to the RED customer service www.RED.com/support. team contactable at After successfully writing the log file to media, viewfinder output(s) will display LOG SAVE COMPLETED.
  • Page 110 Allows you to perform a Black Shading calibration of the MYSTERIUM X sensor two (2) different ways; at 24 FPS @ 1/48 SEC or using your current FPS/Exposure settings. The calibration procedures are the same for both options. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 111 5. Once Capturing is complete, a status screen will show progress of the Analyzing step. 6. Once Analyzing is complete, a status screen will show progress of the Erasing step. 7. Once Erasing is complete, a status screen will show progress of the Programming step. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 112 When selected allows you to perform a self-test for the sensor and LCD Touchscreen. ENABLE / DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN When selected enables / disables the sensor test pattern (White Screen). To turn on, select ENABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 113 When the touchscreen self-test is on, you can verify all areas of the touch screen respond to touch. Simply touch each box using your finger. The touchscreen responds to the touch and the Green box turns Blue. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 114 When selected, you will be asked to confirm if you want to reset all hardware discovery settings. After settings are reset, “RESET HARDWARE DISCOVERY SUCCESSFUL, INITIALIZING RESTART…” Camera will automatically power down and will require you to manually power it up. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 115: Power Menu

    Power OFF controls are interlocked to prevent accidental powering down of the camera. For details on the different ways to properly power down your RED EPIC, refer to BASIC OPERATION > POWER DOWN. 1. Enter the Secondary Menu using the touch screen, REDmote or Side Handle.

  • Page 116: Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware

    1. Download v1.6.23 firmware from http://www.RED.com/support. 2. Uncompress the v1.6.23 firmware zip file. 3. Using RED STATION® REDMAG 1.8", copy the "force_upgrade" folder and its contents to the top level of the REDMAG¨ 1.8" SSD directory. 4. Eject or unmount the SSD, then remove the SSD from RED STATION.
  • Page 117 Pressing OK, HIDE will hide the message when the camera is powered up, however, be mindful that until the fan is changed, the camera temperature should be monitored. If the fan is not replaced as RED recommends and the camera is damaged by overheating, the camera warranty will be voided.

  • Page 118: Multiple Cameras

    DIGITAL MEDIA > COPYING MEDIA. MULTIPLE CAMERAS If multiple cameras are to be upgraded, unmount the external media from the camera, and perform STEPS 3 through 12 of the previous procedure for each camera. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 119: Appendix B: Managing Digital Media

    Formatting the SSD media will take about 10 seconds. 1. Insert SSD into camera. Insert the REDMAG 1.8” SSD with the RED logo facing outward (away from camera body). SSD firmly into its slot, but without using excessive force to prevent damage.

  • Page 120: Media Capacity Remaining Status

    The Viewfinder output(s) will display the remaining media capacity in the MEDIA indicator (100% is shown). At 10%, remaining capacity the media status will turn yellow, at 5% it will turn red. At 2%, remaining the camera will cease recording. This reserves a small amount of capacity for ancillary data to be written to the media.

  • Page 121: Using Redmote / Touchscreen Lcd

    1. By default, the lower of the three (3) SYSTEM KEYS is set to Eject Media when pressed. 2. When media is ejected, Viewfinder output(s) will display “MEDIA EJECTED SUCCESSFULLY“. 3. Media can now be removed from the camera. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 122: Using Side Ssd

    ERASING MEDIA MACINTOSH OS X 1. Connect the REDMAG 1.8” SSD via RED STATION REDMAG 1.8". 2. Open the Disk Utility. 3. Carefully choose the drive from the list on the left.

  • Page 123: Windows

    8. The media will need to be formatting by the camera before use. Refer to FORMATTING MEDIA. WINDOWS 1. Connect the REDMAG 1.8” SSD via RED STATION REDMAG 1.8". 2. Open Windows Explorer (go to my computer icon, right click and select EXPLORE).

  • Page 124: Appendix C: Charging Batteries

    BATTERY PERFORMANCE When fully charged to 16.4V (+/- 0.2V), the REDVOLT battery is designed to provide approximately 30-45 minutes of operational time when powering in the RED EPIC camera (this may vary depending on installed accessories and loads). DISCHARGE PROTECTION The battery is equipped with discharge protection.

  • Page 125: Red Travelcharger

    RED TRAVELCHARGER™ The RED Travelcharger has been designed to charge REDVOLT Li-ion batteries or equivalent. A completely discharged battery can be fully charged in approximately 90 minutes. The battery can also be partially charged, to approximately 80% capacity, in approximately 60 minutes.

  • Page 126: Charging Batteries

    1. Plug the supplied AC power cord into the charger’s AC input and then into the AC power source. 2. Verify that the charger’s LED status bar is solid Red (indicating ready to receive battery for charging). 3. Insert a REDVOLT battery into the charger. Charger status LED flashes Yellow while charging.

  • Page 127: Appendix D: Input / Output Connectors

    APPENDIX D: INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS BRAIN FRONT MIC-1 3.5mm Audio Jack MIC-2 3.5mm Audio Jack Figure18: Brain Connectors - Front Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 128: Microphone Audio)

    User Interface, with a solid vertical witness mark that indicates 0dBu / 0.775 v RMS /-20dbFS. Peak Level Meter range is –34dBu to +20dBu (-54dBFS to 0dBFS) and provides input clip indication. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 129: Brain Rear

    BRAIN REAR HD-SDI Headphone SYNC (Video Sync) CTRL (RS232 Control) GIG-E (Ethernet) DC IN (Power Input) HDMI Figure 20: Brain Connectors - Rear Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 130: Hd-Sdi

    Day timecode, record tally flag and Clip Name information as SMPTE RP-188 VITC2 HANC metadata. NOTE: Default setting is PROGRAM. NOTE: HD-SDI video output is Progressive Scan; it does not support 1080i or 1080PsF modes. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 131: Headphone

    Volume: (master volume) Adjusts headphone volume equally for left and right outputs. Range is -18dB to 0dB in 1dB steps. Default is -9dB. NOTE: for maximum output signal quality, only use high impedance headphones. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 132: Sync (Video Sync)

    NOTE: The Shutter Sync / GPI Trigger uses a Schmitt trigger operating at 3.3V. Both edges of the input signal can be used as a trigger event. For example, when GPI trigger is used as a Record Start / Stop. • Start Record: Ground - 3.3V Transition Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 133 3.3V - Ground Transition • During Stop: Hold at Ground NOTE: A pre-fabricated SYNC interface cable is available from RED Digital Cinema. • Part No. 790-0154 – Video Sync – Camera to 3 BNC – 3 ft. (1m) • White BNC: Shutter Sync / GPI •...

  • Page 134: Ctrl (Rs232 Control)

    RS232 TX NOTE: When active, the GPO tally presents 3.3V @ 0.04 Amps maximum between pins 1 and 3. NOTE: A pre-fabricated CTRL interface cable is available from RED Digital Cinema. • Part No. 790-0152 – RS232 – Camera to DB-9 – 3 ft. (1m) •...

  • Page 135: Gig-E (Ethernet)

    Data Pair B+ B1_DB- Data Pair B- Do Not Connect NOTE: Two pre-fabricated Ethernet interface cables are available from RED Digital Cinema. • Part No. 790-0163 – Ethernet – Camera to Camera – 3 ft. (1m) • Part No. 790-0159 – Ethernet – Camera to RJ45 – 3 ft. (1m) Version 1.6.24 BETA...

  • Page 136: Dc In (Power Input)

    +VBATT and GROUND pins wired, as this may cause damage to the camera’s power supply; this is not covered by Warranty. NOTE: Two pre-fabricated DC Power input cables are available from RED Digital Cinema. •...

  • Page 137: Hdmi Out

    In addition to video data, the HDMI output also provides 4 channels of embedded audio. NOTE: Default setting is PREVIEW. NOTE: HDMI video output is Progressive Scan; it does not support 1080i or 1080PsF modes. NOTE: HDMI video output is not enabled at this time. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 138: Side Ssd Module

    The VIEWFINDER output Module to the front face of the Side SSD provides digital video, communications and power interconnection between the camera and a RED EVF or RED LCD digital display. Due to the requirement for absolute data integrity this requires a custom cable manufactured by RED, the pin-out of this interface is not published.

  • Page 139: Redmote

    The REDmote interface connector (B) allows communication between the REDmote and EPIC Brain or any expansion module when installed. Make sure these contacts are kept clean and free of any grease that may interfere with electrical contact. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 140: Appendix E: Redmote Operation

    On the upper left edge of the REDmote is the STILLS/MOVIE toggle switch (A) used to switch between STILLS operation (DOWN) and MOVIE operation (UP). The toggle switch is set to the MOVIE position, the Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 141 Blinking Red when remaining media is low. • Green when camera is ready to Record. • Yellow (Red + Green) during settle / finalize phase (immediately after pressing record button to stop recording). • Off when camera is not ready to record.
  • Page 142 The Scroll Wheel (A) allows the operator to select and adjust the values of selected camera parameters. DIRECTIONAL PAD The Directional Pad (B) allows Left / Right / Up / Down navigation thru camera menus to select a desired parameter for adjustment. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 143: Operation

    Auto Focus; a full press initiates still capture, or starts /stops a movie recording. When recording, the upper LED will illuminate Red and a Red dot will appear to the immediate left of the Timecode on the REDmote LCD display.
  • Page 144 Select the desired camera to connect to for wireless operation and press the Enter button. 2 REMOTE When selected will toggle between REMOTE and LOCAL (in Red text). Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 145 2. Press Soft Menu Button 2 to display LOCAL above Soft Menu Button 2. 3. Select the page you would like to set the parameter on. Refer to SOFT MENU BUTTONS 4-8. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 146 4. Use the directional arrows on the Navigational Control to move the Red cursor to the desired location to place the parameter. 5. Press Soft Menu Button 3 Setup. The Setup window will appear on screen. 6. Select “Setup Slot”.
  • Page 147 To the right of the LCD are five (5) Soft Menu buttons 4-8 (H). These are pages of information showing camera settings and parameters. The available parameters can be customized. Refer to SOFT MENU BUTTONS 1-3 > 2 REMOTE. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 and 5 Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 148: Charging / Battery Life

    Charge status is shown by a “Battery” indicator at the lower Right corner of the screen. When battery charge is good, indicator is Green. When battery charge is marginal, indicator will be Yellow. When battery charge is low, the indicator turns Red. Ensure the battery is fully charged to Green before operating camera in a wireless configuration.

  • Page 149: Connecting / Removing

    Brain or to / from the back on an expansion module. On the lower left and right sides of the REDmote are V-lock release buttons (B, M) that must be depressed to release the REDmote from the camera or module. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 150 3. The REDmote will confirm by displaying “DOCKED” momentarily (if REDmote is ON when docked). NOTE: If the camera is ON and the REDmote is OFF, the REDmote will automatically power UP when connected. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 151: Wireless Connection

    To communicate to a desired camera wirelessly using the REDmote, perform the following procedure: 1. Ensure the REDmote and camera are both are powered up. 2. Ensure REDmote is NOT physically connected to the camera. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 152 6. On the camera go to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > SETUP > REMOTE. IMPORTANT: Ensure REDmote displays IDLE on the screen in the lower Left before continuing to the next step. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 153 REDmote will not wirelessly connect to your EPIC and "REDLINK upgrade required, please contact RED!" is displayed on the camera, then your EPIC and REDmote may need to be sent back to RED for evaluation/updating. Please save a .LOG file and send to RED Technical Support to diagnose and confirm next steps.
  • Page 154 CAMERA ID. Select CAMERA ID and a keyboard will appear, allowing you to select the camera name. This can also be performed after pairing the REDmote. 3. Select the desired camera and press the Enter button. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 155 Soft Menu Button 1 under CONNECT. The REDmote will display “Searching”. When a camera is found, the REDmote will display the name and MAC address (in parenthesis) of the camera. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 156: Power Up / Down

    UP along with the camera. NOT CONNECTED TO CAMERA To manually power UP the REDmote, depress and hold the Power / Lock Switch in the Down direction for 2 seconds then release. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 157: Accessing Camera Controls / Settings

    CHANGING CAMERA SETTINGS USING CAMERA LCD / EXTERNAL MONITOR AS REFERENCE To adjust a parameter value displayed on the camera’s Upper Status Group, first note the red colored bar (located under 24fps in this example), indicating the currently active parameter for instant adjustment.

  • Page 158: Recording

    IMPORTANT: Before recording from a REDmote ensure the camera is properly powered, set up and media is connected. Refer to BASIC OPERATION. To record, press the Red REC (record) button on the REDmote (or any of the other available record buttons).
  • Page 159 4. Change Configure IPv4 setting to “Manually” (as shown). 5. In the IP Address field, enter 192.168.0.1 (as shown). 6. The Status should change to “Connected” after changes. 7. Proceed to UPGRADING REDMOTE FIRMWARE > MAC. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 160 1. Download the zip file to your desktop. 2. Double-click the zip file to uncompress. 3. Open the newly created folder. 4. Double-click the REDmoteUpgradeApp. A Terminal window will open and the REDmote Software Wizard will open. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 161 6. Click "Select File" and navigate to the redmote.1.bin file located in the same folder as REDmoteUpgradeApp. 7. Select "Start upgrade". 8. File transfer status will be displayed as a Blue bar. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 162 10. Once the File Transfer Status is completed, the REDmote Software Wizard will display “Please Wait and Don’t Unplug – Firmware Upgrade is in Progress on REDmote”. 11. After a few more seconds, the REDmote Software Wizard will display “Firmware Upgrade Successfully Done”. Select OK. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 163: Operating Multiple Cameras Using A Single Redmote

    Select the camera you wish to control and press the ENTER button. When you want to switch to a different camera, press Soft Menu Button 1 again to list available cameras and re-select. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 164: Appendix F: 3D Setup / Operation

    If Master and Slave are both accidentally set to CENTER and both Cam IDs are different (Master = A / Slave = B), the first clip recorded is: IMPORTANT: This position is NOT recommended when recording in Master / Slave configuration. Master: A001_C001_******.R3D Slave: B001_C001_******.R3D Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 165 IMPORTANT: This position is NOT recommended when recording in Master / Slave configuration. Master: A001_C001_******.R3D Slave: A001_C001_******.R3D Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 166: Appendix G: Exposure - Using False Color And Iso

    In the image above it is obvious the camera is under exposed. The initial clues are the monitor is very dark, and the histogram is justified to the left. Also note that red bar at the left edge of the histogram and the vertical color stack to the right of the histogram is only at grey.
  • Page 167 These areas are indicated in purple. It is clear those areas are under the matchbox and coin, and between the bottle and cigar holder. ISO 800 - False Color: Video Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 168: Overexposure (~ 2 Stops)

    Note the red bar at the right edge of the histogram and the vertical color stack to the right of the histogram is showing red plus the three traffic lights to the right of that are all illuminated.
  • Page 169 Select False Color – Exposure: note the √ E icon in the GUI when active. This mode allows us to visualize where in the image over exposure is taking place. These areas are indicated in red. It is clear those areas are on the highlight on coin, and at the top right edge of the color chip test chart.
  • Page 170 Because the scene is over exposed, when the recorded .R3D file is color corrected in post-production, the scene’s highlight information will almost certainly be clipped, however the shadow information will probably display cleanly once pulled back down to an acceptable brightness. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 171: Appropriate Exposure

    Note that there is no red bar on either the left or the right edges of the histogram and the vertical color stack to the right of the histogram is at yellow.
  • Page 172 (purple) or over exposure (red) in the image. In this case, there is a very small area of purple under the cracker box, and just a suggestion of red on the highlight on the coin, which suggested that the sensor is appropriately exposed for this scene.
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  • Page 174: Adjusting The Iso Rating

    RAW meters do not change – they always indicate what is happening at the sensor level and hence where the image is truly in noise or at clipping. ISO 6400 - No Exposure Adjustment Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...
  • Page 175 The technique is similar in principle to re-rating a film stock. With practice, the ISO rating can be used as a tool to assist ideal exposure based on the dynamic range identified within the scene. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 176: Appendix H: Post Production

    4K, 2K or 1080p image file. SOFTWARE TOOLS RED Digital Cinema provides a variety of software tools to aid postproduction. For proper color rendition using a Macintosh OSX computer, your monitor should be set to Adobe 1998, or to SMPTE-C display profile.

  • Page 177: Redcine-X

    The application can export either a single clip, or a sequence of clips, as 4K or 2K resolution 10-bit DPX or 16-bit TIFF files. REDCINE-X can also render clips into standalone QuickTime movies using specific HD video codecs. As RED EPIC shoots progressive scan images, all QuickTime movies created by REDCINE-X are also progressive scan.

  • Page 178: Appendix I: Maintenance

    There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration or repairs made to the camera, lens or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, will void the Limited Warranty.

  • Page 179: Redmote Screen

    T-10 Torx screwdriver. This screw is indicated by a Siemens Star with an arrow pointing to its location. Back Focus Adjustment Location 1. Place the camera on a level, stable surface or mount the camera on a tripod. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
  • Page 180 A. Remove the camera lens or sensor cover if equipped. B. Install RED Focus onto the camera in the position shown. C. Ensure RED Focus is secured to the camera with the camera lock ring. RED Focus Properly Installed on RED EPIC Camera 3.
  • Page 181 NOTE: The center of the image will never be in perfect focus as the lines are less than 1/3 of a pixel in size. 8. The back focus adjustment mechanism is self-locking, and does not require a supplementary locking screw. 9. This completes the RED EPIC back focus adjustment. Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 182: Troubleshooting

    POWER SPIKE DETECTED – SHUTDOWN If this message appears, power down the camera, power back up and continue camera operation. If error reoccurs, please file a support ticket at www.RED.com/support. Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 183: Camera Cannot Be Paired To Redmote

    Pressing OK, HIDE will hide the message when the camera is powered up, however, be mindful that until the fan is changed, the camera temperature should be monitored. If the fan is not replaced as RED recommends and the camera is damaged by overheating, the camera warranty will be voided.

  • Page 184: Appendix K: Technical Data

    720p RGB (16:9) PROJECT FRAME RATES 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.96, 48, 50, 59.94 fps, all resolutions 4K : DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (RED RAY via optional encoder) DELIVERY FORMATS 2K : DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (RED RAY via optional encoder) (FROM REDCINE-X) 1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2 : Quicktime, JPEG Avid AAF, MXF.

  • Page 185: Brain Dimensions

    BRAIN DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

  • Page 186: Side View

    SIDE VIEW Version 1.6.24 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. JULY 25, 2011...

  • Page 187: Top View

    TOP VIEW Version 1.6.24 BETA JULY 25, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.

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