Red Digital Cinema – Epic and Scarlett Camera Systems

Red Digital Cinema - Epic and Scarlett Camera Systems

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a weapon of mass destruction? Is it Optimus Prime’s wayward cousin? No, it’s a… er… a million different cameras, apparently. It’s kind of ugly and incredibly beautiful at the same time and I feel drawn to it.

I gather that the movie camera has been out for some while and is threatening to revolutionize the movie industry. Whether or not the rest of the system will go into production is unknown, but the clever money seems to be betting in favour. I really hope it does.

Red Digital Cinema - Epic and Scarlett Camera Systems

The system comprises a collection of components which can be put together in an almost infinite number of configurations. Pop over to the Red website and have a read – I can’t do it justice.

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2 Responses to “Red Digital Cinema – Epic and Scarlett Camera Systems”

  1. Charlie
    25th November 2008 at 12:36 #

    Gordon Bennett! That’s pricey kit. If I had enough money to afford one of those set-ups, I’m not sure I’d have a use for one any more!

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