he Red Digital Cinema Camera Company is an American company that manufactures pr

ofessional-grade digital cinematography and photography tools. Red cameras suppo

rt raw recording of stills and video, in the case of the RED Epic-M up to 6K res
olution.
The Red One in a simple setup
The companys headquarters are in Irvine, California, with studios in Hollywood. I
t has offices in London, Berlin, and Mumbaiand various authorized resellers and s
ervice centers around the world. Red also has retail stores in Hollywood and New
York.
Contents [hide]
1
History
2
Cameras
2.1
Red One
2.2
DSMC
2.3
DSMC2
3
Sensors
3.1
Mysterium
3.2
Mysterium-X
3.3
Dragon
3.4
Helium
4
Workflow
4.1
Redcine-X Pro
4.2
Previous Workflow Software
4.3
Red Rocket
4.4
Red Rocket-X
4.5
Third party workflow systems
5
Other notable products
5.1
Redray
5.2
3-Axis lens control system
5.3
Redlink development kit
6
Lawsuits
7
See also
8
References
9

External links
History[edit]
Red Digital Cinema was founded in 2005 by Jim Jannard, who had previously founde
d Oakley. The company started with a small group of entrepreneurs in a warehouse
who wanted to build affordable, high-end digital video cameras and believed tha
t 4K video was the future of digital image capture.[1]
At the 2006 NAB show, Jannard announced that Red would build a 4K digital cinema
camera and began taking pre-orders. More than one thousand people put down a re
fundable deposit, and Red began work to fulfill the orders.
In March 2007, director Peter Jackson completed a camera test of two prototype R
ed One cameras, which became the 12-minute World War I film Crossing the Line.[2
] On seeing the short film, director Steven Soderbergh told Jannard: "I am all i
n. I have to shoot with this." Soderbergh took two prototype Red ONEs into the j
ungle to shoot his film.[3]
Red Digital delivered the first Red camera in August 2007. Called the Red One, i
t had a 4K Mysterium sensor and could capture 4K images at up to 60 frames per s
econd in the proprietary Redcode format.
The Red One was arguably the first affordable camera that provided filmmakers cu
stomizable features and out-of-the-box functionality with the "feature film qual
ity" known to much more expensive 35mm film cameras.[3][4]
In 2009, Red released Redcine-X,[5] a post-production workflow for both motion a
nd stills, the R3D Software Development Kit,[6] and introduced the world to the
concept of "DSMC" (Digital Stills and Motion Camera).[7] In 2010, Red offered a
sensor upgrade to owners of the original Mysterium sensor to the newer "M-X" sen
sor. Also in that same year, Red acquired the historic Ren-Mar Studios in Hollyw
ood, and renamed it "Red Studios Hollywood".[8]
In 2013, Red began taking pre-orders for their newest camera, the Epic Red Drago
n.[9]
By 2016 Red camera prices had raised to become within the most expensive segment
of the market, comparable with the price of the 35mm film cameras it once sough
t to represent an affordable digital alternative to.[10]
Cameras[edit]
Red One[edit]
The Red One was Red Digital Cinemas first production camera.[11] Using an S35mm i
mage plane, the Red One displays a natural depth of field from 2K to over 4K res
olutions.[12]
The first Red Ones were outfitted with the 12 megapixel Mysterium sensor, capabl
e of capturing up to 120 frames per second at 2K resolution and 30 frames per se
cond at 4K resolution.[13]
The second generation, Red One Mysterium-X has a 14 megapixel Mysterium-X sensor
. It captures up to 120 frames per second at 2K resolution and up to 30 frames p
er second at 4K resolution. With the upgraded sensor, the Red One Mysterium-X of
fers more dynamic range, higher sensitivity and enhanced color management tools
than the Red One Mysterium.[14]
Red One Mysterium specs:

Sensor: 12 megapixel Mysterium

Pixel Array: 4900 (h) x 2580 (v)

Dynamic Range: > 66db (11 stops)

Max Image Area: 4480px (h) x 2304px (v)

Lens Coverage: 24.2mm (h) x 12.5mm (v) x 27.3mm (d)

Acquisition Formats: 4K raw (16:9, 2:1), 3K raw (16:9, 2:1), 2K raw (16:
9, 2:1)
Red One Mysterium-X specs:[15]

Sensor: 14 megapixel Mysterium-X

Pixel Array: 5120 (h) x 2700 (v)

Dynamic Range: 13+ stops

Max Image Area: 4480px (h) x 2304px (v)

Lens Coverage: 24.2mm (h) x 12.5mm (v) x 27.3mm (d)

Acquisition Formats: 4.5K raw (2,4:1), 4K raw (16:9, HD, 2:1, and anamor
phic 2:1), 3K raw (16:9, 2:1, and anamorphic 2:1), 2K raw (16:9, 2:1, and anamor

phic 2:1)
DSMC[edit]
Scarlet-X is a professional digital stills and motion capture camera that comes
with one of two sensors the 14 megapixel Mysterium-X sensor or the 19 megapixel
Red Dragon sensor.[16] Scarlet-X cameras with the Red Dragon sensor are known as
Scarlet Dragons. The Scarlet Dragon, formerly an upgrade option, was announced
as a for-purchase product at NAB 2013.[17]
Scarlet cameras are modulareach camera can be customized to customer needs. Like
all Red cameras, Scarlet-X has interchangeable lens mounts.[18]
SCARLET shoots regular speeds of up to 30fps at 4K and up to 120 fps at 2k. At 5
K, it can t exceed 18fps.
Scarlet M-X specs[19]

Sensor: 14 megapixel Mysterium-X

Pixel Array: 5120 (h) x 2700 (v)

Dynamic Range: 13.5 stops, up to 18 stops with HDRx

Max Image Area: 5120px (h) x 2700px (v)

Lens Coverage: 27.7mm (h) x 14.6mm (v) x 31.4mm (d)

Acquisition Formats: 5K FF Redcode raw (full frame), 4K HD Redcode raw,

3K HD Redcode raw, 1080p Redcode raw, 1K Redcode raw
Scarlet Dragon specs[19]

Sensor: 19 megapixel Red Dragon

Pixel Array: 6144 (h) x 3160 (v)

Dynamic Range: 16.5 stops

Max Image Area: 6144px (h) x 3160px (v)

Lens Coverage: 30.7mm (h) x 15.8mm (v) x 31.4mm (d)

Acquisition Formats: 6K FF raw (full frame), 5K raw, 4K raw, 3K raw, 2K

raw
The Epic camera line consists of the highest performing Red camera systems, incl
uding the Epic-X Mysterium-X and Epic Dragon. The Epic-X M-X uses the 14 megapix
el Mysterium-X sensor.[20] The Epic Dragon contains the 19 megapixel Red Dragon
sensor.[21]
Both cameras are also available as monochrome versions. Additionally, the Epic D
ragon camera has a carbon fiber option,[22] increasing durability while decreasi
ng overall weight of the unit.
Epic M-X specs[23]

Sensor: 14 megapixel Mysterium-X

Pixel Array: 5120 (h) x 2700 (v)

Dynamic Range: 13.5 stops, up to 18 stops with HDRx

Max Image Area: 5120px (h) x 2700px (v)

Lens Coverage: 27.7mm (h) x 14.6mm (v) x 31.4mm (d)

Acquisition Formats: 5K raw (full frame, 2:1, 2.4:1, and anamorphic 2:1)
, 4.5K raw (2.4:1), 4K raw (16:9, HD, 2:1, and anamorphic 2:1), 3K raw (16:9, 2:
1, and anamorphic 2:1), 2K raw (16:9, 2:1, and anamorphic 2:1), 1080p RGB (16:9)
, 720P RGB (16:9)
Epic Dragon specs[24]

Sensor: 19 megapixel Red Dragon

Pixel Array: 6144 (h) x 3160 (v)

Dynamic Range: 16.5+ stops

Max Image Area: 6144px (h) x 3160px (v)

Lens Coverage: 30.7mm (h) x 15.8mm (v) x 34.5mm (d)

Acquisition Formats: 6K raw (2:1, 2.4:1), 5K raw (full frame, 2:1, 2.4:1
, and anamorphic 2:1), 4.5K raw (2.4:1), 4K raw (16:9, HD, 2:1, and anamorphic 2
:1), 3K raw (16:9, 2:1, and anamorphic 2:1), 2K raw (16:9, 2:1, and anamorphic 2
:1), 1080p RGB (16:9), 720P RGB (16:9)
DSMC2[edit]
The Weapon cameras are the new top-end cameras in the DSMC2 family. Weapon comes
in several models and 2 different sensor sizes: 6k and 8k.
Weapon 8k (Carbon Fiber) specs[25]

Sensor: 35 megapixel Red Dragon+

Pixel Array: 8192 (h) x 4320 (v)


Dynamic Range: 16.5+ stops

Lens Coverage: 40.96mm (h) x 21.60mm (v) x 46.31mm (d) for VistaVision; 29
9mm (h) x 15.77mm (v) x 33.80mm (d) for S-35[26]

Acquisition Formats: up to 8K (1.89:1) raw and up to 4k DNxHD and ProRes

RGB.
Sensors[edit]
Mysterium[edit]
Mysterium is a 12-megapixel sensor designed specifically for Reds first commercia
l camera, the Red One Mysterium. The sensor is capable of capturing up to 30 fra
mes per second in 4K (1120 fps in 2K). Mysterium has a native color balance of 5,
000 kelvins and has a dynamic range of 66dB (11 stops).
Mysterium-X[edit]
Mysterium-X is a 14-megapixel sensor designed specifically for the Red DSMC to c
apture video and stills at up to 5K resolution. The sensor includes high-precisi
on analog-to-digital conversion, capable of delivering up to 13.5 stops of dynam
ic range with daylight light sources over a camera sensitivity rating of 320800 I
SO. Variable-frame-rate imaging is up to 95 FPS at 5K FF resolution and up to 40
0 FPS at 1K WS resolution. Mysterium-X has a native color balance of 5,000 K and
electronic white balance color compensation from 1,700 K to 10,000 K.[12] Red O
ne, Scarlet and Epic cameras each have a version containing the Mysterium-X sens
or.
Dragon[edit]
The Red Dragon sensor is a 19-megapixel sensor that captures video and stills at
up to 6K resolution.[27] The sensor has pixel size of 5m and captures over nine
times more resolution than standard HD, resulting in native exposure that exceed
s 35 mm film in both latitude and image density. Red Dragon supports 100+ FPS, 1
6.5 stops of dynamic range, and advanced color science.[21]
In 2014, the Red Dragon sensor received a score of 101 DxO Mark sensor rating.[2
8] This marked the first time a digital cinema camera was tested alongside leadi
ng stills cameras.[29]The Red Dragon sensor is available within Epic and Scarlet
camera systems.
Helium[edit]
The Red Helium is a 35-megapixel sensor designed to capture up to 8k resolution
in both VistaVision and Super 35 formats. The sensor has 3.65 m pixels and is des
igned for the Weapon line of cameras.[30]
Workflow[edit]
Redcine-X Pro[edit]
Redcine-X Pro is a free of charge post processing software collection developed
by Red, built specifically for Red camera systems. It includes a coloring toolse
t, integrated timeline, and post effects software collection for both stills and
motion. The post-production software allows for non-destructive manipulation of
4K, 5K and 6K raw .R3D files.[31]
With the latest update of Redcine-X Pro, users can mark frames while shooting an
d access those specific frames within their timeline. Additionally, this latest
version includes A.D.D. (Advanced Dragon Debayer), a new algorithm for Dragon th
at analyzes every pixel.[32]
Previous Workflow Software[edit]
Red Alert was the first form of workflow made available to Red owners/operators,
though it was more of a diagnostic tool. It allowed Red One users to tweak deba
yer settings and render out to dpx/tiff/mov.[33]
Redcine was the first end-to-end workflow for Red users. A third-party company d
eveloped the software, and Red provided the SDK.
Redcine-X was the first workflow software developed solely by Red. Like Redcine,
Red offered it as an end-to-end workflow solution for Red ocustomers. It preced
ed the current Redcine-X Pro.
Red Rocket[edit]
Red Rocket is an internal PCI Express card that is capable of 4K, 2K, or 1080p r
eal-time debaying and video playback of R3D files. It can be used to accelerate
video editing in compatible Non-linear editing systems, outputting the image via
HD-SDI to a user-supplied monitor. A component of the Red Rocket allows users t

o convert the HD-SDI signal to four HDMI outputs.[34]

Red Rocket-X[edit]
Red Rocket-X is an internal PCI Express card optimized for the 6K Red Dragon sen
sor and is designed to accelerate the processing of R3D workflow, regardless of
resolution. Compared to Red Rocket, Red Rocket-X processes and transcodes files
up to five times faster.[34]
Third party workflow systems[edit]
Red offers the Red Apple Workflow Installer, which applications that support Qui
ckTime use to also support R3D files, including plugins for Adobe Photoshop,[35]
Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, and Sony Vegas Pro.
Other notable products[edit]
Redray[edit]
Announced in 2012, the Redray Player was the first plug-and-play friendly device
capable of providing 4K content to 4K displays. Using a 1TB internal drive to s
tore content, Redray can play 4K, 3D or HD media. Additionally, the player suppo
rts 12-bit 4:2:2 precision at 4K resolution.[36]
3-Axis lens control system[edit]
The Red 3-Axis lens control system is a turn-key wireless lens control kit for d
riving focus, iris and zoom. Included is the T.H.C. (Tactical Hand Controller),
a wireless remote that allows the operator to adjust lens settings from a distan
ce.[37]
Redlink development kit[edit]
Announced at NAB 2013 and launched in 2014, The Redlink Development Kit is a SDK
(software development kit) that allows programmers to create custom application
s to control their camera via mobile device, computer, or microcontroller. The k
it includes the Redlink Bridge, a wireless module that allows apps to communicat
e with the camera. The bridge supports a wireless communication range of approxi
mately 50 feet.[38]
Lawsuits[edit]
On August 18, 2008, Red filed a lawsuit against the electronics company LG over
its use of the name Scarlet.[39] Red accused LG "...of taking the "Scarlet" bran
d name from the camera company, despite Red s denial of their request."[40]
On September 23, 2011, Jim Jannard announced that his personal email account was
compromised by former Arri executive Michael Bravin.[41] A lawsuit against Arri
and Bravin was filed at the end of 2011, and settled and dismissed in 2013.[42]
On June 27, 2012 Red sued Wooden Camera, a manufacturer of third party accessori
es, for patent infringement.[43]
In February 2013, Red filed for an injunction against Sony, claiming that severa
l of its new CineAlta products, particularly the 4K-capable F65, infringed on pa
tents the company held. They requested that Sony not only be forced to stop sell
ing the cameras, but that they be destroyed as well.[44] Sony filed a countersui
t against Red in April 2013, alleging that Red s entire product line infringed o
n Sony patents. In July 2013, both parties filed jointly for dismissal, and as o
f July 20, 2013, the case is closed.[45]