Right Click and select "save as" to download:

Beta Builds
Epic v3.2.8 - http://red.cachefly.net/epic/betates...d_3_v3.2.8.zip
Scarlet v3.2.8 - http://red.cachefly.net/scarlet/beta...d_3_v3.2.8.zip

Release Builds
Epic v3.0.7 – http://red.cachefly.net/epic/release...d_3_v3.0.7.zip
Scarlet v3.0.7 - http://red.cachefly.net/scarlet/rele...d_3_v3.0.7.zip

Pick the version that is most appropriate for the projects you have coming up!

So apparently the new firmware update is imminent and will include:

* Added 5K HD, 3K HD, 2K HD, 1K HD formats with clean feed 1080p output ( for recording etc. )
* Added 1K WS format (Epic 400fps, Scarlet 120fps)
* Added Target REDCode feature
* Added Post Record Fan Delay (max 1 minute)
* Added 1-camera to multiple REDMote support
* Added Slate Information Dialog
* Added User RGB curves capability
* Added RMD file import/save/apply
* Added Gyro support
* Added Side Handle Key Lock Feature
* Added Audio Gain/Limiter Controls
* Added Phantom Power Support(Hardware Rev Dependent)
* Added External record mode
* Added Force Restore Feature using Power Button
* Added HD-SDI Format controls
* Added 9" LCD Touchscreen support
* Added Dual Battery Module support
* Added Rear SSD Module support
* Added OLED EVF Brightness support
* Added Playback Frame, Title and Action Guide status
* Added PL Lens short circuit detection
* Enhanced Keys assignment dialog
* Enhanced Preset dialog
* UI usability enhancements
* Camera Name now defaults to camera type (i.e., SCARLET/EPIC)
* Fix for Playback using EVF
* Fix for Playback support of 5K and 5K ANA
* Fix for Zoom Rocker +/- Mapping
* Fix for HD-SDI output scaling
* Fix for LCD image 'stutter' when panning
* Fix for camera freeze when changing AF/MF with Focus dialog open
* Fix for Zebras disappearing after disconnect/reconnect of RED monitor
* Fix for scaling of 5K clips during Playback

From John Marchant (Woking, England)

To be a little more scientific, here are a couple of scenarios.

35% fan speed at room temperature. It just can't quite avoid the temps peaking. I often use 38% on long takes - I'll graph this when I get more time




And at 25% (on a scarlet, as our EPIC-M is limited to 35%) things get ugly fast. 25% is for short takes only, without a doubt.




What's worth noting is that reducing fan speed to reduce noise is marginally a game of diminishing returns. There's a smaller noise difference between 35% and 25% than there is between 60% and 50% for example. Compromising to 30% not 25% could double your safe record time for very little harm to the sound dept.




Just as significantly we should all bear in mind that sound dissipates on an inverse square rule.
ie. its possible in an intimate scenario that moving the camera position only a very small amount relative to mics will make a disproportionate improvement to the intrusion. Getting the mic 15 inches away rather than 18 and the camera 7 feet away not 6 could just make all the difference.


On another note, I learned today that 'auto' doesn't ride the fan setting up and down during record. I thought it did, but it appears only to 'thermostat' the camera in standby mode. Is that right? When I've another spare second I need to rtfm on that one.

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Here are some video's of new products from NAB 2012!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaOML8ERRA4&;list=UU6rggL72BXWg-veHusNIYGQ&index=5&feature=plcp

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Hope your liver is ready 'cause it's time for NAB 2012!

If you've been to NAB you know how massive it is, and how easy it can be to miss some awesome stuff. So the link below allows you to get a copy of the 4th annual FKB map of RED related products that you will want to see (after the RED booth of course!) We've also included some presentations, giveaways and parties.

The map is completely free, so download it to your iphone/ipad or print out a copy and bring it along!

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