Red Camera & Workflow

This 5 day in-depth RED technology course covers all you need to know to incorporate RED into your workflow, including building a well equipped RED system, the importance of good communication with production and the DIT deliverables (SD, HD, 2K, 4K, web, file, tape), Workflow planning, Project and Data Organization, Footage analysis and feedback, Colour Management, Data Processing, Editing, Conforming, Grading, VFX, Finishing, Delivery.

A RED Camera and a variety of lenses will be on hand to allow all learners experience of operating. Additional hardware (lighting, microphones, screens, etc) will be available.

All post production workflow will be demonstrated on industry-standard hardware and software. Each learner will have their own iMac workstation fully equipped with all software packages needed.

Course Detail:

How is the RED camera system different?
Why 4K? And how does it compare to Film and HD?

Familiarisation with RED Equipment
What accessories and configuration work in different shooting scenarios? Lens options available to RED Camera users. How to scale your camera system to suit small and large production. Red Myths. Effective Camera Operation. Understand the importance of Camera Firmware and key Menus. Monitoring RED on set. Shooting on RED.

RED use
Exposing RED correctly, creating a thick negative. Controlling exposure with the Histogram, False Colour, Zebra. Controlling focus with the Focus tool. How to shoot in various lighting situations. Understanding Format, Aspect Ration, Frame Rate, Quality. Audio, Timecode and Sync configuration. Shooting in Different frame rates

Footage Analysis
Camera check and setup. The role of the Digital Imagining Technician. Managing the relationship between production and post. Pre-defining your post production workflow.

Tools of the Trade
RED package overview. Shooting on RED. Storage Options and Media Management. Hire a Digital Loader or Digital Imaging Technician? Software Playback, Processing, Backup. Colour Management from Set to Post. Managing audio. Archive and Film Bonding. Prepping Checklist. Onset Checklist. RED Trade Secrets and Problem Solving

Scaling your workflow
Handling data from production. The Lab is YOU. Best Practices, Organizing your project, Quality Control & Feedback to set. Digital Dailies. Storage considerations. Colour space. Archiving. Audio Single and Dual Recorded systems. Sync n Link Audio. Meeting the requirements of the Director, Post Supervisor, Producer. Workflow as defined by editorial format: Simple DIY, TV, Cinema

Formats, process and toolsets for editing and finishing
Transcoding material for Multiple Formats. Editing with RED. Strengths and Weaknesses of Post Systems. Monitoring and real time playback. Retaining quality throughout the workflow. Tools of the Trade Building a system for RED post. Basics of editing, grading, Titling & VFX. Conforming and finishing with RED. Delivering to a Facility for High End finishing. Outputting Finished Production.