{"id":47674,"date":"2014-10-28T16:15:22","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T20:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=47674"},"modified":"2014-10-28T16:16:56","modified_gmt":"2014-10-28T20:16:56","slug":"turn-apple-devices-fully-functional-red-controller-using-foolcontrol-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/turn-apple-devices-fully-functional-red-controller-using-foolcontrol-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn Your Apple Devices Into a Fully-Functional RED Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re a RED user, FoolControl is going to blow your mind.<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to be on the cutting edge in Hollywood to see that the industry is changing. With new developments in\u00a0\u00a0production, post and\u00a0distribution, things are moving faster than ever. Sometimes new products are\u00a0praised immediately for\u00a0their\u00a0innovation (like the Blackmagic URSA). Other times new innovations will fly under the radar. The FoolControl<\/strong><\/a> is one such innovation.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever been frustrated by using a follow focus or simply can\u2019t get smooth results with\u00a0your hands, we may have found the product for you. The FoolControl<\/a> is a great app for any\u00a0Apple\u00a0device and allows users to change the settings of their favorite RED camera. This makes adjusting camera settings easy and precise, and can really help customize your on-set experience. Lets take a closer look.<\/p>\n

The FoolControl App<\/h2>\n

FoolControl<\/strong> gives you full remote-control over many settings like frame rate, shutter speed, white balance, cropping, bit-rate, and ND Filters. Even more, users can gain access to deeper levels of customization like recording format, HDR, and target REDCODE. This custom control is even better thanks to the fact that users have the ability to save camera presets using the FoolControl app. If\u00a0you have a very specific look you can easily save it for later.<\/p>\n

\"Screen<\/a><\/p>\n

When\u00a0used on an Apple computer, FoolControl actually pulls double duty as a production monitor. Using it as a\u00a0reference monitor<\/strong> you can have a better indication of what you image looks like when adjusting various color related fields like shadow, saturation, brightness, contrast, and RGB curves.<\/p>\n

Additionally, FoolControl is also good for adjusting utility settings on your camera. For example, using the app you can change your timecode settings<\/strong> and create on-set logs for your DP, producers, and editing team. You can also overlay guides and reference images, making VFX work much easier.<\/p>\n

\"Screen<\/a><\/p>\n

How it Works<\/h2>\n

Connect\u00a0both your camera and iOS device using a wifi network along with one of the following devices:<\/p>\n

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  • OFFHOLLYWOOD HOTLINK or HOTBOX R\/S module<\/li>\n
  • RED Ethernet-lemo cable connected to a GIG-E router<\/li>\n
  • REDLINK Bridge wifi module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    After connecting, you can\u00a0configure the app to work with a\u00a0specific camera. Use\u00a0keyboard shortcuts<\/strong> to easily navigate the interface and save presets on the computer version. The modules are all recallable so you have even more control.<\/p>\n

    While the computer version is strong,\u00a0the iOS version is even better. A\u00a0new FoolControl follow focus case labeled the DroKnob<\/strong>\u00a0will soon be on the market, enabling users to remotely control their RED camera’s focus with their iPhones. Given that the app allows for digital guide markers to be set, this is definitely a useful tool for any RED user to have.\u00a0FoolControl focusing works\u00a0with most motorized motors.<\/p>\n