{"id":6783,"date":"2012-05-10T10:38:02","date_gmt":"2012-05-10T14:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=6783"},"modified":"2012-05-10T11:05:30","modified_gmt":"2012-05-10T15:05:30","slug":"red-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/red-epic\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need To Know About Shooting with the RED EPIC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the top 10 things you need to know before you take the RED EPIC camera out on a shoot!<\/h2>\n

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RED Digital\u2019s 5K EPIC camera<\/strong> is a remarkable (albeit unconventional) filmmaking tool.\u00a0 The EPIC has made quite a splash in the production industry for its stunning 5K images, variable frame rates and modular design.\u00a0 However, shooting with the EPIC is much different than using more traditional video cameras. \u00a0RED’s EPIC<\/strong> has idiosyncrasies that DPs need to be aware of before heading out on a shoot.<\/p>\n

Camera assistant Evan Luzi has a lot of experience with the EPIC and shares his knowledge on the blog, TheBlackandBlue<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Recently, Evan tackled the top 10 things you need to know before shooting with the RED EPIC<\/strong> in a series of blog posts.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a must-read post series for any current or future EPIC shooters.\u00a0 Topics covered include:<\/p>\n

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  1. How to setup RED EPIC\u2019s black shading calibration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Pros and cons of REDVOLT batteries<\/strong> and getting the most out of them<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Set up external monitors<\/strong> with two outputs<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Using and understanding the EPIC\u2019s LED indicator lights<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Pitfalls of EPIC\u2019s autofocus<\/strong> and using still lenses<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Creating an update schedule<\/strong> & staying informed of camera capabilities<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Understanding REDCODE<\/strong> and data ratios<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Shooting slow motion<\/strong> footage with RED EPIC<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Equip EPIC<\/strong> to work best for a particular shoot<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Keeping in mind the computer component<\/strong> of the RED EPIC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The EPIC is an awesome camera\u2026if you\u2019re knowledgeable about how to properly use it.\u00a0 Check out this in-depth blog series<\/strong> on RED EPIC\u2019s strengths and weaknesses, and discover how you can use this innovative camera to it\u2019s full potential.<\/p>\n

    Watch RED’s Epic demo video:<\/em><\/p>\n