MacNN | RED News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us RED, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Future RED cameras delayed by chip problems http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/red.scarlet.and.epic.set.back.by.30.days/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/redscarlet-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RED this week warned that its EPIC-X camera program would be delayed by 30 days due to a problem with its app-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips. Company head Jim Jannard explained that it has to perform a new "metal spin," or manufacturing revision, due to an unspecified flaw. It's considered a relatively mild obstacle as a major alteration would have taken substantially longer.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/red.scarlet.and.epic.set.back.by.30.days/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT RED to ship beta EPIC-X cameras, upgrades Scarlet http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/30/red.details.epic.x.beta.scarlet.1080p60/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/redscarlet-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RED this evening provided an update on the progress of its greater-than-HD EPIC and Scarlet cameras with a beta program for the EPIC-X and a feature boost for the Scarlet. The 5K resolution EPIC-X should now be available as a "beta" test camera before the end of 2009 and, in a first stage, will give those buyers a pre-production core body and all the equipment needed to use it outside of the lens... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/30/red.details.epic.x.beta.scarlet.1080p60/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:40:00 GMT Digieffects releases Aged Film effects plug-in http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/06/simulates.damage.jitter/ <img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/agedtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Digieffects has released Aged Film, a new video effects plug-in for post-production suites that recreates the style of damaged filmstock. Customizable effects include dust, grain, scratches, frame jitter and color. Presets cover a variety of scenarios, including 8mm film, old home videos and shaky projectors. All effects are rendered at 16bpc.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/06/simulates.damage.jitter/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT RED provides early look at camera accessories http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/28/red.shows.upcoming.camera.accessories/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/redintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RED has recently posted teaser images and little else for some upcoming pro-level camera accessories on a RED forum board. Among the upcoming products, all of which are due for a release sometime in October according to the posts, is the RED Bomb Electronic View Finder (EVF), as well as the EPIC and Scarlet camera bodies introduced in March. There is also the REDmote, that will allow for wireless ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/28/red.shows.upcoming.camera.accessories/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:20:00 GMT RED previews Scarlet, EPIC systems and Pro lenses http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/05/red.sneak.peaks/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0903/redsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RED has provided a few sneak peeks of its upcoming Digital Still and Motion Camera (DSMC) systems, EPIC and Scarlet, along with the new Pro series of lenses. The EPIC and Scarlet "brains" can be configured with a wide variety of options and accessories, each built upon the Mysterium-X and Mysterium Monstro sensors capable of resolutions well beyond standard 1080p HD.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/05/red.sneak.peaks/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:00:00 GMT RED details EPIC X bundle, prices Scarlet 8X kit http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/03/red.epic.x.bundle/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/reddsmc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Camera-maker RED has detailed the specifications of its upcoming EPIC X bundle, and outlined pricing information for the basic Scarlet kit with an 8X optical lens. The EPIC X package, built on the 30mm by 15mm S35 sensor, will include a CF recording module, I/O module and battery module, bundled in a package that carries the same $28800 price tag as the sensor alone. As a bonus, the X package data... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/03/red.epic.x.bundle/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT Black Friday digital camera deals http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/28/digital.camera.deals/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/dealnn/content/0811/BlackFriday.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A variety of digital cameras are currently featured at DealNN with special Black Friday pricing. CircuitCity.com has reduced the price on the Samsung 8.1MP digital camera -blue from $99.99 to $79.99. TigerDirect.com has reduced the price on the Canon HD camcorder from $899.99 to $559.99, that's an instant savings of $340. Until 11/30/08 Newegg.com is offering the Kodak EasyShare 9.2MP digital c... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/28/digital.camera.deals/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:45:00 GMT Black Friday Apple deals http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/27/black.friday.apple.deals/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/dealnn/content/0811/BlackFriday.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A variety of great Black Friday deals on Apple products are currently being offered by a range of online merchants. Until 11/30/08 Newegg.com is offering the 4GB iPod nano -silver (model no. MA978LL/A) for $99.99, that's $49.01 off the original price of $149. Save an extra 10% on Apple computers at Gainsaver.com, prices start at $260. MacMall.com has reduced the price on the new 13.3-inch MacBook... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/27/black.friday.apple.deals/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:10:00 GMT RED promises "big change" on Dec. 3rd http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/25/red.big.change.coming/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/reddsmc-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RED already has a second major announcement due early next month, company head Jim Jannard says in a community teaser. Having just launched the EPIC and Scarlet revisions and the DSMC system earlier this month, the greater-than-HD camera maker now promises a "big change" on December 3rd and calls the earlier announcements "insignificant" by comparison. Details of the new announcement itself rema... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/25/red.big.change.coming/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:20:00 GMT Premiere Pro CS4 4.0.1 imports Final Cut Pro content http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/20/premiere.pro.401.patch/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/premiereprocs4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Adobe has posted a v4.0.1 update for the CS4 version of Premiere Pro, its high-end video-editing suite. The patch introduces the ability to import projects from Apple's editing suite, Final Cut Pro, without any necessary conversions or re-rendering; most effects and transitions should be preserved. Users can also import and export in the Advandced Authoring Format (AAF), and export to an OMF fil... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/20/premiere.pro.401.patch/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT