Recording - Red Epic EPIC-M Operation Manual

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REC O RD QU A LI TY ( REDC ODE)
Allows adjustment of REDCODE settings.
Range is 3:1 to 18:1
Default is 8:1
Use the scroll ribbon to select a target REDCODE compression ratio.
The camera will automatically select the closest REDCODE to the desired target.
The display will always show the "current" compression ratio being used by the camera.
If the camera is able to achieve the desired target compression ratio, it will be displayed in white. If the
camera is unable to achieve the target compression ratio, it will be displayed in yellow.
The current compression ratio will automatically be re-calculated when changes are made to Resolution,
FPS, HDRX Mode, Media, or Target REDCODE.
C AME RA ID (SLA TE)
If operating on a multi-camera production, enter a different Camera ID for each camera; otherwise skip this
step; the camera is ready to shoot.
The Camera ID is set when the media is formatted.

RECORDING

Ensure a formatted REDMAG 1.8" SSD is inserted in the camera's Side SSD Module, then fully depress any
one of the RECORD buttons located on the Brain, Side SSD Module, Side Handle or REDMOTE.
Fully depress again to stop recording. The camera will automatically create a unique and sequential file
name for each clip recorded on the SSD based on the Camera's I.D set in the MEDIA menu.
REDCODE RAW data recordings store the Color Temperature and Exposure (ISO) and any RGB color
processing values you use in the monitor path as metadata. This metadata is used in REDCINE-X or other
post-production software as initial white balance, exposure and color correction points however, you are
free to change these values at any time when you process the RAW footage.
Time Code and Edge Code values used by the camera are Non Drop Frame (NDF); Drop Frame (DF) is not
supported. Audio is captured uncompressed at 24-bit resolution, 48KHz sample rate per channel.
Digital media such as REDMAG 1.8" SSDs are very robust, but should be treated with equal care as exposed
film or a videotape master. We recommend storing digital media that contains your footage in a secure
location and backing up the data to a digital archival media, such as data tape or hard disk drive.
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