RED epic Operation Manual page 110

R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : E P I C / S C A R L E T
UPGRADE
You can check for upgrades for the following items:
 Camera: Go to
"Upgrade DSMC Firmware" on page
 REDMOTE: Go to "Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware" on page
 Media: For more information on the media upgrade procedure, see the
available at www.red.com/downloads.
CALIBRATE
The Calibrate menu includes: Sensor, Gyro/Acc, and Lens.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
Sensor calibration, also known as black shading, is a process during which the camera optimizes image
quality by ensuring that pixel sensitivity remains consistent throughout the sensor. Black shading generates a
calibration map based on system and environment settings. After calibration, the sensor shows a uniform noise
profile over the whole area without any falloffs on any side.
For more information on sensor calibration, see the
com/learn/red-101/black-shading-calibration.
NOTE: Calibration maps will still be available after performing a system restore.
CHECK NOISE PROFILE
To check the current noise profile, follow the instructions below:
1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature you want to use for your shoot.
2. Set the exposure to the exposure you want to use for your shoot.
3. Put a lens cap on the lens (if a lens is attached) or a front body cap on the BRAIN (if a lens is not attached).
4. Go to Menu > Settings > Look > FLUT.
5. Set FLUT to 8.000.
6. Check the noise that displays on the monitor:
‒ The noise is random, with no fixed patterns or lines. The sensor is calibrated.
‒ The noise has patterns or lines. Calibrate the sensor. For more information, go to
(Black Shading)" on page
WHEN TO CALIBRATE SENSOR
Calibration is required:
 After an extreme change in temperature (+/– 30°F or +/–15°C) from the current calibration map.
 After an extreme change in exposure time (+/– 1/2 sec) from the current calibration map.
 If either the T or E in the CAL: T/E indicator is not green.
 If the noise profile shows patterns or lines. For more information, go to
 For EPIC DRAGON or SCARLET DRAGON: After each firmware upgrade.
 For EPIC MYSTERIUM-X or SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X: After a firmware upgrade if instructed to do so in the
firmware release notes.
To check the temperature/exposure of the current calibration file, go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > System
Status > Calibration.
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