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Such a fascinating read!

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GREAT BTS ARTICLE!

Over the years, the development of the RED camera has been instrumental in my professional success. As a byproduct of the RED camera’s creation, a startup company from Slovakia filled a void by developing the world’s premier video assist software, QTAKE. Today, QTAKE is utilized on virtually every major feature film globally. My company serves as a primary supplier of QTAKE in the United States, and I had the privilege of serving as the Video Assist operator on Pirates of the Caribbean, which was shot in 3D using RED cameras. I extend my sincere gratitude to Jim and the team at RED Camera for their invaluable contributions.

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Great Article! I was there that first RED@NAB and met these guys. I saw when Fred fainted during his speech and I heard that he was fired the next day and never to be seen again. Was a lot of snake oil in those early red days, I am glad they grew out of that.

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A story I wont forget, loved it. Written like a gripping screenplay!

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