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.
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.
Haha! That’s hilarious. That’s not exactly what happened (fainting).
The reveal presentation was a huge success. Here’s a clip from it.
Then I did the same presentation every 20 min. Dozens of time without drinking water and later on in the day I stopped in the middle of the presentation, walked over to Ted and asked him to take over because I felt like I was going to faint. He finished the presentation and I went to lay down in the tent.
I didn’t get fired since I didn’t work for RED and I had my own production company to run. Check IMDB.
Thanks for bringing back lots of great memories. I have tons more fascinating stories during this time!
Such a fascinating read!
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.
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.
Haha! That’s hilarious. That’s not exactly what happened (fainting).
The reveal presentation was a huge success. Here’s a clip from it.
Then I did the same presentation every 20 min. Dozens of time without drinking water and later on in the day I stopped in the middle of the presentation, walked over to Ted and asked him to take over because I felt like I was going to faint. He finished the presentation and I went to lay down in the tent.
I didn’t get fired since I didn’t work for RED and I had my own production company to run. Check IMDB.
Thanks for bringing back lots of great memories. I have tons more fascinating stories during this time!
https://youtu.be/il1kAnU6jSU?si=mZ96YLW_jfatmXJi
Thanks for jumping in + sharing the link. You should share the stories sometime! I'd love to hear em. Lmk if you're ever in San Francisco!
A story I wont forget, loved it. Written like a gripping screenplay!