RED’s Behind the Look Highlight Reel II features a wide array of cinematographers and filmmakers discussing their creative processes and the technical advantages of using RED Digital Cinema cameras across a wide range of projects.
Topics Covered
American Primeval
Cinematographer Jacques Jouffret, ASC, discusses the need for mobility and the use of the RED V-RAPTOR, which allowed the team to move closely with the cast in tight locations.
Griselda
DP Armando Salas, ASC, and Director Andrés Baiz talk about using the V-Raptor on Griselda.
Zero-Gravity Rigs
Filmmakers explain testing various rigs and utilizing KOMODO cameras to achieve a handheld feel for space-themed sequences.
James Gunn’s Action Sequences
The compact size of RED cameras was pivotal for covering complex, tight-space fight scenes with multiple camera setups.
Stylized Cinematography
Cinematographers discuss creating specific looks, such as 70s-era analog TV signals by windowing sensors and boosting ISO, as well as achieving a neon noir aesthetic using practical lighting.
Good Boy
On Good Boy, the production chose to use the Dragon-X camera, which, because of its 6K resolution, allows for post-production reframing and digital camera moves.
Wildlife Filmmaking
In the series Queens, cinematographers pushed the Gemini sensor to its limits in dark rainforest environments to capture wildlife detail, highlighting the importance of dual ISO and flexibility in extreme locations.
