HVX200? Pah! I want one of these! (RED HD CAMERA)

This website is merely a spoof, poking fun at all the cameras that have been announced that we're all waiting for, and none of which have actually shipped.
 
As far as I know, its for real. This is based on me being aware of who is in
charge of the project and his reputation for being a solid businessman.

When we see footage is another question.
 
It all seems way too good to be true, but why would anyone do this? A fake website, as a joke? I just don't get it...

As far as I know, its for real. This is based on me being aware of who is in
charge of the project and his reputation for being a solid businessman.

When we see footage is another question.
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Sounds great, except you only have 2 posts total. Fishy...

I certainly wish something like this comes out, but I'm not holding my breath.
 
It all seems way too good to be true, but why would anyone do this? A fake website, as a joke? I just don't get it...
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To someone else the chatter on this thread caused by the website may be funny.

Who knows why people do alot of stupid things. Take crop circle hoaxes.

And as for his new member status of only 2 posts it does seem convenient. However not an outright endictment. Maybe if he does know someone in charge of or working on this project they wouldn't mind paying the board a visit and discussing this camera themselves. As opposed to using a hastily constucted suspicious website.

It would be nice if someone developed an uber low-cost camera like this but I won't be holding my breath.
 
Hasn't anybody noticed that the guy on the right, behind the car, is actually holding a HVX-200 in his hands? :shocked:
 
jrv3034 said:
Sounds great, except you only have 2 posts total. Fishy...
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Yes, I have been pretty busy running a company and I usually count on Juan
to provide a general update with what is going on in the forums. But, I thought
I would start to make some posts finally.

Here is a link to my company's site:

http://www.reel-stream.com/
 
Ahh.

One of the andromeda guys. Welcome aboard. Any chance of getting more verification on this camera from your inside guy?

If not that's cool, knowing what you guys work on lends a little more weight to this rumor.
 
I know the person and company developing this new camera. Believe me, his credentials, and his company's credentials are exceptional. This camera is no rumor or "vaporware". I am under a Non-Disclosure Agreement with my friend and his company, so I cannot, and will not reveal any more than I have said. I'm sure his company will release more info via their web site and press releases at a future time of their choosing.

I'm no stranger to this board. I contribute regularly. Many of you know me. If you don't know me or my background, there is a wealth of info on me available on my web site.

Gibby
www.cut4.tv
 
Thanks for the confirmation Gibby.

I assume the Non-Disclosure Agreement extends to whatever price bracket "Red" is aiming at with this new camera?
 
The Machinist said:
Thanks for the confirmation Gibby.

I assume the Non-Disclosure Agreement extends to whatever price bracket "Red" is aiming at with this new camera?
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Sorry...the NDA applies to everything. Right now several Internet tech boards have curious posters scratching their heads. I've been following each of those boards with a smile. Everyone's naturally hungry for more info. It will come in due time...

Gibby
www.cut4.tv
 
I, too, know about the company and am under NDA. I think that the skeptics will be surprised to find out who is behind this project- in a good way. It seems to me that there are a ton of hurdles that they need to get past to make this work, but the company and people have successfully jumped over some big hurdles in the past. My impression (and I got permission to say) is that the price will be as big a surprise as the specs. They are not doing this project to sell 10 cameras or get them only in rental houses. The amount of planning and thinking going into this is astounding. This is not a typical "garage start up situation". This will be a fun one to watch.
 
"Revenge is a dish best served cold...."

That doesn't really apply here but i'll be waiting for more info on this ponderous camera. Thanks again for the confirmation.

This will be a fun one to watch.
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And watch we shall "with envious eyes."
 
*IF* this camera were out today - what computer can process/push that much data? 4520x2540 @ 4:4:4 @ 60 frames a second?????:huh:

Possibily the new 8-core Intel chips set for a 2008 release along with the new holographic data storage technology.:thumbsup:
 
spieden said:
I, too, know about the company and am under NDA. I think that the skeptics will be surprised to find out who is behind this project- in a good way.
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looks like one of Paul Allen's toys.... :)

very mysterious and exciting!
 
I agree. Given the people behind this, I have no doubt it will be an exceptionally performing product in every aspect. However, it only takes a little bit of rough arithmetic to figure out that this is probably not going to be a miracle system that most of us can afford any more than we can afford our very own CineAlta or Viper setup.

Even if hell froze over and the camera head were sold for an astonishing $50,000, you still need something to handle the 2.5GB a second if this is a straight 4:4:4 10-bit 60fps signal. I'm assuming they have some lossless codec, lets say they have a true breakthrough and the signal is 1GB/sec. Or a single bayer sensor in which case it is ~850MB/sec.

Well into 6 figures territory.

Not to mention that they would make far more money licensing their lossless codec than selling cameras :)

Just my 2c.
 
When the processors are ready, at least we won't be waiting on the camera! I'd much prefer the the camera be waiting for the processors than the other way around. Plus, it looks like you can shoot 1080P 4:2:2 HD-SDI also, which is easily handed now. The choices this camera seems to offer allow use now with current hardware and software and is ready for the future. If the camera does as promised, I think that many companies will find a way to make use of it by offering solutions. If they can get 2540P support from FCP (in some reasonable realtime codec) then this is big news.
 
well a WHOIS shows it's a Redmond WA address....I guess Maybe it is some ex or current Microsoft guys...


My ONLY question is this, will it be under $40,000? if so I will keep waiting and renting the VariCam and working with the reel-stream output...

otherwise the GrassVally is looking better and better everyday...
 
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