Web services API, camera as IT network device

cinemakinoeye

cinemakinoeye

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Today the technology exists for every device, cameras, zoom controllers, continuity supervisor's notebook, etc. to operate on a network. Why not do two things:

FIRST have a Gigabit Ethernet metadata/control/data port (and an optional a Fibre Data Port for high-end formats) so the camera can operate on a LAN as a full participant, and use web services for inter-operation of devices, the camera can be easily controlled via a browser interface or web services APIs.

SECOND, take a leadership role in defining a standard set of camera/image acquisition APIs that would allow cameras to interoperate in an IT environment with the same simplicity that computers communicate today. For studio work, a single network could be used for camera control and data transfer, simple Gigabit ethernet connections between all devices. This is the future, and Red can take a leadership role in the convergence of camera design and IT networks.

Every RED camera as a network device with it's own IP address and web-services API...
 
I love it! This really is the future, I think Canon has taken the lead in this area with their Console Image Contol software, in adjusting settings and monitoring with a laptop. Also products like Serious Magic's HDV Rack are making the case for having a laptop in the field as a regular piece of gear. Instead of using Firewire like these programs, I agree, why not use Gigabit, and or WiFi? Monitor, control, update firmware, download presets, remotely or locally. Hmm Red technicians can log into the camera to debug issues. Interesting.
 
Great idea. Sorry I probably should have read this before posting because I just posted something similar. I was looking more at the customizability aspect rather than networking but I think this is another reason why having an API for the RED would be so useful.
 
...and with the new IPV6 addressing every device imaginable can have it's own unique IP address... imagine the possibilities!
 
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