REDUCATION

RED Digital Cinema is taking the next step in the evolution of our various education efforts with REDucation. The goal of this effort is fully immersive, hands-on, practical training and teaching of the EPIC (MYSTERIUM-X and DRAGON) and SCARLET camera systems for both on set practices and post production practices.

This is real-world training – taught by working professionals, for working professionals and those looking to work in the field of Digital Cinematography and Ultra High Resolution Post Production.

In Los Angeles, the 3-day REDucation class is followed by an additional 2-day special track class to encompass a full week of RED training, all with your focus in mind.

3-DAY REDUCATION CLASS

Led by a team of RED professionals.
Time of classes: Monday - Wednesday, 9am-6pm

The 3-day REDucation class focuses on hands-on learning with RED Digital Cinema camera packages. Learn, shoot and review 4K footage on the big screen each day.

REDucation's core course covers:

• EPIC (MYSTERIUM-X and DRAGON) and SCARLET camera build up and check out - the rental house experience with monitoring, lens choices, and testing equipment
• A complete overview of the camera menus and options
• Exposure dynamics - Shooting RED in low light, high contrast, and daylight exterior
• On-set RED experience - DIT, dailies, 3rd party recorders and carts
• Two shooting exercises emphasizing hands-on time with RED cameras and accessories
• Science of RED - Bayer pattern, resolution, codec choices, wavelets and color science
• Workflow - Post house and DIT overview, archival, editing and grading options
• Screening of 4K footage from RED and Students, and short films from the SHOT ON RED Film Festival
• Production Audio - Double system sound, top hardware choices, and time code
• HDRx, Stills, and Motion - In depth shooting exercises
• Data Dynamics - Management, archiving, data rates, hardware options

OPTIONAL 2-DAY EXTENSION COURSES

2-day extension classes are held at REDucation events in Los Angeles, California. Attendees must have completed the 3-day REDucation class (detailed above) as a prerequisite. 

Time of classes: Thursday - Friday, 9am-6pm

ADVANCED POST PRODUCTION 

After the initial introduction to basic workflow and Redcine-X that will be covered during the initial three-day course, this two-day extension course will cover the advance methodologies necessary to understand R3D workflow preparation, acquisition, and technique. The following topics will be covered in-depth:

• On-set Media Ingestion and Color Correction.
• Full Adobe workflow, including Prelude, Premiere, Speedgrade and Photoshop.
• FCP-X and DaVinci color grading workflow.
• Media push-out and theatrical delivery.

SHOOT, POST, PRESENT 

Put your acquired REDucation knowledge to the test! This two-day extension allows for learning RED workflow through practical application. In a matter of 48hours, small groups will work alongside actors and RED specialists to produce a short script for presentation through the following exercises:

• Production – Lighting, sound, and performance. Basic on-set practices covered in order to best utilize the RED Epic camera for capturing performance.
• Post-Production – Native R3D/4K workflow, edited in Adobe Premiere, color graded in SpeedGrade.
• Presentation – Deliver the final film for a 4K projection onto a full theatrical movie screen.

Have questions about REDucation? Contact reducation@red.com