RED SCARLET-W Series, Operation Manual

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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON/SCARLET-W
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SAVE A LOG FILE
A LOG file is a detailed text file of the processes and operations performed by the camera. If you contact RED
for support, you may be asked to send a LOG file.
To save a LOG file, follow the instructions below:
1. Ensure that a RED MINI-MAG SSD is properly mounted to the camera.
2. Go to
Menu > Settings > Maintenance .
3. Select Save Log .
The LOG file is saved as a *.txt file in the SSD root directory.
For more information about RED support or to create a support ticket, go to https://support.red.com .
NOTE: The camera automatically saves a LOG file when it is turned off properly and an SSD is mounted.
UPGRADE
You can check for upgrades for the following items:
Camera : Go to “Upgrade Camera Firmware” on page 170 .
Media: For more information on the media upgrade procedure, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide ,
available at www.red.com/downloads .
CALIBRATE
The Calibrate menu includes: Sensor, Gyro/Acc, and Lens.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
Sensor calibration, also known as black shading, is a process during which the camera optimizes image
quality by ensuring that pixel sensitivity remains consistent throughout the sensor. Black shading generates a
calibration map based on system and environment settings. After calibration, the sensor shows a uniform noise
profile over the whole area without any falloffs on any side.
The camera offers two (2) ways to calibrate the sensor:
Manual Capture : For more information, go to “Calibrate Sensor: Manual Capture” on page 110 .
Auto Capture : For more information, go to “Calibrate Sensor: Auto Capture” on page 111 .
For more information on sensor calibration, see the Black Shading Calibration article, available at www.red.
com/learn/red-101/black-shading-calibration .
NOTE: Calibration maps will still be available after performing a system restore.
CHECK NOISE PROFILE
To check the current noise profile, follow the instructions below:
1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature you want to use for your shoot.
2. Set the exposure to the exposure you want to use for your shoot.
3. Put a lens cap on the lens (if a lens is attached) or a front body cap on the camera (if a lens is not attached).
4. Go to
Menu > Settings > Look > FLUT .
5. Set FLUT to 8.000 .
6. Check the noise that displays on the monitor:
‒ The noise is random, with no fixed patterns or lines. The sensor is calibrated.
‒ The noise has patterns or lines. Calibrate the sensor.