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RED Tools is a convenient, multipurpose tool designed for usebyfilmmakers and camera operators to outline best practices incameraset-up for a variety of shooting situations. Compatible withRED’sDSMC2® and DSMC® camera systems, each tool is customizablebased onRED camera and sensor type. Standard film formats are alsoincludedfor comparison. TOOLS INCLUDED: CROP FACTOR Preview how agivenfocal length will appear depending on resolution setting andsensortype. Illustration depicts viewable area relative to atraditional35 mm stills photography sensor by default, but otherreferencesensors are selectable within the drop-down menu. R3DRECORDINGTIME Evaluate the video data rate and available recordingtimebased on your RED camera settings. This can help youunderstandmedia requirements and production costs in advance of ashoot.FLICKER FREE VIDEO Find a flicker-free shutter speed andframe ratecombination when shooting under artificial lighting.DEPTH OF FIELDUnderstand how various camera settings influencedepth of field.PANNING SPEED Estimate the panning speed wherejudder will likelybecome too pronounced. The goal is to provide amore accessibletool than the charts and tables commonly referencedincinematography manuals. It uses the standard rule of thumbthatcamera panning should not cause objects to transit theentirehorizontal extent of an image in any less than sevenseconds.EXPOSURE Assist with exposure when one camera setting hastochange. Example usage scenarios include when a higher framerateneeds to be used for slow motion, when the T-stop has to changefordepth of field, or when the shutter angle has to change tominimizeflickering in artificial light.