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Get Your Shoulder Rig Redrock'n'Rollin' with New Gear Upgrades

Dave Kendricken — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:20:07 +0000

As a longtime owner of a Redrock shouldermount rig, a recent announcement from the accessory manufacturer almost makes me wish I had instead waited the eight-some-odd years to spring for the package today. Actually, it’s still pretty good news to me, and any other current rig owners, for that matter — because what’s announced isn’t a new Redrock rig unto itself, but instead upgrades for key components for any shouldermount setup. Bump the jump for the details. (more…)

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New from Redrock: Blackmagic/C100 ultraCages, lowBase, and an Exclusive NoFilmSchool Discount

Dave Kendricken — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:48 +0000

Let’s face it, unless a camera is designed to go on your shoulder, it’s either going to need some sort of rig, or you’re going to have to get creative to achieve maximum stability. Not only that, but many of these smaller cameras don’t have any good way for you to grab them quickly. That’s where Redrock Micro’s ultraCage product line comes in. They’ve introduced two new cages that are specifically designed to fit snugly around the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and the recently announced Canon C100. They’ve also come up with the lowBase, a great solution to add rails to tall cameras without increasing the height of your rig. If all of this weren’t news enough, Redrock is also offering a 10% discount — exclusively to NoFilmSchool readers. (more…)

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The Redrock microRemote is a Professional Wireless Follow Focus for Under $2500

Joe Marine — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:57:59 +0000

We’ve already shown off one of the cheaper wireless follow focus systems from JAG35. Now Redrock Micro has partially redesigned their microRemote Wireless Follow Focus system by developing their own motor and creating a new controller (in addition to the iPhone controller). They’ve also got a rig system called the ultraCage that is designed to be form-fitting to cameras like the Canon C300 or the Canon 5D Mark II and 5D Mark III. I had a chance to talk with Brian Valente and Loren Simons at the Redrock NAB booth, and you can see that video embedded below. (more…)

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NAB Video: Hands-On with Redrock Micro's Futuristic microRemote Follow Focus

Ryan Koo — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:18:31 +0000

I’ve been keen on Redrock Micro’s microRemote powered follow focus system since it was first announced at least year’s NAB. Redrock makes all manner of DSLR accessories, but their suite of follow focus products could be a breakthrough both feature- and price-wise when they make it to the market later this summer. When I visited the Redrock booth the futuristic iPhone controller was on its way down, but it wasn’t the fancy remote I was interested in: it was the $95 wired finger control that I wanted to get my hands on. Here’s a look at the complete device in action from HDSLR Shooter: (more…)

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Redrock microRemote Racks Focus, Blows Minds

Ryan Koo — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:07:11 +0000

For a long time I’ve been looking for a way to shoot handheld with BOTH hands on the camera support handles, to maintain a balanced handheld aesthetic similar to that of indie cinematographers like Andrij Parekh (Half Nelson, Sugar, Cold Souls). It looks like Redrock has this functionality in mind with their crazy new microRemote wireless follow focus, which is why I picked the thumbnail at left; however, the real star of the show (certainly from a wow standpoint) is their ingenious use of an iPhone as a control surface. This is a follow focus like you’ve never seen (unless, of course, you’ve seen it before): (more…)

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Tons of DSLR and filmmaking tools from Cine Gear 2010 (part 2)

Ryan Koo — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:47:01 +0000

Here’s my second post trolling for videos from this past weekend’s Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood. Every film/video gadget imaginable was on display, so there’s still more to come if you’re interested in the latest tools: (more…)

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From NAB: Redrock Micro microRemote

Ryan Koo — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:44 +0000

To date I haven’t purchased a follow focus for my DSLR rig because of A) lack of funds, and B) I was waiting to see what the future held. Well, here’s the future, courtesy Redrock Micro. FreshDV interviews Brian Valente about their wireless follow focus, which starts at $1,000 (several times less than most wireless systems, and cheaper even than many wired follow focusi). And yes, it integrates with an iPhone, although the responsiveness remains to be seen.

freshdv_nab10_REDROCKMICRO_FOCUS REMOTE

To reserve one, email remote@redrockmicro.com.

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