A few days ago, RED released a new article on their support page for the RED V-RAPTOR offering a solution to address the camera’s sensor stitching line issue. This behind-the-lens hardware option consists of a flare guard that needs to be installed on the camera. Back in December, we reported about a vertical line stitching issue that can potentially affect footage shot on RED’s new flagship camera, the V-RAPTOR. In fact, like almost every large-format camera currently on the market, the V-RAPTOR’s Vista Vision sensor is actually made up of two smaller sensors stitched together. This design, which is similar to that of the ARRI ALEXA LF and Alexa 65, shouldn’t cause any issues during normal shooting scenarios. However, some specific combinations of lighting conditions and lenses can clearly reveal the vertical stitching line. RED’s CEO Jarred Land promised that his team would further investigate the problem. Now, it looks like they ultimately came up with a solution to address it. Let’s take a closer look. RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV sensor. Source: RED RED V-RAPTOR sensor stitching issue: a flare guard A few days ago, the company updated the support page of the camera with a specific article about the flare artifact. Results from RED’s research confirm that the line stitching issue is a mere optical phenomenon. In fact, the 8K Vista Vision sensor actually performs as intended. RED V-RAPTOR. Source: RED Indeed, according to RED, what’s causing the issue are “certain types of stray light or flare within the...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 7 April, 2022