Some RED V-RAPTOR users recently spotted a thin, undesired vertical line at the center of some of their shots. It looks like this imaging artifact only appears in specific shooting circumstances and it’s probably due to the stitched design of the sensor. RED engineers are working hard to solve the V-Raptor stitching issue. It’s now been three months since the release of the RED V-RAPTOR. The company’s new flagship camera features an 8K 35.4MP Vista Vision sensor that is simply stunning on paper. Moreover, according to the manufacturer, it records the highest dynamic range ever on a RED camera. However, in the last few days, some V-RAPTOR footage popped up showcasing a strange imaging issue. In fact, in specific lighting scenarios, a vertical line crossing the center of the frame from top to bottom is revealed. Let’s take a closer look at what might be causing this issue. RED V-RAPTOR footage showcasing a thin vertical line at the center of the frame. Source: Brandon Peterson RED V-RAPTOR: sensor stitching design Due to manufacturing restrictions, most large-format sensors in the industry are obtained by stitching two smaller sensors together. This is true for RED Vista Vision sensors, including MONSTRO and V-RAPTOR, but it also applies to other manufacturers as well, as in the case with the ARRI Alexa 65 and Alexa LF. Of course, this stitched design doesn’t result in any imaging issues in normal shooting conditions. However, as confirmed by RED, in very rare circumstances the thin stitching line between...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 3 December, 2021