8K Live Cinematic Streaming
RED Connect streams full resolution, live R3D video over an IP network by simply connecting the V‑RAPTOR or V‑RAPTOR XL to a camera control unit via fiber.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
UNLOCK LIMITLESS WORKFLOW POTENTIAL BY BRINGING THE POWER OF RED AND RAW IMAGE CAPTURE CAPABILITIES INTO NEXT GENERATION IP-BASED INFRASTRUCTURES.
Cinema Quality
Stream cinema quality R3D data to any networked destination with ease and confidence.
PTP Synchronization
Synchronize multiple cameras and other devices using PTP synchronization “(SMPTE ST 2059-2)” commonly seen in next generation IP-based infrastructures.
Powerful and Flexible
Integrated directly with NVIDIA professional GPUs and Rivermax to support SMPTE ST 2110 video workflows, integration with AI libraries, and more.
Remote Recording
Record up to 8K directly to a networked device while simultaneously broadcasting the live stream in your chosen resolution.
KEY APPLICATIONS
V-RAPTOR [X] AND V-RAPTOR [X] XL OFFER TREMENDOUS BENEFITS FOR USERS LOOKING TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF WORKING IN THE DYNAMIC FIELDS OF VIRTUAL PRODUCTION AND MIXED REALITY.
8K Broadcast & STREAMING
The highest image quality and most cost-efficient setup compared to existing hardware ecosystems. Stream at any resolution and framerate up to 8K 120FPS.
Real-time XR
Stream up to 8K 120p content straight from the camera to any end device. The increased resolution enhances the visual experience, especially when viewed in a virtual reality environment.
Volumetric Capture
Take advantage of the scalable nature of the RED Connect system and create a multi-camera, higH resolution volumetric capture rig. genlock level PTP sync allows for the multi-camera rig to be in perfect sync over the same IP network.
Virtual Production
Simplify the setup of cameras by reducing SDI cables, TC/Gen boxes,etc. to a single cable and reduce points of failure.
Remote Operations
Save hours and days of post-production work by having the data ready for access as soon as you finish recording. Also, have peace of mind by building in redundancy into the file storage system.
Enterprise & Industrial
Access a live workflow with industry leading cinematic image quality, combined with the proven ruggedness and reliability of RED Cameras.
CASE STUDIES AND RESOURCES
Explore more in-depth about how RED’s industry-leading partners are using RED Connect to unlock the potential of the RED camera systems to help them tell stories, solve problems, and push the boundaries of image-capture, broadcast, and streaming technology.
RED Connect Is Available On:
DSMC3 Systems
V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR [X] XL offer robust and powerful systems, with USB-C interfaces, ethernet offload capabilities, Timecode and Genlock compatibility and more.
Unlock 8K Live cinematic streaming
MODULE
Form-fitting module connects to your V-RAPTOR or V-RAPTOR XL camera to unlock 8K Live cinematic streaming. The module attaches securely to the back of your camera via the V-Lock battery mechanism and CFexpress media slot to create a high-speed data connection via fiber optic cable for livestream, remote record, PTP sync and other capabilities.
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8K Live Workflow
RED CONNECT STREAMS FULL RESOLUTION, 8K LIVE R3D VIDEO OVER AN IP NETWORK BY SIMPLY CONNECTING THE V-RAPTOR [X] OR V-RAPTOR XL [X] TO A CAMERA CONTROL UNIT (CCU) VIA FIBER. THE REFERENCE CCU DESIGN PROVIDED BY RED UTILIZED OFF-THE-SHELF COMPONENTS TO OUTPUT UP TO 8K 60P VIA QUAD SDI OR 8K 120 VIA SMPTE ST 2110 WITH MINIMAL LATENCY.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- V-RAPTOR or V-RAPTOR XL with RED Connect License
- RED Connect Module
- LC duplex single mode fiber
- 10GBASE-T or faster network switch (optional, must support 10Gbps connections)
- Camera Control Unit (CCU) with RED Connect App (included with the purchase of the RED Connect License)
CCU DESIGN
The CCU must handle the bandwidth of the incoming data stream and have GPUs/DPUs/FPGAs that are capable of decompressing and debayering the R3D data with minimal latency. The RED Connect app is a service that runs in the background to accept and finalize the R3D. For more advanced users, RED’s SDK is available to create a custom workflow, both on Windows and Linux. The GPU-based reference CCU was designed and tested to handle 8K 120p continuous operation.
GPU Driven CCU Reference Design
- Motherboard: ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI (AMD WRX80 EATX)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3955WX 3.9GHz 16 Core
- RAM: 128GB DDR4-3200 REG ECC (8x16GB)
- GPU: either 1x RTX 6000 ADA or 2x A6000
- Networking: NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-5 or ConnectX-6