REDRAY 4K and ODEMAX

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Today's recent announcement of RedRay 4K playback is big news for videophiles, home theater, and independent cinema fans.

Here is a little recap of the announcement made by Red:

RED Digital Cinema is now taking pre-orders for the REDRAY® 4K Cinema Player.

With the recent launch of 4K resolution displays and projectors into the Consumer Electronics market, REDRAY fills a crucial role as an OTT network based appliance, and is the first media source capable of providing true 4K content to these displays.

REDRAY’s debut will come as no surprise to those who have followed RED closely, yet the specs and capabilities of REDRAY are sure to generate excitement from cinema purists and consumers alike. Future-proof resolution and wide dynamic range and have contributed to the rapid growth of 4K imaging for cinema and advertising.

Along with playing 4K .RED files, REDRAY features the ability to play back and upscale H.264 based HD files to Ultra HD resolution (3840×2160). Compared to existing distribution methods such as Blu-ray, which are limited to 8-bit, 4:2:0 color precision, REDRAY supports up to 12-bit 4:2:2 color precision to eliminate image artifacts and deliver a truly cinematic visual experience.

Equally impressive as the output fidelity is REDRAY’s exceptionally low 4K data rate averaging less than 2.5MB/s, which means a .RED file can deliver a feature-length film at full 4K resolution on a USB flash drive or via an OTT media network. With 1TB of internal storage, REDRAY supports up to 100 hours of 4K content.

REDRAY 4K media is protected against piracy by REDCrypt file encryption and supports optional ODEMAX™ digital rights management.

REDRAY connects to your HD or 4K TV/Projector via a single HDMI 1.4 cable, or four HDMI 1.3 cables, plus a dedicated HDMI output for 7.1 channel 24-bit 48KHz surround sound audio. For those interested in digital signage, a single REDRAY can simultaneously drive up to four HD panels or two 4K displays creating an immersive advertising opportunity for those looking to expand their branding.

REDRAY is the only 4K 3D playback system to support high frame rate playback (4K 3D at 48 or 60fps), allowing viewers the opportunity to experience the very latest technical developments in 3D filmmaking. Using the included IR remote or the REDRAY iOS application (available from the Apple App Store), users can connect to REDRAY via wireless network to select and manage their 4K and HD content, stored on the internal 1TB capacity hard disk drive.

Pre-order a REDRAY now. Volume shipments to commence in Q1 2013.


In 2006, RED Digital Cinema began a revolution with the 4K RED ONE digital cinema camera. By 2008, the camera that changed cinema also began to change the world of stills. The same camera being used to shoot features like The Hobbit and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was being used to shoot covers for magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Additionally, the 5K EPIC and SCARLET cameras are built around a modular foundation that gives the flexibility of full customization for each shoot. For more information, visit http://www.red.com.

http://www.red.com/news/redray-has-arrived

It apears that, downloadable 4K movies will be made through a website called ODEMAX.com, which unfortunately is sparse on details and not completely online yet. So details are pending.

More details from the REDRAY page on Red.com:

4K FOR ALL
REDRAY® is the first 4K Cinema Player to bring ultra high-definition content to your home, business or local theater using internet file based distribution. Capable of playing HD, 3D or 4K media, REDRAY utilizes a 1TB internal drive to store all of your content. Advanced networking and low data rates let you distribute content via FTP transfer or solid-state media. REDRAY makes playback of 4K content as simple as HD – but at 4 times the image quality.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Nothing compares to the ultra high-definition of 4K content and REDRAY brings that immersive visual experience directly to you. More picture information means more detail and 4K resolution brings you closer to your content than ever before. REDRAY provides the clearest image – and choice – for anyone looking for big picture and superior quality.

BYTE SIZE FILES
Advanced RED codec technology generates feature length 4K files small enough to fit on a USB flash drive. With a compressed data rate under 2.5MB/s, you can deliver your 4K content worldwide via OTT media networks at remarkably low cost and high efficiency. Secure encryption is also available to protect your media from unauthorized viewing or duplication. For the first time, distributing 4K content is as simple as HD.

RED IS THE NEW BLU
Whether working with 4K RED camera files or HD, REDRAY delivers all of your content in its absolute purest form. While commonly-used distribution systems such as Blu-ray® encode HD content with limited 8-bit 4:2:0 color precision, REDRAY supports 12-bit 4:2:2 precision at 4K resolution – taking the big screen viewing experience to an exciting new level with only a fraction of the storage requirements.

NO COMPROMISE 3D
There is nothing like a true 4K 3D experience and REDRAY delivers with playback of 3D media at up to 60 fps per eye in 4K. Whether in a home theater or at the office, REDRAY’s flexible HDMI 1.4 connectors let you leverage the latest 3D and 4K LCD flat panel and projection display technologies.

EXPAND YOUR BRAND
Digital signage leads the future of advertising and REDRAY serves as the perfect distribution platform. Each REDRAY is capable of synchronized video playback to four 1080p displays or two 4K display panels; which may be arranged in any physical configuration. Multiple REDRAY players can be genlocked together to serve large video wall applications, letting nothing stand between you and a lasting visual impact.

REMOTE CONTROL
Connect and control your REDRAY player using the included infrared remote or the REDRAY iOS application and REDRAY’s 802.11n wireless connection. You can use either device as an interactive remote to browse, select, and play content stored on your REDRAY player. Gigabit Ethernet ports support system automation and hard-wired GPIO triggers to contribute to overall connectivity options.

PLUG AND PLAY AUDIO
When it comes to watching your favorite content, audio fidelity is as essential as image quality. REDRAY delivers with 7.1 channels of pristine quality 24-bit 48 KHz audio, providing you a holistic cinematic package. Simply plug into your AV receiver via an HDMI cable and immerse yourself in an experience you can see, hear and feel.

EXPANDABLE STORAGE
Each REDRAY player contains 1TB of available internal storage, capable of holding over 100 hours of 4K media. If you need more space, REDRAY features flexible storage options to securely archive your media including external USB drive, high capacity e-SATA based RAID storage or an Ethernet based NAS system.

DRAG AND DROP ENCODING
Take your R3D, TIFF, DPX and WAV files from post-production into REDCINE-X PRO and discover just how easy it is to encode your content for REDRAY. The simple drag-and-drop interface of the RREncode plugin means there are no complex menus to worry about. RED only exports content at the highest possible quality, meaning you’ll never settle for anything less than perfection.

http://www.red.com/products/redray#overview