DigitalGlue Develops Pro B4 to RF Mount for RED V-RAPTOR, KOMODO; Wins Two Awards at 2022 NAB Show

DigitalGlue, in partnership with Breakthrough Photography, has released the first professional B4 to RF lens mount designed specifically for RED Digital Cinema’s V-RAPTOR and KOMODO cameras multi-sensor formats. In addition, the company has received two notable awards at the 2022 NAB Show.

Pro B4 to RF Mount

The new MC-1 mount enables broadcast organizations to adopt the latest cinema technology while maximizing their investment in professional B4 lenses. Acknowledging its impact on the media and entertainment industry, ProductionHUB selected the MC-1 B4 to RF mount as a 2022 NAB Show Award of Excellence recipient. DigitalGlue is an official RED Digital Cinemas systems integrator and can provide a complete packaged solution.

The invention of the B4 to RF mount saves DigitalGlue customers money by allowing them to purchase and use a RED camera without needing new lenses which are the most expensive part of the cinema camera assembly. The MC-1 mount allows HD, 120 fps on the RED Komodo and UHD, 60 fps utilizing a lenses doubler all while maintaining the lens’ zoom and aperture ranges. The RED Raptor enables HD 240 fps and UHD 120 fps through the utilization of a lenses built-doubler. Now, Broadcast organizations can achieve a cinematic look with upwards of 17 stops of dynamic range, smooth highlight roll-offs, and exceptional low light performance.

Additionally, the RED Komodo brings its cinema global shutter for the first time to the world of live broadcast. This advancement gives broadcasters the ability to shoot both live and recorded cinematic images, maximizing their current investment in broadcast B4 lenses with a single camera. The B4 Mount will also enable video teams to extend their overall investment in the RED Digital Cinema ecosystem by allowing them to utilize their existing RF and PL based lenses, extending the overall investment in the RED Digital Cinema ecosystem.

2022 NAB Show

DigitalGlue’s creative.space platform was presented with a  2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Award in the Overall Storage Category and the first-in-the-industry B4 to RF mount, co-developed with Breakthrough Photography for RED Digital Cinema Cameras, won ProductionHUB’s 2022 Award of Excellence.

“We are honored to be acknowledged as innovators in the media and entertainment space with both of these awards,”says Sean Busby, President at DigitalGlue. “We are not just another storage vendor, and the recognition received throughout the show reinforces that the industry is ready for what we believe to be the new future for video storage.”

NAB Show Product of the Year Award winners were selected by a panel of industry experts in 15 categories and announced in a live awards ceremony at the NAB Show on April 26. creative.space is a first-of-its-kind on-premise managed storage platform offered as an all-inclusive service, bundling next-generation hardware, comprehensive software, and support with proactive monitoring into one monthly or annual price. Designed specifically for creatives, managed storage eliminates the need for advanced technical knowledge. Built-in LDAP User Authentication, FTP, mDNS, and VPN servers are controlled through a simple user interface that effectively turns each creative.space system into a datacenter-in-a-box, enabling creative teams to collaborate seamlessly with a single turnkey solution.

“The 2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards honor innovative breakthroughs that will change the way the media and entertainment industry creates, connects, and capitalizes content,” says NAB Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events Chris Brown. “This year’s winners can help storytellers at all stages of the content lifecycle meet the challenges of today and tomorrow and revolutionize the content industry.”

The ProductionHUB Awards of Excellence recognize exceptional technological innovation and practice. Award recipients are trailblazers in technological growth, products that help streamline workflows for film and video production, as well as advance the art of cinematography. The invention of the B4 to RF mount saves DigitalGlue customers money by allowing them to purchase and use a RED camera without needing new lenses which are the most expensive part of the cinema camera assembly. This advancement gives broadcasters the ability to shoot both live and recorded cinematic images, maximizing their current investment in broadcast B4 lenses with a single camera. The B4 Mount will also enable video teams to extend their overall investment in the RED Digital Cinema ecosystem by allowing them to utilize their existing RF and PL based lenses, extending the overall investment in the RED Digital Cinema ecosystem. DigitalGlue is an official RED Digital Cinemas systems integrator and can provide a complete packaged solution.