Red Digital Cinema & NASA: First 8K Video From Space Shot on HELIUM

While RED is struggling with the HYDROGEN One and the unsatisfying reviews and critics, NASA releases an evidence regarding technological accomplishment for the company: 8K outer space impressive video shot by HELIUM.

The video delivers the first 8K footage of astronauts living, working and conducting research from the International Space Station. Furthermore, the new 8K video takes viewers through a variety of experiments and facilities aboard the orbiting outpost.

Explore the video below by NASA:

RED HELIUM 8K S35

HELIUM 8K S35 is capable of shooting motion and stills in 8K 2.4:1 at up to 75 frames per second (fps), or 8K Full Format at 60 fps. At full 8K resolution, the HELIUM sensor captures 35.4 Megapixel motion.

We have written an in-depth article regarding this camera vs other DSMC2 (Digital Stills Motion Camera) which you can read here.

Ultra high resolution footage in Space

“This new footage showcases the story of human spaceflight in more vivid detail than ever before,” said Dylan Mathis, communications manager for the International Space Station Program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “The world of camera technology continues to progress, and seeing our planet in high fidelity is always welcome. We’re excited to see what imagery comes down in the future.”

This new footage showcases the story of human spaceflight in more vivid detail than ever before…The world of camera technology continues to progress, and seeing our planet in high fidelity is always welcome

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Take a look at some screenshots from the video. Press to enlarge the images.

8K promotes imagery fidelity

“We’re excited to embrace new technology that improves our ability to engage our audiences in space station research,” said David Brady, assistant program scientist for the International Space Station Program Science Office at Johnson. “Each improvement in imagery fidelity brings that person on Earth closer to the in-space experience, allowing them to see what human spaceflight is doing to improve their life, as well as enable humanity to explore the universe.”

Each improvement in imagery fidelity brings that person on Earth closer to the in-space experience, allowing them to see what human spaceflight is doing to improve their life, as well as enable humanity to explore the universe

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You can also download the full resolution video from NASA website.

Final thoughts

Is that a gimmick, or another PR from RED? I personally don’t think so. In my opinion it’s truly a something that is needed. It’s a huge privilege to explore outer space environment by ultra resolution imaging technology, and i’m glad RED contributes to achieve that. 

Have you watched the video? Let’s know what you think.