Over the years, in the comments section of YouTube sample footage videos, we continue to run across viewers claiming the motion cadence of camera X, Y or Z isn’t cinematic. Motion cadence is a BS term - it has no meaning whatsover. Which is not to say that there aren’t factors that impact our perception... Continue Reading →
Lab Test: Canon EOS R5 C vs RED Komodo
CineD just published their findings for the R5 C, and the results may surprise you! Rolling shutter measured 15.5ms at 8K DCI full frame, latitude was 7 stops and the dynamic range for Cinema RAW Light LT 8K ISO 800 developed in DaVinci Resolve to CLog2 clocked in at 10.2 stops at SNR = 2... Continue Reading →
RED Control App
The RED Control app gives you access to the functions of the RED Komodo on a smartphone, tablet or laptop computer. Below is the screen that greets you upon opening the app. Tapping on any of the four stars in the bottom left-hand corner opens up different pages or tabs. The large red button labeled... Continue Reading →
RED Komodo: Versatility
Balancing the RED Komodo paired with the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM on a DJI RS 2 was easy peasy! In fact, it required much less time to balance than the a7s III with the Ninja V. As can be seen in the photo below, there is a ton of clearance between the... Continue Reading →
RED Komodo First Sample Footage! (re-upload)
The footage was massively overexposed and white balance was off by several thousand degrees Kelvin. Still figuring things out... hehe https://youtu.be/eM9j2VxjBpk
The Advantage of A Heat Sink
HDTVTest, in their review of the Sony A95K QD-OLED, compare it to the Samsung S95B, which shares the same QD-OLED panel. After running footage on a loop with the same APL for several minutes, the Samsung becomes noticeably darker while the Sony picture maintains its brightness, owing to a heat dissipation layer that reduces the... Continue Reading →
Cost Breakdown: Minimalist RED Komodo Kit
Here's a rundown of the true cost of a bare bones Komodo setup, including approved media, power, card reader, battery charger, SDI surge protector, cage, SDI module for the Ninja V and the least expensive compatible Canon RF mount lens: RED Komodo 6K Body, AC Power Adaptor, Mini World Travel Adaptor Kit, Canon RF to... Continue Reading →
Why We Returned The RED Scarlet Dragon
We ended up returning the Dragon and are currently shopping around for a Komodo for the following reasons. (1) The Dragon isn’t repairable, while the Komodo comes with a 1-year warranty. (2) The Komodo is much smaller and lighter (2.1 lbs vs. 5 lbs) and accepts smaller batteries, ideal for balancing on a gimbal like... Continue Reading →
Samsung Cheats on TV Benchmarks
A must-read article over at flatpanelshd.
Our First RAW Gimbal Shots
This is our very first video shot on a gimbal with ProRes RAW. To mount the Ninja V on the DJI RS 2, we used a SmallRig monitor mount. With the Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM, it's a fairly hefty combo. Graded in Final Cut Pro. https://youtu.be/AOOrn2IwHWk
P3D65 ST.2084 (HDR) Monitoring for LG OLEDs (WRGB)
In the past, we've written about LG's hidden menu that allows users to change the working color space, but frustratingly, the P3-D65 option is cosmetic only. The following is word-for-word from Ted Aspiotis' post over at Lift Gamma Gain, where he explains how to set up your LG TV for P3-D65: LG WRGB OLEDs work... Continue Reading →
The RED vs. Nikon Drama
The news of RED suing Nikon for patent infringement was to be expected, as was the army of drooling idiots infesting the forums and comments sections of the leading websites devoted to photography and video. What the haters fail to realize is how RED completely transformed cinema. At the time the RED ONE was released,... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Noise
"What I’m really liking in the latest RED sensors is that they have an aesthetic texture to the image noise which is so far from the objectionable “video” noise or the plastic look of a noise-reduced image." - Graeme Nattress There really is something about the noise from a RED sensor that is unlike any... Continue Reading →
Some Shots of the RED Scarlet-X Dragon
As you can tell from the photos, it's an EF mount. We ordered a Meike Prime 75mm T2.1 which should arrive in a couple of weeks.
RED Files Lawsuit Against Nikon
RED has filed a lawsuit against Nikon for patent infringement. There’s little doubt as to the outcome. https://www.docketalarm.com/cases/California_Central_District_Court/8--22-cv-01048/Red.com_LLC_v._Nikon_Corporation_et_al/docs/1.pdf
Daejeon Chronicles Sees RED
We’re in love with RED, but $8,000 for the Komodo is just a touch extravagant for an English teacher in Vietnam, so instead we’re eyeing this marvelous beast - a 6K Scarlet X with EF mount for a cool four grand.
Ignorant Takes on RED V-Raptor, Upcoming Arri s35
On ARRI’s announced s35 cinema camera: “Competition is stiff for a new Super 35mm 4K camera. In my honest opinion, ARRI will really need to have “really exciting image quality improvements” to pull people away from the new 8.6K Sony VENICE and RED cameras. Sony and Canon cameras also offer not only impressive pictures and... Continue Reading →
RED Komodo Post Workflow Added to Monster Guide
The past couple of months have seen extensive updates to our Monster Guide and we're proud to say we've achieved our goal of making the most comprehensive and up-to-date manual covering the HDR10 workflow anywhere on the Web. And today it just got even better with the addition of the RED KOMODO post workflow. REDCODE... Continue Reading →
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