The Red Komodo is PERFECT (for me)
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2021
- After owning the Blackmagic pocket 6k for over a year, I finally decided to upgrade!
Here are my thoughts on the Komodo after owning one for 6 months, and who I think it’s for. Enjoy :)
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Another great video on the Komodo from a DP's perspective: • WHY I SWITCHED - Black...
Wow. Honestly that’s some of the best looking Komodo footage I’ve seen. You’re a great cinematographer very talented. You even made the pocket 6k footage look good. Nice work!
Right!? He’s good!
Thank u so much ❤️
indeed!
@@BrandonTalbot So good! But maybe he also hired a gaffer? A DP is just one position on a callsheet
As a hobbiest, watching RED lowering their entry level prices gives me so much hope to own one in the future. And at no compromise to image quality too 🙏🏼 footage looks insane man
Yes!! So true. Unfortunately some people assume the Komodo compromises on image just because of the price, but it absolutely doesn’t. I’m super pumped that Reds are becoming so accessible now. Thanks for watching man ❤️❤️
@@LukeHolliday Can't even know how much is the cost, since I understand you also need to buy a whole RED eco-system...like a memory card + card reader..etc...etc.. Who known how much it all costs..
@@eladbari I think the “red ecosystem” isn’t so much of a thing anymore because DSMC3 cameras have a lot more 3rd party accessories :) With DSMC2 cams you had to pretty much buy Red everything and pay an extra $10k just to get your cam up and running 😢 But that’s becoming less of a thing, which is exciting!
I have the Pocket 6K now and I'm quite happy with it. I know eventually, I want to go into the RED or Arri ecosystem in the near future, but man, your work is amazing. What's really cool, is that I couldn't really tell a huge difference between your work with the Pocket 6K and the Komodo which speaks to your talent and eye. Someone could give you a toaster oven to shoot on and I'm sure the footage would still be dope. Good music choice as well during the talking head portion.
Hahaha thank you so much, I should definitely do a Red Komodo vs toaster oven comparison video soon 🤘🏻😤
Hey, I, thinking of buying a red camera but I’m also looking at the Blackmagic 6k! Which one would you buy out if the two for quality wise?
Thanks so much dude, had the BMPCC4K for years, and it never failed me, only now thinking of upgrading to a Komodo, seeing this did it for me. Cheers!
Finally, some great cinematic footage from Komodo. Thanks for sharing this, your stuff looks great.
Dude I love your lighting, your composition, your colors. The contrast in your images. I’m so inspired just looking at your shots.
Thanks so much!! Really appreciate it :)
Great video. Fantastic footage. Can’t wait to see more!
Watched! Enjoyed! Subscribed! Absolutely stunning imagery you’ve captured with your Komodo! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your work!
You do REALLY nice work man. From the looks of those short frames, you really pushed the P6K far.
First time seeing your videos and really enjoyed it! Recalling enjoying my Komodo too
Nice video bro, loved the color grading, and loved the setup for your interview shot. Nicely done.
jeez only 1500 subs with such good quality content.. subbed now!!!!!!! great job on your footage bro, most of komodo user just doesn't really know what is color grade, they thought one lut will make the image looking good and that's why so many bad komodo footage is online now haha
thank you for this review theres so many videographers on youtube that give reviews of these cameras and its not the same as a DoP's perspective really appreciate your channel!
This is a great video dude! Keep it up :)
To me you have the best Komodo footage, hands down! there is no where on youtube who shows the Komodo like you did! You got my Sub!
what stabilizer do you use with cinema lens? & what do you use to color that red footage cause it looks great !
Respectfully pointing out the differences between -ography disciplines was REAL nice.
Thank you very much for such an honest take.
Respect,
all the sample footage you showed were amazing. not only the cameras image quality, i am talking about the footage lighting and grading and everything else beside the cameras image quality.
Love Your vids, v calm vibes, straight to the point! lets go!
Thank you so much!!
Hey Luke loved your point of view.great video man..am also a bmpcc 6k shooter..dude can i ask which lens you use for the bmpcc??
was looking for exactly a video like this!!
I was thinking about the red lately but I am right now not in the position to upgrade. I just upgraded to the sony a7iv and use this pretty much as a "cinema" camera. I love MF and setting up scenes to make things look cool - cinematography is where I see myself but right now I only have passion projects in this niche and need to build up clients with this need. Really looking forward to maybe next year when I'm making the next step!
Thanks for sharing!! Just subscribed and think your a super cool dude 👍🏼
Happy to find your channel! Really nice images here
Holy freaking s**t! Man this is some of the best footage I’ve seen so far from this camera, love your style!
I can’t wait to receive my KOMODO, already waited a month… only 5 more to come 😅
Thank you so much!!! Yesss the wait will be worth it 🤘🏻 hopefully it comes sooner than that though!
@@LukeHolliday Yeah, hope so too. Would it be possible to make a breakdown of how you work with and color grade the footage out of this camera?
@@MortyFilms totally! I haven’t done a video on that yet just because I feel like it’s so simple, that people will be disappointed haha. I literally just use resolve’s film LUTs and color space transform, and the glow effect set to soft light. But I’d be happy to make a video on that soon!
Just found this account and I'm really digging your videos! Keep up the good work. Subbed 🙏🏽
superb shots man congrats ;) what portion of your work is shot in the 18-35? oh and what do you like for shooting extreme closeups like almost macro like?
your shot really likes a movie. you make others that use the same camera to shame
how do you only have 1,500 subs!?!?! Great quality and loved the insight ma. I got to shoot with it a couple days ago and definitely it is only for a filmmaker, not a videographer. So many features I was use to having that this doe not have, but the image quality is beautiful.
Thanks so much!! Totally agree man. Thank you for watching :)
You did a job of explaining the difference between DP and a video dude who shoots cool weddings where every shot is 120 frames. And b/c your explanation was good your application of "who the camera is for " was also good.
Damn I really like the look of your work can I ask what lenses you use? I've been looking at either the Sigma Cine Primes or the Zeiss CP3's. I already have the Sigma 18-35, 50-100
So this is great camera for music videos? And what overall is the best camera for music videos if price is not a factor ?
What do you think between red komodo 6k vs bmpcc 6k pro? To upgrade a hight quality for my production is making film,mv,commercial
Hey Luke, can you share what monitor and any other attachments from your experience that you specifically recommend for the Komodo?
Good video, Will have my Komodo in a few days time. Looking forward to having a play with her :) cheers for the vid
Awesome!! 🤘🏻 thanks for watching :)
Nice video! I’m looking a camera to shoot over green screen and this looks perfect thanks to the global shutter. Awesome footage keep it up!
Great video!!! Question do you think you can do a video on how you rig out your camera? I have a Nucleus Nano but I don't know which rails I should get
It’s always changing, and I don’t think I really have an ideal build right now, so I probably won’t do a video on it. But really any rails will work for a follow focus! 15mm LW rods
Hey Luke. First time seeing your video. I've got the Fx3 because I do a lot of wedding work but I want to make that transition from "videographer" to Dp. Great video. I was wondering what lenses you have for the Komodo, and if you rent them per project or mostly use your own?
Yeah I know the wedding grind way too well haha. That’s exciting that you’re making that transition though! I own sigma art lenses, but lately I’ve been renting the DZOfilm Vespid primes. They’re such great lenses and you can rent them for really cheap!
Good job man really cool video !
Thank you!!
Great video! What tripod did you upgrade to?
Dude, I just found your channel, you're so good at this stuff! Could you do any color grading tutorials? (I'm owning a bmpcc 4k).
And the Komodo is really a beast :D
Great video!
Great footage man!
Thank you!!
is there a filter on the lens to give it that soft look like a Mist Black pro"?
Yea pro mists will soften a little bit! Generally though if I want a softer look, I’ll just start with a softer lens! I want the filter to be for added artifacts like blooming, etc. So I’ll opt for softer vintage lenses and shoot them close to wide open :)
But if you specifically want filters, I also have used black satin which soften nicely :)
Any issues with your Core SWX vmount plate? I've seen several reviews saying their is some wiggle/play that can cause connection issues;
Loved this! New sub
Maybe a way to get a sort of "internal nd" with the komodo is to get the RF to Ef adapter by canon with the internal nds. Also nice video and nice work :) I was looking to buy the tripod you mention you get recently, would love to see a review by you on this topic. thanks for your work and have a nice day
What lens are you using to capture that footage
Hello my friend! I have a question, I just bought the red komodo but I don't have lenses, my question is should I buy the lens sigma 24 70 mm RF mount ? Or should I buy the XEEN 24 mm cinema lens ? .. I also saw IRIX LENS FOR RED KOMODO, I don't know what kind of lens is best for this camera. If you could help me I will be really grateful 🙏 which cinema lens is the best ? I have 2k to spend on the lens..
this channel is underated af!!
great video, keep it coming
Great video! As an amateur I wonder how you do with focus when you use the Komodo. As it’s manual only. Do you do it yourself or have an assistant pulling focus? 👍
Yeah I usually have a 1ac pulling focus, but sometimes with handheld stuff I’ll pull my own :)
This is one of those "reviews" where you don't even have to listen to his explanations, cause his images already sell it. BEAUTIFUL SHOTS BRO. THANK YOU!
‘Preciate the kind words❤️
@@LukeHolliday Have you tried the BM mini ursa 12K yet? - It's so tempting especially after the price drop...I'm torn between that and Komodo. What do you think? Thanks Luke!
Image quality looks nice but I don’t like the crop factor changing with the resolution. I want to shoot most things in 60 fps so I’d have to get a super wide lens right?
Yep it's definitely not a great option if you shoot a lot of slow mo. The Sony cameras have a lot more to offer in that area
Hey Luke! Thank you for your great video! It is very inspiring and interesting. Do you think the Komodo is a good choice for producing UA-cam-Videos and sometimes Vlogs? I am struggling with it a little bit. The main pain point will be the AF. What do you think, is it working to focus always manually in such situations? Thanks and greetings from Bavaria, Chris.
Hey Chris! Thank you!! I use the Komodo for my UA-cam videos, but that's only because I don't have any other camera right now. I don't trust the auto focus, so I just use manual focus :)
What camera lens do you use for these videos? Love your content! Keep killing it!
Thank you! I use my red Komodo, and a sigma art 18-35 for my YT vids :)
Your videos are insane 💪
Thank you man!!
Yo what baseplate did you get?
We have had many cameras from Blackmagic, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, but as a film purist, I enjoy the cinematic "it" factor that the sensors from a RED or Arri possess. In our workflow, lighting and precise setup is an expectation, so a camera like the Komodo is perfect for us. I do some sports shoots as well, and when that is the case, I pretty much use only the mirrorless variety body types.
I do have a question, would you mind listing out your build for the Komodo? We are purchasing one to fly on a gimble and for use on a dolly, but I can see it being used handheld for sure.
Appreciate the video...
hey luke, for the DZO vespid primes, did you get the PL or RF mount ? was wondering which were the best mounts for future proof if you plan on staying in the RED ecosystem
great great shots man seriously
subbing!!
Hey! I actually only rent these, I haven't purchased them. I've rented them in PL and EF mount. I prefer PL mount's sturdiness and reliability, but I've rented the EF mount ones to use with the EF to RF speed booster, which gives them a more large-format look.
I am a candidate running for office and I would like to learn. Is it easy to shoot with?
hola estas usando filtro PROMIST?
i would love a video on your full kit & set up with full cost of everything to get it up and running for those of us who want to start using the "big boy" stuff like the komodo
Which lens do you have mounted there? Is that the Sigma EF 24-70/2.8 OIS?
For the talking head portion of this video, that’s my sigma 18-35!
Btw, the 16 bit linear in Red cameras is the same amount of data as 12 bit log in Arri/Blackmagic, just packaged in a different way.
Would like to hear more about the dynamic range differences between the BM6K and the Komodo, most tests I’ve seen have them as nearly identical. Have you found the Komodo easier to grade?
That's interesting! I'll definitely look into that more!
I did notice a dynamic range difference between the pocket6k and the Komodo. I also watched all those tests (which is why I was skeptical about the Komodo in the first place), but once I got my hands on the camera and used it in different scenarios, that's when I noticed the difference. And I would say the Komodo is definitely easier to grade. It can handle more pushing and pulling with the colors than BMPCC6k footage can.
If it's not technically getting more color data than Blackmagic cams, I'm super curious as to what makes it so good! Like what makes Red footage what it is? Any ideas?
@@LukeHolliday Same here! I went from BMPCC4K (obviously a different sensor than the 6k) but the RED Raw can handle way more latitude than the BRAW. I'm no engineer but I'm guessing it has to do with the debayering of the BRAW, as opposed to the RED Raw which (like cinema DNG) is straight off the sensor, no adjustments
@@mikenicholas8375 ahh that makes sense! Yeah I never got too in the weeds with the technical stuff, but all I know is that the Red footage feels much better, like there’s more to it than what you get out of pocket cams
It’s a different codec so the colour science is different and I think you would notice that. And with a couple extra stops of DR you will also see the color in a more pleasing context too. However the Ursa 4.6k g2 has 15 stops of DR so it’s probably the best comparison to the Komodo.
What lenses did u use on Red Komodo?
The footage of the fed komodo is clean. I also had one for 1 year..u just upgraded for the Red V-Raptor and that footage at night is insane !!!
Like the video. Question, my friend has Komodo on fpv, he complains the low light is terrible, compared to the pocket 4k fpv…..Is there some he’s doing wrong?
It’s very possible that the p4k is less noisy in low light, since it has a dual native ISO, and the Komodo does not. I also noticed the pocket 6k had a lot less noise at higher ISOs, but most of the stuff I shoot doesn’t require more than base iso.
Indeed, amazing shots and I wonder why you didn't go for the URSA Mini Pro 12k? Currently I'm torn between those two options.. :D Thank you for your thoughts!
I need to ask one thing! Doesn't Komodo have an Auto-Focus mode? I heard about that camera has 4K 60 FPS and also Auto-Focus mode. So almost everything that a videographer needs is already in that Komodo 6K camera. Am I wrong? (Just forget about 120 FPS, not a big deal.)
What lenses did you use on these shots? Great work!!
Thank you!! A wide variety of lenses! DZO Vespid, Zeiss super speed, canon FD, and Vazen anamorphic!
What kind of screen is that you are using
I've got a SmallHD Focus Pro OLED 5" :)
Beautiful shots! Making me consider the Komodo lol
Thanks John! Do it :) haha
I see it works with the samsung t5 ssd, is this correct?..cant really find a Straight answer..
No, it does not :( just Cfast 2.0 cards! I think the Komodo X has a USB port for firmware updates or something, but neither of them can record to an external SSD
Great video! New subscriber
Can you talk about your export workflow? your work is just so crisp I am curious.
what do you think about red komodo vs bmpcc 6k pro??? i consider too dont know to buy red komodo or bmpcc 6k pro .....i just want the best quality and hight production😇
Both great cameras! Just comes down to personal preference :) if you do more run n gun shoots, the internal NDs on the 6k pro might be nice to have! Both make great images though!
@@LukeHolliday thank you for your answer ! and how about the low light of both?
good info
Holly something... those glimpses of footage sold me on Komodo for the first time. Maybe it's the Vazen... :)) Though it's not for me, yet... I still feel I didn't squeeze out every drop of quality from Blackmagic. This 12 vs 16 bit raw is rabbit hole though... some say the image you'll get will 12 bit no matter what. But I guess the most important thing is that you see and feel a difference.
Great video and Really good footage! Hey, can you please share the link to the REDs video at 3:13. Never seen that before, would love to!!. Looking forward to more Komodo videos.
Yeah! It’s their “Red Tech Global Shutter Komodo” video 👍🏻
Hey, just had a question on what is your workflow for grading your Red Komodo footage?
Also when working with red files have you had any problems in Preimere Pro (If your using that software)?
Hey! I always edit in premiere, and then round trip through Davinci Resolve for color. I do a combination of LUTs, color space transform, and primaries adjustments. I'm also a big fan of resolve's glow effect, and I also use their film grain :)
I've never had any issues in premiere! The only thing to be aware of is that you have to import the footage through the media browser in premiere. If you just drag and drop it from file explorer, .r3d files won't import correctly. But the footage itself runs really smooth!
@@LukeHolliday I've had some recent problems in Premiere with Red raw footage, footage would go to black and would have to restart Premiere.
Would love to see your workflow in a video or something!
@@solidgearfilms oh really? Me too actually, that happens a lot! 🥶 I thought that was just a problem with premiere or my PC (my PC is getting old). Hmm, I’ll definitely look into that more!
@@LukeHolliday Might be a Premiere mixed with a graphics card problem, but not sure yet. Seems to only happen with RED raw footage, not Prores for example
How do you like the vazen!? I’m about to pull the trigger on one, probably the 28! But love your shots with the 40… tempting haha
I loved that Vazen 40mm :) I was very very impressed by it! I only rented, but I’m sure they’d be great to own if you like shooting anamorphic a lot! I like that they’re 1.8x squeeze because the Komodo has a very wide sensor, so 2x would be a little extreme
@@LukeHolliday think I’ll go for the 28 and then maybe save for the 40 🔥
Awesome video and footage!!! well done.. Just a note I think what you were referring to Videographer, you really mean documentary cinematographer versus commercial. I think Videographer is a broader term, which includes editing, directing, etc... one man who does it all, while cinematographer only does image related.
What lens(es) do you use with Komodo? I saw a lot of footage with green tint ( chromatic abberation) on edges. What do you think of it? Is it lens issue or Komodo sensor? Do you notice any green chromatic abberation in your footage?
I use a lot of different lenses! In this video, I used the Sigma 18-35. I've also used the Vazen anamorphics, DZO Vespid primes, and Zeiss super speeds. I haven't noticed any chromatic abberation with those! The only time I've noticed any is with the DZO Pictor zooms. I got some purple and green in high contrast areas.
How did you like the Vazen anamorphics? I am thinking of buying a set
@@amadeusbiel6062 I just used the 40mm, but I loved it!! I had to use a diopter to get closeups, but other than that, very impressive lens. Pretty soft wide open, in a good way
How long did it take for you to get it from order
I bought it off a local DP who pre-ordered one!
How do you satisfy your needs for high frame rates with the Komodo?
Great question. I don’t really have any high frame rate needs, which is why I think the Komodo’s great for me, but it might not be good for someone who shoots a lot of high speed stuff. If I ever had a project come my way that absolutely needed 120fps or higher, I’d just rent a Sony probably :)
Quality work! If your in LA and need of a gaffer I'd love to meet and collaborate.
Have you ever used a Z-cam? Trying to decide between upgrading from black magic to komodo or z-cam (cheaper). Shoot music videos and narrative work
That’s a great question!! I have not used the Z-cam yet. I’ve seen some great footage from that thing.
ZCAM is a lateral move from Blackmagic, it's not an upgrade per say unless you just want to change up the form factor and some of the other ergonomic features. Komodo is an actual upgrade
to get the global shutter (which i think is a very important feature) you're gonna pay $6k for either the Komodo or the Z-Cam. So with that said, I'd go Komodo for a variety of reasons:
- The famous RED color science
- Depending on the industry, there are benefits to owning a RED camera and studios are familiar with the image quality and thus it opens doors to more work (seriously)
- The aftermarket support is greater for the Komodo
Hope this helps.
@@garrisonsmith1882 yes, good points.
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What lenses do you use ?
All kinds! That's actually another benefit of the Komodo I forgot to mention: since it's RF mount, you can adapt to almost any other lens mount!
I've used Sigma Art, DZO Vespid primes, Zeiss super speeds, Canon FD, and Vazen Anamorphics!
Si a great camera
You're footage is gorgeous
Let's gooo.
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Link that top handle, lol.
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Amazing skills dude, love your style! Can't wait for more!
Great video man! Just sold my Komodo and went back to a A7S3. I have to some but disagree with your opinion about a videographer and a DOP. Being a videographer you can use either or camera and it would do the same thing minus some technical specs that usually don't matter or is even noticed by the viewer. I've been a DOP on quite a few short films and used my Ursa Mini 4.6K, Sony A7S2, RED Raven, RED Komodo and now back to my A7S3. What I learned is that no one hires you for the gear you have or even use it's your ability to understand what tools are needed to get the job done. I never predicate what I create on a camera but the understanding I have about how the image is captured. There is people I know personally that still use the 5D Mark II and no matter what they shoot it comes out exactly how they want.
We have so much tech now that even the simplest cameras can produce at a professional level. Anyways phenomenal page and stellar work man. Really can appreciate great cinematography when I see it. Great information and hell of a channel man! Definitely subbed!
I appreciate the feedback!! Yeah I totally agree, the cameras are just tools, and if you can make good work with one, you can make good work with any. Really appreciate it, thanks for watching!!
i want the red komodo solely for global shutter lol
I see that Franklin shirt...
Got the same davis and sandford tripod, lol
That thing’s a beast
who is this camera for? those who can afford it.
who is this camera not for? those who cant afford it.
its simple
Did he really say $150 ??? lmao