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@@GabrielDaniels. not quite ready to sell but that may change!

What would you upgrade too?

@@GabrielDaniels. I’ve been looking at the c400 ….BUT the problem is I don’t “need” to upgrade . What I do need is new lenses , stronger lights and better external media for post production. The only thing we are lacking camera wise right now is strong : usable autofocus so if anything a mirrorless RF would be the next move to pair with the Komodo .

@@jamescook5931 I haven’t used the KX . Personally leaning on the C400 as the next upgrade for us due to variety of internal codecs , noise reduction and ND . R3D is epic but can slow down workflow which dents margins on lower budget projects

@@cadenpadua2 This is just the shot as a whole. A lot of it was cut in the final edit to make sense 😅 and it goes back in the bag to do another take

@@sunset33533 absolutely will be looking into this. Thank you!

@@andersistbesser it was a journey we are glad we took, but wouldn’t care to take it again 😜

Learned that the hard way 😂 but later in the video we upgrade the rest of the parts and see a bit more noticeable of a difference

Haha yeah we learned during the testing that even with hardware acceleration, Premiere still uses more of the CPU than the GPU for exporting. So in the case we realized is probably better to invest in a more powerful CPU than a GPU

@@dreschervisuals That makes sense. I do mostly shorter form videos so render time isn't too much of a concern for me. I'm all AMD and Vegas Pro for editing, and I did throw down on a fairly beefy CPU but I will say that having a nice GPU is great to be able to do the full resolution preview smoothly. There are definitely times where complicated or busy effects (static generation jumps to mind) just kills the preview framerate to basically 0 while they're going and I just have to take it on faith that it'll look good in the render. Honestly the best feature of the strong multi-core CPU is that I can still watch youtube and do other things while projects are rendering. 😄

@@whoisgtsdkyeah it can definitely depend on each individual’s work. Some people will benefit more from a more powerful cpu and some from a gpu. But it’s always good to try and have them be somewhat close to avoid bottlenecking. And its nice to be able to watch videos while something renders as well 😂

I've been shooting with RED cameras since 2012. I'm aware of the differences. If you want to have a conversations about which camera is better, start matching prices. Yeah the Gemini is great, but the brain used is the price of a Komodo nearly 10 years later.

What are the differences between the Komodo, KomodoX and Dsmc2 reds, in regards to the images?

@@memcrew1 DSMC2 has a difference sensor and color science . I agree it’s a look many grew quite fond of including myself . This however can all be replicated with proper post processing but that’s easier said than done at times .

@@dreschervisuals would u say the red raptor dsmc3 is. still not good as dsmc3? main reason i got the red komodo was the size and weight

@@MrDeliciousCreator the raptor is an amazing camera . I think it is superior and offers a lot better UX. There are still plenty of amazing older red cameras for Komodo / X Prices but the media and lack of warranty support would push me away from the investment 99% of the time.

lol Zcam is underrated! Jealous of the END option you can purchase!

The KX did! Pretty aggressive price change for a camera that has been out for 15 months. The OG Komodo which is what I am speaking about in this video was lowered by $1K which is going to make the used market even more competitive!

For sure . I won’t argue it’s harder when shooting alone, but you do get accustomed to it and it becomes a bit less of a chore .

Local 600 Cinematographer here and have never had a problem operating any of My various RED Camera/Phantom Camera packages as a solo operator. Maybe personal skills are the factor and you clearly don’t posses them.

@@TH-cam_can_ESAD yeah I’d assume a union DP would have less trouble using the camera on a solo shoot, however the camera price point is going to allow a variety of content producers to use the camera .

@@TH-cam_can_ESADI was referring to the YT creators. I’ve been shooting on Komodo and KX for several years both solo and for virtual productions.

@@marklhollowayWell said M8 !

Well said and agreed! There are plenty of pros for the Komodo which make it hard for me to justify selling it. I went through several external monitors and sizes before settling on the 702 touch, which one do you prefer?

@@dreschervisuals I have the original Small HD Focus Pro that was made for the Komodo. It’s good and does the job. I’ve looked to go a little bigger but never really made up my mind on which monitor I wanted to upgrade to.

@@jmanchester sounds like you made a solid choice right out the gate! I tried portkeys and atomos for a bit both had serious color inaccuracy and the Portkeys UI was just a bit of a headache.

What camera or cameras do you primarily use now? Thoughts on the c400?

@@dreschervisuals I use an ARRI Classic that I got really cheap and rent everything else. Depreciation is insane on the equipment and better to buy used or rent and let the other guy take the hit. The C400 looks really interesting do not know too much about it but Canon are rock solid reliable.

@@dreschervisualshow long does it take to black shade?

@@Barnabas87 2-3 minutes on average, but If the temperature change is dramatic it may take double that .

Red V raptor is probably the best camera out right now

@@the_black_douglas9041 great insight , definitely won’t be laughing at the S5iiX I’ve personally always been a fan of Panasonic color science !

@@joniantipatrea Stephen Thompson (Wonderboy)!

@@dustinschmidtphoto Thanks for the support! And yes that is correct, however the level of play was not considered “acceptable” as you can see the iris was going CRAZY! The minor play on the mount now is far from concern but I agree on the massive advantages of locking mounts .

Building relationships with agencies takes time. I'd recommend connecting with ones that you feel have the most compatibility with your skillset and work your way into becoming a vendor. Some may have projects they want you to bid on right away, and others may take a year or longer to reach out but when they do get ready to grind!

It's been a wild ride! Thanks so much for commenting and sharing your experience as well.

This is very annoying. The Komodo is known to have issues that are just part of being the first camera of a certain type or model. It's a Global Shutter camera which was an awesome offering at the time, especially for $6K. The app is not good on the Komodo, but is very smooth on the Komodo X - maybe it has something to do with the processing power? But now they have the V-Raptor X which has better dynamic range than the Arri Alexa 35, and is industry leading in that it is the first large format Global Shutter camera. That's the high end.

IYKYK hehe

We appreciate that 😭😂

At the moment we are doing all of our thumbnails due to this channel being a passion/side project! Thanks for the offer and maybe one day we will be generating enough funds to support additional support!

@@dreschervisuals Hey, that's awesome. Good luck💙

Thanks man! Haha I wish we had a bit more but ultimately these videos are for us, and if they don't grow rapidly that's OK bc the experience was well worth the time!

@@dreschervisuals exactly!! Love it dude!

Of course! The 32 bit hasn’t left our workflow since we got them, makes a huge difference if comparing with the internal recording from the Komodo!

We found some alternative apps android! Sunshine Compass - Sun Path seems to be a good replacement for Sun Tracker AR. As of now the Blackmagic Camera app is not on the android but they announced it will be arriving soon! A good alternative is Filmic Pro. White Balance Kelvin Meter seems like a good substitute to Light Spectrum Pro. Hope this helps!

@@dreschervisuals it does thanks much ☺️

Shhh that’s the next video on how fix everything with warp stabilizer 😂

Tascam was one of the first to throw out the internal 32 bit recording . I’m a fan of the product , but not a fan of the UX.

Yes mics are not something to brag about! Glad you enjoyed the video and are liking the system as much as we are!

Thanks for sharing your story! There certainly isn't one path to take to find your way in the film/video industry and it's always nice to hear different perspectives!

No problem! There’s more tips in the full video!

Absolutely. What stood out to you the most?

Hey man thanks for the comment! I think sharing ranges for the categories you offer is fine, but unless it's a formulaic process like weddings I wouldn't get into too many specific numbers. Personally this is something I have not felt the need to add to my public site but i've always included ranges in the company pitch deck for all our services as well as individualized demo reels showing each genre of work.

Glad you enjoyed it ! We post 2 videos a month so stay tuned for more!

Hey man great to see you on here thanks for the comment! I think as much as we love using 3D I think it would have been even more challenging. I do think it would have helped some of the morphing effects but overall the "real" feel stop-motion gives off is just something we've grown quite fond of.

@@dreschervisuals awesome, there is definitely something to the look of traditional stop motion. You guys nailed it. Looking forward to more videos coming.

Totally agree - it’s an amazing camera to keep on standby. Blackmagic should take notes this is actually a pocket cinema camera 😂 Regarding the auto focus on the Komodo- it’s rarely reliable. I would not recommend it to anyone , however there are some lenses it does seem to perform best with.

@dreschervisuals yes for sure. I have mostly manual or cine lenses with the exception of a single EF II L 14mm lens I love Hehe loving my OG Komodo.

Awesome man the Komodo is an amazing camera and provides a ton of flexibility in post! It's been a great workhorse for us since August, 2020! I'll have to try the 14mm that's a great focal length on the Komodo sensor. @@anthonyrock5039

@dreschervisuals most definitely! I looked at most cams from the FX3 and the Black magic to even old school arri options but the arri was too big for my travel gorilla stripped down style shoot desires and the Black magic was economically challenged and awkward. The fX3 was nice but then the komodo was Sooo simple and the r3d 17:9 files exposed to traffic light happiness in HQ MQ through cine glass is just wow. When scenes are lit properly the files just go 💥💥💥💥🎬📽🎬

Absolutely, the sensor size is a huge giveaway good eye and thanks for the comment