Ten years using RED cameras || The good, the bad, and the ugly

Описание: Are RED cameras worth the investment in 2025? Do they help you stand out as a Cinematographer, win clients, or impress Directors?

After 10 years of using RED cameras, I’m sharing my honest experiences as a RED owner-operator and freelance Filmmaker/Cinematographer. From the highs of working with cinema cameras offering unmatched high-resolution RAW imagery and versatile frame rate options, to the harsh reality of their depreciation and RED's infamous "Obsolescence Obsolete" marketing slogan not exactly panning out as promised.

🎥My Current RED Setup:
RED Komodo
RED Dragon-X (Lowlight OLPF + Minimag SSD Upgrade)

Whether you’re considering investing in a RED camera or just curious about what it’s like to use them for a decade, this video is packed with insights for filmmakers, cinematographers, and gear enthusiasts alike.

Hit me up in the comments if you have any questions!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
1:05 - My Camera Journey
4:00 - Sony FS7
5:32 - My first Red Purchase
7:40 - Upgrading from Epic to Dragon
8:09 - Release of the Komodo
9:30 - Comparing the Komodo to the Dragon
11:08 - Doco excerpt shot on Dragon
11:25 - Thoughts on Red as a company
13:18 - r3d codec
14:02 - Final thoughts