Comments on: A Guide to Building a RED Camera Package: An Accessory List for Every Budget Level

By: DSLR to RED: Smoothing the Transition » Classy Deer

DSLR to RED: Smoothing the Transition » Classy Deer — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:01:09 +0000

[...] This is a GREAT article on packaging a RED package. [...]

By: hadware

hadware — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:46:57 +0000

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By: Diogo Ueno

Diogo Ueno — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:22:25 +0000

300 grand for a 2-day commercial sounds about right. And worth it too…especially in times like these ;)

By: samrat sapkota

samrat sapkota — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:22:00 +0000

cane you suggest me, i need red epic low price i want that package just start shooting (not more accessories) but 1 zoom lens 1 wide lens is important

By: A Model Prancing Around in Her Lingerie on the Beach at Night (RED + FilmConvert Test) - NoFilmSchool

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:26:26 +0000

[...] Speaking of the rig, I used a Wooden Camera shoulder rig along with a bunch of other Wooden accessories. Wooden has since added RED packages which can get you started faster than buying accessories piecemeal, but if you’d like some suggested accessories check out our post, A Guide to Building a RED Camera Package: An Accessory List for Every Budget Level. [...]

By: A Guide to Building a RED Camera Package: An Accessory List for Every Budget Level. By Ryan Koo (5 videos) | mejode | Scoop.it

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:23:47 +0000

[...] Posted by Ryan Koo on December 10, 2012 "Despite the recently reduced price of RED cameras, each model still requires a lot of (pricey) accessories. We’ve pointed this out from the very beginning, but now we’ve gone further and compiled some realistic shooting packages at three different levels: a “cheapest possible ONE MX” list by Aaron Rich, an “owner/operator SCARLET” package by myself, and a “full professional EPIC” package by Timur Civan. Our overall goal with this post is not just to introduce (potential) RED shooters to some accessory options and needs for the RED ONE MX, SCARLET, and EPIC, but to hopefully create a post wherein users can share what has worked best for them. Let’s get started, this is going to be a long one!"… NoFilmSchool.com [...]

By: Robert Shaver

Robert Shaver — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:13:35 +0000

Here’s a tool that will help you. I created a spreadsheet so I could price out Red packages. I haven’t updated it for a while but it’s editable so feel free to make any changes that are needed. You can also copy it into your own Google Drive documents so you can play “what if” on your Red kit.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arg-qQAxgmb6dHo4dFhzMDhQc1VPYnRZNWpkenZEUnc

By: Color Passion | A Guide to Building a RED Camera Package: An Accessory List for Every Budget Level

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:17:34 +0000

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By: 2012 Highlights in Video Tech « THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS | A PRO PHOTO & VIDEO BLOG

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:00:19 +0000

[...] Of course, “cheap” doesn’t begin to describe cameras, especially when requisite peripherals are added to the cost, and renting remains the most cost-effective option for most DPs, but the [...]

By: Purchasing a Digital Cinema Camera Package: a Complete Guide from Ryan E. Walters - NoFilmSchool

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:51:44 +0000

[...] under $20,000 that would have cost well over $100,000 just five years ago. We’ve already shared with you a rather comprehensive RED buying guide, and now we have a wonderful digital cinema buying guide from Ryan E. Walters. He covers everything [...]

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:13:28 +0000

I’m sure the break-out box is a fantastic tool, but if you’re on a budget, cable-tie the mini-connectors onto the HD-SDI cable, so if the cord gets pulled the SDI-cable will take the brunt of it. Works well, but I’ve bought a few spare mini-connectors just in case :)

By: Daniel Mimura

Daniel Mimura — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:27:23 +0000

One really valuable accessory for the R1: the Element Technica Video Breakout box.

Turns those crappy, easy to break mini-connectors to normal HD-SDI ones (and offers some protection for them by mounting them behind a screw down box).

I can’t stress how crappy those connectors are…I had one fail on my hyperdeck shuttle by the 2nd day I owned it.

I almost bought the breakout box from Element Technica for list price of $580, but just happened to see that Able Cine has them on sale for $440.

Speaking of Able Cine, since I’m coming from 15mm LTW (and D-SLR’s), I decided not to go with 19mm rods…Able Cine has the best price on 19mm to 15mm adapters…a little bit cheaper than the ones from Wooden Camera. This is one of those little costs that add up… $80 for 4 rod adapters from Wooden and $70 from Abel…(I wound up with a pair from each.) It’s ridiculous, but I see no need except with the heaviest cine zoom lenses to use 19mm rods with a 10lb camera, even with all the AKS you can dream of. If you have the budget for an optimo 24-70, you probably aren’t using a R1 MX anymore anyway.

By: Daniel Mimura

Daniel Mimura — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:04:56 +0000

How do you adjust the aperture of that 50mm lens that you plan on also using on your d8000? Do you have some powered nikon mount?

I just got the manual (aka passive) mount for my R1.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:35:38 +0000

shooting our first feature on Red One Mx in Jan! Spent a little over 6 grand:

Body $4k
Nikon mount $500
2 X 64GB SSDs $1450
esta SSD caddy – only takes 5 minutes to offload 64GB via esata! – $195
AC adapter – $135

And that’s it! $6180 for the same camera Fincher shot Social Network on!

We already have a tripod, shoulder rig, Nikon primes, small HD DP6 SDI, and most importantly, DIY batteries! We also have an SDI-HDMI converter so we can hook up a director’s monitor, and a computer with 32GB RAM running Premiere Pro CS6 which can cut red footage like butter!

By: Timur Civan

Timur Civan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:07:59 +0000

What was their reasoning for choosing a c300 over and Alexa?

By: A Guide to Building a RED Camera Package: An Accessory List for Every Budget Level. By Ryan Koo (5 videos) | PersonalScoops | Scoop.it

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:40:43 +0000

[...] Posted by Ryan Koo on December 10, 2012"Despite the recently reduced price of RED cameras, each model still requires a lot of (pricey) accessories. We’ve pointed this out from the very beginning, but now we’ve gone further and compiled some realistic shooting packages at three different levels: a “cheapest possible ONE MX” list by Aaron Rich, an “owner/operator SCARLET” package by myself, and a “full professional EPIC” package by Timur Civan. Our overall goal with this post is not just to introduce (potential) RED shooters to some accessory options and needs for the RED ONE MX, SCARLET, and EPIC, but to hopefully create a post wherein users can share what has worked best for them. Let’s get started, this is going to be a long one!"…NoFilmSchool.com [...]

By: mike

mike — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:36:24 +0000

Ryan, sure. I will definitely appreciate your footage.
By the way what BMCC footage do you refer to that is shot with 20 000 dollar glass?
Pretty much all BMCC footage out there even the ones from the avg. joes shooting their kids in the backyard looks amazing….

By: jime

jime — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:24:58 +0000

Or just buy whatever you want and feel comfortable knowing that the world will be the same either way.

By: Leo Burton

Leo Burton — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:18:20 +0000

Thought I’d chime in… I just bought a RedOne Battle Tested in the deal (so glad I got in before they sold out, as demand has risen and people are already offering more for them)
I think its possible to get a very cheap ‘minimal setup’ , depending on what you have already as DPs. I have NIkon lenses already, v-mount batteries, monitor, tripod, gini rigs etc..

My work has been mostly web and corporate, but I’ve always yearned for a R1 so couldn’t pass the opportunity.
Prices in GBP
Camera £2750
I got 2 x 320gb Hard drives and 18″ & 6ft Drive Cables £250
Battery Plate £130
Nikon mount £130
A few extra 15mm rig adaptors from ebay £100
Longvalley Top Handle £140

Approx £3500 for a shoot ready R1

I know you need a breakout box but you can get by with the DIN/BNC that comes with the camera, if you have to.

Reduser is great for used parts. (ebay goes a little crazy in the recent bidding on Red gear..avoid!)

I just got my shipping details so can’t wait to fire her up when she arrives.
I can add more gear as I go, but at least I can shoot as she is! I can’t believe I got a cinema grade camera for that money. Very happy!

Now, if only I had a great script…;)

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:02:15 +0000

Honestly, if you had to read this guide, you should NOT sink thousands of dollars into a camera system yet. Go work on set for a year or five, get experience, figure out what all the gear does and how to use it, then you can think about buying a camera system… but you probably won’t want to by the time you figure out that camera bodies aren’t the soundest of investments.

If you had to read this article and still need to buy a camera, get DSLR, Sony FS, or Canon C100. The world doesn’t need more RED owner/ops who have no idea what they’re doing…