The RED V-RAPTOR is a beast of a camera, pushing 8K frame rates that demand serious power. While its compact form factor is a dream for gimbal work, finding the right V-mount battery that doesn’t turn your sleek rig into a bulky mess is a challenge. After years of rigging REDs, I’ve found that “Micro”…
The RED Komodo 6K is a masterclass in compact cinema engineering, but its tiny top-mounted screen is practically useless for critical focus or daylight shooting. To truly harness the Komodo’s R3D power, you need a high-brightness external monitor—and ideally, one that integrates with the camera’s RCP2 protocol for remote settings. Having rigged these “baby REDs”…
Rigging the RED V-RAPTOR is a unique challenge because of that top-mounted LCD and the high-performance fan. You can’t just slap any handle on there without obstructing your view or overheating the sensor. After testing several configurations on set, I’ve found that the right handle transforms the ergonomics of this beast. Whether you need a…