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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

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  1. Steven Belcher

    Anamorphics on the V-Raptor X

    Looked at those as well. Surprising amount of character for 1.3x. Still very much out of my budget though, for now. I think the move for owning, at this point, is the Blazar Remus B-set. I'm just starting to get serious about shooting anamorphic, so I feel like that's a great starter set to get...
  2. Steven Belcher

    Anamorphics on the V-Raptor X

    Super helpful! Thanks Phil.
  3. Steven Belcher

    Anamorphics on the V-Raptor X

    Yeah I love the Atlas Orions. That's the dream. Not familiar with the Proteus line, but I'm a big fan of Laowa so I'll look into those. I was almost totally sold on the Blazar Catos, but the barrel distortion on the 55mm is absolutely horrific, IMHO. Either way, it'll likely be a rental...
  4. Steven Belcher

    Anamorphics on the V-Raptor X

    Thanks for the info. The Pavos & Apollos are incredible, but definitely out of my price range, especially the latter. I think at this point the best approach is to just rent better anamorphics as needed, for now. The Nanomorphs seem to be a little too clinical/clean for my tastes, and the Blazar...
  5. Steven Belcher

    Anamorphics on the V-Raptor X

    At wits end with this. As a V-Raptor X owner, I've been researching the best "affordable" anamorphic lenses to go with, but it seems like the technical info on what squeeze factor to go with is muddy, at best. To those who shoot anamorphic on the V-Raptor X, for the love of god, what's the best...
  6. Steven Belcher

    ROTTEN (Short Film | Horror) 2024 - Shot on V-Raptor X

    Genre: Horror Synopsis: When a corrupt detective reaches rock-bottom, he finds more than his own self-loathing waiting for him in the abyss. Shot entirely on the RED V-Raptor VV [X] minus one gimbal shot on the Sony a7S III. Lenses used were the Laowa Ranger Cine Zooms, minus one macro shot on...
  7. Steven Belcher

    V-Raptor X & DSMC3 XLR Adapter Issue

    Not sure if this is the right space, but I've noticed an issue with the XLR Adapter on my V-Raptor X where channel 4 performs fine, but channel 3 does not. No matter what the settings are, even matched identically to that of channel 4, channel 3 is significantly lower. I've also noticed this...
  8. Steven Belcher

    Teaser for our new short Horror film "Rotten" - Shot on V-Raptor X.

    Rotten - Teaser Trailer (Short Film | Horror - 2024) The film was shot entirely on the V-Raptor VV & the X, minus one gimbal shot on the Sony a7S III.
  9. Steven Belcher

    New Music Series, "The Solitary Tapes" - Shot on RED V-Raptor

    The Solitary Tapes | Tom Starr | Give Me The Blame Shot on RED V-Raptor VV & Komodo (Original). Lenses: Laowa Ranger Cinema Zoom Lenses. In our first ever Solitary Tapes session, we're featuring Tom Starr, a singer-songwriter, guitarist and musician from Baltimore, MD. On a quiet afternoon at...
  10. Steven Belcher

    Marketing yourself as a RED owner

    Thanks for this solid advice. DC Camera is, unfortunately, a dead end at the time being; but there are other rental houses in the area I'm pursing. A new reel is definitely on the to-do list, for sure. As far as the rates go, that was my thought exactly: be flexible on the rate to get me and...
  11. Steven Belcher

    Marketing yourself as a RED owner

    Howdy y'all, I'm not sure this is the correct area, but as a V-Raptor X owner, I wanted to post here and discuss what some of you are doing to establish yourself with clients & projects that have the desire, need, and/or budgets to utilize a DP/Cinematographer with such a package. As someone...
  12. Steven Belcher

    latest RED announcement blitzkrieg - Global shutter V-Raptor X

    I sincerely hope those who just recently purchased a V-Raptor VV (within the month, at least) are given an option to not have to dish out an additional $12,500 for the upgrade program. Highly unlikely... but I can still have hope, for now.
  13. Steven Belcher

    RED ever going to make Viewfinder for RAPTOR

    I had the chance to catch a glimpse of the new EVF during a meeting. That's all I can say. Don't know any specs or anything but it definitely seems to be releasing this year at some point.
  14. Steven Belcher

    Best VND for the V-Raptor?

    Great breakdown. The RED E-ND PL seems to be the way to go, eventually, while keeping an extra RF to PL mount for lenses the protrude past the limit.... that is, eventually when I can afford it.
  15. Steven Belcher

    Best VND for the V-Raptor?

    Very helpful, thanks. Pretty much exactly where my head is at. For now, I went with the NiSi C5 Matte Box & VND system as a temporary solution. I plan on going with the RED RF to PL E-ND later down the road, whenever I can afford it.
  16. Steven Belcher

    SOLD

    Price drop to $3000. Open to offers.
  17. Steven Belcher

    Best VND for the V-Raptor?

    After a lot of research it seems to be RED's RF to PL ND adapter... but are the alternatives worth considering? Pros & cons? KipperTie Strata PL-ND Breakthrough DFM & X4 VND Mofage Poco RF to PL Or is just going with either a NiSi, SmallRig, or Tilta Mirage Matte Box with VND a better way to...
  18. Steven Belcher

    SOLD

    Would you be willing to sell the monitor separately?
  19. Steven Belcher

    Hi Morgan, thanks for letting me know. What's the lowest you'd be willing to let it go for? I...

    Hi Morgan, thanks for letting me know. What's the lowest you'd be willing to let it go for? I definitely don't want to low-ball you, just looking for the best deal possible after buying this beastly camera package. Thanks! Steve
  20. Steven Belcher

    SOLD

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