Buying a RED DSMC2 in 2026

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Used prices on the RED DSMC2 system have dropped to a point where a brain now costs roughly the same as a new Sony FX3 or Canon C400. For a lot of filmmakers, that’s a hard thing to scroll past. I’ve owned the Epic-W Helium, the Gemini, and the Monstro. I rigged them out, shot […]

How to Upload HDR Content to YouTube: The Ultimate Guide

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If you’ve ever tried to upload a stunning 8K HDR video to YouTube and ended up with something that looks… not so stunning, you’re not alone. When I first attempted it, my “HDR masterpiece” got downgraded to SDR, and I couldn’t figure out why. Turns out, uploading 8K HDR to YouTube is way more than […]