The Ultimate RED KOMODO BUILD (for larger productions)

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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2024
  • Hi! Please enjoy this guide of how I build out my Komodo for more demanding production use. Even if you have a different camera system I hope you can take some ideas from this build!
    Link to the COLOR GRADE for this video: www.palinoiapost.com/hidden-p...
    PARTS:
    Red Komodo www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    KONDOR BLUE Komodo Plate amzn.to/3u41CRo
    Komodo Chinstrap store.kippertie.com/product/r...
    KipperTie REVOLVA PL store.kippertie.com/product/r...
    KipperTie Revolva Cartridge A amzn.to/47H8PEM
    RED Outrigger Handle www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    Wooden Camera Top Plate Kit amzn.to/3tXgIbw
    SMALLRIG Low Profile Nato Rail 50mm amzn.to/3Sw8bWu
    SMALLRIG Monitor Mount amzn.to/496Jo0i
    SMALLRIG NATO Top Handle amzn.to/3vUhC8Z
    4x SmallRig Top Handle Extension Rig www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    ALT TO ABOVE 4x Tilta Version tilta.com/shop/tilta-top-hand...
    Core SWX Battery Plate (Gold Mount www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    ALT TO ABOVE Tilta V-Mount Plate for Komodo amzn.to/4906o1L
    PortKeys BM7 II DS Monitor amzn.to/3vKhxF8
    Angelbird 1tb C-fast card amzn.to/47LlaYz
    Wooden Camera 15mm LWS Baseplate www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    PROAIM 18 Inch Rods amzn.to/497cCME
    ALT TO ABOVE SMALLRIG 16 Inch Rods amzn.to/47H9iXy
    4x SMALLRIG 15mm Railblock amzn.to/3u62gOk
    10 Inch 15mm Rods amzn.to/3OhagCV
    Alvin’s Cables SDI-Protector right angle amzn.to/48Phy9h
    Right angle SDI elbows amzn.to/4972ALs
    SMALLRIG Cheese Plate 1092 amzn.to/3StIVQn
    2x SMALLRIG Nato rails 70mm amzn.to/3OfVH2J
    D-Tap splitter with screw amzn.to/4b6fVFQ
    SmallRig Top Handle 1984 amzn.to/48MSW0U
    HangTon Block 3/8" Thread Bracket Lock amzn.to/48X3quw
    Core SWX Nano Micro Gold-Mount 147Wh amzn.to/4baegz6
    MAGICRIG Single Hole 15mm Rod Clamp amzn.to/4b62TrT
    SMALLRIG 8 Inch Rod amzn.to/42dMQ7u
    NATO Rail with 15mm Rod Clamp amzn.to/3vPTJj5
    SMALLRIG Mini Matte Box Proamzn.to/42fby7d
    SMALLRIG 15mm lws Matte Box support amzn.to/3uf7jvM
    Wooden Camera B-Box amzn.to/3S9w6JU
    Bongo tie amzn.to/42cZq6D
    Sprig Cable Management Device amzn.to/42cERHz
    SMALLRIG Camera Cable Clamp amzn.to/3OhappX
    1’ Male to Right Angle SDI Cord www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    Tokina 11-20mm PL amzn.to/3Ohy0qB
    2x SHAPE Double-Quick Handle www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    NICEYRIG Rosette Mount with 15mm Rod Clamp amzn.to/3Sw8yAm
    ALT TO ABOVE Cheaper Handle Option amzn.to/3UdIQ4S
    SmallRig Adjustable EVF Mount with NATO Clamp amzn.to/3tWRo5t
    Favorite Arm to Mount Teradek amzn.to/47MISDJ
    Timecode Boxes amzn.to/3Huv8CT
    SHAPE Camera Bag www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
    If you have any questions about anything let me know below and I will get back to you as soon as possible! Enjoy.
    Note: This is a pretty custom build so be sure to do your own research if you are using any different parts to ensure compatibility.
    IG:
    / briandurkee
    / sentry.work
    Website:
    www.sentrywork.com/
    Disclaimer: Some of the Amazon links above are affiliate links. By using them, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you that will help me continue to produce videos like this in the future!
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Komentáře • 122

  • @SwissFotografie
    @SwissFotografie Před 13 dny +1

    I have never seen a person building a camera so carefully.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 13 dny +1

      Build it well so it’s thrashable on set

  • @user-rm1rc9ml7p
    @user-rm1rc9ml7p Před 4 měsíci +5

    FINALLY a Komodo built for big production work. I've been waiting to see a build like this on YT for awhile.

  • @xMikeyyHD
    @xMikeyyHD Před 5 měsíci +27

    Yup... most impressive and meticulous Komodo rig I've seen. Nice work!!!

  • @Anton_Dis
    @Anton_Dis Před měsícem +1

    Maaaan, That’s crazy , Im finishing project and after that immediately will change my komodo rig

  • @nicklong7442
    @nicklong7442 Před 5 měsíci +7

    As an AC this is making me feel some time of way. Best Komodo rig for sure.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +2

      The ultimate goal is to make all ACs happy ACs one day.

  • @KrisKhunachak
    @KrisKhunachak Před 5 měsíci +6

    Brilliant rig. I’ve spent countless hours iterating and perfecting my Komodo rig too and it’s so satisfying to have it come together and just become a natural extension of yourself and your creative process!!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes! Defintiely one of the things that never gets old is the customization possible with the variety of parts these days.

  • @ethanormeo
    @ethanormeo Před 5 měsíci +4

    By far the greatest camera rig video I’ve ever seen. I want to make something just like this for my fx6!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +2

      That would be sick!! But that being said my fav thing about the fx6 is how it’s so capable even not rigged out at all. 🎉

  • @calebhawkins4030
    @calebhawkins4030 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You Dawg. I blame you for my checkout cart right now

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      With your skills you could shoot on a potato with a top handle and it would turn out dope 🔥💡

  • @jorgoskatsimitsoulias8918
    @jorgoskatsimitsoulias8918 Před 2 měsíci +1

    thanks!!! great work!

  • @be83tube
    @be83tube Před 5 měsíci +1

    Clean rigging, a genius build. Subscribed.

  • @aaronpratt5738
    @aaronpratt5738 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Such a sick built. Love that handle over the top! Super inspired

  • @LMDunnam
    @LMDunnam Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic! Love the rig out man.

  • @2kstyles
    @2kstyles Před 5 měsíci

    Great video Brian!

  • @locngyn
    @locngyn Před 5 měsíci

    SICK build

  • @wearetrackclub
    @wearetrackclub Před 3 měsíci

    Build looks great! Really like how you put this together. Insightful stuff, Brian! 👌

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 3 měsíci

      Happy you liked! Thanks for the kind words.

  • @understandingcinema
    @understandingcinema Před 5 měsíci

    Great vid! This rig is sick man!

  • @nikita.petrovich
    @nikita.petrovich Před 5 měsíci +1

    Crazy rig :)

  • @alpenglowcinema
    @alpenglowcinema Před 5 měsíci +1

    Stunning!... The rig is nice too 😉

  • @aarondaaaooo
    @aarondaaaooo Před 5 měsíci

    Dude you upgraded since I last seen your stuff!!! This is dope!🎉🎉 that MechE background is really showing thru hahaha

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hahaha my oldest youtube friend we have come a long ways, you know it. :)

  • @VPproductionthatsme
    @VPproductionthatsme Před 5 měsíci

    YOOO Love the video!!! Your rig is my favorite Komodo rig!

  • @Sami_khantache
    @Sami_khantache Před 5 měsíci +1

    nice work bud

  • @colejackman9235
    @colejackman9235 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great build you have, Brian! The camera rig is nice too ;)

  • @cameronkirschner
    @cameronkirschner Před 5 měsíci

    Incredible build man- Just subscribed! I'm going to try and translate this build to my FX3. Thanks for the inspo!

  • @Aaron_Smith_OM
    @Aaron_Smith_OM Před 5 měsíci

    Not gonna lie, it's almost identical to what I have for my Pocket 6K (OG). Having top rails is a game changer for rigging and adds so much real estate while not making the rig too long. Awesome rig. Thanks for sharing!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Oh sweet, cool to hear you did something similar 😊

  • @ericahinck
    @ericahinck Před 5 měsíci

    very cool brian

  • @davidschwan
    @davidschwan Před 5 měsíci

    Great Bro

  • @BradyBessette
    @BradyBessette Před 5 měsíci

    this rig AND video is CLLLLEEEN babbi

  • @thisisfilmatic
    @thisisfilmatic Před 5 měsíci

    This is pretty dope build. Lots of extra weight for sure. Can't wait till portkeys has a UI update and the wired version works as well as the SMALLHD version. Also the shape handles are the best!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Yes! Agreed, would love to be rocking the smallhd but in the meantime fingers crossed this one gets a SUP

  • @bbrunorocha
    @bbrunorocha Před 5 měsíci

    awesome build ! I don't own a Komodo but your video opened up ideas for my rig, thanks a lot !!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!! What camera system are you building out?

    • @bbrunorocha
      @bbrunorocha Před 5 měsíci

      @@brian.durkee I'm using the pocket 6k! Both the 6k pro as well as the ne LF !

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Oh sick! The new LF one looks sick in so many ways. @@bbrunorocha

    • @bbrunorocha
      @bbrunorocha Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@brian.durkee it's definitely a nice camera! Being able to record FF 3:2 OG is awesome, I just need a cage for it to be able to use it in my commercial work... luckily tilta has just released the first full cage for it and i just bought it, should be arriving in the next month !

  • @pascalbraendle
    @pascalbraendle Před 5 měsíci

    This my guy is a superb rig! Very well thought out. I've been looking into parts to build something like this for ages. The config i have at the moment is sometimes a bit shaky and loose and I hate that. Thanks for making this video!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      You are very welcome!

    • @pascalbraendle
      @pascalbraendle Před 5 měsíci

      @@brian.durkee Just one thing that bugs me is that breakout box fixed with that bongo tie 😅🙈 isn't there a solution to mount in properly to those 15mm rods? Maybe a 3D printed adapter?

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@pascalbraendle 3D printed adapter is an awesome idea! Someone else commented the same thing and totally agree, there’s def room for a better solution but in the meantime this has been doing the trick!

    • @pascalbraendle
      @pascalbraendle Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@brian.durkee I go ahead and design one just because haha.

  • @tomistenqvist1311
    @tomistenqvist1311 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great rig mate! One thing you might want to consider is having spares for those bnc right angle adaptors. I've heard from a couple video assistants that the life cycle of those can be quite short.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 2 měsíci

      Great note! Have some spare long sdis as they are a bit cheaper as an extra piece 😎

  • @BradyBessette
    @BradyBessette Před 5 měsíci

    Damn fio was right about the sweater

  • @TheDanielHandojo
    @TheDanielHandojo Před 5 měsíci

    Cant imagine the research youve done to build this up! Can you do a minimalist rig youd actually use for travels?

  • @poti732
    @poti732 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I was thinking about making’s a raptor style handle from smallrig pieces but i couldnt figure out on how to attach the 4 rods to the backplate. The nato rail is a genius solution. Blew my mind. Get some tennis / baseball grip tape and wrap it around , it will be much more grippy . You can poke the screw holes and the arri pins with a metal rod afterwards.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ooooo I love that tape idea! Might have to do that!

    • @HAVU-op6sh
      @HAVU-op6sh Před 5 měsíci

      I've been using a Ranger for a few years and I've always thought about extending the handle at the back to give me something to hold when on jib / dolly. Still grabbing the battery but these are definitely nice solutions that don't cost an absurd amount.

  • @NicoTomatala
    @NicoTomatala Před 4 měsíci

    I'd love to see behind the scene with this rig

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 4 měsíci

      Have some that maybe I’ll repurpose in another video! If so I’ll let you know!

  • @reneolmos5112
    @reneolmos5112 Před 5 měsíci

    Well done! I would like to see a price comparison of what you spent vs the production kit from Red or Tilta.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Totally! Will try to add it up and see, definitely not the cheapest rig, but this rig started from a lot of old parts I just had lying around so didn't feel too pricey on my end

  • @cagatota
    @cagatota Před 5 měsíci +1

    Almost perfect… jajaja

  • @timruegg2743
    @timruegg2743 Před 5 měsíci

    maybe you could use like a single 15mm rail clamp for the IO box?

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Totally! Unfortunately my b box doesnt have any thread holes because its meant to go in the battery slot but i bet there is some solution out there.

  • @frankfeng2701
    @frankfeng2701 Před 5 měsíci

    4:20 I'd use a base plate that has at least 3 mounting points that are not co-linear, otherwise I can imagine the plate getting loose pretty soon.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Would be nice! I just don't find those as common and this will hold pretty well/is standard for most camera builds so you can slide the plate forward/backward a bit

  • @LoyalPizza
    @LoyalPizza Před 5 měsíci

    Do you have a similar crazy rig for BMPCC 6k 1Gen asking for a friend. Great video btw

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Nothing that I have personally built but these same principles could be aplied! Just need to ensure your measurements are correct!

  • @JulesFredericNerestant
    @JulesFredericNerestant Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would definitely put that monitor on a magic arm instead of on that swivel thingy, otherwise, really sexy build. I hope that you really only ever have to do it once a month or so 😅thumbs up for canadian parts! #shapewlb !

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Shape is the goat!! Didn’t know they were Canadian, let’s go!
      And that little evf mount I mentioned from small rig is my version of an arm!
      I typically like that evf or this mount because then my monitor is always close to level with horizon, vs when I put on a magic arm I skew my shots more accidentally.

    • @JulesFredericNerestant
      @JulesFredericNerestant Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@brian.durkee EVF is GOAT too! 😅

  • @SthenicStudios
    @SthenicStudios Před 3 měsíci

    Looking at building this out, but wondering if I need to get a Vario 5-- how much does this weigh fully rigged? (Currently going through and adding up all the parts with website descriptions but maybe you'll beat me to it. lol)

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 3 měsíci

      She definitely hefty! If running all day with bigger lenses would recommend something’s bigger than mini max (atlas orions for example) otherwise minimax can get the job done!
      If need to run without easyrig you can just put on shorter rails smaller lens take of the extra handles and it’s pretty manageable!

    • @SthenicStudios
      @SthenicStudios Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@brian.durkee This is incredibly helpful man, thank you.

  • @BasherKhalifehBK
    @BasherKhalifehBK Před 4 měsíci +1

    Epic setup!!! 🔥 but how hard it is to mount it on a gimbal during the shoot 😅 this is my only concern before i build something similar

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 4 měsíci +1

      With loosening two knobs and unplugging cables you can pull just the body, battery and handle out in 30 seconds, then just take off the handles and it’s mountable!

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 4 měsíci +1

      If you just unscrew the rosette part of the handle but leave the part that connects to the body on, you can technically switch to gimbal mode without use of any tools which is super nice

  • @wazlght5884
    @wazlght5884 Před 5 měsíci

    that was fire, is it better to get the komodo x or the komodo

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Totally depends! Both great cameras, the X def has some cool features But it all comes down to budget and use case!

    • @wazlght5884
      @wazlght5884 Před 5 měsíci

      @@brian.durkee thank you

  • @popdirects
    @popdirects Před 5 měsíci

    I really like this rig build, you've found a great solution to the expensive Arri handle extensions.
    What do you think of replacing the Wooden Camera baseplate with the Kondor Blue 501 adjustable baseplate? It reduces from the unnecessary height the Wooden baseplate adds, and if you need flexibility in raising the rig from the bottom rods, in case of a larger lens, you can easily do that with the Kondor Blue one.
    *Whilst I was writing this, I realized you had that huge cheese plate at the back of your rig that you can't really move around :)
    It would be nice to find a solution to that. Perhaps a shorter cheese plate and a railblock that can be adjusted the same way Kondor's baseplate does.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Totally! I just had the wooden camera one hence why i made it work but with the kondor blue one it opens up the possibility to make a back plate that isnt adjustable and do all the adjusting on the kondor blue piece. Great modification idea :) thank you!

    • @popdirects
      @popdirects Před 5 měsíci

      @@brian.durkee Do another video with this base plate and an FX3. You're really good at these types of videos and they should definitely perform well!

  • @poti732
    @poti732 Před 27 dny

    Iv recently heard that D tap ports on rigs that Use SDI are unsafe , do you have any info on that??

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 27 dny

      Follow sdi protocol if you are worried about it! Everyone has different opinions on how unsafe for your ports it actually is in practice

    • @poti732
      @poti732 Před 27 dny

      @@brian.durkee “The use of P-Tap cables to power accessories connected to the camera should be avoided, as the P-Tap's power pin may make contact before the ground pin and the accidental flow of current may damage the camera.” This was the reasoning for it but based on your response this couldnt or shouldnt be a problem if you follow the SDI protocol right?

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 26 dny

      @@poti732 yes!

    • @poti732
      @poti732 Před 26 dny

      @@brian.durkee thank you , looking forward to your next video :D on anything really

  • @CiesAlbertvideo
    @CiesAlbertvideo Před 5 měsíci

    Its pretty pretty pretty big tho

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      Yes, definitely not recommending as a run & gun or more low key set build

  • @KonstantinBeck
    @KonstantinBeck Před 2 měsíci

    This is Dope!, But also Huuuuuge!

  • @Oddleif-DP3
    @Oddleif-DP3 Před 4 měsíci

    What teradek is that?

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 4 měsíci

      Previous generation 1000!

    • @Oddleif-DP3
      @Oddleif-DP3 Před 4 měsíci

      @@brian.durkee do you have any thoughts if i should save money for better Lighting or buying a 1000 generation w/full AC kit.
      Any creators you know to recommend for AC kits etc?

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Oddleif-DP3 just depends what you wanna do!
      If you want to AC more then AC kit, if you want to shoot or light more than lights make more sense!
      Not off the top of my head, there needs to be more AC content creators maybe!

  • @nathanael_marguereta_dop
    @nathanael_marguereta_dop Před 5 měsíci +1

    I mean this is cool and all, some clever building but it doesn't hide the fact that this is the most overbuild and overthinked camera package I've ever seen. Let this poor komodo out of its chastity cage. You're not supposed to edge your camera like this bro.

  • @fritzroysmith8526
    @fritzroysmith8526 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Are you sure you can't fit more parts to this rig? it's the ugly monster

  • @2424rocket
    @2424rocket Před 5 měsíci +1

    Do we want to follow along? No thanks. “Franken rig”… Looks like an abomination to me.

    • @evanthecameraman
      @evanthecameraman Před 5 měsíci +3

      I mean it's not for me either but damn. Tell us you're old and grumpy without telling us you're old and grumpy.

    • @poti732
      @poti732 Před 5 měsíci

      You are just plain wrong. This is the best PRODUCTION komodo rig iv seen. Wouldnt go out to shoot with it handheld but the guy said himself that it is NOT FOR THAT. For a profuction rig this has everything. Your sdi is in a safe and accessible place. The rig does not jitter anywhere. You have a long raptor style handle so you can grip it anywhere. You have a million mounting points and rods to mount anything from follow focus to video transmitter and /or timecode. The battery is easily accessible. I dont agree with the Monitor mount but that is personal preference and if your rig falls thus exoskeleton will ensure that youcan continue shooting because probably it would brake the motor and the timecode but not the camera.

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 5 měsíci

      :) @poti732 summed it up perfectly! to each their own tho

    • @codyray8438
      @codyray8438 Před 3 měsíci

      You look like you voted for Biden.

  • @gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988

    Is there an alternative to the small rig top handle extenders? It's discontinued, and I'm planning to do something similar with my fx30

    • @brian.durkee
      @brian.durkee  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes! Check out the tilta one, not exact same but same concept. If you do it let me know it works out for you!:)