Proper Workflow for SDI & RED Komodo
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2 жыл бұрынOkay folks! I am a little bummed out that so many people are blaming RED for their own mistakes. We all need to be responsible for our own actions! Here I am going to WALK YOU through the proper way of connecting and disconnecting your SDI with a monitor and wireless transmitter.
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@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
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@JohnFMFilms Жыл бұрын
Still learning about SDI. Do we need to worry about the SDI connection between the Vaxis and the monitor? I notice you only pull the SDI from the camera and not the other accessories. Do we just need to pull the SDI on the camera itself?
@elliotalderson2479 5 ай бұрын
@@JohnFMFilms so in reality you want to follow the path of where the current could potentially go. I feel wireless transmitters don’t require as much power as a camera and the same with monitors so you would probably be ok in most situations only unplugging camera side because that’s where the power is going first and you don’t want it to send a current from the sdi coming out of your camera and into your teradek or hollyland or whatever transmitter this is and then into your monitor. So by JUST removing from the camera no current will travel from the cameras sdi and into your other devices and shouldn’t fry anything and in theory because those other devices are lower in power it shouldn’t send a current to fry anything. But generally I unplug everything and when things are totally powered on I start plugging my sdi cables in. Just to play it extra safe. But even on most manufacturers guides they often just say “unplug sdi from camera” so I feel only camera side should be safe but I’m paranoid and even though I know it won’t send anything from the camera I just want to be extra sure it won’t send anything to the other accessories as well. But unplugging from the camera only will stop a current from going to your devices from camera side and worst case accessories may be at risk but not the camera.
@bradleykussy 2 жыл бұрын
I just tell my AC's: -Build -Power Everything -Connect SDI -Reverse I've even labeled my Cam and AC kit with mini lables that say Build, Power, SDI, ⏪️.
@jaijacobphoto316 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you made a video on this topic to give some solid clarity on this topic. Thank you.
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@jameshanson5933 2 жыл бұрын
You just saved a lot of cameras, and the heartache that goes with it. Thank you
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@wcsdiaries 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip So basically the rule of thumb is just never have an SDI cable in the camera when you are turning the camera on/off? IN other words turn on camera, then plug sdi in, pull out sdi THEN power off? Like whenever there is a surge of power (or a removal of power) THAT is what fries the sdi ports?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
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@wcsdiaries 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip this might be a dumb question but do people fry their ports using just regular batteries? Or do they only really fry them with v mount?
@danielmeador253 2 жыл бұрын
OMG. God bless you for sharing that last part that nobody else watched. I needed that! I am now a fan and subscribed. Keep the faith baby
@this_time_imperfect 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the old trick with XLR and phantom power. Always turn off phantom power before unplugging or plugging in a cable because the 48 volts can actually arc between the contacts in the connector and fry your equipment.
@ezrashanti Жыл бұрын
Especially if running through a trs patchbay. Not as much of an issue with xlr, but best practice nonetheless.
@rubenrodriguez2590 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info... I appreciate it. Keep the videos coming...
@ShafferN 2 жыл бұрын
Okay hear me out - I understand the frustration with all the confusion and finger pointing, BUT. We live in a world where cars can drive and park themselves. I think saying "this is the way it's always been" is a pretty weak argument considering the insane capabilities of tech in 2021. I agree people shouldn't be yelling at RED for the way 12G SDI is properly used, but I DO think people should be challenging the current tech and saying what everyone is basically saying - this workflow is ancient and clunky.. The vaxis sends a perfectly usable monitor quality wirelessly. Why do we need a high voltage death cable? Heck, just let me screw more antennas to the Komodo and build a compatible low latency wireless receiver and get rid of the cables all together. Even DJI is doing it with their silly gimbal camera. I hope all the confusion and repairs pushes RED to innovate with all this, or at least realize that a pogo pin monitor for the Komodo would sell absurdly well. Appreciate you man and I'm happy there's a clear video on this now - especially with the transmitter in the middle. Cheers!
@oceantransistor 2 жыл бұрын
Red could but it's not going to fix this because it would have to recall all cameras. The best they can do is create a certified surge protector and sell it a cost price. I haven't heard of people having issues when powering everything directly from the WC plate. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.
@this_time_imperfect 2 жыл бұрын
I think the simple answer is to encourage people to read their products user manuals instead of tossing them aside like all the KZfaq camera bros do. Reality check: You don’t know everything, and education is the key to success.
@joelmercado1099 2 жыл бұрын
@@this_time_imperfect I agree that people should read the manual, but it is still too many steps, technology companies know that intuitive and simple is the way to go. Beyond that, life on set is very stressful and problems like this can cost you not only the camera, but the entire production.
@scottievee7467 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, blame the customer for camera oversights is weak policy.
2 жыл бұрын
ARRI does WARN about this. But it is very rare to happen. Same with Sony. They just work. As a local 600 AC I can clearly say this is a RED problem. I get that owner/OPs get very sensitive about their gear, but sometimes you have also be objective about this.
@bastienchill 2 жыл бұрын
Same with Blackmagic cameras, maybe bad manufacturing behind this "often happening" issue.
@parkercreative_au 2 жыл бұрын
100%. We all know red fanboys are the absolute worst.
@spokewheel4085 2 жыл бұрын
Dude. Love the content. Keep it up!!
@rene.rodriguez Жыл бұрын
Excellent walkthrough. Thanks.
@WillBinks 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic great information buddy. Appreciate the video
@Aarius247 2 жыл бұрын
Great discussion! Be sure to keep the load (the anntenna) on your wireless transmitter for much the same reason. Keep the great content coming!
@nicklarovere Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos man. You seem like a cool cat.
@arcakahn Жыл бұрын
Good to know bro. Thanks for the critical info!
@thekentcreative 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering my last question. I always appreciate responsive youtubers. New question though: What magic arm are you using to hold your Vaxis in this video? And do you like it? I've been looking for a reliable articulating arm for years and usually everything I end up with is garbage.
@YY-py1rp 2 жыл бұрын
I've read people following the proper procedure to a T and the SDI port still blowing out though. There really should have been a better user-proof alternative. Like a RED dedicated monitor like what the Raptor has. I guess you could use a smartphone and the komodo's wifi as an alternative but there is latency.
@Cinnovations 11 ай бұрын
there's no evidence they did anything correctly or incorrectly. Not sure why everyone is beleieving them without seeing the scenario in person haha
@DannyDHidalgo 2 жыл бұрын
Admittedly I thought it just meant having the power supply (batteries) connected to camera and monitor, plug in SDI, then turn on camera and monitor. Turn off camera and monitor, leaving batteries connected and remove SDI, then remove batteries. Never had an issue on both Komodos. But this is great insight, thanks!
@user-yx4wx4oq4g Жыл бұрын
thats how ive always done it and no problems
@johnplacencia Жыл бұрын
@Justin Phillip great video! I have a quick question, do you have a link for the blue arm you mount your video transmitter onto? I couldn’t find it on your gear list?
@thekentcreative 2 жыл бұрын
I love and appreciate this video, and the other videos you put have put out regarding the Komodo. I am waiting on mine still and am excited to take what you have taught and put it all to the test. I did realize though that with your setup, your camera never turns off because of your BP Battery. But what if I am running a different solution that doesn't allow the hotswap? I have the same Wooden camera plate for my Blackmagic and I love it, buy my plan is to use the Vaxis Atom 600 battery plate/transmitter which takes up both BP slots. Do I have to make sure that I catch the battery before it dies every time? Or can the battery die, and then the battery swap would be more like: battery dies, pull SDI, power CAMERA down along with other accessories, load new battery, power on all devices, plug SDI?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
Yupp. You would just do with your camera what i do with my accessories in this video.
@tuntrix3233 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin.
@obissellnorcal Жыл бұрын
Just found this great video. Thanks. As a one man band, my battery will often go down before I have a chance to swap. When this happens the Small HD monitor goes black and the power button flickers, before losing all power. I haven't been running the BP as a backup/hot swap (just learned I could do it at all from this video!), but I do have the Wooden Camera sled. Would the process here be to quickly unplug the SDI before doing anything else? I've been powering down the monitor and camera first (since there is a little bit of juice still in it at this point). Then just swapping the battery before powering back up. I've almost never disconnected the sled or the SDI cable at all. I wonder if the surge protector is saving my bacon...?
@Yotho Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@jdsmedia 2 жыл бұрын
Lol! My favorite youtube channel right now 100%.
@NickVago 2 жыл бұрын
If I am just using dual canon BP-955 batteries and one battery dies while filming and it automaticaly swaps to the next canon battery, will this cause any issues with the SDI? I'm sure it won't but I just want to make sure. Thanks in advance and I appreciate the amazing content as always!
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
Not that i have ever heard of.
@cubul32 Жыл бұрын
Is the SDI disconnect procedure needed also when the camera is linked to raven eye? For every on/off action you need to open the SDI port?
@jonathanschanbacher3782 2 жыл бұрын
If I am powering a monitor with on monitor batteries, is this something that needs to be done as well? like the Sony battery in an atoms screen?
@dylankitchener8350 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! May I ask specifically what external monitor power to v-mount DTAP cables you are using?
@JustinPhillip 5 ай бұрын
Been using these ones for years with my monitors. Has surge protrction & voltage read out.
@KingYutty 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to know why you don't use blackmagic video assist 12g on your red komodo? Please tell me, I'm looking to purchase one Soon.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
i have the 7” HDR video assist and i use it as my 1st AC monitor. I use to own the 5” one for on-board, but the tiny bnc got broken on that one
@PolaniaParavision Жыл бұрын
Perfectly said. Rock man-
@MichaelHalsell 2 жыл бұрын
Justin thank you for sharing your knowledge. Do you have an opinion on quality SDI cables, particularly with right-angle connectors? Thanks
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
Mutiny I/O have good ones
@kylespencer4037 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin, great explanation! Just wondering.. if I'm done shooting for a bit and I want to turn off the komodo and BM5 to save some power on the v mount, would you still recommend unplugging the SDI from the komodo side before turning off the komodo and BM5?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
i would, because you’re gonna power up again and you’re gonna have to unplug it before you do that, or you’re gonna forget and get FRIED
@kylespencer4037 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Yeah I did think so. Awesome, thanks so much man!
@cjadams7434 Жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip if you quickly changing battery why noe keep stuff powered? and just plug the sdi in again? since your not powering down totally ?
@magnusgotander3954 2 жыл бұрын
I love your tone as long you mean well 😉 you has to Great video !
@jeremymolinari6597 2 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, I hate you for a different reason.
@northerncityproductions3066 2 ай бұрын
This dude is hilarious! " my komodo is with the times" haha
@AlluX97 2 жыл бұрын
Any opinions on Vaxis Storm 3000 DV? Could make the rig even cleaner ;)
@Photogearnews 2 жыл бұрын
HDMI also has the exact same issue. Save safety workflow as well. Seen so many bmpcc users blowing their port.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
YUPP!
@ravensatodds Жыл бұрын
Hey Justin great explanation man. I want to confirm, if the V mount dies during a take do you risk frying the SDI port? I also work on fast paced sets and my V mount often dies before I can power down/change, but I’m using HDMI and never had fried ports. Just want to check before moving to a camera with SDI.
@JustinPhillip Жыл бұрын
this is exactly why I love the Wooden Camera Battery Slide. The camera will never die , because the power just shifts to the onboard Canon Battery. You still should pull the SDI from the back of the camera, then swap batts, then power all your accessories back on, then plug the SDI back into the camera. Sometimes its good to pull the SDI from both ends, (i.e. from monitor or wireless TX). Battery Slide: amzn.to/43vRIV7
@Cinnovations 11 ай бұрын
Also, that 28 F2 is my fav still lens for putzing around with.
@101Exit 7 ай бұрын
This is the best!
@mackenziebanbury4033 Жыл бұрын
hey, just for future reference you also shouldn't turn your transmitter on without the Antennas on it. you could fry the transmitter,
@jones1620 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, you're right man! sdi comes last. in terms of powering on a transmitter w/o antennas you should do some research though.. there's current running through that as well. also you should use only the recommended antennas ;)
@candyartstv 2 жыл бұрын
This kind of workflow is nonsense in 2021, and most people never find out until it goes wrong, especially if you’re on a busy set and all you’ve been asked to do is replace a battery. I mean how hard would it really be to add some kind of surge protection to sdi in/outputs? We had official RED demos at university and not once was this issue ever brought up.
@fatheadmediapro 2 жыл бұрын
Get my Komodo tomorrow super excited. Starting with canon bps but going to get a v mount adapter as well. So if using the wooden camera plate, and the v mount battery dies and the camera switches to the on board bp battery, couldn’t that cause damage to your SDI port? Or is it still safe because the camera is still receiving power? Trying to decide if this feature of the wooden camera is worth it or not to me. Thanks man, your videos have really gotten me excited to get my Komodo.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
the wooden camera battery slide has voltage protection. the way it plugs into the komodo is not via D tap but directly into the camera’s power port. So if you have a bp955 on the camera as well, when your v mount battery dies, the camera just switches to the canon battery. Same way if your komodo was plugged into the wall. in other words, the camera never loses power it just switches to the on board battery. as long as you pull the SDI before you put the new V mount battery on you’ll be good
@fatheadmediapro 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip good to hear man thanks. The wooden camera v mount seems like a no brainer.
@JoelRiveraMD 2 жыл бұрын
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@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
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@WingmanPictures 2 жыл бұрын
Is this also with Canon? Eg. Canon c500mk2
@philipquaglino 2 жыл бұрын
Great info! Well done. In the end it shot swappable.....ish, hot swap means you can take things out while its still on and nothing bad goes wrong, like hot swapping a raid 1 drive. Yes its user error though. They need to stop saying hot swappable, unless its 100% hot swappable. Save themselves headache but marketing would cry :( Maybe if HDMI ever builds a crazy upgrade it truly will be, as you said, its the SDIs design fault lol
@robindanehav 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin! Just ordered my Komodo. Do you have an opinion on the "SDI Protector Anti-Current Isolation Protector for ARRI,RED,Sony RED Komodo 30cm" that are available on ebay? Does it make it safer, or should I just stick to learning the proper routine? :)
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
I never use that, i just always use 12G cables and the wooden camera battery slide with the extender. Surge protection plus allows on board camera battery. Never had any issues
@user-yx4wx4oq4g Жыл бұрын
i turn my camera on with sdi already connected and have never had problems, I dont hotswop batteries though
@ryanjosephdp Жыл бұрын
So you only have to pull the SDI from the Komodo when doing power cycles? The accessories can stay in? What if the Komodo never turns off? (Hot swapping) but the accessories turn off. Don’t mind the pulling SDI. But just want to know what’s the limit to this. Thanks for the info 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Btw. Just got the Komodo kit in! Your videos have been helpful! Cheers 🥂
@jessecook3593 2 жыл бұрын
I understand the process you explain in this video, but just one question regarding the "hot swap" feature of the Wooden plate with the 955 battery: in theory, the monitor is being powered off the Wooden plate's D-tap port, but if the v-mount dies on the slide, therefore killing the power to your monitor instantly, does that run risk on the SDI port (or monitor) as well? Or does the fact that the camera is maintaining its power through the 955 battery cancel out the "boot up current" the SDI would experience? Totally understand that before you power monitor back up via v-mount slide you need to unplug SDI, but I'm assuming the power maintenance courtesy of the 955 is what saves the SDI port (and monitor) risk when it's abruptly powered down due to dead v-mount. Perhaps the breaker in the Wooden slide also aids in this process too? Am I correct here? Thanks man! Will be subbing to the Patreon too.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse! Yeah, the on board canon battery on the komodo really helps out the most, because the camera will never lose power, when the v-mount dies, the camera power is seamlessly switched to the BP-955, and the battery slide ensures that the BP-955 is always charged. Pretty fail proof, also the surge protection in the battery slide helps prevent any issues with the d-taps on the slide. The wooden camera slide is Definitely under-rated for sure
@jessecook3593 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Phenomenal! My Wooden battery slide came in today, Komodo Production Kit arriving tomorrow. Can hardly wait! Thanks again, friend.
@jacobmullertv 2 жыл бұрын
Usually my mom does the hot saw and handle the v mount to my grandma . Thanks for mentionning xDDD
@TheIQProductions Жыл бұрын
Is this specific to red Komodo or in general?
@mikiinaba0115 Жыл бұрын
Is it okay not to turn off the camera,vaxis and portkeys before pull out the vmout battery??
@JustinPhillip Жыл бұрын
the Wooden Camera battery slide allows for "hot-swap" with the on-board Canon battery. No need to power camera down, the sets i'm on move much too fast to wait around for camera to re-boot ever time you swap batteries.
@thesavagefilmmaker 2 жыл бұрын
'The Reaper will come folks, the Reaper will come' 😂Thanks Justin!
@z.christian2185 2 жыл бұрын
Ignite Digi 12G SDI, my friends. High cost but worth the quality.
@RadianFilms64 2 жыл бұрын
6:03 Why do you plug in the SDI cable just after everything is turned on? I'm just curious. It's because all the current that runs through the cable? Because I always plug all my cables in: Power, HDMI/SDI and other stuff and then turn on camera and monitors and other accessories. I'm just trying to find the best way to do things. I'm not using a Red camera, but I presume it's the same with other cameras. Thanks mate! :)
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
The way you do it, you are risking blowing some ports. Power everything on first, then plug in the SDI. As i said in the video, current runs through the SDI cable, so if you plug in that sdi first, and then power stuff on, its basically like opening the door with a raging bull behind it.
@RadianFilms64 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Got it! Thanks for the info! I will do that! Does this apply to the HDMI ports? Cause now I'm using the BMPCC and that has only a HDMI.
@dagkaszlikowski8358 2 жыл бұрын
This also applies to HDMI cables.
@abproductions5485 2 жыл бұрын
I like your attitude bro 😎 😂😂😂
@Stoneniddie1080 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks...
@magosd70s 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin uhm your vaxis should have antennas on before powering ????
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
nah man, that doesnt matter. Also this was just a demo, not like i was sending signal to somewhere
@feced 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Powering a vtx without antenna will burn it.
@romain_do 2 жыл бұрын
LIFO - last in first out
@FelixCervantes 2 жыл бұрын
It is not an issue with the SDI but more of the poorly designed Dtap connectors. The only way that the SDI port is getting fried is that current flowed through the signal wire which is not designed to handle lots of current. I will always use batteries my on monitor to try try to mitigate this issue or use the RED method if I am using one battery for the whole system.
@MrSlapp Жыл бұрын
I heard claims that if you run everything on battery separate, then you dont need to unplug. Does that make sense?
@artwerkmedia8616 2 жыл бұрын
Are you like that on set?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
Im always me, take it or leave it 😆
@jayprieto109 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that wrap?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
AlphaGuard
@hollinsproductions 2 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong, but doesn't powering the Vaxis and monitor without the antenna fry the ports? Would be kind of funny considering the video topic.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
It doesnt fry it, its not recommended, but no, it did not fry it
@Yoludele1 2 жыл бұрын
the best SDI cable to buy for Komodo?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
top link in the description
@Yoludele1 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip thank you Bro
@kylezanika293 10 ай бұрын
Poor SDI port design that one has to go through all this to make sure no damage happens.
@edwinvalle4290 2 жыл бұрын
Blew out the port on ours, just got it back from reds repair team.
@mitchgross592 2 жыл бұрын
I liked everything except your use of Right Angle SDI adapters. That’s a big no-no as each adapter adds as much as 6dB signal loss. If you need the right angle than buy a cable with that type of connector already on it. Also, you don’t have to pull the SDI before powering down. It only matters to not have it plugged in before powering up.
@poti732 5 ай бұрын
But id the V mount dies you loose power to your monitor and transmitter no? That damages your sdi the same way no? ( im talking about the wooden camera plate)
@JustinPhillip 5 ай бұрын
The Wooden Camera battery slide has surge protection, once the v moint dies it kills the voltage. This is the setup ive been using for nearly four years, no issue whatsoever
@poti732 5 ай бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Great news. Im really afraid of which plate i should pick for my komodo so im looking around like a paranoid :D
@HomesteadPictures 2 жыл бұрын
If your accessories are independently powered, is there still a danger of frying the SDI port, or is it only when they're all powered from the same power source?
@ozgurozane 2 жыл бұрын
That happens only if you are powering different gears from same power source.
@zoltankemeny2583 Жыл бұрын
@Justin Phillip Could you make a confirmation on this? (So if the camera and the monitor are on different power source, and monitor (or camera) batteries dies, does it fries the sdi cable?)
@raredreamfootage Жыл бұрын
12G SDI sounds way too risky. What if one of your batteries decides to go faulty while your SDI's are plugged in?
@jrsaintfilms 2 жыл бұрын
why does the komodo look like a arri classic next to you? lol
@pnlj615 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, very good presentation on an important subject. Thank you very much. I've noticed that there are conflicts between the workflow you suggest and the one presented in the Komodo Operational Guide V. 1.5 (pages 87 and 92). 1) At the end of the building process, the guide states that we must first connect the SDI cable to the accessories, and then connect it to the camera. You suggest the opposite. 2) When changing the battery and in the disassembly process, the guide states that we must first disconnect the accessories and then remove the SDI cable. You suggest otherwise. I found the Komodo guide very imprecise and felt more comfortable with your explanation. Would it be possible for you to comment on these workflow differences? Best!
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean. You may be confusing yourself. I actually did exactly that 😆 Its not so much about whats going first, the point is the power first. Its always power first, then SDI. Power first on EVERYTHING. (Which i do in this video.) Then at the end of the shoot or whatever, its the opposite. SDI is pulled first. I literally do what you wrote from the manual.
@marshallandroxy 2 жыл бұрын
What magic arm is that?
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
looks like they've changed the style of it: bhpho.to/3ArD8R0
@marshallandroxy 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Just saw your reply - thanks for this video and the link. Appreciate it!
@_olliewashere Жыл бұрын
came for info about SDI cables, stayed for the life back story about making mistakes and regret and owning your shit and other bad shit
@GamerZelda Ай бұрын
Go to the point sr.
@JustinPhillip Ай бұрын
😂
@mitchellneth Жыл бұрын
As a broadcast engineer who runs a full 12G SDI baseband system and has worked on TV trucks that are full 12G SDI, I'm calling complete BS on this. This is entirely a RED and ARRI SMPTE compliance issue. Remember, the SDI spec, interface, and compliance specs were designed for broadcast first, and as far as I can tell in a system with over 800 12G sdi connections between dozens of different professional brands I've never had to worry about this ridiculous form of connection procedure. Heck if I did, we would have to disconnect every connection in the system before a power disconnect, try telling that to a tv truck engineer (you'll be laughed at). I only ran into your video after using some Komodos on a broadcast last week. Amazing cameras, but this is a glaring hardware design flaw the likes of Sony, Ross, Evertz, Utah Scientific, Grass Valley, Panasonic, For-a, and countless others have figured out. RED needs to fix this themselves and stop blaming users "process".
@mitchellneth Жыл бұрын
Also, "These SDI cables run a SHIT-TON of current through them" false. It's .3 to .8 millivolts and didn't change between the 3G sdi spec and the 12G sdi spec.
@JustinPhillip 11 ай бұрын
I respect & appreciate your input!
@elliotalderson2479 5 ай бұрын
Yup. This is what happens when someone never went to film school and never worked on pro sets and then saved up all their money to buy a camera closer to the cameras used in the industry with industry standard I.O but they were never told by a professional with experience what to do and what not to do.
@elliotalderson2479 5 ай бұрын
Pretty sure day rate wouldn’t go to you or red if they did accidentally blow an SDI. That’s what production insurance is for.
@JustinPhillip 5 ай бұрын
👌🏼
@airfilm_it 2 жыл бұрын
Never turn on a video TX without antennas!
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
no damage could have been caused considering the receiver was not turned on
@airfilm_it 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip wrong, without antennas you are not applying the right impedance to the transistor with is inside the TX, doesn't matter if the receiver is on or off!
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
@@airfilm_it Great!
@fmrlproductions9282 Жыл бұрын
Hasn't anyone created a surge protector to solve this? Yes its an easy workflow, but still, back up plan would be a good fail safe.
@JustinPhillip Жыл бұрын
Mutiny I/O has some good stuff
@martinc12 2 жыл бұрын
🤔 thanks for flagging up this issue, i had no idea this was a thing. i did a little digging for my own Komodo tho and I'm wondering about that battery slide you have on there.. just a heads up, i think the fuse in the plate only protects the plate from too much current being pulled eg. someone connects 3 devices that pull more than the 5.8 amps the plate can handle, rather than the plate burning out, the fuse trips and saves it.. so i guess the workflow has been protecting your camera all along 😁😅 if i'm wrong tho, somebody come in and beat my ass with facts 👀
@scottievee7467 2 жыл бұрын
You were getting so mad you were going a light shade of Hulk green.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@lobofreitas6983 2 жыл бұрын
Just don’t get a cheeper SDI cable
@ericoh_csc 2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to use a 12G cable between your Vaxis and the monitor as I believe both of those are 3G SDIs. Only 12G needed if SDI are 12G. So 12G SDI out from Komodo into Vaxis. 3G from Vaxis out into Portkeys monitor.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
yeah thats true, i just happen to own all 12G cables
@FahnonBennett 5 ай бұрын
Red recommend using a 12g cable no matter the signal chain. I believe it has to do more with shielding than what you’re actually sending. No reason not to use the higher quality cable
@Mall4567 Жыл бұрын
So emotional guy . Be happy
@zoltankemeny2583 Жыл бұрын
-Hello, I really love your channel, it is a huge help! -I've found on an other video where you also show how to connect sdi cables properly, a slight difference on how to plug/unplug things, which a little confused me. What is clear is everything needs power before plug/unplug sdi cable. Thats good. What confuses me is the turned on/off monitor before or after plug the sdi cable. -Here you are saying (while everything has power of course) first plug the sdi cable, then turn on your camera then your monitor monitor. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5-Ph8eDlbWYemg.html -"You don't want to ever connect your sdi cable when your monitors are turned on" -In this video what I'm watching right now (of course everything has power) then you turn on everything, and lastly plug in the sdi cable. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g-ClfcmK1teupqM.html&ab_channel=JustinPhillip (I suppose this one is the preferred way since it is more recent) Please don't get me wrong, I really just would like to know which is the better way and don't want to screw my gear. Thank you!
@Nathan.Willan 7 ай бұрын
power→SDI→Turn on Turn off→REMOVE SDI → REMOVE POWER
@JustinPhillip 7 ай бұрын
🤙🏼
@ENJOY97 2 жыл бұрын
13 times? 😂
@homelessboy92 Жыл бұрын
You're right of course, but RED needs to fix this issue it's a ludicrous issue for a modern high end camera.
@xavieryt412 2 жыл бұрын
This is the problem when you (RED) suddenly sell pro cameras to average filmakers (including myself).
@mattiagri 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is not the point. I use professional camera since 2005 and I haven't fried any of it even by swapping batteries without any care. This could be a tech design flaw, because pro-life on set could be thousand times more stressful and error-prone than any other average filmaker situation. The point is that a big part of the "pro-ish" should be to avoid any of this kind of problems. A smart solution for camera developers could be to insert a fuse or some kind of witchcraft to avoid it. No matter the solution, but in 2022 I should appreciate to use a camera that don't have the same problems like the 1990s cameras used to have...
@chrisprofit Жыл бұрын
Don't quit your day job. Personality not good for Public Use!
@JBGIMAGINATION 2 жыл бұрын
This is contradictory to Red's SDI instructions.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
how so?
@JBGIMAGINATION 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinPhillip Go to red's site and look it up, also you can use a 3g cable on the Komodo just fine.
@JustinPhillip 2 жыл бұрын
@@JBGIMAGINATION no i dont have to, because i already know how to do it. Maybe you should re-read the manual. Thanks for stopping by tho!
@lma6557 Жыл бұрын
get to the point dude🤣
@kingvulture5730 4 ай бұрын
I just slit my wrist…this is full of himself..
@JustinPhillip 4 ай бұрын
Ohhhh poor baby!!!!! Do you need a bottle???!!?!!
@Cinnovations 11 ай бұрын
People calling it an "issue" are hilarious.
@JustinPhillip 11 ай бұрын
😆 Seems to be a re-emerging hot topic as of late. 🤷🏻♂️ (This video is fairly old and even this morning saw another poll on a facebook group of people with SDI issues vs without)
@Cinnovations 11 ай бұрын
yep, I put myself in the "no issues" category in that poll haha after THREE YEARS of working with this cam. You helped early on, so thanks. @@JustinPhillip
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