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Still Alive and Kicking: RED Goes Behind Some of Its Most Iconic Looks of the Past Year

RED has put together a series of great featurettes and fun looks into how beautifully shot projects were planned, captured, and brought to life.

Jourdan Aldredge • Nov 07, 2026

When it was first announced that Nikon would acquire RED Digital Cinema back in 2024, there was a lot of worry among cinematographers and videographers about the company's ultimate fate.

Now two years into the acquisition, while you can’t say for certain what the future holds, it does look like the marriage between the two brands has been quite harmonious as Nikon has integrated parts of RED’s technology into their newest camera models, while RED has still remained dedicated to its current lineup and supporting the filmmakers, DPs, and content creators still using their favorite RED cameras.

Perhaps the best example of RED’s continued support of filmmakers comes with this new highlight reel put out by the company, which showcases some of the highlights of the company’s “Behind the Look,” “RED BTS,” and “STAGE 4” interview series, which demonstrates how the company is remaining a major player in the high-end cinematography world.

Behind the Look Highlight Reel

If you aren’t a RED-head, or someone who’s been following the camera brand over the years, you might have missed out on these aforementioned interview series, which the company hosts on its YouTube channel.

They’re honestly great featurettes and fun looks into how some really beautifully shot projects were planned, captured, and brought to life. Some notable episodes include looks into the cinematography of the show Peacekeeper, the film Good Boy, and other creative projects, as well as roundtable discussions.

This highlight featurette is the latest from the company and follows up on its previous highlight reel, adding many of the projects mentioned above.

Keep Up With RED Camera Options

While every filmmaker, videographer, cinematographer, etc, is going to make their camera selections based on their own personal needs and desires, it’s nice to see that RED still remains a strong contender to consider.​

From the V-RAPTOR XL [X] to the still-popular KOMODO, RED has many intriguing camera options that combine well with a full lineup that squares up nicely (but isn’t fully a part of) Nikon’s ZR and new Z Cinema series.

If you’re curious to explore more behind-the-scenes insights into what RED currently has to offer, or are interested in possibly grabbing a camera now before things might change in the future, you can find more info on the company’s website here.

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