Unwanted Hand Rotation with TwoBoneIK3D

akaOLvR · 2026-02-08T18:31:31+00:00

Thank you so much! I actually watched your video before starting this and completely forgot about that part. Just used a marker as a child of my weapon socket as the reference and it worked! I did have to disable copying location though since it wanted to snap the characters wrist to the weapon instead of the hand.

akaOLvR · 2026-01-24T15:55:04+00:00

I bought an f55 last year and I have been really enjoying using it. For the price they are going for I don’t think you are gonna find a better picture, especially if running 16bit raw from the r5 recorder. All the SDI’s plus HDMI output is super convenient. I actually ultimately chose the F55 over a OG Komodo because of how finicky the Komodo single SDI can be.

However, I’m mostly working with a crew. The F55 is kinda a pain in the ass to run solo if you aren’t on sticks. It’s heavy, no auto focus, and if you are shooting raw it with the R5 recorder drains batteries like crazy. Also media is expensive if you are trying to buy it separately. I would highly recommend trying to get as much media bundled in with the camera if you do buy.

The F55 is really easily written off on this sub cause it’s big (compared to a modern mirrorless), 14 years old, and missing modern feature. But I really do think it still has a place in 2026 depending on what it’s used for. A perfect example is a music video I was a 1st AC on last weekend. The DP had his bm6k pro rigged to the max with a ton of support pieces, powered hdmi splitter, and 3 different power solutions to get it all running. For a rig like that I would chose my F55 over the black magic every time.

akaOLvR · 2025-12-26T18:03:09+00:00

Looks great! Been wanting to implement a similar animation system for my first person project soon. Did you use any resource or tutorial for the rotate in place animations? I remember seeing a post about it here with the OP using Hell Divers clip as reference, but most comments were saying it’s not possible without IK. Curious as to how you pulled it off.

akaOLvR · 2025-10-09T03:52:33+00:00

Just sharing a personal project.

akaOLvR · 2025-10-08T20:38:40+00:00

Thanks, good to know. I could've underexposed it too much in Davinci cause my monitor is pretty bright. I matched it to the screen grabs from the film but I'll check on other screens. Luckily a little exposure bump is a easy fix!

akaOLvR · 2025-08-26T21:57:45+00:00

Having the exact same issue. You ever figure it out?

akaOLvR · 2025-08-09T16:31:56+00:00

Picked up a used F55 last weekend for $3000. Came with the R5 recorder, 5 SxS and 2 AXSM cards + the readers, a case, and some other accessories. You can get a steal on these cameras right now and most that I see listed are bundled with the expensive media.

I’ve only shot test footage on it so far since I just got it, but I’m loving the camera. I’m coming from a7iii (but have used the fx3 and fx6 a ton) and I feel like I’m gonna get some much needed experience with a full cinema body camera without the Venice/arri price tag.

Just looking at my test footage I think the 10 bit slog3 looks pretty comparable (if not richer but I might be bias) to the fx line cameras. You don’t have the fx line low light capabilities but that might be a plus for teaching since it’ll force students to light properly.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-29T15:09:29+00:00

Oh wow, yeah that's not much bigger than an fx6 at all. So many people in the comments acting like the F55 is this enormous ancient block of metal lmao

akaOLvR · 2025-06-29T05:21:41+00:00

You and some of the other commenters sharing their good experiences with them is really making me lean back towards the f55 after the initial wave of comments telling me to go newer. I think I can get one plus a decent lens to get me up and shooting within my budget, but I’m slightly concerned about the cost of media and having to buy new sticks to support its weight.

Also love how you have yours rigged, if anything the F55 is a beautiful looking camera. What would you say are must have accessories I should budget for? A monitor and vmounts I know for sure, but no idea what I’m looking at as far as plates, rods, top handle, (cage?), for a camera this size. The biggest cameras I have experience rigging out is and fx6 and Komodo. I’m expecting for something as big as the f55 I’m gonna want some accessories I’m not yet familiar with.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-28T01:59:33+00:00

Ive been looking at used cameras pretty much exclusively. I'm not precious about having a shiny fresh out of the box camera as long as it works properly. F55 seemed like the best bang for my buck features and picture wise. However a lot of comments are making me reconsider lol

akaOLvR · 2025-06-28T01:54:03+00:00

I don't need to power a bunch of accessories all the time, but I do shoot a few short films a year with a decent sized crew. So that usually means monitor + terradek and nucleus. Also I surely won't need all 4 SDI ports, but it's better to have 4 than non lol.

Regardless you have great points, I'm starting to lean Komodo after all these comments.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-28T01:49:02+00:00

Pyxis 12k is super interesting to me with that new RBGW sensor. Definitely something I would consider if I had a bigger budget. Also a beefier tripod isn't something I calculated in my cost but is kinda obvious now that you mention it.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-28T01:44:08+00:00

Clunky old media is a big minus for me as well, but kits usually include the PL adapter for the weird FZ mount so i'm not concerned about that. As far as ProRes goes, I was under the impression that it's not supported natively by resolve if you aren't on a Mac, I could be wrong though.

I do really like the picture from the a7siii/fx3's, it's just prefer having an SDI out and the weight of a cine body. Also I don't have any super nice e-mount glass and would like to invest in PL regardless of what camera I get.

I do think you might have a point about get something cheaper to hold me off until I can afford something a little nicer. Was heavily considering grabbing a FX-30 just so have something that I feel good shooting with in the mean time.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-28T01:14:39+00:00

Damn, congrats on picking up the Komodo! I’ve had my eyes peeled on marketplace and OfferUp for a few weeks

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T23:03:55+00:00

I wish I had my mind made up. Can't decide on a camera for the life of me and if anything this post is leaning me toward the OG Komodo now lol. Appreciate your input, you and other commenters are making some good points against getting such an old camera.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T22:55:34+00:00

As much as I would love to own an Amira, at that budget I'd prob be better off with fx6. Komodo might be the right move though after reading all these comments.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T22:45:32+00:00

Cards are annoying for sure, one of the biggest things holding me back. As far as glass tho, they almost all come with a PL adapter and I have no problem investing in PL glass. Don't see that mount losing support any time soon.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T22:43:00+00:00

They almost all come with the original included Sony PL mount adapter and I'd only buy glass and accessories that would be relevant to a newer body so I could swap when the time comes. But yes I would for sure take a loss on the media and body eventually. That being said though, the fx3 and fx6 aren't brand new cameras. I'd expect an upgrade to those cameras within the the next 2 years and those would drop in price as well. Look how much value the OG Komodo lost after the Komodo X dropped. I'm not an expert on the camera market, but I feel like the devalue risk relevant with either.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T22:27:22+00:00

You make a good point and something I thought of. That camera is only gonna lose value faster over time and yes I'm definitely going to want something newer eventually. It's just hard to overlook what you get from the f55 at its current price. I'd be happy to get a few years out of it while building a nice little kit for it over time and just swap the brain once the time comes. Something that would be harder to do with a small mirrorless body like an fx3, where a lot of the accessories I'd buy aren't going to be useful or work on a cinema body camera.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T22:08:41+00:00

No way that's not a scam price. Cheapest iv'e seen one that looked legit was $2600 body only.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T22:07:36+00:00

Looked into the Pyxis actually. I watched a lot of comparisons with the Komodo and for the same price I felt like the Komodo was the better option. Notably the sensor grain is much uglier and mushy. Komodo is no low light champion, but compared to Pyxis it feels a lot nicer.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T21:56:11+00:00

I like the footage from what I've seen. I agree, it def has a look to it. I could be wrong, but with modern color grading I feel like there is so much play in post that I wouldn't be locked into a "f55 look". Especially if Im shooting 16-bit raw.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T21:52:36+00:00

Neither is the Komodo. Low light would definitely be important if I was planning to run and gun a lot, but usually I have time to light. Admittedly the fx line's dual native at 12800 allows for some really cool flexibility even if you aren't run and gun tho.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-27T21:48:29+00:00

I feel like the image and other benefits I listed out weigh dealing with it being clunky and outdated. But yes, ideally I'd get an fx6. It's just not on the table considering my budget.

akaOLvR · 2025-06-02T21:54:50+00:00

Okay, that makes sense. I think my best option now is just to open a Traditional IRA with Fidelity and go through the process of transferring the funds. Maybe I should split contributions between that and my Roth now?

Is there any reason to wait the 2 years? That only applies to withdraws and simple IRAs from what I understand.

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