Thanks for responding. Same as above; Would the Sony a6300 be a good option also?

I do want to practice post processing my photos which is why I chose RAW+JPEG to shoot. Jpeg in case some of the photos look good as is and I want to keep them.

Problem is I am not getting the RAW photos on my computer. I am using a mac and simply insert my SD card into the reader and import using the Photos app. Maybe it's because I am not using Canon software to import the photos? Before installing Magic Lantern the RAW photos would show up just find within the Photos App.

Thanks for responding Julian

Thanks for responding. I've heard the Sony a6000 overheats pretty easily? But will check it out

Thanks Michael. I agree that lighting is very important. I have no problem going that route. But I do want to get better with my education on shutter speed choices, lenses, etc. I doubt I can do this on a smartphone?

Thanks Stephen. Im not actually starting again. I'm just continuing but with additional footage that was shot. So thanks for the advice but starting all over again in a new program I have yet to use (Vegas) probably wouldn't work right now with a tight deadline.

Thanks Michael. When you say "then scale down for Youtube/theatrical" after scaling up the 4K footage, do you mean to make a new timeline that's 2160p and scale down the 5K or scale down when exporting?
Sorry, new to Premiere/editing RED footage. Thanks for your help!