I definitely prefer the ProRes image. Seems like there’s a little more color information and better contrast curve. Also I feel like it handles stronger color grade better.
@@MrMolotov69 it looks different straight out of camera, I think the ProRes is a little more contrasty. That said I don’t know that there’s a ton of difference, both are great and the ProRes is overkill for day to day situations.
I would say Braw looks the best even at 12:1. The ProRes looks like it has a gamma shift making it more contrasty and also the files sizes are HUGE. Why didnt you test the LONG GOP? I guess it would look identical to the ALL-I? From what I see that Braw is worth it if you can do it but otherwise the ALL-I / Long Gop are great for convenience.
Bit of both but a pretty minimal rig. I always have a cage on the camera and then I’ll mount the monitor on top but that’s about it for this kind of situation. If shooting something more planned I’ll rig it out more with rails and a second battery and such.
Thanks! I’ve found it to be good for travel, the weight has never been an issue and it’s small enough to pack in a small bag. I use a cage in it sometimes and that adds extra weight and size but it’s still my preferred travel cam.
@@giddishan for me it definitely has been worth it. I quickly and easily get the look I want and have the ability to adjust as I want. It’s not cheap, but I’ve used it on every single project I’ve done for nearly two years so for me it was worth the money. I think the FilmVision powergrade by Serr is another good option and quite a bit cheaper.
@@brandonrude Thanks for that. Price is not a big concern. Pls suggest me couple of more choices of powergrades by different colorists. I will definitely consider to put them in buy list going forward.
Thankd for the video! A less discussed drawback of using external braw is that you loose all in camera lens corrections. Distortion seems pretty visible from your braw footage. Thats why Im not sure about investing in lumix lens..how is your experience in this regard?
It’s definitely noticeable but not in a way that bothers me. It also decreases as you stop down below f4, which is probably more relevant for photos than video for most people.
@@brandonrude Yea, it's not easy, I tried it too. the dynamic range is really horrible and gives it away, not mentioning the shakes. You can turn on the stabilizer though.
Appreciate that! Looking back now I should have closed with like a shot of me looking content on the beach as a mirror image of the opening shots. Lessons for the next one.
Thanks! This was almost all done in the 6K ProRes 422 HQ to a Samsung T5 drive. A few shots were probably on the internal 4K All-I codec but I was recording to the SSD almost exclusively.
Thanks! I tend to overexpose slightly, maybe a half stop, and then the powergrades I’m using do most of the heavy lifting. I think a big part is increasing the color density without too much extra saturation. The new Resolve 19 has a built in functionality for increasing color density that I’m eager to try.
Just tried subscribing and realised I was already subscribed 😄 When I see your work, it screams ART - composition, shot selection, pacing, colours are all perfection. Genuinely inspirational work and it's great to see that in a content rich world filled with gimmicks, there is still room for true art to shine. I have been on a bit of a colour expedition of late so I hope you don't mind me asking this having just binged on some of your older videos. Do you still use the JM film emulation as a base or have you moved on?
Thank you so much, that means a lot. And yes, I still use the JM FilmUnlimited as my standard. Generally now I apply it at the timeline and then make some adjustments to each clip if needed for whit balancing and power windows and stuff like that.
Always a joy to watch your work, Brandon! Your filmmaking style is so warm and inviting. How’s the S5iix treating you? I have a BMPCC 6K Pro myself and while the image quality is second to none, it’s incredibly difficult to film myself and only really feel like breaking it out in a fixed/controlled environment. Really looking into investing in another camera in order to film myself more and go out and about and have something more portable/handheld friendly.
Thanks! I’m still loving the S5iix, it’s my go-to really. I also have the 6K pro and use it in scenarios where I have more time and setup, but for day to day stuff and travel (or filming myself) I usually grab the S5 for the convenience of it. Plus it takes up a lot less space in my backpack when traveling.
Thanks! Really appreciate that. I think I don’t post enough to have more subs but tbh I’m really only doing YT just because I truly enjoy making videos.
This was excellently made! So Inspiring. I aim to make one of these vlog type cinematic videos. I own a Lumix G9 and I feel like I haven’t tested it to its full capacity
Hey Brandon, I also purchased the FilmUnlimited and I'm quite new to color grading. I'm trying to figure out what's the best workflow. Is the RCM version more flexible to you or why did you choose it? And how did you get the In-Camera LUT on your LUMIX S5 ? Is it just possible with an external monitor ?
I think the RCM version is more relevant in scenarios where you might have clips from different cameras, each with different log profiles that need to be converted. If you’re shooting with a single camera then it’s less of a concern. To use the LUTS in the S5 you need to export the LUT as a vLUT (for Panasonic cameras) to a memory card, then load that into the camera. For use on an external monitor, a regular LUT file should work, which is what I do for my BM video assist. Search on RU-vid, I found several good videos for how to do it and they helped a lot.
I think braw is bypassing some of the artificial sharpness happening in the internal processor of the camera. Really beneficial for making narrative work. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Brandon. Is the BRAW really worth it with S5II? I mean there's prores 422 external and all-intra. Ease of use probably is a good point, but is the color similar to bmpcc4k out of the box or it does need some color transform nodes to match the two? I've been meaning to pull the trigger on the lumix for quite a while now, but h2s is in the rear view mirror - but it looks noisier.
Eh, I used to think so but I just got back from a trip and I only used the external ProRes the whole time (for the sake of convenience and a smaller kit) and I’m quite content with the footage I brought home. It’s nice to have and IMO will give you a slightly nicer image due to the color depth, but it’s not a night and day difference from the ProRes. It is from the old internal codec on the original S5, but this ProRes is all you need I think
@@brandonrude Thanks for the reply. I thought You might come with that conclusion. Especially after I got to play with FilmUnlimited that just pulled off some cosmic magic with footage from my old and rusty GH5. It's noisy but it looks georgous, so I assumed that s5IIX with prores should kill it every time.
Wow, that is quite possibly the highest praise I could imagine! Very happy to hear it inspired you. I find that as I’ve gotten older I want to spend more and more time appreciating life and all there is to see and do. Take advantage of it if and while you can! Have a great trip, look forward to seeing what you film!
@@brandonrude Thanks for the kind words. How did you know there is a film in the works? Very sneaky of you. I've shot a ton of footage I can't just put together, pefectionism and insecurities kicking in but hopefully something will come out of it eventually. I'll let you know in the comments when it's out :)
@@cinematic_monkey please do! Perfectionism can be tough to deals with. I think of that Vonnegut quote where he said he’s amazed by anyone who can simply finish a work of art. You got this!