A filmmaker working as a camera operator and hoping to give back to the community which helped to teach me so much. Talking about film-making, cinematography, lighting, film photography, and the industries that surround these practices.
@@baitfilm that’s awesome man. Just take a digital camera with you and manually pop the same settings into it if you’re freaking out ;) enjoy man, it’s really fun 👍
I pre-ordered my X100VI on 28th February 2024 and after quite a wait, I collected it on 31st August. Well worth the wait. I have been out and about all over my home city of London getting used to using it. So far I love it. I agree that it fits into a very special niche, and is not for everyone, but it would never do if we all liked the same things, would it. And think of the even longer waiting times! But, I don't know what one of your viewers would think of me, although I think I can guess, as they feel the camera is a waste of money but I have added it to my kit and now own the following: a pre-ordered X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-T5, X-H2 and two Nikon Zfs. I think I have a slight case of GAS. Nice video by the way.
The best lighting vid I’ve seen, Alex (& I’ve watched a lot of them!). Thanks. I light how clear and full your explanation of each light’s job is. Now I feel more confident to get my own setup dialed in.
Such valuable info put into a concise and entertaining way! Feeling lucky to have shot those 2 projects with you my man! I appreciate the feature/mention too :) Super keen for the next one!!
Very interesting stuff! I could have used this 10 years ago when I was shooting. Lol. I did mostly outdoor work tho.. still very good info for lighting interviews and PTC's. 🤘
Incredible video, thanks for making it. It really shows that you cant just get a nice camera and make a a great movie. So much planning and logistics that goes into it. Interested in hearing what the ratio of shots used from the footage you shot was. Film is very expensive, and in a funny way it forces you to not to shoot junk.
@@Analog16 thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words. I think the ratio of used shots was quite high, excuse we had story boarded most of it out we were kind of conscripted to it for our voiceover. But obviously there was some editing involved..! But 99% of the scenes we shot made the cut.
@@stevenlim4974 thanks very much! I mainly use the portra 400 recipe, and the warm summer recipe on fuji x weekly with a little of the ‘warm’ taken out, I can provide screenshots if you like! Send me ur email
I know you said GxAce said it best but frankly you said it better. Take away the flashy editing, his videos aren’t as substantive as yours. Sorry for bringing hate for someone else on your video but I just wanted to say all that because you’re bringing value to gear discussion that’s not commonly seen today so just want to say I appreciate that and you now have a regular viewer in me. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the VI!
Aw thanks a lot! I really appreciate that man. All good I don't see that as hate, everyone is allowed an opinion :) Thanks again for the super kind words, these comments keep me going!
Your black and white images look stunning. I never see the world in b&w, nor do I shoot a lot in it. I think it's time to practice :D Have been a fan of delta 3200.
Oh wow thank you so much! The Kodak TRI-X recipe in this video feels almost like a cheat code to me. I question my own photography skills versus the camera's abilities...! haha
Hey Manuel! Thanks very much. I think it would be closer to say a 20mm on full frame - it’s quite wide and because it’s a fish eye it will appear distorted with curved vertical lines. It’s a cool unique look but it’s not for everyone (or every shoot for that matter)!
This was a great video. I have been considering making a move to trying to shoot on 16mm. I’ve only shot digital, but the challenge of the discipline of shooting film really appeals to me. I am searching for my first camera. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The k3 is a great place to start. Cheap entry point to 16mm, great resale value and like I say in my video, more money to spend shooting film! Best of luck.
Thank you for making this. I am in the process of making my first short film ever, so these learning were super helpful. We will use a Bolex though, and it will be less of a professional look, but hey, you need to start somewhere :) Btw I love how you mentioned to reflect on your own work, that is exactly why I started making videos on RU-vid.
Thanks very much! It’s hard to say without seeing the space but if there is a window anywhere, try framing it in behind your subject and use that as your light motivation then put a soft source just outside of the frame. Bring your subject away from the wall as much as possible for the greatest background separation and point into a corner for more shape to your background. Other than that it’s all about how nice you can make the background once your lights are set up :) hope this helps!
Dude, Camera is cool, but it's really sweet to learn more about you as a person and photographer. Loved the images here. You can really feel your passion for capturing images when you're talking here. Can't wait for more!
Thanks so much team, I appreciate that a lot! It’s hard trying to decide what people want to watch and what value I’m able to provide to other people…!
Haha the video was badly overexposed - still just getting used to the new log setting but we’ll do a rematch in Seattle and make some beautiful stuff !!!
Haha thanks Carlo. Your Sonys are great for video though! I wouldn’t have this AS my video camera but for a still cam that is able to switch to vid mode, works really well!
