Always .. anytime I see Media Division and it’s almost 2 hours i already know what that means. I don’t even try to watch it until I get ready with snacks and all like the true cinematic experience it is!!
I am watching this while eating popcorn out of an old Leica R lens. I buy them mint or in very good condition and make little vases out of them or cups. All you gotta do is take the elements out and toss them!
If RU-vid views were based on quality, you'd be in the tens of millions. I'm constantly staggered by how fantastic your content is and how low your viewcounts are. At the very least, I love what you do and how you do it.
Thanks a lot! Well, while view count is not our primary concern, the SCOPE series continues to disappoint a bit. This is only possible through the support of our members. Spread the word please!
12 minutes into this and I've realized that there is no RU-vid channel that delivers on this level (If there is, please someone tell me about it), or with this production quality. Just... Wow.
well... kurzgesagt. it's a different kind of channel, but i'd say the quality and the effort they put into their productions is on a similar level. i really like and recommend their channel!
Ey, ich so unfassbar dankbar, dass ihr sowas kostenlos für alle hochladet, ihr könnten dafür so fucking viel Geld verlangen aber entscheidet euch dagegen. Einfach Danke!
For real, your channel is crimally under-rated. The best production on youtube. No doubt you spend tons of effort on it and turns out to be a masterpiece. I love watching movies and I myself is very into photography. I love collecting lenses and play with them. Filming is also my interest. I've learnt a lot knowledge by watching your videos. Thank you very much. I hope more and more people will find out your channel and I believe they will all appreciate your work just like I do. Bless you.
Thanks man… while we serve a niche of a niche of niche we still get less views than similar videos of lesser quality, so, totally agreed :-/ spreed the word and thank you for your kindness.
@@MediaDivision Thank you for your reply too. I joined your club by the way to show my support. And I will spread the word when I get the chance. Please keep working on it. RU-vid's algorithm haven't do you a favor recently.
We are all for it... unfortunately there are not millions of advanced filmmakers to create those views. A few more would be swell though ;-) Thank you so much for your support Martin... we couldn't do this without your kindness and generosity. We salute you!
This is quite a trip, I am glad that there is a selected group of people that has the capability of producing a nearly exhaustive review of all anamorphic solutions. Very grateful for your hard work and insights.
Dang! amazing how you are able to nail lightning, focal length, color grading all that well in those movie clips! can't forget the anamorphic imperfections
Jungs, so ein Video habe ich selten gesehen. Sowohl Chapter One als auch dieses wird sich mehrmals reingezogen! Ihr habt es tatsächlich geschafft, dass ich versuchen werde, sobald chapter three rauskommt, meine eigene anamorphe Optik zu bauen. Herzlichen Dank für dieses Video. So etwas kostenlos auf RU-vid anschauen zu dürfen, ist einfach nur der Hammer!
I have had a very busy last three days. I watchged an hour on Day 1, 45 mins yesterday and the rest, today. It was SO WORTH IT. The Media Division is the most Bespoke channel across RU-vid. My man Nickki be making movies about making movies. Well done! Outstanding!
I don't think one paragraph can truly sum up this genius programme. This is art, meticulously researched, painstakingly and expertly shot, and covering the gamut of anamorphic solutions. I'm simply in awe of your enterprise. Incredible is an under statement.
Thanks a lot Nick… appreciated… don't you wish this wouldn't have flopped so hard. Spread the word if you feel like it. Glad to have you edutained and around
@@MediaDivision I think this will be one of those slow-burner videos. This is the type of resource that people will look at for years to come as the de-facto bible for a forensic view of which anamorphic solution is right for which job. And not just that, you've showcased your own and your company's expertise. Well done. Be proud. This is amazing.
We don't deserve such amazing video quality. Scope one was crazy, scope feels even crazier 😍 Thank you so much, you're the absolute best really. Have a really nice day
The content, production value, knowledge and work put into ALL your videos surpass everything that is available online regarding our field. I don’t know how to express this but you guys are simply SUPREME! You really are pushing the boundaries way up for all. 200% excellent!!💪🏼
Thanks a lot for your kindness... appreciated! It is hard to push the boundaries if less people are interested. Unfortunately, we will have to consider this one a flop
@@MediaDivision - Dont consider this one a flop. Really this video has reached its goal and target. Its a small niche (anamorphic stuff) and a lot of filmmaker are still ignoring (or afraid) to dive into it. It can be very overwhelming, expensive and scary for many. Now that we here in the company are into it for some years we mostly shoot anamorphic and videos like yours are such a pleasure to watch not only to learn more but also to share knowledge among the community. Please consider what we are saying here. Definitely without a doubt, this video and all you do are extremely supreme. Never give up!. This is totally an Oscar-winning video!
I am very glad you see it that way, but in the end I have to judge a video by what it does for us... and if that is in relation to what it cost us to do. It is not a success.
hahahaha this is better than film school. my lame ass cinematography teacher didn't teach me remotely as much in the past 2 years that i've been there!
77K views is nothing to sneeze at, but with the quality of the information and production this high, I still feel like I got snuck in to a secret club.
I would say it is something to sneeze at. We have to concider the SCOPE series a failure as there wasn’t an audience for it, or RU-vid was unable to figure out what the audience would be. We will adjust our future videos accordingly and don’t do 3 long form trilogies any more.
I’m a still photographer (amateur) who has no intentions of moving into videography, yet I could watch your videos all day. They are as beautiful as they are informative. I think they will have an influence on my still photography style. Thank you for making these videos.
Totally our pleasure Patrick… thanks for your kindness. Cinematography and Photography share so much DNA, I often wonder how different they are viewed. Glad we could inspire you. Spread the word… maybe more photographers can join the dark side. We got cookies ;-)
Youre the best on youtube, please never stop making videos, honestly are the most exciting channel. All your experiments are an inspiration and a masterclass itself. Thank you for all the effort, for you internet should exist!
Thanks a lot Luis … after disappointing views on this video and Scope in general, we will have to reevaluate our stagey. We just can work 3 month for a handful of hardcore fans. Sad story - but we can only do this if we appeal to more people.
Dear Nikolas and team, Just finished part 2 and, as with Part 1, I am absolutely amazed by the production value and overall care that you have put into this piece. The basis of every film is the script, and I can tell this one has been prepared with the utmost dedication and care. You have been able to explain in a clear and concise manner what is often difficult to describe with words. Congratulations!! From what I can tell, there is some disappointment regarding the view count. Despite all the wonderful comments, It’s a bummer, I get it. However, it would a pity to not see a Part 3 or, most importantly, more videos from you guys. If it serves as constructive feedback, I think the length has been a factor, but you probably know that already. Particularly, there were perhaps too many comparisons. I’m a nerd too, and I enjoy side-by-side views, but there is a point that once you reach it, it gets a bit repetitive. (Like with the uncanny valley effect, we’re amazed with the progression, but once you get to a certain point, it’s not enjoyable anymore. Hope you get the metaphor). I got to this point when we reached the adapters section (SLR Magic, etc). Also, I understand the desire of letting others speak (the Atlas guys, Tito and Dick), but the real charm in these videos is you, Nikolas, your wit, your sense of humor, the way you expliain things in a horizontal manner, how you share your opinion. YOU are one of the key aspects that makes the Media Division content FAR better than so many others out there. Cheers from a new member. :)
Hello Miguel, first and foremost that you very much for your support, We couldn't do what we are doing without the help of our members. Also, thanks you for engaging and making constructive suggestions. Yes, we have to consider this episode a failure in regards to view expectations and relevance in the relevant search criteria, at least if you put it in relation tho the work that went into it. Part 3 will come anyways of course… it will be way nerdier than this one. That is what we are trying to do here… go all the way down the rabbit hole. Our audience decides how deep they want to go, so I expect very low vies on SCOPE 3. If I learned one thing making films… you can't do it right for everyone. What you find repetitive is just not enough for the next person… and the comments reflect that. In the past I tried things because many suggested to do those… with horribly negative effects. "A camel is a horse designed by a committee" is a real thing. In the end I write and produce thing that I find appealing as I am the only critic I can really access and please. I have to bend to other peoples will in so many cases - this is the one project where I can express and answer for just by myself. In part, that is why I do this channel. Thanks again for your input.
@@MediaDivision For sure, as an artist as well I know in the end you have to let other's opinions aside and follow your own judgement and intuition. Please know that I really enjoyed the videos!! Keep up the good work, we'll be patiently waiting. :)
Two seconds into this and I'm already laughing more than I've laughed in any other of your videos. For a guy that (understandably) has to split his output apart, and put food on the table for his family, I still gotta salute you - you know how to come back with just as much vitality and freshness. That's a rare skill. My hats off to you for this. 2021 just got a whole hell of a lot better too, I must say. Thanks for keeping this up.
Wow what a treat. 2hrs thankyou! Id rather watch these videos than a blockbuster movie. Keep doing what you do best. Right time to sit back relax and enjoy. 😊
Waited to watch this until I had enough free time to really appreciate it. Amazing stuff as always, it's a true crime it doesn't have millions of views! Can't wait for the third episode!
Well... it is a very specific subject. Even if this made a million views, it wouldn't buy the time, gear, or effort it took to make it. Content like this can only exist because of our members and because we see this as a mission worth being on. Besides that... we are all for it, please share and end this injustice ;-)
Your attitude towards lens testing is absolutely refreshing. Sure, test charts are useful (and still important), but they come nowhere close to quantifying the feel of a lens like your torture test does. As always, I love watching you and your team work.
I shot two commercials for @solebox using the Atlas Orions mounted vertically on a A7S3 - on a DJI RS2. Very interesting look and perfect sensor utilization if you're delivering in 4:5 and 9:16
Thanks a lot Igor!!! And thank you so much for your support. This kind of specialised content is only possible with the help of kind supporters like yourself. The division salutes you!
I just came across this and am completely spellbound by the quality of this video. But what stuck out to me most was you all managed to get amazing looking results out of each lens tested, even the ones that were, on paper, more difficult to work with. I can't imagine that it would have been easy, but it was certainly inspiring. Truly talented people, all of you!
Thanks a lot! That shows how little a lens matters in the whole mix of things. Same is true for the camera. You definitely don't need to spend a lot of money to get to a cinematic image. It will always matter more, what happens in front of the camera. The setups for this test are not specifically planned or set up to make lower end setups shine - they are set up in this way as I like how it looks. It is always a good start to put something pretty/interesting on screen, like the robot, the projector, the armour… and use a lot of back lighting.
I just discovered your channel, and boy am I impressed, you're really going above and beyond with the quality of your material and presentation. I wish you all the best and hope for many more of these. Godspeed!
Thank you so much for your support TheBurek… very much appreciated. The team and I salute you! We are happy that you finally found us … working on new stuff always always
Chipping away at this episode through the past week. Thanks to SCOPE chapter 1 and 2 I now know what Anamorphic is and have been able to spot it in some of my favourite films! I am not so sure about wanting to incorporate the anamorphic look into my productions, but I think this has been a vital lesson on Anamorphic filming for me. The presentation of this production is also top notch, just like your other videos. All these comparisons must have been a bit of a pain to shoot, especially for your friend in the knights armour! It is a bit baffling that this episode only got 15k views so far... let's spread this thing around ;) I really appreciate your work Nikolas!
Thanks a lot Cheecken… and thanks a lot for your support. Very much appreciated! The division salutes you… we couldn't do it without your generosity. You bet… Dierk sweated so hard that the armour rusted from the inside 😂 Yes, it is a bit sad that this eagle is not really spreading his wings. Well, with your help… maybe down the road. Thanks a lot again!
This simply is how long it takes to put something like this together... would need more support to be faster... but I ensure you... I was never "away". With pleasure man...Spread the word, please!
@@MediaDivision I couldnt think of anyone better :p , but in all seriousness... Amazing documentary's. Insanely high quality and production value... Ive actually been learning a fair bit off them. Im doing a ST First Contact battle recreation a little down the line. Ill be building the cube miniature making a custom motion control rig, and shooting that. Then add loads of CG elements ontop. The film was shot in Panavision, but the vfx was spherical. Im going to be doing a fair bit of post work to give it a pano look. Without going tooooo JJ, And this documentary has really given me a lot of pointers to look out for. Including a little horizontal astigmatism.
I could've skip film school if you were to be around 7 years ago. Beautiful detail and the love of sharing information in a creative manner. I will show this to my kids when the time comes.
