No. I personally can't stand when videos refuse to say what they're going to talk about. I'm not going to watch this video unless the title changes, and then only if the content actually does sound interesting. I apply this standard to all channels. Clickbait is a terrible thing.
This is actually a really good explanation of something I've been trying to tell people who are filming, because most of the time they just shot a bunch of shots and then sifted put everything together in the edit. I've always said that the main difference between video and cinema is exactly this. Videographers go out and shoot everything and then decide what works best to tell the story but cinematographers figure out what they need to shoot in order to tell the story. Even though much of todays video and film is shot and edited on the same equipment. Not that one way is better than the other one. But one saves production and post production time which can be expensive on larger projects and the other one requires more time in preproduction which can be done by a fewer amount of people saving on time and money. In essence it all comes down not what and how you're shooting but what are you trying to communicate and that depends on a multitude of different factors never just one like the lens type for a shot. At least that's how I interpreted filmmaking.
This explains a lot I couldn’t understand why you couldn’t just move closer or farther away with just changing the camera position instead of on the lens now seeing this makes more sense
Just found your stuff as I've been researching a particular lens for an upcoming project. Your videos are entertaining, and while what you say in this video is mostly true, especially for those who are just getting started in "filmmaking" - myself, having actually been on Spielberg's sets when I worked at Universal Studios (was on his Jurassic Park 2 set and his Amistad set) and having been in filmmaking and studying film for decades, I can tell you that Spielberg shot almost exclusively with a 21mm lens, as does Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese. And many or my favorite Directors exclusively shoot with only wide angle lenses; Orson Welles and Jean-Pierre Juenet used 18mm and 25mm lenses, The Coen Brothers almost always use only 27mm for everything, as does Wes Anderson, David Cronenberg, and David Fincher. Of course there are exceptions... Ridley Scott loves 75mm Anamorphic. But in general, most of the top Directors don't like switching out to different focal lengths if they don't have to, because they know how to use their favorite Focal Length in all the ways that are needed to achieve that context and emotion of the scene. But for everyone else watching your video... good advice!
This video was amazing Sam! I've had some real laughter because of the simple jokes yet REALLY learned something valuable about lens choices. I did for a long time know what they obviously will show you, but not exactly the reason to why you'd pick one over the other. You killed it!
This was the third of your videos I'd watched in a row and was considering heading to market square to take some shots... and which location happens to appear?
Great content as always! I find a standard 24-70 the most valuable piece of kit over primes simply because focal range feels much more important to filmmaking than DOF... And considering time (doing corporate work) it's the only thing I can find shooting on - I Would love to hear how primes have worked for your filmmaking career and workflow. Cheers!
Thank you 🙏🏻 There’s just a certain characteristic when it comes to prime lenses. They’re dedicated to one thing so they are generally “better” optics. Plus, having a set makes you more intensional with your choice for each shot. I have a cinema lens on the way for a video soon and I’ll be talking about the full set of primes on the channel so stay tuned 🤩🙏🏻🎥
You are absolutely right, not only is shallow dof overused and used with no other purpose than “cINemAtIc”, but the prime lenses are also way too shallow. On a fullframe going lower than f2.8 is hardly ever necessary, especially if for 50mm and tighter. It makes the persons ears and tip of the nose out of focus, its not separating the subject anymore, its separating parts of the subject. I do agree that using primes will force you to understand vocal lengths, but the same thing can be done with proactivity. Just take your zoom lens out and shoot one day on 24mm, next day on 35mm, than 50mm and so on.
@@Yodd very interesting point. For solo filmmakers / photographers, DOF is a help, but certainly there are many films and scenes shot without shallow DOF, and for good reason
RU-vid suggested your video today, I loved your presentation, the element of surprise, the way you kept the attention of the audience, and the way you linked your next video at last. more value in a limited time 👍 this is the 5th video I'm watching and I have already learned so much about framing, angles, lenses, etc... and also about how to present your videos to your audience. keep up the good work man
Hey thank you so much. I’m super pleased the videos are helping 🤩🎥💪🏻 I am working on another one for next week and I think it could be the most helpful one yet!! I can’t wait to put it out. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment 🙏🏻
Man, I just discovered you, and you do know your game. You're leading me from one video to another like a child. Very well done. And you have a funny bone too, made me laugh quite a few times.
50mm prime is king, its rare i ever take it off my camera. 50mm usually gets close enough to the subject that I dont ever feel like getting any tighter shots and it gets wide enough for most shots. Sometimes I go down to 24mm for those wide shots.
Hey Philip. So pleased this helped. Thanks for subscribing! Great to have you here. Plenty more tutorials on the channel coming next year so stay tuned. Any questions just ask. What’s the thing you’re most wanting to learn next 🎥
I just binge watched most of these videos. The problem I have, is I’m using the S5 and the L mount lens’s arnt cheap. I opted for the 50mm to start with, the wide angle lens’s cost nearly as much as the camera sad😢
Great work sir. We started a small production company two years ago and these tips are absolutely gold. Because of creators like yourself and many others film school was not necessary. We were able to learn everything that we needed because people like you care to share it..
Sam mate, I've only recently come across your videos and they're so under-viewed. You get the perfect balance of addressing the technical side of things as well as the artistic side. Then you show how to connect those sides and the various ways the technique in each video can be used. All this while keeping things friendly, light, and humorous without becoming overbearing or an information overload. You also don't come across as some egotistical camera know it all, which is very refreshing. You've gained a new sub for sure. Thought id add something personal down here in case you happen to read all this soppy waffling. I've already taken things from your videos and used them to help me get better at my job in a small production company. I'm early in my career and thought you'd like to know you are one of the people genuinely helping me develop my skills, get better at my job, and better at my passion. Much love and respect bro, keep it up.
Hi. Thanks so much for the kind words. Great to have subscribers here like you but above all… I’m so pleased the videos are helping you progress! 🤩🎉 stay tuned and keep us updated with how things are going! 🎥🤩
Hey Sam. I have a very small RU-vid channel that focuses on mountain biking. I'm looking to buy a Sony FX30 to film handheld vlog-type intros & interviews, for my office set-up (similar sized room to yours), and for shooting people mountain biking out on the trails (probably 10-30 feet away from me). I'm a NOOOOB when it comes to camera lenses (learning a lot from your channel, btw). I was thinking I might be able to get away by starting with one lens: the Sony E 16-55 mm F2.8 G. I figure the 16mm will probably work well for in-office and handheld vlogging (and for context if interviewing people...see, I watched the video above!), and I could probably make use of the zoom to 55mm for shooting mountain bikers on the trails and for interviews. It would be very nice to hit the trails with only one lens. I'm also thinking of using a DJI RS 3 occasionally when I'm outside vlogging and shooting action shots. So I have a few questions.... (1) Do you think that lens would do the trick? (2) Is there a better video lens out there for what I'm planning on using it for (or a pair of lenses)? & (3) If that lens is a good call, does the fact that it extends on zoom make using a gimble a pain in the ass?
HI Sam Definitely great topic,by the way how is the S5 quadrinity 24,35,50,85mm 1.8 did you have them all and if yes except the fenomenal 50mm have you any favorites... Yours Fil
Hi. Yes I really like them all. I’m doing a video soon with them all. No favourites as everybody uses different lenses more often than others so it really depends on your preference of focal lengths and what you do 🤩🙏🏻🎥 hope this helps and thanks for watching.
@@SamHolland I watched the video twice as it was so funny and I learned something very important. I’m an artist but soon I’m about to work behind the camera so Im going to buy the sony A7iv but looking to buy really great lenses too so your video made it so clear to me. Thank you 🙏
Just out of curiosity - was the Spielberg skit just part of your storytelling (which is alright) or did you really have that conversation with Spielberg in real life?
