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48 minutes ago, tihon84 said:

Hi. Does anyone have lut which convert VLOG to BM ursa mini 4.6 k Filmlog ?)

I don't but would love to find one as well.

What was the reason for dumping the Blackmagic camera? That might help in deciding which one to get. If you get GH5 I'd highly recommend adding VLogL. It makes a world of difference.

Now that GH5 records 10 bit internal (no need for external recorders necessarily) I always have the SmallHD 502 with the Pan/Tilt hotshoe mount: http://store.smallhd.com/store/500-700-pan-tilt-mount

It's super lightweight and swivels in any direction without having to tighten anything.

I can't believe Atomos hasn't updated the Star with 4k.

I know that Matt Workman has hinted at working in beta to develop a mobile version of Cine Designer for the Hydrogen.

Bummer. I think its a matter of how many stores are in a certain distance radius. I always buy gear from a local store in Aurora and they're always busy. They're the only full photo/video store within a 15 mile radius though, if you don't count Best Buy.

Vid Atlantic clamps SOLD

Update on Hoya Diopters price:  $50

6 hours ago, Jonesy Jones said:

Thanks Mercer. I still have the UMPro, but not for long. I am starting a feature doc in a couple weeks and the GH5 is the perfect cam for this project. Thanks to @Andrew Reid's recent thread I have really embraced smaller lighter faster. I think the GH5 will be my cam for the foreseeable future.

Jonesy, curious about your choice. Other than size of the camera body - what do you like about the GH5 over the UMP for a doc?

17 hours ago, IronFilm said:

Anything new would depreciate somewhat over two years. You want to find yourself a really good deal, or buy secondhand. 

I'd be fascinated to hear more about this Arri Alexa Classic for $12K, as I've been posting quite often pointing out they exist!!

Could you convince him to come on over to here and start a new thread about his purchase? That would be AMAZING! 

I wiill ask him for sure.

A new Alexa would depreciate but its far cheaper than renting. Also after 2 yrs there would still be a competitive market for used 2017 Alexas.

37 minutes ago, Neumann Films said:

I have always prefered keeping my funds intact, so for the past 5 or 6 years we have just opened credit cards that have no interest for x amount of time, use the gear, and then sell it to pay off the card as the kick in date for interest approaches.

This allows us to stay current while not ever really breaking the bank.  It also keeps our credit score extremely high (bonus for self employed people).  If you choose cameras and gear that hold their value AND shop for deals, you can almost break even at the end.  We have done that a few times.

The CitiBank card is 21 months @ 0% and we have a 30k limit.  Lenses keep their value, so they are a pretty safe buy. Cameras are tricky so it makes a little more sense to go Alexa if you're looking to sell, as they hold their value a lot longer.  If you get a great deal on an Alexa or Mini, you could conceivably make a profit at the end.  It ends up being (if nothing else) a super cheap 21 month rental.  Shoot like crazy, then sell.

I have a friend that just picked up an Alexa classic package on eBay for $12k. I would agree with you though that getting a new Alexa and selling within 2 years would retain value better. If you have the capital.

3 hours ago, pablogrollan said:

No matter what camera you use, nothing will compare to the joy of shooting with your small cam on vacation or shooting an improvised goofy short with friends. You'll always find more joy when you can experiment with lighting, camera angles, lens choices -or lack of, using just one- having the luxury to get it wrong or "not perfect". All that "dedicated video cameras kill creativity vs mirrorless open up new worlds" is the enthusiast/purist/idealistic/childish filmmaker in all of us talking. We've all felt a little bit that way some time or another, but deep down we know it's not true. It's the kind of BS that crumbles down the moment you are faced with the reality of the industry, its tight deadlines, its constant need for quick technical problem-solving, for formats that meet the detailed requirements, for footage that is easily cut with the rushes someone else has shot who knows where, for files that are platform and NLE agnostic...

Your tools are just that, and fatigue may set in no matter which tools you use. Take some time off, maybe? Try different projects? I, too run a production company and know more often than not this is not possible. If you find there's some limitation that really affects your work -what clients expect of you- such as 200p @ 8K then sure, look for a new tool that'll serve you. The FS5+RAW is a real workhorse, uncomfortable at times for sure, but it's a professional tool that gets the job done. The a6500 not so much -was never intended to- nor the GH5 nor any other camera that is not meant for that use, even if we all use them sometimes with mostly acceptable results.

I've been in your place more than once and what I learnt was to stop, leave emotions aside for a moment and objectively evaluate if the change is really going to have a meaningful positive impact in my workflow or what I offer to the client. Will it make you faster, more efficient or allow you to offer something clients might want that you can't give them now? If I were you I know I'd end up missing having proper internal ND filters, proper audio connections (even though I have a soundman recording externally) and the rest of the "little things" a dedicated video/cinema camera provides... even if the GH5 is a true accomplished camera.

I can hear Eminem's "Lose Yourself" playing over this.

Not really caring much about holographic at the moment but im curious what they have in store for camera functionality and add ons.

How is the Magic Mouse 2? I just ordered one for my laptop yesterday.

For those who love Canon colors I'd highly recommend using @hyalinejim V Log to ML Color LUT.

I think you mentioned this earlier @Oliver Daniel but if you like going handheld the IBIS in the GH5 is so great paired with fast primes and lenses like your Sigma Arts.

Here is a quick test on the GH5. VLogL C4K 10 bit. Sigma 18-35 Cine (@28mm). You'll see a nice quality with human faces, but all I had right now were flowers.

If you get a GH5 I'd highly recommend getting a Tiffen Digital Diffusion 2 filter if you want a slightly softer look. It doesn't haze out the highlights or anything like that, but ever so-slightly softens the edges while keeping resolution.

Singer 16D sold.

They need to make one with a D Tap output.

I made that Fargo LUT based on an interview that I heard with the DP Dana Gonzalez. He said that they stripped out the blue channel. If you notice the sky or anything that is blue - it's virtually monochromatic. He said they were basing the look off of Inside Llewyn Davis.

On 6/27/2017 at 0:28 AM, deezid said:

Shot on the GH5 in 3 days. A concept trailer done having a zero budget for our upcoming first feature film.
I really like what I can squeeze out of the internal 10 bit V-Log footage. DR, lowlight and colors are really good.

Everything was shot with sharpening and nr set to -5 and a Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter applied in front of the lens (12-35mm 2.8 V1, 20mm 1.7, 42.5mm 1.7) to make it smoother. Colorgrading done in Davinci Resolve. Drone shots by the DJI Mavic (the internal sharpening is hideous tbh...).

 

Glad to see you picked up a GH5!

5 hours ago, Jonatan said:

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10/10

1. Singer 16-D Anamorphic Lens. It's old and has scratches all over the housing, but the glass is in great condition. No lenscaps included.

• $200

      2. Vid Atlantic clamps. 77mm front clamp. 60mm rear clamp. (Flawless condition)

• $40

      3. Hoya 77mm Diopter Set w/ case  (+1, +2, +4) (Flawless condition)

• $70

-Throw the 3 point lighting technique out the window and try something different.

@Andrew Reid Do you still have your 1DC?