fuzzynormal

Hackintosh for you!

Oh, no doubt that some young folks coming up will do both, mixing provocative elements as they go. Its just that, for a guy my age, I'm gonna stay out of it; played with doing so about 10 years ago on YouTube, but couldn't get comfortable in it...also was too soon, I think.

Also, I have almost no doubt their current path has a better chance to be more lucrative and notorious than the one I'm on, but the style of content-creators is not one that I personally would find creatively fullfilling or artistically worthwhile. I like traditional movie-making too much "Content" will have a place, but I think overall it's probably just not for me.

Here's my take: "Content" is its own word. "Filmmaker" is a different one. The latter needn't concern themselves too much about the former. I respect content creators for YouTube --as I don't have the motivation to do it, but "content" is not really art; it's not really filmmaking, is it?

Not going to comment on the actual content...just going to say that the director is horrible at doing interviews. That was as bad and as dry as it gets.

As an official grumpy old man, I support this grumpy man rant.

To the point: I've considered Contax glass for my M43 cameras. What's the defining characteristic of the lenses that make such a decision worthwhile?

Just a general question to all: how important is AF on these cameras to you? I mean, I truly never use it. Why does it matter to y'all in a practical motion-picture-shooting way? Just seriously curious about the people that find it a huge benefit. I admit I'm a little blind in this area as I'm an old-school manual focus guy simply because my era demanded it.

FWIW, I'm always okay with people expressing themselves. While I tend to have a different view on things from, say, a fundamentalist evangelical, doesn't mean I'm offended by hearing someone else's POV. Not in the least. I live in a country with very dogmatic and puritanical opinions about stuff that I personally think often retard the advancement of a healthier society. However, having a thin skin about my fellow citizens that think so would be ridiculous. For instance, hate speech from a racist can be ugly, but I'd rather those that feel that way express themselves openly so I know who the dickheads are. I figure one either embraces all expression or not. It's not like some things should be cherry picked. By all means, do what you want. We're born in a time and place that allows it. Be grateful for that. Most people throughout history never got that opportunity. I would agree with that. It seems to me that's the direction of things overall.

As do most, but religion is a niche market too.

Keep us connected how things go for you. Nice that the Canon cam can do fancy hack video, but certainly curious how practical it is in reality. In the past, I've haven't been able to get happy with RAW shooting/editing workflow, but I tend to capture a ton for doc work, so my shoot ratio is up there. I truly am an inconsiderate filmmaker in that regard. Overall, I'd love some options for RAW workflow that fit my needs, as color correcting shots before the edit doesn't jibe with how I like to do things.

1st rule of fight club...don't talk about fight club.

Well, I do tend to do that more than make movies, so...

I'm just grateful we're offered such imaging products that are so cheap and competent. Its really kind of nuts --and I'm still amazed this kind of gear (across the entire segment) does what it does. I think I might go make a movie with it or something...

While I still use my 5DII to this day, I wouldn't go that far. Although, I take your meaning.

Rumors, specs, and then, finally, in-the-field-reality. Once part three of that equation is happening let me know. Regardless, looks like competition could be moving the needle a bit.

Your opinion is well reasoned. However, if someone uses certain gear and they enjoy it, that's perfectly fine. In this hybrid market it's all a compromise anyway.

Not my work, but certainly one of the most "American" movies I've seen in years. If you live overseas and your vision of USA culture is what you distill from Hollywood, well, here's something a little more accurate to the world many of us grew up with: https://vimeo.com/96897402

No, you're right. The comment my side-rant sprung from was certainly innocuous.

My go to lens is still currently the FD 55mm f1.2 on a cheap Chinese speedbooster. The longer focal length, the lower contrast, the imperfections of the booster... Certainly makes footage look less digital-y. It's a decent solution if it fits the look you want. Plus, if you really want to push into lowlight shots, it'll take you there. A f1.2 on a speedbooster becomes something like a f0.9 --Not with a super sharp image, but you can do it. I think it looks good to my eye stopped down to f2. I also appreciate the mass of the lens. It gives a welcome heft to the smaller M43 cams I use. FWIW, I shoot mostly doc footage and still wouldn't consider using autofocus. I get why it's handy, but I'm old school. I like the aesthetic of a camera operator actively trying to find focus as things are happening. That's not a flaw to me, that's an authentic cinema-verite look with contextual legacy. Finally, the one thing I don't like about FD, is the twist-lock mount system. PITA when trying to swap lenses on the fly. If you plan on doing lens swaps as quickly as possible, would recommend Nikon lenses instead.

Granted, but when most subjects on this thread tend to be IQ and skintonethis/skintonethat then people are knocking the handheld technique, I think it's a little unnecessary in the context of stuff. Like I said, I spout off on tons of info I probably shouldn't --but to be clear, I'm not opening discouraging anyone from sayin' anything, just projecting my own insecurities.

It's one of the golden rules of the internet: by posting contrarian ideas it offers those making such claims a sense of authority. i.e. they know something we don't know therefore they're smarter and better than you. Hey, if I'm being honest, I'm guilty of this too. I can't visit nofilmschool without this urge bubbling to the surface. It's a techniques that gives blowhards like me a shortcut to sounding (self) important. At it's core, I think, this sort of thing is a matter of insecurity. Haters gonna hate, imaright?

Panasonic GX85 or G85. Nice to have the IBIS. If you really want to stay cheap, pick up used old glass and a dumb M43 adapter. If you want better low light capability, you can get an inexpensive chinese speedbooster with a fast old prime.

My guess as well: Loupe burns.

I think I've settled on something similar. Not sure how long I'll be on Premiere, but utilizing the proxy function allows for a fast editing process even with a modest PC/Mac. If one needs to crank out numerous videos non-stop under heavy deadlines, the faster render times are nice. For others, a budget and efficient computer can be pragmatic.