Chrille

On 12/3/2024 at 7:16 AM, IronFilm said:

"And in terms of the high-end, it's ARRI, ARRI and VENICE" 😝

(or maybe I should have said: "And in terms of the high-end, it's ARRI, ARRI, ARRI, ARRI, and VENICE" Or even "And in terms of the high-end, it's ARRI, ARRI, ARRI, ARRI, VENICE, ARRI, ARRI, ARRI, RED, ARRI, ARRI, and VENICE")

 

😁

6 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

And in terms of the high-end, it's ARRI, ARRI and ARRI.

True for features though a lot of commercials work  with Sony Venice.

11 hours ago, IronFilm said:

What's the compact lens you've got for every day carry with the Fujifilm X-M5?

As I've got a Fujfilm X-A3 (yeah, I know, old!) and I've been thinking what is the best lens for it for everyday everynight (out in nightclubs/pubs/events) carry.

Definitely don't want anything too expensive, as the risks it could get lost/stolen/broken within the next couple of years are quite high. 

TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 is top of the list, but I worry f2.8 might be too slow? But it is only US$149

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1732752-REG/ttartisan_af2728_x_b_af_c27mm_f_2_8_lens.html

Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 is also only US$149, but being 50mm is definitely too long. However if I'm to bring along a second lens, then I think this could be perfect. (or the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7? Or the Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF Lens? 

Could go with a genuine Fujifilm lens, with the Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 at the surprisingly low US$199. But hmm... tough and go about 35mm, probably is going to be not wide enough. (and the Meike 33mm f/1.4 and Tokina 33mm f/1.4 can be similarly ignored, only 2mm difference)

Tokina 23mm f/1.4 could be the perfect lens for both FoV and F-stop, but price is creeping up at US$249 and maybe it's too bulky? 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1608878-REG/tokina_atx_m_af23x_atx_m_23mm_f_1_4_x.html 

And for only a little more at US$279 there is the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1798104-REG/sirui_23as12x_b_sniper_23mm_f_1_2_aps_c.html 

Keeping on creeping up with the price to US$299 we see the Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1581754-REG/viltrox_af_23_1_4_xf_23mm_f_1_4_lens_for.html 

As the price keeps on going up, then there is the Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 at $319:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1836434-REG/sirui_16as12x_b_sniper_16mm_f_1_2_autofocus.html 

And then finally for the Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lens for $399 (minor mention to the Fujfilm 35mm f/2 R WR & 16mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses which are also US$399), which is definitely the most compact of all the autofocus lenses being considered so far:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1618892-REG/fujifilm_16670168_xf_27mm_f_2_8_r.html 

But four hundred USD is definitely beyond the absolute max I'd consider splurging on such a lens for a frivolous purpose. 

The other option is forgetting about autofocus (how well are these third party lenses going to be focusing anyway in a dark environment at night on an old X-A3 body???), and go manual focus:

TTArtisan 25mm f/2 for US$64:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1725977-REG/ttartisan_c2520_b_x_25mm_f_2_aps_c_compact.html 

(and the TTArtisan 50mm f/2 for US$69, it's cheap and compact enough I could indeed be always carrying around a second lens: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1718063-REG/ttartisan_f5020_b_x_50mm_f_2_full_frame.html 

Or spend a little bit more for a little extra speed, the TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 for US$99:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1675251-REG/ttartisan_a35bs_x_23mm_f_1_4_aps_c_lens.html 

Or go wider, TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 for US$118:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1644040-REG/ttartisan_a23b_17mm_f_1_4_aps_c_lens.html 

Mine will arrive in the next days. I will do the initial tests with the kitlens and take it from there. Thanks for the overview! I will get back to it!

P.S. regarding the size of the R8 - i tried it in a foto shop and it is really small while having a usable button layout and a nice grip. It's smaller than the APSC R7 for example.

I am having similar needs regarding the camera i am currently looking for. I am trying the X-M5 route but one other camera that i would love to test is the Canon R8. It seems to check all the boxes you need. Combined with the 28mm pancake it is really small while still usable. You can use all the lenses you have. Basically a R6II without ibis. I guess for video work you put it on an small gimbal anyway...

I haven't fully watched the following video, but you can see how the combination of R8 and 28mm looks. (It's around 2:40 - the rest of the video he is holding an R6 or R5)

Interesting - though it might be a situation where one  year is  a pretty long time in which the market might change dramatically. But definetely a sign that fuji is growing/ investing in new products which might be great for Camera tech anyway. 
 

4 hours ago, John Matthews said:

 The real question is: will there be any X-M5 cameras available by then, or will they all be sold out? My guess is they’ll all be gone.

Yes, i ordered one and will let you know. Question also is wether the 27mm pancake that is unavailable most of the time will be available as i believe everyone will want it for this camera...

15 hours ago, bjohn said:

The lack of IBIS seems like a bad idea, though -- how effective will that electronic stabilization be? Probably most users will be shooting this handheld unless they really are thinking of it for vlogging where it'll be sitting on a tripod.

True, X100 V did not have ibis though too. My question would also be wether there is a lightweight Gimbal available.

7 minutes ago, Chrille said:

Really interesting! Is it possible to put a moment anamorphic on that 28mm pancake?

27mm …

Really interesting! Is it possible to put a moment anamorphic on that 28mm pancake?

9 hours ago, Andrew Reid said:

It doesn't grab people's attention in a world that is very demanding on one's time and attention.

This isn't the fault of the EOSHD Forum btw.

There's the technology side which is causing the supply and demand problem in the low-end of production and the lukewarm content, oversupply of material killing the high-end of production.

I am not sure i understand what kind of movie you  actually have in mind. I am with you that due to the recent streaming wars the market is oversaturated at the moment and this boom is over but on the other hand my watchlist is growing longer and longer with great films and series.

And of course that's not the fault of the EOSHD Forum - but the forum has been a great documentation of the change that has happened in the recent years.

Back when i found out about this forum everybody wanted democratization of the filmmaking process (f.e.: 3K for 3K). And now we have that and we find out that the medium has become worthless and filmmakers are even more like musicians were.  In my opinion it was much harder to reach mid level (f.e. shooting 35mm) back in the days, but easier to move from mid level to top level... Now it is easier to move from nothing to mid level. Overall i guess the amount of jobs and the overall money in the market has risen considerably since 2000.

I also went for the analogue route this summer. Feels so much nicer to have a 50D and a 150 Euro camera with a nifty fifty  on the beach than thousands of euros of equiptment. Manual Focus though...

On 10/5/2024 at 1:39 PM, ntblowz said:

I can feel the weight difference of R5II after using R7 and R8 for a while.

If I still use the R5 then they are quite similar in weight.

What's your opinion on the R?

6 hours ago, Emanuel said:

 

Or do you expect anyone will tell you any secret along these pages?

 

Yes, that was actually my hope. 😅

Thanks for the input and the ideas! 

Hello everyone!

Check out this little musc video we shot on A74 with helios 44 and a 24mm Samyang Pancake. As the song builds up: if you do not have much time please jump to the third part of the video as that is the most energetic part. We shot three videos in 4 hours, so for this one we used approx 90 minutes. It was a lovely warm evening in Hamburg, something that is not happening very often.

Nevertheless the song is really nice so i want to share it here. As always feedback and youtube comments are highly appreciated.

P.S. still not loving Youtube compression.

Yeah, i was

On 9/14/2024 at 8:47 PM, Emanuel said:

You said YouTube? Hundreds, thousands, millions of examples... so good luck! ; )

Here's a good source to begin with your market case study:

https://socialblade.com/

You said micro budget features? Crowdfunding is your partner.

Yeah, i was hoping someone in the forum would have experience in either one or maybe come up with another idea...

Hi,

as the technical side is becoming cheaper and cheaper i would love to get some insights  wether anyone in this forum is actually making money with their creative endeavors: I am less interested in the typical booked gigs business (ranging from a one man army videogproduction to full blown DOP on features and commercials), but more in the realm of micro budget features, youtube, and other creative ideas... So everything that is kind of outside the typical system...

Yes, i have just read "Rise of the Filmtrepreneur" by Alex Ferrari... 😉 Would love if anyone here would share their insights!

On 9/5/2024 at 11:11 AM, Andrew Reid said:

The question is how long this slump is going to last...

Streaming giants are cutting back on new production. Cinemas closing left right and centre across the world. TV is struggling for ad money and social media is taking over casual viewing in the home with GenZ.

Yes, the streaming wars are over and at the moment the market is oversaturated with content.  On the other hand there was always an up and down in the market - lots of people remenissing about " the glorious DVD years" (Indie film hustle podcast). Now is a great time for indie filmmakers to create their low budget projects.

Just remember the ultimate ADHD Film was shot on XHA1

https://youtu.be/t2koYVqwzT4?si=I-D4pVCKAktGxSWa

9 hours ago, kye said:

What aspects of the Fuji do you think will make it different to the Sony?

What subjects and style will you shoot with it?  Video or stills?

Some equipment just has a magnetism that makes you want to pick it up and use it, and other equipment just doesn't, it's a strange thing but a large factor that we don't talk about enough I think.

Yeah, it's the size mainly. For fotos it's mainly kids and family, the idea for video is to shoot stuff that i can use later on in music videos, video essays or short films. So many things going on in the city that want to be archived for the future.

Thanks a lot for the feedback!

On 2/25/2024 at 7:36 AM, IronFilm said:

A "cinema camera" with a permanently fixed prime lens 😕 

I ordered one: my Sony a74 is just sitting on the shelf and only comes out when i shoot a real project. I would love to have a something with me that shoots nice quality and feels like a camera at the same time... We will see...

On 1/25/2024 at 11:13 AM, kye said:

Cool video, and nice use of a projector as light-source.

In terms of more normal narrative lighting, I highly recommend the WanderingDP YT channel for cinematography breakdowns, mostly from advertising but also some features.  He talks about the whole topic of cinematography, but mostly concentrates on camera placement in the environment, location design, lighting, blocking, etc all together because they interact, but the focus is on the light, which is why I mention it in response to your question.

Thanks a lot for your feedback - i have watched wanderingdp but will intensivy! You are absolutely right with all the inspiration and a stronger focus on concept. I feel bad answering your text with just one sentence , but i cannot say more than it's highly appreciatet and i will definitely look in those directions. 

On 1/25/2024 at 11:13 AM, kye said:

Why don't you like the Helios for run-n-gun work?

It's just hard to capture the focus, especially on a gimbal. you can only move from side to side but not in and out. AF ist much more convenient 🙂 On the other hand it just looks so nice wide open...

On 1/27/2024 at 3:30 PM, PannySVHS said:

I really liked your other videos. In this one i enjoyed the backlight shots and the studio takes with the soft light. For the projector shots i would have lit foreground and background seperately for matters of control and effect. The outside shots would also benefit of from a more dedicated photographic approach. In the video they appear in a way a bit like ENG shots and would benefit from more in your face framing and composition, close, midshot, wides, front, profile, tracking, static, overhead, eye level, from down up, all more distinguishable, evoking strong visual interest, simple and to the point. Like in your other videos.😊 @Chrille

You are also very right. I felt  pretty limited of what to show due to the winter and feel i played it a bit "too save"...