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The golden age of cinema was truly something to be admired.  Here are the TOP SECRET insider settings that will MAGICALLY turn your camera into a CINEMA BEAST.
PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS
We all know that you can't get cinematic video straight out of a camera, so most of these are in post.
Camera:
Shoot in NATURAL or the default style (LOG profiles are a trick to fool the try-hards) Set your aperture to F8 (that's why the most famous photographers say "f8 and be there") Film had a wonderfully organic resolution, so It's important to get the highest resolution camera you can - shoot 8K RAW if you can, 10-bit is barely a minimum, but 12-bit or 14-bit is better Depending on the aesthetic you want you can film at 23.976 fps, or less.  Ideally you would film at a rate that varies to simulate the camera operator turning a handle, but even the most expensive cinema cameras still lack this feature, even in 2019, it's madness but it's reality Post-production:
Set your Saturation to zero Lower your contrast until the whites aren't white, and the blacks aren't black, you want that soft look Highlight all your audio tracks and delete them, if you want you can add a single track back in and put in a single piano soundtrack, but silent is the most 'pure' Whatever frame rate you recorded at, you must play it back at 23.976 fps - this will give that classic "people walking as fast as ants" look Add noise, film grain plugins that have real digitised film grain are best - DO NOT GO CHEAP ON THIS When you output your footage it's important to get the settings right - the most important is to output in 1080 as a MAX (4K is totally out) Yes, I'm taking the piss, but actually if you want to replicate the silent film era then these are good instructions.  My point is that there is no 'cinematic' look, so the only place that you can be sure of that won't help you is anyone using the word "cinematic".  Seriously, cinema looks so great because it's a combination of every department doing their job really well.  We've been making movies for long enough to work out what matters and what doesn't, and anything that doesn't matter has been cut from the budget of film-making since before any of us were born.
What you really want is to make great looking films, which is really a personal thing that only you can find out what it means to you, and the only way to do that is to learn every job in every department of a film production and do them all really well.
Film-making is art that uses enormous amounts of technology - that's why is SO DIFFICULT IT'S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE.
Welcome to our pain, and our pleasure.

If you want a bit of an insight into how relatively rare this camera still is in the wild, I doubled the amount of Pocket 4K cameras that were being used at the BVE Expo in London today when I got mine out of my bag.
I plonked it down on a table that Zeiss had left brochures on but abandoned to setup my app and immediately drew a crowd who thought I was an exhibitor.
Of course I did not disabuse any of them of this belief and promptly started demoing the living daylights out of my app.

Nice, now, if only I could purchase the camera...

On the Fuji XT3 forum, I did put together a Powergrade on how I personally grade my Fuji 10Bit FLog footage to get it a similar "Alexa" look. Video Coming Soon!
 
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I have one the XF100-400mm from my (mis)adventure in using the X-T2 for work.
I can only comment for using it for stills and I didn't have any complaints about its sharpness or its AF tracking (the Ronaldo goal is part of a 10 shot burst where it nailed all of them) or the OIS but for my use case the slow aperture was a bit of a killer, especially at the long end and especially on a crop sensor camera.
Not just low light performance (though that was a problem for floodlit games even in a Category 4 stadium like the Bernabeu here) but the subject separation just isn't there.

The TC works well enough optically on it but, again, making an already slow lens slower was a problem for what I was using it for.

Nice, now, if only I could purchase the camera...

Well, here we are then.

The 3C app is now officially available from the Play store for Android devices.
3C enables you to remotely control and monitor the primary functions of your Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K from an Android device using Bluetooth LE.

Using 3C, you have access to the following camera functionality.

Aperture
ISO
Shutter Angle
White Balance
Record
Focus & Zoom (with compatible lenses)

With 3C you can also store your own custom setting sets for exposure, focus and zoom parameters for later recall as well as automate transitions between stored focus points*.

For ease of use, 3C uses a single screen touch interface to control all of this functionality and avoid the need for you to have to activate any sub-menus to change settings.  
 

3C has a scalable user interface to enable you to remove focus and zoom controls from the screen should you not require them and wish to run the app on a small screen Android device.
In addition, 3C can also be used as an interface hub to enable control of the camera from compatible Bluetooth gamepads.
You can purchase 3C from the Play store here http://tinyurl.com/y5eyujeu
You can read the PDF user guide here User Guide For 3C v1.1 by CDA-TEK Ltd .pdf
You can use gamepads from iPega and 8Bitdo that support keyboard mode and examples of these are https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KA6OR7Q (iPega) and https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017PAX036 (8Bitdo).
3C will also support wireless live viewing from the camera in a future update with additional hardware.

Here's my idea for a free perr-to-peer colour grading course for all of us.
We have a bunch of people with skills here, so I imagine we can learn a lot from each other.
Idea:
Someone films one or two short clips and uploads the files SOOC People have a go at grading them and upload results We comment on what we like about people's work (someone might be good at tone, others at colour, others at something else) The people who did the grading share what they did so the rest of us can learn from it Repeat I'm happy to record some nice clips to get it started.
It would need people to actively participate though.  If only a couple of people actually grade anything then it won't work because they won't have other work to learn anything from.
Who would be interested in actively participating by grading and sharing their results?  

I am a long Samsung user, and still like them, however, I do NOT like that Samsung continues to restrict 3rd parties from the complete camera API.
In my opinion this is great mistake on Samsung's part.

As well as Resolve training videos, they are now making available commercial training books in pdf format for FREE download.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training
 
Training Videos Introduction to Editing
Perfect for both new editors and anyone switching to DaVinci Resolve, this video teaches you how to import and organize media, edit andtrim video, addtransitions, effects, titles and more.

The Art of Color Grading
Learn how and why you should usethe primary and secondary grading features, along with how to read scopes. This will teach you how to make informed decisions so you can accurately balance shots.

DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel
Learn how to adjust multiple parameters simultaneously and grade without using a mouse. Thisvideo teaches you how using a panel allows you to work faster and gives you more creative options.

Fusion VFX and Graphics
This video will teach you the fundamental concepts of the Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 15 and its node based interface for compositing, tracking, keying, animating text, paint and more.

Fusion VFX in 3D
This video will show you how to work in 3D, extrude and customize text, animate, particles, glows and more. By the end, you’ll create your own animated 3D text with glowing, swirling particles.

Fairlight Audio Production Part 1
Learn how to create a professional soundtrack using the Fairlight page. This video covers dialog editing, balancing, voiceover, track layers, dialogue splits using words from other takes, and more!

Fairlight Audio Production Part 2
This video expands on audio production and teaches you about normalization, compression, equalization and sound design, aswell as bouncing, mixing andpanning finished tracks for delivery.

Managing Media
This video teaches you how to use the Media page to import and organize footage, work with metadata, batch process clips, andperfectly synchronize audio and video by timecode or waveform analysis.

Delivering Content
Learn how to prepare your content for delivery! This video teaches you how to use the Deliver page presets, how to create custom encoding settings from scratch, set up a render queue, and more.
 
Training Books The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15
The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15 is a hands on training guide with step by step lessons that will teach you how to edit video, create visual effects and motion graphics, color correct images and mix audio with DaVinci Resolve 15.

Advanced Editing with DaVinci Resolve 15
These hands-on lessons will teach you the art and craft of editing using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced editing features. You’ll learn how to cut dramatic, documentary, music videos and action scenes, and how to build eye-catching effects on both the Edit and Fusion pages. Then you’ll learn how to mix audio and deliver your final film for digital cinema, broadcast TV or streaming services.

Introduction to Fairlight Audio Post with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hands-on training guide will teach you the art of sound editing, sweetening, recording, mixing and mastering. Beginning audio editors and assistants will find clear workflow driven lessons, while seasoned audio professionals will quickly learn Fairlight’s user-friendly tools to create incredible soundtracks.

Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hand-on training guide takes you through a series of practical exercises that teach you how to use DaVinci Resolve’s color correction tools. The workflow based lessons begin with primary tools and scopes for balancing images. Next, you’ll learn how to use secondary tools for more targeted and creative corrections so you can make your own Hollywood caliber grades!

As well as Resolve training videos, they are now making available commercial training books in pdf format for FREE download.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training
 
Training Videos Introduction to Editing
Perfect for both new editors and anyone switching to DaVinci Resolve, this video teaches you how to import and organize media, edit andtrim video, addtransitions, effects, titles and more.

The Art of Color Grading
Learn how and why you should usethe primary and secondary grading features, along with how to read scopes. This will teach you how to make informed decisions so you can accurately balance shots.

DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel
Learn how to adjust multiple parameters simultaneously and grade without using a mouse. Thisvideo teaches you how using a panel allows you to work faster and gives you more creative options.

Fusion VFX and Graphics
This video will teach you the fundamental concepts of the Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 15 and its node based interface for compositing, tracking, keying, animating text, paint and more.

Fusion VFX in 3D
This video will show you how to work in 3D, extrude and customize text, animate, particles, glows and more. By the end, you’ll create your own animated 3D text with glowing, swirling particles.

Fairlight Audio Production Part 1
Learn how to create a professional soundtrack using the Fairlight page. This video covers dialog editing, balancing, voiceover, track layers, dialogue splits using words from other takes, and more!

Fairlight Audio Production Part 2
This video expands on audio production and teaches you about normalization, compression, equalization and sound design, aswell as bouncing, mixing andpanning finished tracks for delivery.

Managing Media
This video teaches you how to use the Media page to import and organize footage, work with metadata, batch process clips, andperfectly synchronize audio and video by timecode or waveform analysis.

Delivering Content
Learn how to prepare your content for delivery! This video teaches you how to use the Deliver page presets, how to create custom encoding settings from scratch, set up a render queue, and more.
 
Training Books The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15
The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15 is a hands on training guide with step by step lessons that will teach you how to edit video, create visual effects and motion graphics, color correct images and mix audio with DaVinci Resolve 15.

Advanced Editing with DaVinci Resolve 15
These hands-on lessons will teach you the art and craft of editing using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced editing features. You’ll learn how to cut dramatic, documentary, music videos and action scenes, and how to build eye-catching effects on both the Edit and Fusion pages. Then you’ll learn how to mix audio and deliver your final film for digital cinema, broadcast TV or streaming services.

Introduction to Fairlight Audio Post with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hands-on training guide will teach you the art of sound editing, sweetening, recording, mixing and mastering. Beginning audio editors and assistants will find clear workflow driven lessons, while seasoned audio professionals will quickly learn Fairlight’s user-friendly tools to create incredible soundtracks.

Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hand-on training guide takes you through a series of practical exercises that teach you how to use DaVinci Resolve’s color correction tools. The workflow based lessons begin with primary tools and scopes for balancing images. Next, you’ll learn how to use secondary tools for more targeted and creative corrections so you can make your own Hollywood caliber grades!

As well as Resolve training videos, they are now making available commercial training books in pdf format for FREE download.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training
 
Training Videos Introduction to Editing
Perfect for both new editors and anyone switching to DaVinci Resolve, this video teaches you how to import and organize media, edit andtrim video, addtransitions, effects, titles and more.

The Art of Color Grading
Learn how and why you should usethe primary and secondary grading features, along with how to read scopes. This will teach you how to make informed decisions so you can accurately balance shots.

DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel
Learn how to adjust multiple parameters simultaneously and grade without using a mouse. Thisvideo teaches you how using a panel allows you to work faster and gives you more creative options.

Fusion VFX and Graphics
This video will teach you the fundamental concepts of the Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 15 and its node based interface for compositing, tracking, keying, animating text, paint and more.

Fusion VFX in 3D
This video will show you how to work in 3D, extrude and customize text, animate, particles, glows and more. By the end, you’ll create your own animated 3D text with glowing, swirling particles.

Fairlight Audio Production Part 1
Learn how to create a professional soundtrack using the Fairlight page. This video covers dialog editing, balancing, voiceover, track layers, dialogue splits using words from other takes, and more!

Fairlight Audio Production Part 2
This video expands on audio production and teaches you about normalization, compression, equalization and sound design, aswell as bouncing, mixing andpanning finished tracks for delivery.

Managing Media
This video teaches you how to use the Media page to import and organize footage, work with metadata, batch process clips, andperfectly synchronize audio and video by timecode or waveform analysis.

Delivering Content
Learn how to prepare your content for delivery! This video teaches you how to use the Deliver page presets, how to create custom encoding settings from scratch, set up a render queue, and more.
 
Training Books The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15
The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15 is a hands on training guide with step by step lessons that will teach you how to edit video, create visual effects and motion graphics, color correct images and mix audio with DaVinci Resolve 15.

Advanced Editing with DaVinci Resolve 15
These hands-on lessons will teach you the art and craft of editing using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced editing features. You’ll learn how to cut dramatic, documentary, music videos and action scenes, and how to build eye-catching effects on both the Edit and Fusion pages. Then you’ll learn how to mix audio and deliver your final film for digital cinema, broadcast TV or streaming services.

Introduction to Fairlight Audio Post with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hands-on training guide will teach you the art of sound editing, sweetening, recording, mixing and mastering. Beginning audio editors and assistants will find clear workflow driven lessons, while seasoned audio professionals will quickly learn Fairlight’s user-friendly tools to create incredible soundtracks.

Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hand-on training guide takes you through a series of practical exercises that teach you how to use DaVinci Resolve’s color correction tools. The workflow based lessons begin with primary tools and scopes for balancing images. Next, you’ll learn how to use secondary tools for more targeted and creative corrections so you can make your own Hollywood caliber grades!

As well as Resolve training videos, they are now making available commercial training books in pdf format for FREE download.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training
 
Training Videos Introduction to Editing
Perfect for both new editors and anyone switching to DaVinci Resolve, this video teaches you how to import and organize media, edit andtrim video, addtransitions, effects, titles and more.

The Art of Color Grading
Learn how and why you should usethe primary and secondary grading features, along with how to read scopes. This will teach you how to make informed decisions so you can accurately balance shots.

DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel
Learn how to adjust multiple parameters simultaneously and grade without using a mouse. Thisvideo teaches you how using a panel allows you to work faster and gives you more creative options.

Fusion VFX and Graphics
This video will teach you the fundamental concepts of the Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve 15 and its node based interface for compositing, tracking, keying, animating text, paint and more.

Fusion VFX in 3D
This video will show you how to work in 3D, extrude and customize text, animate, particles, glows and more. By the end, you’ll create your own animated 3D text with glowing, swirling particles.

Fairlight Audio Production Part 1
Learn how to create a professional soundtrack using the Fairlight page. This video covers dialog editing, balancing, voiceover, track layers, dialogue splits using words from other takes, and more!

Fairlight Audio Production Part 2
This video expands on audio production and teaches you about normalization, compression, equalization and sound design, aswell as bouncing, mixing andpanning finished tracks for delivery.

Managing Media
This video teaches you how to use the Media page to import and organize footage, work with metadata, batch process clips, andperfectly synchronize audio and video by timecode or waveform analysis.

Delivering Content
Learn how to prepare your content for delivery! This video teaches you how to use the Deliver page presets, how to create custom encoding settings from scratch, set up a render queue, and more.
 
Training Books The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15
The Definitive Guide to DaVinci Resolve 15 is a hands on training guide with step by step lessons that will teach you how to edit video, create visual effects and motion graphics, color correct images and mix audio with DaVinci Resolve 15.

Advanced Editing with DaVinci Resolve 15
These hands-on lessons will teach you the art and craft of editing using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced editing features. You’ll learn how to cut dramatic, documentary, music videos and action scenes, and how to build eye-catching effects on both the Edit and Fusion pages. Then you’ll learn how to mix audio and deliver your final film for digital cinema, broadcast TV or streaming services.

Introduction to Fairlight Audio Post with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hands-on training guide will teach you the art of sound editing, sweetening, recording, mixing and mastering. Beginning audio editors and assistants will find clear workflow driven lessons, while seasoned audio professionals will quickly learn Fairlight’s user-friendly tools to create incredible soundtracks.

Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 15
This hand-on training guide takes you through a series of practical exercises that teach you how to use DaVinci Resolve’s color correction tools. The workflow based lessons begin with primary tools and scopes for balancing images. Next, you’ll learn how to use secondary tools for more targeted and creative corrections so you can make your own Hollywood caliber grades!

While I use, and enjoy Filmic Pro on my S7, I read many sites that say Samsung continues to block 3rd party access to the full features of the camera API.
I may jump ship, when the true 5G phones come out...
 

I am a hobbyist enjoying the GH5 and have many lens options already secured, anamorphic as well.
I think this kit will last me for a long time, I would have to see a huge revolutionary development for me to think seriously about upgrading.
Also, the cost of the higher pixel model is currently prohibitive to me.

Great information in this thread.
Thanks to all!

I STILL use Reaper for audio.  Yes, I payed for it after just a few uses.
I like it, and have many plugins I like and use.
I just import the audio to Resolve Studio, and delete the other unedited audio track.
Shrug, works good for me...

Brusfri is another NR software which is highly affordable that I'd recommend. 
 
It is. And besides, you'd assume everyone should have a DAW and NLE already anyway

Reaper for instance is so cheap everyone should have it!

Its about time we saw a new Hasselblad vlogging camera though as their last one was released 50 years ago.
And people criticise Canon for slow product refreshes.
Their solution to getting fluid stabilised shots by making the operator and the camera float was out of this world.

Finally, Nocticron did the job:
 

8K - the only way to get a true 4K image!

That a giant slap on Panasonic's face, JVC and Sharp can show what M43 can really capable off..
 
So much for M43 is dead according to that Tony guy

I agree with @GiM_6x. We should put some effort into using words correctly. Its the reason netflix wont allow upscaled alexa footage to be considered 4k. Prores raw, redcode raw, bmraw, are all fine formats. I dont have an issue with them as formats, but it is marketing bs to call them "RAW." Its not a matter of whats "needed" for a given production, its quite simply a matter of using correct terminology. Its like putting an 8 bit stream into a 10 bit container and calling it 10 bit.

Everyone needs to do this.
Though, the gamma problem with video levels needs to fixed in Atomos.
 

Hi kye,
I appreciate the detailed reply!
I think my biggest problem with Resolve workflow, is that I don't have the proper time to truly learn and use it.
My personal time is limited due to a high pressure fulltime+ job, sigh...
I only get to use Resolve sporadically, and often forget what I did during the last session.