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Didn't the content erase and smart colour matching appear in DR16? Or was that something kind of similar, but not quite the same?

I'm not sure if they're new, but there are 2 videos about using Fusion, both a little shy of an hour long, as well as a free pdf book. the videos and the book also come with Lesson Files so you can work along with the program. I find it completely amazing that they offer the software completely free, and then seemingly all the training you need to get started, also for free. Did you try looking at the PDFs? Although I have some knowledge and have used Resolve for complete projects, I'm starting on book one page one. Although, I am speeding through the first few lessons. reading the whole thing, but only physically doing the bits I didn't know about. That way the lessons they estimate at an hour, take about 15 minutes. As for the certification, I don't think I'll do it for every version, but since it's not a 'required' thing anyway, I don't think you really need to. Just pick up the new features along the way. Where I am, LinkedIn is a huge part of getting hired, so having certifications on there can definitely help. --- Anyway, since there's the thread about how bad Premiere has become, I thought I'd draw some attention to the training, for those like myself, looking to switch totally to Resolve.

Has anyone here tried the official DaVinci Resolve training that Blackmagic offer? From looking briefly, it seems pretty comprehensive, and completely free. Then you can take the tests and get certifications at the end of each 'chapter'. I've downloaded the files and I'm looking forward to starting, but figured I'd ask if anyone else has tried it, and can offer pros and cons over some other options out there. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/nl/products/davinciresolve/training

Make that a video. The thumbnail would be hilarious!

I just updated to V3.0 and wow, what a great update. Every button on the camera is now customisable. With my setup above, changing any settings in the quick menu means moving the VA out the way. But now I can have ISO on the front dial, shutter on the left and right buttons, volume on up and down. Then all the buttons along the bottom can be a whole host of over functions. To top it off, it also gives real 24p UHD cDNG. Jeez. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp/?tab=support&local=firmware

I mean, if this happens then the GH5mkII has to have internal raw. Right?

Yesterday I unexpectedly shot quite a bit with my FP and 5inch Video Assist. Man, what a combo! It's so small, and lightweight. The person I was filming told me half the time, he didn't even notice I was rolling, and of course when I put it next to my Pocket4k footage, it grades exactly the same, or possibly better. Very easy to match. I was thinking of selling the FP, because for the types of things I shoot, cDNG is just not viable (longform interviews). But then a deal for the VA12g came up, and I thought it'd give it a try. Now I'm completely sold. With this setup, I've turned a great camera that's was no fun for me to use, into a very fun, take anywhere cine-cam. My shoot yesterday was very unexpected, but I happened to have the camera in my satchel with a 28mm f2.8 FD lens. It was a dream setup, that I'm basically going to take everywhere from now on.

Interesting article, that unfortunately I don't have time to finish reading right now. I'll definitely come back when I can give it my full attention! However, I wanted mention that there are paparazzi laws in France. I'm not sure if it's a result of this subject, or if it was already the case / brought in by something else. But it certainly shows something can be done about those parasites.

Whatever they do, people will complain. If they did what you suggest, like with the Micro, a lot of people would complain about having to rig it up because 'it doesn't even have a monitor!?!'. So, instead they put the screen on, a nice big one and people complain that it doesn't tilt, or it's not bright enough. So they make it brighter, and tiltable. But now, people want them to take it off completely? Eventually, the only way to make people happy is to sell cameras in the way Apple sell their laptops. You choose from a selection of sensors, mounts, body shapes, screen sizes, media types, audio inputs, battery types etc. Then customer can mix and match to make the camera they want. Although, even then, people will complain because the HDMI socket can only go on one side of the body, and I'm left handed, so it's a bit annoying.

Only the 12g versions can record Braw. Is anyone here using EF lenses on their FP? I want to get the MC21, but it just seems so expensive for what it is. And I think Fotodiox stopped making their adapter.

In Europe, you could use that. Since its a public article, that anyone can look up it's free to use as long as it's not taken out of context. To be extra safe, put a watermark on it to credit the source as it appears.

So an external monitor/recorder with usbc instead of HDMI? For what it's worth, I can record 4k braw to SD cards with a video assist and Sigma fp.

They do have those features.

I don't see any point in getting an Alexa ever. No IBIS and no AF... total waste of time.

Took a while, but the new camera update has arrived. Color 5 and Q3 for all. Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K and 6K Pro Upgrades the luminance histogram to RGB histogram. Adds color channel clipping indicators. Adds false color guide display. Adds LCD screen calibration settings. Improves auto focus and active lens control. Improves focus peaking visibility. Fixes an issue with importing LUT’s and Presets. Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K Adds support for Generation 5 color science. Adds support for LCD screen dimming for power conservation. Adds Q1 and Q3 Blackmagic RAW recording options. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/readme/52c27548429f4c11b85d99fbebec9c38

This weekend I went through the film with a friend who's an audio guy, and he's cleaned things up beyond belief. My mix sounds total trash in comparison.... In the next week or so I'm going to upload a re-graded, and remixed version of the trailer that looks and sounds a lot better. Thanks everyone for your comments, support and feedback, it's been very helpful!

I've not noticed any rolling shutter on line, in video or photo. However, I don't really like the photos that come out of it. Something is off with them, and I can't put my finger on it. I get nicer pictures with my XT3 99% of the time, and as you might expect, it's 200x more fun to take a photo with the Fuji. That said, which ever camera is in my hand will capture a moment better than the one in my bag.

Thanks! Appreciate it! Yes, sound isn't my strong point at all. This film is entirely one man bad. I've done camera, sound, interviews, editing, colouring, lighting where necessary. The only thing I didn't do is the music, which I palmed off to my brother. I'm planning to finish the edit in the next 2 or 3 weeks, and then will try to send it off to be mixed correctly... but budget is a concern. So far, it's cost me nothing as I had all the gear used before I even thought about making it. As for contrast and highlights. I'm sure they are linked. The garden has such a dense canopy, I can shoot at f1.8 without an ND. The problem is then, that when some sunlight can come through, it's totally blown out. You can see the difference when he walks through the gate. At one point he's exposed correctly, and the next he's in total darkness, and the difference is only 1 or 2 steps. I don't really like the trendy washed out look, and wanted deep blacks, but perhaps I've gone a bit too far? I can reign it in no problem 🙂 Thanks again for the feedback!!

Mission accomplished then! The car is there because the garden is right up against the road. I thought it'd be weird to start opening the fence, without having some idea of where the fence is. Without wanting to give too much away, the garden's location and proximity to the city centre play a large roll in the documentary. Perhaps that's something that should be explained more in the full trailer. For this teaser, I wanted to focus a little bit on the man, and his ideas. The full trailer will go into what the actual story is. For now though, I've written this little blurb, which hopefully makes things a bit more exciting.

That's right, no steady hardware. I have a V-mount on rods at the back of the camera, so that adds weight, and I can rest the butt of the battery on my chest, 1 hand on the grip and 1 hand on the lens. The only shots with post stabilisation are the tiles at 0:41, the greenhouse at 0:54 and the title shot at the end. They're all a push/pull into something, so it's hard to hold it against your chest and get a long move without having to take a step. Since then, I've taken to wearing a neck strap, to hopefully give me that extra stability for these kinds of shots. I can pull the camera into my chest for most things, but for more movement, it's easier to push the camera away, and have the strap create tension.

Hey guys, Since the middle / end of last summer I've been making a feature length documentary. I have 3 more shoots to do, and then it can be finished. However I wanted to share a small teaser I've made in anticipation of sending it out to festivals etc. I'd love to hear all feedback, comments, criticism etc. Please don't be shy! Shot entirely handheld (apart from one shot) with BMPCC4k, Viltrox speed booster and Sigma 18-35.

Video. I hope you're wrong about mechanical shutters. I love the feel and sound of a shutter. Taking stills on the FP doesn't feel any more special than using my phone.... Sure the results are very different, but actually using the camera is more than half the fun.

@Andrew Reid - In the article, you say: But I wonder how you feel about the rolling shutter on the FP-L. For me, that alone makes me want to look elsewhere. I have the original FP, and really enjoy it, so I understand most of where you're coming from. I also understand the FP-L isn't a replacement for the original FP. But the RS is definitely a step backwards in my opinion.

With the FP, my settings for one are the settings for the other... I'd like full manual for video, and Aperture Priority auto ISO for photo. But cant set it up... Any tips? As for OP's question, Fuji XT3 has separate settings if you use the silent video mode. Video settings on touch screen, photo settings on the dials.

When in the field, I always power my h6 with a USB power bank and never have any issues. I'm sure a wall USB socket will be fine.