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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to MrSMW in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    Video is you friend here 😉
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to kye in Davinci resolve 17   
    Resolve has quite a number of things that you can keyframe, but a trick for key framing anything is to duplicate the clip, put it on a layer on top of itself, and grade it slightly differently, then use the opacity to crossfade between the two grades.
    I've used this trick a few times when panning/tilting in mixed lighting situations where I needed to change between grades and it worked really well.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Trek of Joy in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    Took the a7s3 with me to Cocoa Beach last nights for the SpaceX launch. This is the first time I've seen a launch in person so I wanted to grab a couple shots and just watch history in the making. I got a shot of the rocket in the sky with the a7s3 and a FE 200-600mm lens. No video, just wanted to enjoy the moment.
    Chris

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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Trek of Joy in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    The latest update from Atomos says WB adjustments will be in a future update. 10.55 was just announced and it includes ISO.
    https://www.slashcam.com/news/single/Atomos--New-firmware-10-55-for-Ninja-V-brings-ProR-16177.html
    Chris
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    Mark Romero 2 got a reaction from IronFilm in What camera should i buy for photography/videography?   
    I would tend to agree with @IronFilm above. A GH5 is a heck of a good camera. 
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to IronFilm in What camera should i buy for photography/videography?   
    Why do you need to get two quite different cameras?? Doesn't sound like it is worth it for the type of work you're doing?

    Get yourself say a Panasonic GH5, and keep your GX85 as a back up / B Cam. 
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to SteveV4D in Davinci resolve 17   
    I'm looking forward to this software getting out of its early testing phase and secure enough for me to feel confident to upgrade.   I really love the upgrades to the colour controls.  Lots of options, and I would love to start working in a HDR colour workflow.  In some ways its a better step forward in image quality than  say jumping to 6K or 8K.   
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    Mark Romero 2 got a reaction from IronFilm in EVO PRO II feedback   
    I don't know about the aviation rules in Australia, but I wouldn't say don't use it around town. I know I could do that because I am often hired for jobs in San Francisco where, as you probably know, it is kind of a big town. 
    Here in the US, I sometimes get alerts when flying close to a closed down private airport. I mean, there are those large shipping containers on the runway, and the DJI app still notes it as an airport. Ugghhh...
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to TomTheDP in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    I think its very shot dependent. I used the S1 with a 35mm lens on a gimbal and it looked fantastic. It was a slower shot though without much if any panning. The main use for IBIS for me is more like getting stable more static handheld shots. IS can accomplish this too but I'd rather use my Canon FD glass or Sigma primes rather than a Canon AF lens or something. 
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to SteveV4D in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    IBIS is a double edged sword and why I'm maybe happier and shooting better without it on the Pockets.  Like you I find it led to warping on wide angles and occasionally some telephoto shots.  Mostly wide angle though.  I find shots hand holding my Pocket 4K with a Canon IS lens and some Resolve stabilisation, do look a lot better than my GH5 shots with IBIS.  Though you lose some resolution doing it in post.
    I use a GH5s on my gimbal and not the GH5.  I use the GH5 where I need to hand hold the camera on the go...  plus when its raining.   Its not a gimbal camera for me.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to MrSMW in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    It’s not a stupid question but a valid one...but no for many reasons I won’t bore anyone with!
    I’m struggling to see past an S1H now. Same money as 2x S5 bodies, but I can probably justify it based on expected useage of 75 weddings so extra cost covered with the 1st wedding of the year.
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    Mark Romero 2 got a reaction from Thpriest in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    Ok, so here is my stupid question of the day:
    If most weddings are outdoors, why not a GH5 for your third camera (for the ceremony / speeches) instead of an S1H?
    It should last over an hour, right?
    I've never used a GH5 so I don't know either way.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Neumann Films in The Dark Side of B-Roll   
    I'm here if you need to talk.
     
     
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    Mark Romero 2 got a reaction from Trankilstef in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    Good to know about the 24-70 f/2.8.
    Of course it is all subjective. I only own the Panasonic 24-105 f/4 (and a Canon EF 16-35 f/4 L on the MC-21) and I think I like the rendering from the Canon a bit better than that of the Panasonic 24-105 f/4 for video.
    For stills though probably the other way around.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to zerocool22 in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    I dont like the high shutterspeed + looks oversharp to me + due to the lowlight a lot of the footage looks weird/mushy(maybe could be solved by crushing the shadows/blacks a bit more).
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    Mark Romero 2 got a reaction from Trek of Joy in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    @Trek of Joy Thanks so much for the updates!!! Happy shooting and be sure to post links to your videos when you have the time.  
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to scotchtape in Davinci resolve 17   
    I see Resolve is trying to catch up to Adobe in instability 🙂
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to MrSMW in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    I hear ya @Mark Romero 2 
    I tried it once, but then had to take a cold shower and scrub myself with carbolic soap and have never confessed in public. Before today.
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    Mark Romero 2 got a reaction from SteveV4D in Panasonic S5 User Experience   
    Someone please tell me that speed ramping is going the way of creative transitions (where people decided to use EVERY transition that was available in their NLE at least once per video).
    I'm not the only person who hates speed ramping, am I???
    And what was up with the music in that video? Sometimes it was obnoxiously loud, while other times there was no music where a little bit of music would have gone a long way.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to TomTheDP in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    I imagine Sony will release an A74 with a traditional 24mp sensor and 10 bit color. Maybe
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Trek of Joy in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    I do shoot a lot of stills, sometimes more than video. I do prefer more resolution since some of the stuff I shoot goes beyond social and the web, but 12mp isn't going to hold me back. I just like the cropping flexibility and I do occasionally sell prints of my work, so more is better most of the time. I've only shot about 100 frames with the s3 over the last couple months, its really just a video camera for me at this point as I'm still getting used to working with it. I mostly leave it set in video mode and have the a73 around my neck - sometimes I'm also flying a drone - multitasking at its best LOL! I always carry at least 2 bodies anyway to have a backup, right now its the a73 and sometimes a 5dIV a friend is letting me use, but I'm probably moving to the a7r3 because I really like the output of the 42mp sensor and with most landscapes I can easily get two completely different shots with a crop. Plus I shoot wildlife here in FL and the crop power + the 200-600mm lens is awesome. I've shot tons with the a7r2, shutter shock is not an issue. It was on the original a7r, but every camera since has used a different shutter. The clack from the first one though, it was obnoxious LOL! I've used it a lot for landscape work, the shutter shock wasn't an issue for me - it was mostly with longer FL's IIRC.
    I decided there's simply no way for me to get everything I want in one body, Canon came oh-so-close with the R5 until the overheating issues, but even if that wasn't an issue I still prefer the internal recording options from the a7s3, better rolling shutter performance, and Sony's lens selection. Really the biggest thing the a7s3 lacks compared to others is the ability to shoot 4k in s35 mode, but that can't be changed. I'll still take that over the Panasonic crop and such. The flip side is just how incredibly nice the 1080p footage is, this camera shoots incredible HD video too.
    The second ISO is 4 1/3 stops above base on all profiles.
    Cheers
    Chris
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Trek of Joy in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    So far I'm loving the a7s3. If you need more mp with stills there are numerous options including a7r2's that now sell in the $800 range used - which is insane for the IQ. But the difference with the shutter is jarring - the s3's shutter is so well damped compared to previous Sony models. I've used it with Sony glass, Tamron and Sigma E-mount lenses and Canon/Sigma lenses on the MC11. If the IBIS isn't enough, use the post stabilization, its brilliant. Full size HDMI is a joy, so is external prores which seems to have slightly better color compared to internal. The 120p is so good and the AF sticks to subjects incredibly well. I run it on the Weebill S, just tap where you want the AF point to stick and shoot - its almost always spot on. Slow the transition down and you have some very nice focus pulls. I've been shooting a lot outside here in Florida and so far zero issues. It gets warm, but I've never even triggered the overheat warning. To keep file sizes down with something smooth to edit, I use the h265 with 10-bit 4:2:0, works great.
    While there are still a few minor warts, this camera ticks most of the boxes for my video needs - 10-bit, clean slow-mo, great AF, lots of lens options. I would like to see Sony widen the gap between the grip and lens mount and make it taller, Canon has a grip that's so much more comfortable. The cheap Meike grip extension solves the height issue for me. The second gain stage gap is annoying, I shoot to about 2000 or so in Slog3 then just make the jump to 12800 and just ND it because its so much cleaner than everything in between. With other profiles that number changes since the base ISO's are different. I have to keep track of that, sometimes I forget what that second stage is when not in Slog3. I haven't pulled the trigger on Type A cards either, just v90's and the Ninja for now, so no 240fps yet. But overall its been the solid 4k workhorse I've always wanted. No regrets at all. 
    Cheers
    Chris
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to mkabi in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    Lets be honest, its not that there aren't "halfway" decent or perfect cameras - its that our expectations are growing. The benchmark is moved slightly or completely every 3 months.
    If we look back to 2008 - Canon 5D Mark 2 or even back to 2012 with the Canon 1DC, now if we threw the Fuji X-S10 into the past - imagine the uproar - imagine the type of monkey wrench that would have placed on the industry - for example, if we pulled that out - just 1 day before Canon announced the 1DC, with the same price it is today. I'm just using Fuji X-S10 as opposed to S1H, A7S3 or R5, because it is really a master of none for today's standards, but throw it back..... people would go crazy.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Snowfun in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    I thought @Andrew Reid’s piece was excellent. Useful insights.
    The rest of the thread proves one thing - we are all looking for different things from our cameras/tools.
    “Brilliant” that we have so many to choose from.
    I’m enjoying my Siii.
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    Mark Romero 2 reacted to Rinad Amir in Sony A7S III - First impressions   
    So much hate for Sony here can we all just be friends? 😊 ps I love you all
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