Putting the false color in the video is a real MVP move. I’ve done that so many times on my own when looking at others works. Saves me time if it’s in the video 😂
I think I would have closed the big window blinds , which is flattening out the image , and relied more on the soft key / neg fill , to get some contrast . I usually expose S Cinetone around 60, the pink color on FC , based on an Alister Chapman article ,when SC came out , apparently its a lower skin tone than vanilla REC709 800, and 70 is getting into the roll off curve.
awesome video, as always !! THe false color lut helps a ton for sure, i'm mostly using false colors for exposure (I always start with it) so having a clear indication in your videos, helps a lot !
Next time think about adding a 4x4 floppy as a negative fill... this can help give you more shape to your faces especially when your in a small office that has bounce coming from the walls.
In my opinon, I would have had the key light come more from the right side pf the frame for a more natural look. It would have matched the background window better imo and also created more contrast on the face.
The flat corporate look is not the most exciting. These are testimonials for a dentist, so nice and bright is always great. I appreciate your feedback!
In future videos I would love a quick note on if you’re using nds on your cameras. Love the setup, I’m typically at 50mm on my wides and 85mm on my close shots too.
When needed, I grab my ND's. Usually I have the FX6's in play, so that is an easy task. That is a great combo for sure. But now I play a lot with 50mm and 35mm. Thanks for watching.
Nice simple set up and great breakdown. I'm curious why the height difference between the wide and the tight? I guess I don't have a formulated "why" I always set them at the same height.
So we shoot in 4K and client delivers in 1080p. Since it is a tight window for interviews, once we get going, we can’t stop. I am setting everything up and conducting the interviews. The subjects like to change the way they sit and end up settling throughout the interview.
@@PDMokryI'm asking about the camera height, not critiquing your work or people slouching. When you were showing cameras used, you had the tight camera tripod significantly higher than the wide. Just curious your thought process?
I love the MTPro but I have had the internal battery die on me too many times while rolling. Sometimes I run a Vmount battery with a USB-C cable to give it some juice. I prefer to use a quasar crossfade tube I can run to house power with a stinger. If there is more budget I rent titan tubes they have way better battery life.
I think I let it slip on me too. Need to just run my 10' usb-c to it next time. I have been using the T2c a lot, I just wanted to be a lot more compact for this setup.
how do you know if the person should look directly into the camera or off to the side ? Like if someone is doing an informative video they should look directly at camera right ? and interview and Netflix type doc they should look off to the side?
Might have missed it if you mentioned it, but what color temp did you set cameras to? I assume the key light was 5600k? Great examples, btw, especially seeing the setup from the subject’s pov.
Thanks for the video, Piotr. Can I ask what mic and recorder you used? Also, do you use the f/1.8 versions of the 50 and 85mm lenses? And any idea what f/stop you were shooting at? And finally, about what power level were you running the aperture 300D II at? Thanks in advance.
I used the Zoom F3 for 32bit float. The 85mm was a 1.8 and the 50mm was the 1.2. I was at f2.2 for both cameras. The 300D MKII was only at 20% or under.
You want the boom arm / grip arm to extend in the direction that gravity will pull it TIGHTER. Right now, he set it up so that gravity is pulling it loser. With a big fixture or modifier it would make a difference. Usually if you stand in back of the c- stand and look along the arm, you want the knucke on the right hand side.
Putting the false color in the video is a real MVP move. I’ve done that so many times on my own when looking at others works. Saves me time if it’s in the video 😂
agree!!
Such a cheat code! Now I can't stop using it!
I think I would have closed the big window blinds , which is flattening out the image , and relied more on the soft key / neg fill , to get some contrast . I usually expose S Cinetone around 60, the pink color on FC , based on an Alister Chapman article ,when SC came out , apparently its a lower skin tone than vanilla REC709 800, and 70 is getting into the roll off curve.
awesome video, as always !! THe false color lut helps a ton for sure, i'm mostly using false colors for exposure (I always start with it) so having a clear indication in your videos, helps a lot !
It just clicked one day, and I'm not turning back. It helps me see so much more and the subtle changes that happen when playing with lights.
Great videos Piotr! What a dream not lugging in too much gear and the van is parked right outside the front door. A nice break.
These shoots are the real winners. Van just 10' from set is awesome, I can't complain! Thanks for the support!
Next time think about adding a 4x4 floppy as a negative fill... this can help give you more shape to your faces especially when your in a small office that has bounce coming from the walls.
We often do, but the agency likes a cleaner less ratio look.
In my opinon, I would have had the key light come more from the right side pf the frame for a more natural look. It would have matched the background window better imo and also created more contrast on the face.
The flat corporate look is not the most exciting. These are testimonials for a dentist, so nice and bright is always great. I appreciate your feedback!
Awesome set up and video. Do you have videos that show the process on how to edit the whole interviews? TIA
Thank you! I currently don't have editing videos. I am not a hotshot editor. There are way better youtubers for that.
Great work bro.
Much appreciated brother! Also thanks for being a sub for 10 years!
A backlight for separation would have given more dimensionality
Noted! Thanks for stopping by!
In future videos I would love a quick note on if you’re using nds on your cameras. Love the setup, I’m typically at 50mm on my wides and 85mm on my close shots too.
When needed, I grab my ND's. Usually I have the FX6's in play, so that is an easy task. That is a great combo for sure. But now I play a lot with 50mm and 35mm. Thanks for watching.
great Video!!
Thanks for the kind words and for subbing!
Nice simple set up and great breakdown. I'm curious why the height difference between the wide and the tight? I guess I don't have a formulated "why" I always set them at the same height.
So we shoot in 4K and client delivers in 1080p. Since it is a tight window for interviews, once we get going, we can’t stop. I am setting everything up and conducting the interviews. The subjects like to change the way they sit and end up settling throughout the interview.
@@PDMokryI'm asking about the camera height, not critiquing your work or people slouching. When you were showing cameras used, you had the tight camera tripod significantly higher than the wide. Just curious your thought process?
I love the MTPro but I have had the internal battery die on me too many times while rolling. Sometimes I run a Vmount battery with a USB-C cable to give it some juice. I prefer to use a quasar crossfade tube I can run to house power with a stinger. If there is more budget I rent titan tubes they have way better battery life.
I think I let it slip on me too. Need to just run my 10' usb-c to it next time. I have been using the T2c a lot, I just wanted to be a lot more compact for this setup.
how do you know if the person should look directly into the camera or off to the side ? Like if someone is doing an informative video they should look directly at camera right ? and interview and Netflix type doc they should look off to the side?
Does the 85 1.8 have a heavy focus breathing compared to sigma and sony 1.4s?
I never see it hunting/breathing in my interviews.
Might have missed it if you mentioned it, but what color temp did you set cameras to? I assume the key light was 5600k? Great examples, btw, especially seeing the setup from the subject’s pov.
The cameras were at 6100K because of the window and the light is 5600K. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the support!
How often do you just light with a dome?
Great breakdown, do you run into phasing issues with a shotgun indoors?
Nothing major or worthy of attention.
Thanks for the video, Piotr. Can I ask what mic and recorder you used? Also, do you use the f/1.8 versions of the 50 and 85mm lenses? And any idea what f/stop you were shooting at? And finally, about what power level were you running the aperture 300D II at? Thanks in advance.
I used the Zoom F3 for 32bit float. The 85mm was a 1.8 and the 50mm was the 1.2. I was at f2.2 for both cameras. The 300D MKII was only at 20% or under.
@@PDMokry Thank you!!!
So i'm no entirely familiar with doing grip but what makes how that knuckle is shown that it's backwards?
You want the boom arm / grip arm to extend in the direction that gravity will pull it TIGHTER. Right now, he set it up so that gravity is pulling it loser. With a big fixture or modifier it would make a difference. Usually if you stand in back of the c- stand and look along the arm, you want the knucke on the right hand side.
Your setups mostly look lit
Try to get it more natural
I will keep that in mind!
what tripods are you using Piotr?
Tripod: amzn.to/3wrVWkV
Head: amzn.to/3wpCy8a
Do you prefer the 70% for skin tones?
For S-Cinetone, that seems to be a good range for the brighter part of the face.
At least on the A7IV. But for the FX3 and FX6 60% is better.
@@PDMokry ya seemed a little hot for me on s7siii, thanks for the reply!
@@zorgbaptiseI prefer S-Log3 over S-Cinetone.
Sweet. Possible future video color grading S-Log3? I've avoided S-Log3 for interviews due to lack of knowledge color grading @@PDMokry
Hahahahahaha learned from my mistake? 3:26
Oh it happens to us all! Also people not watching or listening. But have to write a novel in the comment.