Ultimate Documentary Setup: Full Breakdown
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What’s your camera setup? GO:
Eos RP with the OG rode wireless go plugged into a diety D4 so I have an on camera mic and a lav (deity’s lav in the rode transmitter) split left and right in the camera
I have an fx6 with a ninja v, tilta v mount adapter, rode ntg5 and rode wireless gos. I normally carry the signs 24-70 2.8 art as well for the unknown.
For the known, My grandfather gave me a vintage Nikkor 50 1.2 that I’ve been obsessed with. Still love my first and second gen Helios tho. 😜 I recently scored a kiron (minolta) 28mm f2 and that thing is amazing and funky flare fresh.
My FX6 has become my best friend for shooting branded fitness content this entire year 💯🔥 are you going to use this over the FX9 from now on ?
sony a7iii sigma 24-70 art deity d4 mini a hot shue top handle and an old nickon 85 mm f2
Low Budget setup
Sony a6400
Lenses- 18-105 f4,50mm 1.8
Lights 💡 Godox 260c(Day Fill) , Tungsten bulbs 💡100w (for Night exterior) Normal LED Bulbs 60w 40w 30w etc
Diffusion - Two umbrellas☂️1 Godox softbox
Audio - Comica wireless mic
Gimbal - Weebil s
Tripod - Vanguard cheapest model
Please do a video on micing in the wind! Also love my fx6! I’ve been telling everyone it’s the perfect doc camera.
It truly is!!
Micing in the wind +1
Micing in the wind please!
Yes please do the mic in the wind video!
Mic in wind- I run into this. Tips please!
Best advice I've heard so far Mark, " Don't get caught up on your cameras, get caught up in making films" there's so much truth behind this because I can't begin to tell you how many filmmakers think that the Best most expensive cameras will make you the best of the best but they are so wrong!!!! Less is more and more is less!!
Love your content Mark! I was a tv news photojournalist for 8 years, got out of the news world and became a corporate videographer/ editor. I find myself all the time wanting to get into documentary filmmaking. It sounds like the perfect mixture of both. This doc series will especially remind me of all the hurricane coverage days down here in Florida!
Totally agree about focusing on films. I have a very similar, but slightly different setup with (insert camera brand here) and it has been working well for me. Would love to see your techniques for mic’ing in the wind! I am shooting on an uninhabited Scottish island next month and I will need it!
Wow some of that behind the scenes footage from the tornado chasers doc looks insane! So stoked to see how that turns out, and I think the verite-only approach is gonna be perfect. Thanks for this gear video. Always great to see what people are shooting with and why. The 4 track audio setup seems pretty slick!
Thanks BJ!! Appreciate this feedback 🙏🏻
@@markbone Hey Mark, any word on what the clamp/attachment is that's holding your monitor on???
This project sounds and looks great! Can't wait to se the final piece! Also love to see all the stories you post on social media. Take care mate!
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Welcome to Sioux Falls, SD Mark. That’s my hometown. I’m currently living overseas, doing full-on language learning, and hopefully this summer doing some doc work as a big part of my ethnography research. Your teaching is super helpful, the first AOD course really helped up my game.
Love to hear it Scott! Love your neck of the woods. Maybe I should move here
Thank you for your content! I’m in AOD learning a ton and I’m grateful for you sharing your talent with this community.
Love hearing about benefits of the AOD! Hope to see you on a call!
@@markbone most definitely!!!
Great review - we run almost exactly this set-up, except we use the Sennheiser 8060 (slightly shorter), the Sony URX P30D (as it's dual channel receiver). Also I usually use Sony G Master lenses or cine primes (Angenieux / CZ - depending on the documentary). I swapped out the Sony Fx6 LCD display attachment for the FX6 bracket, but also use a Ninja V. We've shot with it in -25 degrees celcius & +40degrees, it runs fine!
What a great setup!
Can you do an in depth break down of the 4 simultaneous audio recording setup? That was a whole other level of audio recording I’d love to get into. Thanks for your content and stay safe through the storms.
yes i agree
I agree too. Where are they recorded on?
My normal documentary setup is (two) C300mk2's with LCD's, a Sigma Art 18-35 F1.8, a Canon 70-200 F2.8, Sanken CS-3e shotgun mic, Sennheiser lav and a Sachtler Ace tripod. I've filmed many docs in the remote Northern Alberta wilderness with that setup and it has never failed me. It's really all you need.
The built in ND and great battery life on the MkII is amazing for documentary work. Even though it's getting old, there are _still_ not many other cameras I'd trust in the wild over it.
Just the information I needed! Thank you! Especially considering I was concerned which one lens to use. The 24-70 may be just IT!!
Always practical advice. Thanks, Mark. Keep them coming
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The shot of the dude standing on the car and the lightning looks ridiculously awesome great fantastic!
Awesome... years ago I used a PD150... had it shown on TV and one movie theatre... this fall looking into a different camera... going to make it after my book- A Second Man. ...great job, Mark.
I'm so happy I came across your channel! So much to learn!
I'm rocking an A6400 with a kit lens and doing my best right now! Excited for the future!
I’m very encouraged when read that. I‘ll do the same with all my limitations…!
Mics in the wind - Yes please 👍
Thanks for all the goodness you're sharing!
I’ll do that video soon!
Hey Mark. Love this video. Super validating as I happen to be building a very similar setup. Can’t wait to watch your next film.
Love it! Simple setups win
@@markbone I'm using the dual channel Sony setup on the MI hotshoe for mic'ing up two subjects. Is there a reason for having two systems or did you already have them in your kit?
I saw mammatus clouds..Can't wait to see the full documentary !! Thank you again Mark.
Thanks David!!
How do you keep the shotgun mic from intruding in the frame with your 24mm lens?
The Sennheiser AVX wireless system is one of the greatest documentary purchases I've ever made. When I see that signature shock of light blue on fellow filmmaker's camera, I know they have their wireless act together. It's such a beautiful piece of gear. Mine have been delivering reliable audio since 2014 (though I did have to replace one of the lav mics recently). The storm footage you have in this video looks awesome. Not sure I would stand atop an SUV in a lighting storm though ....
Dude what was the lighting with the truck looked siiiiick!!!
Yessss, show us your wind set up please! Awesome clip as always - thank you!
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Hey Mar, great video, any chance you could list the gear you own please? Thank you
curious why you'd use a front element VND as opposed to the fx6 internal. In my experience with the non mist 2-5 VND with that exact same sigma 24-70, it produced some extreme blueing and vignetting at 24mm and 5 stops of ND. Created a big head ache when editing the first doc piece I shot with the set up. Love the thought and intentionality so I'm sure there is a reason behind this! Cheers, Nic
Love your work man! Do you have a recommendation for a wet weather cover for your doc rig please?
Hi Mark, great video! Thanks for sharing. I see that you got rid of the small screen that comes with the FX6, so does this mean that you control the camera and acces the camera menu via the Cine 7? If so, can you clarify the exact model that you are using and how this actually is connected? The link in the description leads to the SmallHD homepage. If I look up the Cine 7 there it says it only has the ability to control the Sony VENICE, but the FX6 us not listed. Looking for a monitor to replace the little Sony screen is high on my list, so I hope you can help. Thanks and love your work!
Just got the Sony XLR adaptor and mic a mounth back and loving it !!!!
So my small lightweight setup is Sony A7Siii, 24-105 mm, Shinobi and the Sony XLR.
Great Video! Been loving our FX6 rigs for all sorts of work from doc to commercial. Used them through this winter and they held up so well in all conditions!
Curious why you used the mist ND filter rather than just slapping a 1/8 mist and then using internal ND filters?
Keep up the great work, stoked to see more storm chasing content!
Sometimes you need more ND than the 1/128 max offers
@@markbone Good point! thanks for the response
I have a similar rig and I love it so much. Looking for a solid arm to hold my monitor, which one do you use? Is it steady? Tired of arm spinning around.. Thanks!
Always appreciate all your work and insight. 🙏 I do have one question…Why use an ND filter on the lens when you have internal ND on the FX6? Thanks Mark!
Lol. You’re literally the 31st person who has asked. 1/128 isn’t enough in full sunlight when wide open. Need extra ND
@@markbone LOL. Thanks as always!
Oh cool you were in Sioux Falls! I live just an hour south from there in Iowa 🙂
Hey Mark, I noticed you said you use a mix of autofocus and manual on shoots like this. I'm curious, for the fx6 what autofocus settings do you use most of the time for the run and gun verite stuff? Thanks!
Mark, I love your videos, always very informative and straight to the point. Please do a video about micing in the wind and overall micing i think would be good, I tend to get a lot of bleed in my interviews when i have two people with lavs sitting close to eachother. Maybe you have some useful tips regarding that as well you could throw into that video? Great video always a good day when you drop a video!
Great ideas!
@@markbone I've shot in several restaurants and they won't shut off the HVAC or the refrigerators and freezers for anything. Multiple sources. I guess I can't blame them but it's brutal. I'd listen to anyone's solutions w products or w persuasion.
hi Mark, nice content! Just wondering if your monitor is touch screen, thinking about the AF of the FX6- is it communicating with the Fx6?
Always love your videos MB!
Great review man!
I've never been this early but this is so useful, Mark! Thank you
Thanks for stopping by early!!
uwp-d27 includes two transmitters- why didnt you choose that instead of the sennheiser? Where do you mount a headlight when needed? Does the AF become less reliable with the extra nd on your lens? Dont you use the touch screen of the display at all? Thanx
Go through that audio bag! Also maybe show how you lav everyone up. Do you monitor? I’d be so worried about the lavs getting blasted by wind!!!😅
That doc looks sick!! Cant wait for it. Just curious why the sigma 24-70 and not sony gm?
Affordable
AWESOME! I'm gonna make the exact same thing with the 24-105 G. I'll use my sigma 40 art for f/1.8 shots. I can't find the shoe adapter anywhere! Thanks for sharing your set up :)
The 49 to 77 step up ring is a real thing ahahah! Great setup Mark, loved the video!
Hey Mark, what mic's do you use (lav's)? Looking forward to seeing the tornado film, looks awesome. Thx :)
AOD member here, and Sioux Falls is my hometown too.
I know the Sennheiser wireless is better than a Rode or DJI wireless, but the benefit of those systems is the on-board recording of all the audio, all of the time, even if the camera is not recording. Plus, it's a backup track. I use a Rode Wireless Go II with a Sanken COS 11D lav and it works for me. If the camera isn't recording and you get a golden comment, just cover with b-roll.
Thoughts?
Yeah they are great setups! You are correct it’s great to have the audio when not rolling
Loved this video. I’m almost done building mine out almost identically (working in getting V mount and smallhd Indie 7). Wanted to ask if you’ve used an EasyRig? If so, any thoughts on your experience?
Love easyrigs! Use them all the time
Hey Mark, thanks for the great breakdown. Been watching your stuff for a while now. Can you link the monitor arm/bracket you used and the power cable for the SmallHD monitor? Thanks!
Hey Mark! Loved the video! I just picked up a 24mm 1.4L and it's incredible! I just have 1 question for you. Why did you decide to use the MKE 600 instead of the CMIT 5? Did you sell your CMIT 5 and are you only using the MKE 600 moving forward?
Probably so it doesn't get trashed if things go sideways!
Loving your work, Mark. Yours is one of the only channels I subscribe to. Glad I found you, mate. Could you let me know the name of the arm and the clamp that are holding your monitor in place. Thanks in advance.
great vid as always !!!
More videos about camera setups and especially audio would be great. I have that MKE 600 mic and it's done right by me so far.
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AVX small module that you plug into the XLR port on the camea, with the blue component, is not a transmitter, it's a receiver.
Great video as always Mark. Curious why you use a variable nd on the lens when the fx6 has the built-in one?
When shooting wide open in direct sunlight you still need a little extra ND even with the internal 1/128 ND
Mark, can you tell me what ARM bracket did you use to. attach your monitor? thanks in advance!
Bringing Zach? Such a solid creator, I really enjoy his story telling and vids.
Me too! It’s why I brought him!
Hey Mark! Are you able to control the FX6 w/ the Cine 7 monitor? or did you just tuck in the fx6 monitor so it doesn't bother you?
Great video! Any idea how much the whole set up costs more or less?
I love your channel Mark! Question on the AVX. A couple of years ago on my FS7 I was using the Sony hotshoe for 2x lapels, plus a top mic, and an AVX just like your setup. I had issues with audio though because the AVX has a slight delay because of the digital processing. That caused me headaches in post because it's was fractionally out of sync and you could hear it when talent were standing closer together and there was some bleed between mics. Like an awful slap delay. Because it wasn't a entire frame out of sync I had to manually micro adjust the AVX audio tracks in premiere. It was an absolute punish. How do you navigate using mics that don't have latency, with the AVX system that does?
The AVX system has 19ms which can be a pain in the ass if you are recording with other mics that doesn't have latency. The way I do it now I use a mixing console like the Sound Device MixPre and you can set a delay of 19ms on any tracks, so your other mics can be in sync with the AVX.
YES!! Good sound in the wind is the bane of my existence. I film in the desert where it's always windy. I have used some AI wind removal software that has rescued some unusable audio, but it was still pretty terrible. I would much prefer capturing good audio right from the start.
I use the K3M unit on my A7Siii to have 3 talents laved and a shotgun mic. Having 4 channels makes it easy to have TC and still have extra channels for audio.
It’s amazing. Saves your butt when you don’t have a sound person
Any chance you could go more in depth with your mic best practices? I saw that fashion tape and I’m wondering why that would be better than gaff or a stickie or something. Any tips like that would amazing. Thanks for putting so much info out there!
I will be
curious why you’re adding the VND of the FX6 has a great variable eND?
For Video on the go; Sony A7sIII, Tilta cage, wood side handle left, ninja V monitor, Rode NTG + Rode Wireless Go 2, CameTV V mount + CameTV Vmount Bat, Smallrig manfrotto QR plate w/ P-tap extender on side, on top compact mount for rails, ontop Kessler Kwik stand going to Kessler Kwik release when on tripod. Usually running Tamron 28-75mm with tilta mini matte box.
What I was thinking is to use about the same, FX6 or FX9, but with a really good prime lens. I think it will upgrade the image, right?
Hey Mark, any reason to go for an fx9 over an fx6 for docs? Besides 6k downsample?
Hey Mark!
Love the breakdown! I especially appreciate the Sony UWP tip as I have been wondering how to get 2 lavs and a shotgun into my FX6.
One question: Why the Polar Pro VND when the FX6 has built in VND? Is it for extra exposure adjustment between clear and 1/4?
When shooting wide open you still need a little extra ND to expose properly
Plus the Mist adds a different look…
@@markbone Yeah if it’s a fast enough lens, the extra ND is crucial.
Hi, Mark Bmpcc 6k with tilta + rode ntg3 + wireless go2 + h5. Mark I just bought rode ntg3, almost bought mke 600, why did you choose senhaizer instead?
Could you do a video on how to get great onsite audio for interviews?
Do you ever have issues with the AVX loosing connection? I was feeding a mix from my sound bag to our cam op and we were running around NYC. Constantly loosing connection. It was a pain. I'd much rather use timecode sync boxes and a UHF camera hop.
Sometimes. It but for the most part it’s been decent
Hey Mark. I assume you can’t use the fx6 touch focus tracking on your small HD monitor. Are you shooting mostly manual focus for this project? When would you use the autofocus?
No lots of auto. Just manage flick it to manual when needed
Love your honesty and passion in your videos. I am hoping to join your AOD next opening. Just trying to shoot some more time documentary style video which I love. I just had one question as a rookie! I love to shoot handheld and most of what I shoot is on the fly. I get some great footage which works in the edit. I also get a load of garbage where I’ve missed focus, exposure is out etc. does this still happen to a pro or do you tend to get great footage majority of the time? Frustrates me but wondered if it comes with more practice or will there always be an element of garbage! Thanks
73 AD I am intrigued. - what does this name mean?
@@Videofilealways it’s just my birth year! Nothing more exciting I’m afraid!
Hey mark just wanna say i love ur vids! Also… is there a subtle haas going on at 2:14ish? Mby some leakage came through on the second lav?
Best wishes from sweden!
Hey Mark, great video! I have a question that may sound stupid, but I also wouldn't consider myself a film maker so it's probably fine 😅 How do you keep your subject in focus with a rig like that? Does the FX6 have good AF capabilities? Or is there some focus pulling going on that I missed? If there is AF involved, how does the lens keep up with that? I use a Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art for photography and it's not exactly the best when it comes to video AF. Thanks for making great content!
It has great autofocus
I don’t know if I understood that correctly, but do you power your camera and monitor from the same v mount batterie? I often heard that you shouldn’t do this as there could be electrical surges frying your camera ports. I don’t know if you connect the v mount directly to the cam (not that familiar with the fx6) and the monitor with a cable and if that changes anything. I’m talking about a scenario when each of them is connected via dtap.
I’ve never seen a issue with it on 15 years of doing it
Very good. Thank you.
Looking forward to that documentary.
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are you happy with Tilta v-mount?
any disadvantages?
I'm considering that one or Anton Bauer for FX6..
How often do you find yourself using the autofocus with this lens? I noticed you aren't using the stock monitor for touch auto focus
Great content! Did I got it right, you are using SIGMA 24-70 e mount? Or did you opt for a EF version with sigma converter? I am on the verge, deciding between those, for docu work and some gimbal work where I want that AF to work!
E mount!
Hey Mark, I'm late to this video. I use to own the Fx9 and I used the Audio Technica AT875R Shotgun mic on my FX9. I was wondering whats your opinion on this mic and does it fit on the fx6? Should I just cough up the extra $200 and buy the MKE 600?
Looks GoodNice!
Nice setup Mark. How are you getting the internal Sony menu to display on the Small HD?
Worked it out, was in the menus ;-)
Hey Mark, thanks so much for the great video (as always!). Do you film your docs in Cine EI or Custom mode?
Slog3
@@markbone Thanks! Since we can use Slog3 on both Cine Ei and Custom modes, just wonder which one is your preference? Some say that Cine EI is superior especially for utilising the full dynamic range
parts you used to mount your monitor on the side? I've tried this so many times and each time hated it, would never stay in place. any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi Mark. Thanks for your great content! I am a german TV cameraman with now over 30 years experience. I have got a question to your ears buds. How do you send the sound to them? A little bluetooth transmitter on the 2,5mm jack?
Excellent 👍 What is your lighting setup for this documentary?
God is lighting this film
Question. Why use an external VND when you have an amazing E-ND already in the camera? 🤔
Thanks Mark, at 4:29 how did you get that headlight flare across the screen?
czcams.com/video/gz32rH_3vBI/video.html this video explain everything
Mark! Please, I missed the screening for OKAY! ASD Band. Is there a chance to watch it again? I’ve been watching the trailer on repeat.
Not at this time. It’s on the festival tour. Hopefully screens again in Canada
On those shots you got with the flash of lighting were you exposing for skin, just wondering because the lighting is perfectly exposed
It was so dark I was just hoping to get any exposure! Also my LUTS help compensate
Mark, I'm just wondering why you're using an ND filter on your lens when the FX6 has them built in. Is it just the mist aspect, and couldn't you get that from just pro mist filter?
Mark have you had issues with ur Smallhd touch 7 and mic interference? When I put my Sennhieiser G4 and monitor on the top handle I get heavy noise and breakdown of the signal. Cheers for ur time and content.
Never experienced this
Nice!! Can you tell how exactly you expose for sLog? Are you watching the sLog or the final grad, when you shoot?
Check out my video about exposure! I released it around September of last year
Hey man!
I might be stupid here, but how do you get by without the small sony screen, can’t see it in the video.. like with menus and stuff? Would love to ditch mine and just use the cine 7
Mark great video. What size arm do you use?
I think the main arm is 6”
Can you explain the choice of using Polar ND vs Fx6's internal ND system? Sorry if this has already been answered :)
Hey Mark, When you said "True" DCI and not UHD what did you mean? Is there much of a difference in quality of image from DCI vs UHD? Would you recommend shooting DCI any chance you get on any camera? Or is this specific to FX6? Great video bro!
It’s a pixel per pixel DCI 4K (4096x2160) sometimes camera will blow it up from a lower pixel count
Do you find that the Wooden Camera V-Mount accessory secures well to the camera? I've read that the screw holes on the body can easily be stripped. Any insight?
Haven’t experienced this
@Mark Bone Quick question. Do you use the lut preview inside the fx6 and send that image to your monitor or do you place your luts in the monitor? And why do you choose the one over the other?
Great question - I manage luts in camera on my FX6 as I don't always use an external monitor and it keeps things simple, but good to know what everyone else does + any pro's & cons.
I use it on the monitor only. My business partner uses it in camera but for me I NEVER want to risk overriding the log and burning in the LUT to the footage