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“Don’t try to film it like an event. Film it like you are on a vacation that you want to remember forever” … Sometimes I feel like I’m more into the videography than actually enjoying what’s happening around me. Thanks for the reminder!
absolutely love the tips on not worrying about missed shots, sometimes it just gets so stressful about filming travel videos that we no longer enjoy the travel or even making the videos anymore ...
You're honestly one of my biggest inspirations for anything creative. I love your detailed tutorials, and your editing is amazing. You're the reason I even got a A7IV lmao. Keep up the good work man!
Honestly, one of the best creative videos I've watched in a LONG time. You covered gear and settings, storytelling, and I loved that you brought in experience over recording. Absolutely awesome video, you gained a sub.
My travel plan is learning to find new meaning in the places I often go to. I just finished my 1 week out of 3 in my summerschool shortfilm course and had no previous experience with filming or editing. So I'm learning everything I can and i am really enjoying color grading with Davinci!
@@VictorLaforteza I know I know, I only kid. I’m actually going to use your advice here in a few weeks, though I won’t bring a gimbal. I want to bring just a single lens and a small mic. And batteries for my a7iv of course.
@@thisiserich Yeah, I find gimbals are one of those good to haves and not must haves! even locked off static shots are so good already. 1 lens, small mic, and a couple of batteries you're good to go!
Be careful with auto white balance since it can cause weird color shifts between cuts or even during one shot and can cause footage to not match up right. Having it set to daylight will probably be fine for most outdoor scenes, and even for indoor scenes if you're ok with them having a warm look
I just took your advice on filming like a vacation I want to remember forever and I loved how my recent vlog came out! Definitely my favorite video I’ve created!
Thanks Victor for such a helpful video for travel filming. I had recently taken my Sony A7iv with a 24-105 lens, GoPro Hero 11, and iPhone 12pro max on a trip to Switzerland and a tour of Patagonia and South America. I like your tip about taking some time to enjoy the moment. I am 67 years old and my wife and I are checking off bucket list destinations. We are off to Indonesia and Bali in September. I do struggle with juggling so much gear while traveling that I miss much of the experience which I seem to relive when back home on the computer in Final Cut Pro. Your tutorials have helped me a lot. I will try to enjoy Bali in September and not worry so much about always getting the shot.
I think as video enthusiasts we always have this itch to film everything!!! especially if its a beautiful location. Definitely try to keep it minimal. If you get a good shot, great! and if not, move along and enjoy the scene :) I do love reliving the moment when editing or even posting online. It becomes a visual diary! Excited for you guys and your trip to Indonesia! It's so much fun there!!
Great tips. I’m not a big fan on bringing too much stuff while I’m traveling and actually ending up bringing too much gear anyway😂. I do manage to leave my gimbal at home and rely on the 5 axis in-body stabe instead. Just to keep the weight a bit down. I also try to keep the lenses as compact as possible but that can be a challenge sometimes.
I'm heading off to Australia next month with a working holiday Visa, planning to explore & create as much cinematic style content as possible with my own A7IV. Plenty of tips I'll keep in mind for my adventures 📸 Great advice!
Amazing! excited for you!! Australia's got a lot of different elements should be super fun to shoot. Glad you think the tips would be helpful. Cheers man enjoy your stay in Australia
Great tips Victor, I like the tip of don't stress out about your shots and enjoy your vacation. Family does get stressed out sometimes if they need to "perform". I just came back from a beautify vacation in a southern beach in Costa Rica. I need to start editing, your LUTs would really improve my vids. Thanks.
absolutely!! luckily my partner and I enjoy both posing and performing for these types of videos but there are also days that we just go with the flow and not worry about filming. Glad you had time in Costa Rica!! Enjoy with your edit :) re-live some memories through it!
Loved the tips and the Bangkok shots brother! I just got back from a trip to Scandinavia but I only shot photos! It was nice to focus on photography for a trip ☺️
Yeah, I find setting up some intention for what you want to shoot really alleviate the pressure to get all the shots (photos and videos). Hope you enjoyed your recent trip brother!
Awesome video, definitely learnt lots of great tips that I can't wait to implement. Quick question for you - did you make your film burn transitions? Would love to see a tutorial on them if so!
Ordering my Sony A7IV today, super excited! Saving up for the FX series in the future, but I have tested the SONY A7IV a bit and it is a really good hybrid camera.
Thanks for this video! So much great advice. We love Thailand so much and you captured it's beauty perfectly. Our next travel plans are still up in the air. We left Thailand a few weeks ago and are in Bali at the moment. But who know's where we'll end up after this. Just subscribed. :) Safe travels!
Thanks!! Thailand definitely has a place in our hearts as well. Good food, amazing hospitality, and beautiful places!! Hope you guys are enjoying Bali. We miss it so much! Safe travels to you guys too!! Holla at us if you guys ever go to Taiwan :)
I use A7C 24-70 lens and only shoot on automatic lol i'm looking to up my travel videos but I'm no good at it and bringing a lot of gears is not my cup of tea....thanks for the video. I like your angle skills 🙂
Great job Victor! and thanks for sharing. Maybe something that can be also considered is sound. Especially if it will be used as a meaningful component of the film. Having a small camera mic or sound recorder would make a great difference.
I bought the A7IV last year and the same Viltrox 16mm lense half a year ago. I was insecure about the lense but as I tested it, holy moly for that price it is really good. I was like OMG YEA BOYY as u showed in this Video wich lense you are using. Haha so my decision was pretty good buying that lense. Furthermore a great Video and an inspiration for me to film with different perspectives and wider of course. Thanks man! :) I also like traveling and always taking my camera with me for cinematic shots but the only thing I really need is a Gimbal for long steady shots like you did.
This is great, thanks Victor! Yes, I've got a two week trip in Queensland and shooting a wedding. Then we will be in Europe for 9 weeks, so pumped! Been buying some bits and pieces for travelling, including the Wandrd bags you mentioned in another video. Just making one last decision: keep my Sigma 24-70 2.8 or sell and get the Sony 24-70 2.8 GM ii, thoughts?
Amazing! glad to hear, the joys of travelling is back!! As for the lens, I'm in the same boat. I want to sell the my sigma 28-70 2.8 and Sony 24mm 1.4 for the sony 24-70 2.8 GMii. The only reason is to condense my lenses and get that breathing compensation! If you do have the extra funds, I suggest getting the best of the best since you're going to use it for work anyways. If not, the sigma 24-70 is about 90% of the Sony already.
I am going to buy A7IV for videos and this video is clearly helpful for me, Is this a right choice for cinematic videos my budget is not more than $2,500 for body, Thanks mate :)
This is something I'm actually working on! I just use the in camera audio. I feel like I'd just add them in post if things didn't work out with the built in mic but maybe a shotgun mic would be great. It just makes the camera a bit more bulky.
@@VictorLaforteza By the way, I finally got my dream come true. My friend sold me his A7siii through terms. Coming from ZV-E10 and A6400. What lens do you suggest I get? I have limited budget as I know the FE lenses are extremely expensive compared to APS-C lenses. I always use the Sony 35mm and Sigma 16mm on my A6400.
I usually do! an ND 16 is enough for me but if you like convenience a quality VND would work. This trip I actually forgot my ND so I had to compensate by using the lower extended ISO for SLOG3
Great video, thank you for explaining so well! As far as the settings go, do you use SteadyShot when using gimbal? Seeing the wide shot, it doesn’t look like there’s any crap.
I usually turn it off but I also had some good shots with it accidentally left on.. so I don't really know which one is the best... lol most of the shots in this video is off though to give you a reference!
@@VictorLaforteza appreciate the quick response! I have a Sony 20mm f1.8 and was thinking it might not be wide enough with steady shot on, but I’ll just shoot with it off. I have Sony A7iv and RS3 Mini, first time shooting with it. Thanks again
In a case of when you don’t have the budget for expensive lenses, what’s your view on adapting vintage glasses on Sony bodies cause they’re quite cheap.
What are your tips on culling? I came back from a 4D3N road trip and although the clips were great but going through everything I shot makes it daunting. I'm going to Singapore in August and I'm thinking of implementing your tips from this video!
I definitely had this issue before but letting go of the idea that you're gonna miss editing a good shot is the way to go. You can revisit your catalogue and see if there's any new ideas for editing that pop up at a later date! Awesome! excited for your tip in Singapore. Only been to their airport. Definitely one of the best!
Going to Japan and the Philippines in August. I'm hoping to get to at least half of your level of videography in 2 months lol. Wish me luck! Quick question, do you edit while you travel or do you do it all at home? If so, what computer do you bring with you on your travels?
Japan and Philippines are going to be awesome!!! Excited for you. Love the white sand and turquoise waters in PH. I edit my videos at home. I bring my 16" macbook pro m1 pro just in case I need to do some client work but for these youtube videos, I usually try and do them at home!
@@VictorLaforteza Thanks! I'm bringing a tinier version of your rig: ZV-E10, E 11mm f1.8, and my Crane M2S. Seeing your wide angle shots made me feel good about my 11mm purchase lol. It really does showcase the setting nicely. Loved the 7/11 static low light shot. Will be doing a lot of that in Tokyo and Manila. Last question, what mic were you using during your vlog shots? sounds really nice even on the street.
@@JohnMichael-gd2lh YES!! wide angles are so nice. I used a DJI mic! you can see it attached on my camera sling bag strap! Still trying to make it the best I can with audio so this was like one of my first few times pulling off something decent
Thanks a lot for all your tips! You're an incredibly talented filmmaker. I wanted to ask you something, though. Yours are some of the very few videos I've seen shot with Sony cameras (and specifically the FX30 and A7) that don't scream "DIGITAL". I don't know why people are not talking about this more, because it's very obvious to me that no matter how good the image quality is on these cameras and how many times people (over)use the word "cinematic", 90% of the videos I watch featuring the last batch of Sony hybrid and cinema cams don't look like film, at least to me. It's not that they look "cheap" by any means. As I said, the image quality, colors and sharpness are super professional looking but, for lack of a better expression, the look "too real" and don't trigger the feeling of "this is a movie" that I get with other cameras. And I'm talking about cameras because I know there's a ton of different elements that contribute in making something feel like a movie, but in this particular case, you rely a lot on natural light and "simple" techniques and it still feels different from other videos I've seen shot with the FX30 the A7 and similar where even using pro lighting, it looks more like a commercial or a corporate video, but never like an actual film. What would you say it's that key element that makes your videos look different?
Thanks! I know what you mean about that digital feel. I think a huge part of it is exposure and making sure you're softening up the highlights and shadows in post so it uses the full dynamic range! I've shown my entire workflow in terms of filming and editing and I'm not quite sure what else I'm doing different! could be the grading!
@@VictorLaforteza Watching those videos as I type this. You really know how to squeeze the last drop of filmlike quality from these cameras. Thanks again!
What VND filter do you currently use? Your last video about NDs was the haida 2 in 1. Is that still your go to? also would that be enough on a sunny day. Thank you
Hoping to be able to visit Japan in November with my girlfriend, it's a dream for both of us and I want to capture those moments for us to be able to remember and revisit or show to friends and family, thus the reason i am watching your video haha, so thank you for this
Man, watching the small videos really hit hard in terms of reminiscing some travel memories. It's amazing how we can relive it with simple shots! Hope you guys get to Japan. IT'S AMAZING!
Hey everyone! I´ve been trying to migrate to DaVinci, but I´ve being facing the same issue everytime. Some sort of color artifacts appear on my footage, and it literally ruins the whole thing. It shows up on almost every clip I import into DaVinci. I´ve googled a bunch of things and no one seems to know how to fix that. At the moment, I´m still stuck with Premiere, since those issues don´t show up at all over there.
Awesome video. I'm curious - in the Bangkok footage, are you using Log or standard color profile? Thanks P.S. I live in bangkok and you showed many of my favorite places in the city!
Bangkok is so fun!!!! 90% of them are in slog3! some are shot in s-cinetone to get some low ISO shots for the bright day light (i didnt bring an ND filter so I had to compensate somewhere)
Great content - thanks for sharing! I was wondering do you ever get nervous, or get into trouble when flying a drone in foreign/busier cities? I know just in the US it can get hairy with needing a license and stuff, so I can only imagine it being just as difficult in other countries as well.
I don't bring drones anymore! It just takes too much time and getting permits is a pain for little gain.. (unless it's a professional shoot) everything drone shot was from storyblocks! but when I brought them before, I always get nervous even if I have proper permits especially with FPV.
@@VictorLaforteza victor! Thank you so much! I’m new to the “log scene” if you have a video on filming in log and how you use your luts I’ll be checking it out!! Thanks man! 💪😎
What about picture profiles? Are you shooting in Slog-3 for everything or no profile at all? I'm traveling to Alaska on a cruise with my wife and I am taking my FX3 and a couple of lenses so I can be light as possible. The last thing I want to do is mess around with my settings but I am so accustomed to shooting on Cine EI that I'm timid to not use a profile at all. Already have my Base iso on a custom button and I agree with putting the aperture on Auto (I'd rather have a deep DOF for travel anyways). Curious to know your thoughts.
Slog3! Sometimes I switch to s cinetone so the base iso is lower. I didn’t bring an ND so I needed a lower ISO at f/8-f22. I tend not to shoot EI unless I’m filming with controlled lighting. Just easier with flexible ISO mode. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@VictorLaforteza That's a really good point. I guess I've spoiled myself with Cine EI. I'll try switching back to flexible iso for more run n' gun scenarios. Cheers!
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“Don’t try to film it like an event. Film it like you are on a vacation that you want to remember forever” … Sometimes I feel like I’m more into the videography than actually enjoying what’s happening around me. Thanks for the reminder!
absolutely love the tips on not worrying about missed shots, sometimes it just gets so stressful about filming travel videos that we no longer enjoy the travel or even making the videos anymore ...
Definitely! Gotta make sure to capture the essentials and cherish the experience!!
This is one of the best tutorials I've watched! You go into so much detail, but at the same time, you're extremely clear and concise.
Glad it was helpful!
You're honestly one of my biggest inspirations for anything creative. I love your detailed tutorials, and your editing is amazing. You're the reason I even got a A7IV lmao. Keep up the good work man!
Man, I appreciate you!! Thank you 🙏🏽 glad to hear that these little YT vids generate some inspiration! Hope you’re enjoying the a7iv!
Honestly, one of the best creative videos I've watched in a LONG time. You covered gear and settings, storytelling, and I loved that you brought in experience over recording. Absolutely awesome video, you gained a sub.
Thanks, Matt! Glad to hear you you loved the video and got something out of it. Welcome to the channel!
My travel plan is learning to find new meaning in the places I often go to. I just finished my 1 week out of 3 in my summerschool shortfilm course and had no previous experience with filming or editing. So I'm learning everything I can and i am really enjoying color grading with Davinci!
Composition, movement, and lighting are my go-to when I travel.
How are we supposed to afford to travel after we just spent $4000+ on camera equipment 😂🥲
Assuming you already have the gear 😂😂
I’ll just put myself on the street for a couple weeks
@@VictorLaforteza I know I know, I only kid. I’m actually going to use your advice here in a few weeks, though I won’t bring a gimbal. I want to bring just a single lens and a small mic. And batteries for my a7iv of course.
@@francissosing can walk and swim to the destination.. it's all about the journey, am I right? hahahaha
@@thisiserich Yeah, I find gimbals are one of those good to haves and not must haves! even locked off static shots are so good already. 1 lens, small mic, and a couple of batteries you're good to go!
love coming across this brotha!! love the channel, love the knowledge you share, and love your personality!
Yooo Birdy!! Thanks for stopping by! Hope all goes well with the new brand 🤜🏽🤛🏽
Be careful with auto white balance since it can cause weird color shifts between cuts or even during one shot and can cause footage to not match up right. Having it set to daylight will probably be fine for most outdoor scenes, and even for indoor scenes if you're ok with them having a warm look
I just took your advice on filming like a vacation I want to remember forever and I loved how my recent vlog came out! Definitely my favorite video I’ve created!
That’s to lovely to hear!! Share a link if it’s uploaded online! 🙌🏽
@@VictorLaforteza czcams.com/video/OJLscuXL0gE/video.html it’s a short one lol!
Thanks Victor for such a helpful video for travel filming. I had recently taken my Sony A7iv with a 24-105 lens, GoPro Hero 11, and iPhone 12pro max on a trip to Switzerland and a tour of Patagonia and South America. I like your tip about taking some time to enjoy the moment. I am 67 years old and my wife and I are checking off bucket list destinations. We are off to Indonesia and Bali in September. I do struggle with juggling so much gear while traveling that I miss much of the experience which I seem to relive when back home on the computer in Final Cut Pro. Your tutorials have helped me a lot. I will try to enjoy Bali in September and not worry so much about always getting the shot.
I think as video enthusiasts we always have this itch to film everything!!! especially if its a beautiful location. Definitely try to keep it minimal. If you get a good shot, great! and if not, move along and enjoy the scene :) I do love reliving the moment when editing or even posting online. It becomes a visual diary! Excited for you guys and your trip to Indonesia! It's so much fun there!!
Hello Bigfoot, you are living the dream! Your comment made me check out your own channel.
Great tips. I’m not a big fan on bringing too much stuff while
I’m traveling and actually ending up bringing too much gear anyway😂. I do manage to leave my gimbal at home and rely on the 5 axis in-body stabe instead. Just to keep the weight a bit down. I also try to keep the lenses as compact as possible but that can be a challenge sometimes.
This place is so beautiful
I am going to Japan next and I am so excited to practice my videography skills and making content to share with the world. Thank you for your videos!
Amazing!!! Japan is such a picturesque place that you'll be getting so many good shots there! Enjoy filming :)
Nice camera work! I recently start my flim making career and your guide helps me a lot🙏🏼 Thank you
Thanks dude!! If you ever have any questions about filmmaking, feel free to ask!! 🙌🏽
I'm heading off to Australia next month with a working holiday Visa, planning to explore & create as much cinematic style content as possible with my own A7IV. Plenty of tips I'll keep in mind for my adventures 📸 Great advice!
Amazing! excited for you!! Australia's got a lot of different elements should be super fun to shoot. Glad you think the tips would be helpful. Cheers man enjoy your stay in Australia
@@VictorLaforteza Cheers mate! Absolutely buzzing for the change of scenery to shoot in.
Looking forward to seeing more of your content!
I'm going to Thailand soon, so I'll give this a shot there too!
Exposure always so good Victor!
Thank you! my #1 priority alongside with composition!!
That edit in the beginning with the music was so good!
Thank you!!
victor you are so talented my bro
Thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Love these tips. I tend to not really shoot as much as I’d like on my vacations cause I like to just relax
Fair! I have those days too but I’m always itching to film something 😅😅
Great video for a beginner like me, thanks!
Aamzing tips love your style
I just want my vlogs to look like a movie hhu thanks for existing, appreciate your content ❤❤
Definitely can with just good exposure and composition! You got this!! 🙌
Good tips Victor!
yeah ! totally agree ! thanks for sharing !
Great tips Victor, I like the tip of don't stress out about your shots and enjoy your vacation. Family does get stressed out sometimes if they need to "perform". I just came back from a beautify vacation in a southern beach in Costa Rica. I need to start editing, your LUTs would really improve my vids. Thanks.
absolutely!! luckily my partner and I enjoy both posing and performing for these types of videos but there are also days that we just go with the flow and not worry about filming. Glad you had time in Costa Rica!! Enjoy with your edit :) re-live some memories through it!
Just picked up the rest of my gear, ordered round trip tickets to Madrid Spain October 7th-14th! Time to get out there and film!
Nice!!!! Enjoy your trip to Madrid! Love that place 😍😍
Loved the tips and the Bangkok shots brother! I just got back from a trip to Scandinavia but I only shot photos! It was nice to focus on photography for a trip ☺️
Yeah, I find setting up some intention for what you want to shoot really alleviate the pressure to get all the shots (photos and videos). Hope you enjoyed your recent trip brother!
Awesome video. Motivating me to get started making videos
You've created one of the greatest channels on CZcams, brother. 🤜🤛
Thank you so much brother!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 forever grateful. I will keep trying to evolve the channel 🙌🏽
you are hands down the most underrated youtuber i've ever seen. keep going bro and welcome to China mainland to create more interesting videos.
Thank you brother! Hoping to visit one day!!
Really nice footage Victor.
Thanks Joe! I appreciate you dropping by 🙏🏼
great looking footrage!
Excelente video!
Great great hands on tutorial
Headed to South Korea next week for a month and a half. Can't wait to get some shots out there! Your video there got me even more excited to go there.
It's gonna be super fun! the food is so GOOOOOD too haha. Excited for you!!
@VictorLaforteza Thank you! Excited to be culture shocked haha. Also if I could ask, what's the song you use for your outro?
Awesome video, definitely learnt lots of great tips that I can't wait to implement. Quick question for you - did you make your film burn transitions? Would love to see a tutorial on them if so!
Glad you learned a thing or two! The film burn is just from stock library and combined with sfx!
Ordering my Sony A7IV today, super excited! Saving up for the FX series in the future, but I have tested the SONY A7IV a bit and it is a really good hybrid camera.
nice!! definitely one of the best hybrids out there! Excited for your a7iv to come in!! enjoy it
This was one of the best video of yours,till date...i comment less but i watched all ur channel content...wish you best.✌️
Amazing thank you so much!
Great job Victor. Inspiring stuff. Which light equipment did you use to create the background round shaped light?
Thanks! It’s a projector mount from nanlite!
Thanks for this video! So much great advice. We love Thailand so much and you captured it's beauty perfectly. Our next travel plans are still up in the air. We left Thailand a few weeks ago and are in Bali at the moment. But who know's where we'll end up after this. Just subscribed. :) Safe travels!
Thanks!! Thailand definitely has a place in our hearts as well. Good food, amazing hospitality, and beautiful places!! Hope you guys are enjoying Bali. We miss it so much! Safe travels to you guys too!! Holla at us if you guys ever go to Taiwan :)
@@VictorLaforteza For sure will! It's on the list for sure, but it's a LOOONG list 😅😂
I use A7C 24-70 lens and only shoot on automatic lol i'm looking to up my travel videos but I'm no good at it and bringing a lot of gears is not my cup of tea....thanks for the video. I like your angle skills 🙂
Great job Victor! and thanks for sharing. Maybe something that can be also considered is sound. Especially if it will be used as a meaningful component of the film. Having a small camera mic or sound recorder would make a great difference.
Thank you dude! Absolutely sound is half the video!! Good audio /sound is crucial
I bought the A7IV last year and the same Viltrox 16mm lense half a year ago. I was insecure about the lense but as I tested it, holy moly for that price it is really good. I was like OMG YEA BOYY as u showed in this Video wich lense you are using. Haha so my decision was pretty good buying that lense. Furthermore a great Video and an inspiration for me to film with different perspectives and wider of course. Thanks man! :) I also like traveling and always taking my camera with me for cinematic shots but the only thing I really need is a Gimbal for long steady shots like you did.
Amazing combo right?! Yeah gimbals are great but definitely get the lighter one for travels! Make it easier to go on and off gimbals
Thank you for sharing. We hope you enjoy Thailand
We loved it there!!! Amazing food, culture, and impeccable hospitality.
This is great, thanks Victor! Yes, I've got a two week trip in Queensland and shooting a wedding. Then we will be in Europe for 9 weeks, so pumped! Been buying some bits and pieces for travelling, including the Wandrd bags you mentioned in another video. Just making one last decision: keep my Sigma 24-70 2.8 or sell and get the Sony 24-70 2.8 GM ii, thoughts?
Amazing! glad to hear, the joys of travelling is back!! As for the lens, I'm in the same boat. I want to sell the my sigma 28-70 2.8 and Sony 24mm 1.4 for the sony 24-70 2.8 GMii. The only reason is to condense my lenses and get that breathing compensation! If you do have the extra funds, I suggest getting the best of the best since you're going to use it for work anyways. If not, the sigma 24-70 is about 90% of the Sony already.
I am going to buy A7IV for videos and this video is clearly helpful for me, Is this a right choice for cinematic videos my budget is not more than $2,500 for body, Thanks mate :)
Anytime! Excited for you to get your camera! 🙌🏽
the travel video style I always want to watch. and achieve
Definitely planning to travel to NY
Nice!!!!!!!!!, Which Picture Profile did you use? this is giving me vibes to pick my A7III back up and go shooting
Slog3 :) the a7iv would do good on slog2!
Hi Victor, great work as always! Which mic do you use to record audio from the surroundings?
This is something I'm actually working on! I just use the in camera audio. I feel like I'd just add them in post if things didn't work out with the built in mic but maybe a shotgun mic would be great. It just makes the camera a bit more bulky.
I've been debating whether to get the fx30 with a sigma 16mm 1.4, the a7iv looks great.
The sigma 16mm 1.4 is a really good lens for the FX30!! if you need a wide angle it's a must have. Another good one is the Sony 11mm 1.8!
Maraming Salamat ulit Victor! Perfect timing before we travel. Ingat!
You're welcome bro! Safe travels to your next destination!!
@@VictorLaforteza By the way, I finally got my dream come true. My friend sold me his A7siii through terms. Coming from ZV-E10 and A6400. What lens do you suggest I get? I have limited budget as I know the FE lenses are extremely expensive compared to APS-C lenses. I always use the Sony 35mm and Sigma 16mm on my A6400.
Good stuff as always, gonna try my hand at making one of these in London today!
Nice!!! Which part of London are you off to?!
@@VictorLaforteza First time so I'm sticking to Central, visiting Kensington area. Getting the feel of the city before heading off to Stockholm
@@NotLoopine Amazing!! hope you enjoy your trip!!
Hey victor, love the vids man thanks for sharing! Quick queston, do you use an ND fliter for those day time shots?
I usually do! an ND 16 is enough for me but if you like convenience a quality VND would work. This trip I actually forgot my ND so I had to compensate by using the lower extended ISO for SLOG3
@@VictorLaforteza ah!!! Got it, thanks so much!
For holidays I have bought now the small ZVE1 and I really love it 😍 my bigger FX6 and the crane 3s would be a little bit too big for this 😂
100% and holidays you don't wanna carry an FX6 😂😂
@@VictorLaforteza definitely no 😂
Do you turn on Shutter AWB Lock?
love ur videos
Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great Video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Great video, thank you for explaining so well! As far as the settings go, do you use SteadyShot when using gimbal? Seeing the wide shot, it doesn’t look like there’s any crap.
I usually turn it off but I also had some good shots with it accidentally left on.. so I don't really know which one is the best... lol most of the shots in this video is off though to give you a reference!
@@VictorLaforteza appreciate the quick response! I have a Sony 20mm f1.8 and was thinking it might not be wide enough with steady shot on, but I’ll just shoot with it off. I have Sony A7iv and RS3 Mini, first time shooting with it. Thanks again
In a case of when you don’t have the budget for expensive lenses, what’s your view on adapting vintage glasses on Sony bodies cause they’re quite cheap.
Sure! Even better because vintage glass has this character that adds some nostalgia in the shots. It makes better memories for sure
What font/style are using for the title cards? It’s so nice and I’ve been trying to find something like that for ages!
nt wagner :)
@@VictorLaforteza THANKYOU!!!
Wow I loved that! Will definitely try some of the tipps out on our long trip this summer. Du you mind me asking the name of the first song you used?
amazing! hope they help you out on your trip!! the song is Letting you go by De Lune
I'm a 3D artist and this video inspired me so much that now I wanna recreate all the shots in 3D lol
The art of letting go. Great tip that I need to apply for myself 😅
Unless it’s a paid job… let it go!! Hahaha but yeah we tend to really find the best shot and ignore being in the moment. Less stress that way!
thank you! :)
you're welcome!
doing a road trip from germany to france in september and I'm already thinking about what I can shoot there.
great video, helped a lot!
Amazing!! safe travels and enjoy your time there!
top notch production quality, what was the font name that you have used?
Thanks! it's bebas neue
@@VictorLaforteza i mean the one used here 0:49
Welcome to Bangkok Victor! Don't know if you're still here, but hope you enjoyed your stay!
Thank you brother! We ended our 2 week trip last week! So many amazing restaurants and places to see 😍 Thailand was amazing!
nice video will put it to practice on the upcoming video
amazing! enjoy filming your upcoming video!!
How are you handling the 60fps crop at 4K?
What are your tips on culling? I came back from a 4D3N road trip and although the clips were great but going through everything I shot makes it daunting. I'm going to Singapore in August and I'm thinking of implementing your tips from this video!
I definitely had this issue before but letting go of the idea that you're gonna miss editing a good shot is the way to go. You can revisit your catalogue and see if there's any new ideas for editing that pop up at a later date!
Awesome! excited for your tip in Singapore. Only been to their airport. Definitely one of the best!
Going to Japan and the Philippines in August. I'm hoping to get to at least half of your level of videography in 2 months lol. Wish me luck! Quick question, do you edit while you travel or do you do it all at home? If so, what computer do you bring with you on your travels?
Japan and Philippines are going to be awesome!!! Excited for you. Love the white sand and turquoise waters in PH. I edit my videos at home. I bring my 16" macbook pro m1 pro just in case I need to do some client work but for these youtube videos, I usually try and do them at home!
@@VictorLaforteza Thanks! I'm bringing a tinier version of your rig: ZV-E10, E 11mm f1.8, and my Crane M2S. Seeing your wide angle shots made me feel good about my 11mm purchase lol. It really does showcase the setting nicely. Loved the 7/11 static low light shot. Will be doing a lot of that in Tokyo and Manila. Last question, what mic were you using during your vlog shots? sounds really nice even on the street.
@@JohnMichael-gd2lh YES!! wide angles are so nice. I used a DJI mic! you can see it attached on my camera sling bag strap! Still trying to make it the best I can with audio so this was like one of my first few times pulling off something decent
do you have to use catalyst browse in order to convert videos to be usable in premiere pro from A7IV?
nope! they should all work properly off the bat on premiere pro.
Thanks a lot for all your tips! You're an incredibly talented filmmaker. I wanted to ask you something, though. Yours are some of the very few videos I've seen shot with Sony cameras (and specifically the FX30 and A7) that don't scream "DIGITAL". I don't know why people are not talking about this more, because it's very obvious to me that no matter how good the image quality is on these cameras and how many times people (over)use the word "cinematic", 90% of the videos I watch featuring the last batch of Sony hybrid and cinema cams don't look like film, at least to me. It's not that they look "cheap" by any means. As I said, the image quality, colors and sharpness are super professional looking but, for lack of a better expression, the look "too real" and don't trigger the feeling of "this is a movie" that I get with other cameras. And I'm talking about cameras because I know there's a ton of different elements that contribute in making something feel like a movie, but in this particular case, you rely a lot on natural light and "simple" techniques and it still feels different from other videos I've seen shot with the FX30 the A7 and similar where even using pro lighting, it looks more like a commercial or a corporate video, but never like an actual film. What would you say it's that key element that makes your videos look different?
Thanks! I know what you mean about that digital feel. I think a huge part of it is exposure and making sure you're softening up the highlights and shadows in post so it uses the full dynamic range! I've shown my entire workflow in terms of filming and editing and I'm not quite sure what else I'm doing different! could be the grading!
@@VictorLaforteza Watching those videos as I type this. You really know how to squeeze the last drop of filmlike quality from these cameras. Thanks again!
Can we use Sony alpha a7rv for commercial movie making purpose? How would be the final output on big screen?
of course! it's a beast of a camera. You can output the 8k footage no problem with it
What VND filter do you currently use? Your last video about NDs was the haida 2 in 1. Is that still your go to? also would that be enough on a sunny day. Thank you
Yup! still my go to :) It's definitely enough for a sunny day!
Which bag do you use to carry your camera and gimbal around during the day?
Wandrd Prvke!
Love the vid! I notice my AWB is super orange when filming with my Sony cameras (A7IV, FX3, ZV E1). You haven't had this issue?
hmm I haven't had super orange but a bit warm for sure! Easy fix especially for 10 bit footage. How's the ZVE1 btw?!
just got back from a trip to indonesia with my own a7iv,, fortunately I was using most of these tips in my own way
Amazing!! I hope you had some great shots in Indonesia. Beautiful country.
Welcome to Thailand! As I lived here I can say most of the time “I” overheat much earlier before the camera 😂
That was definitely the case for me as well 😂😂 nothing beats a cold drink and AC
Hoping to be able to visit Japan in November with my girlfriend, it's a dream for both of us and I want to capture those moments for us to be able to remember and revisit or show to friends and family, thus the reason i am watching your video haha, so thank you for this
Man, watching the small videos really hit hard in terms of reminiscing some travel memories. It's amazing how we can relive it with simple shots! Hope you guys get to Japan. IT'S AMAZING!
@@VictorLaforteza hhaha thank you man
hey victor! whats that lens flare transition thing you have going on? i really like it
It’s a film burn that I got from a free asset pack from artlist. They usually give it away during the holidays if you have a subscription
which LUT did u use for the Thailand video ? I can see a bunch on your website not sure which one it is
sunset film lut pack :) I used Film base + a bit of fuji greens LUTs
Why am i watching this when i don’t even have $5k in the bank lol
Haha you don’t need all that gear. Tips apply even if just your phone.
Hey! how awesome content bro! like, suscribe and bell activated. Did you use some filter for your lenses? any microphone?
usually black pro mist 1/8 and I was using the DJI mic for this video :)
Hey everyone! I´ve been trying to migrate to DaVinci, but I´ve being facing the same issue everytime. Some sort of color artifacts appear on my footage, and it literally ruins the whole thing. It shows up on almost every clip I import into DaVinci. I´ve googled a bunch of things and no one seems to know how to fix that. At the moment, I´m still stuck with Premiere, since those issues don´t show up at all over there.
Awesome video. I'm curious - in the Bangkok footage, are you using Log or standard color profile? Thanks
P.S. I live in bangkok and you showed many of my favorite places in the city!
Bangkok is so fun!!!! 90% of them are in slog3! some are shot in s-cinetone to get some low ISO shots for the bright day light (i didnt bring an ND filter so I had to compensate somewhere)
@@VictorLaforteza thanks for the reply
Great content - thanks for sharing! I was wondering do you ever get nervous, or get into trouble when flying a drone in foreign/busier cities? I know just in the US it can get hairy with needing a license and stuff, so I can only imagine it being just as difficult in other countries as well.
I don't bring drones anymore! It just takes too much time and getting permits is a pain for little gain.. (unless it's a professional shoot) everything drone shot was from storyblocks! but when I brought them before, I always get nervous even if I have proper permits especially with FPV.
@@VictorLaforteza ah, makes sense! Thanks for answering so quick. Great work as always, brother.
I didnt know they had Boots pharmacy shops outside of the UK
good stuff bro
Glad you enjoyed! thanks!
@@VictorLaforteza sure thing, will be coming for more
Nice! Question, I noticed you mention you have film lut packs, but you didn’t mention anything about filming in Slog yourself, do you film in log?
always in SLOG3 :)
@@VictorLaforteza victor! Thank you so much! I’m new to the “log scene” if you have a video on filming in log and how you use your luts I’ll be checking it out!! Thanks man! 💪😎
@@TheBrandonLeeCook sweet! there's quite a bit of tutorials on my channel so feel free to check those out :)
Can you tell how to do license music to the videos? For example this song in the beginning. What service can you actually use for that?
I use musicbed for my music licensing needs :)
@@VictorLaforteza thanks a lot! so many services and no idea where to start….
The color grading though 👌
Thanks dude! long time no talk!! Hope you're doing great 🙌
How do you take care of permits to shoot? Are all locations friendly to videographers?
Yup! You’re a tourist so people don’t mind. Just be mindful of no filming signs or if you’re unsure, you can ask any staff around.
Would this be possible with a Fuji xt-3?
Been subbed for a while and like your content
Any camera pretty much. You just need to have good composition and exposure!
What about picture profiles? Are you shooting in Slog-3 for everything or no profile at all? I'm traveling to Alaska on a cruise with my wife and I am taking my FX3 and a couple of lenses so I can be light as possible. The last thing I want to do is mess around with my settings but I am so accustomed to shooting on Cine EI that I'm timid to not use a profile at all. Already have my Base iso on a custom button and I agree with putting the aperture on Auto (I'd rather have a deep DOF for travel anyways). Curious to know your thoughts.
Slog3! Sometimes I switch to s cinetone so the base iso is lower. I didn’t bring an ND so I needed a lower ISO at f/8-f22. I tend not to shoot EI unless I’m filming with controlled lighting. Just easier with flexible ISO mode. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@VictorLaforteza That's a really good point. I guess I've spoiled myself with Cine EI. I'll try switching back to flexible iso for more run n' gun scenarios. Cheers!