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@@jandrefilms just in built resolve although had a few issues with this vid, not sure it came out super well!

@@ngonzale3 exactly we just need to submit to the sun and accept our fate

@@chrisreist these are new SIRUI full frame cine primes that should get announced this week

usually use my sachlter flow tech, but in this case used my smaller manfrotto tripod which is easier to transport, I’ve had for years but it’s a pain in the A to use.

​@@EdProsser thank you. I was thinking of getting a flowtech. Their awesome

@@gaarax0x if you use a tripod every week you won’t regret it! Can be heavy, but I can suck that up for pro work.

mmm do you know if they exist??

thank you!! Hopefully this weekend 💪

it’s an amazing tool! although a bit temperamental in terms of remembering the tracking if you move the clip around on timeline

never tried the action 2 you mean action 5?

the swiss army knife of light modifiers!

The huge flaming ball of gas is no match for this 5-in-1 reflector 😁

the cave man tamed the bright light in the sky

@@EdProsser 😂

no!

too sharp for you?

@ yeah, but thats not all of it, clearly the cinematic characteristics are missing on this one compared to Sirui Saturn for example. No matter how hard you try in post, it will always give you that DSLR vibes. But i understand for this price tag, one should not expect too much.

@@alenlenia the Saturn are anamorphic - these are spherical. But yes these are very sharp and clean, different to what I’d usually choose to shoot on. I think for the price they they are kinda interesting, not sure there’s much competing with them

Give me the signal and I'll bounce over to help you

Yeah there is grain the original images are clean - I usually add grain - although struggled refining this one - not sure if YT compression has changed a bit as my usual settings are looking a bit diff than they usually do

@@EdProsser thanks for the video. :)

you mean ungraded log footage? not sure that would be very clear

Most cine cams are SDI, it’s a more secure connection etc. plus the BMD EVF / monitor are usb which I love. Side screen yeah I think it’ll be a love hate thing - when you’re shooting on sticks it’s very handy to be honest but not much use outside of that. I much prefer the Komodo’s top screen when shooting hand held etc. however has its own issues when camera high up on sticks. BMD menus are great to be honest and you can use hot keys for all the quick access settings you’d need when shooting like false colour, peaking etc. outside of that not generally interacting much with the settings once camera is setup for the day.

@EdProsser thanks for elaborating. I do a lot of handheld and that sidescreen is useless in that configuration. Honestly I think the new 12K LF seems much more attractive, even from a formfactor standpoint. Not having hdmi is not the deal breaker, I have sdi monitor too but it's just inconvenient if I wanna use an atem mini pro. Lots of cine cams have both.

@ Most monitors will cross convert - my Komodo is SDI only so I guess I'm just used to it. Also - in all occasions I'm rigging an external monitor anyway so side screen doesn't impact me much, but I hear you, everyone has different pain points. Would definitely recommend shooting with one to get a feel for it. Honestly I went in as a cynic and it has won me round.

probably not quite as snappy but generally it’s fine for pro work

gotta keep you alert

No, at the time i didn’t realise you had to do this, but still got okay results. Someone flagged this to me a while back, so have started doing it moving forward. will mention it in my longer term review!

@EdProsser Interesting thanks for the reply! I thought the gyro stabilization was impressive I know pyxis is full frame, but I'm wondering for the pocket 4k and 6k etc if it would be the crop factor applied to the focal length ('full frame equivalent') or just the focal length listed on the lens 🤔

@ I think you'd just input the focal length listed on the lens, which is always the FF equivalent.

@@EdProsser Cool thank you for the help!

Most of the footage is graded with a few diff film emulation powergrades I’m testing out to see what I like, although some are quite heavily modified. hut some shots also feature that workflow

@@EdProsser ah i see. It's the best footage i've seen out of the camera, i ordered yesterday so excited to see what it can do :D Those Cookes are amazing, hoping my Leica's can get a similar look.

@@thesuperhighway If you've got Leica glass you'll have no excuse, would love a set myself! Pyxis wise - yeah still figuring out what I like and how to push the image around, making these vids has been useful to try diff techniques out. Enjoy your camera!

I'd imagine so! Larger sensor I think and raw recording.

I can't quite remember, probably the LUMIX S 18mm

It's difficult to give someone else advice on this kinda thing as everyone's needs and experience are different, but the LUMIX S5 IIX is a great all rounder that will probably be more useful and easier to use with stuff like IBIS and AF and much cheaper to setup and cheaper ongoing running costs (storage with a RED becomes a cost factor as you shoot more).

LUMIX S5 IiX

Yeah I couldn't justify picking on up in the end - I may pick one up if it drops to around £800 - £900... but I don't NEED one.

it's great!

It's a lightweight rubber front so it looks like it's deformed but its fine!

@EdProsser ah gotchu!

There is more to come. Stay strong.💪

Yeah my Komodo is a nicer size and a little lighter! I prefer the top screen on the Komodo as well

I’ll go get my drill…

I wish I had some Dulens in!

I believe with THEOS you need the additional time code module to sync with camera. Pyxis has its own time code port. I haven’t had a shoot where I needed time code with the Pyxis yet though, if it’s just 1-2 cams and one audio source I just sync myself in post.

If there is external jack on Pyxis you could run feed from F3 to camera for easy sync afterwards .

@@IanSnape yeah I haven’t tried they just because I had issues on Komodo with running it off same battery. I tend to run THEOS into mic port of camera or sep into F3 but to think going into mic port of cam sounds great! I also do backup recording on the THEOS packs as well

I have a video comparing LUMIX S5 iiX & PYXIS in the works!

@@EdProsser Wonderful

At that point, it's probably not the camera that makes it high end but the skills of the crew who operate it, the quality of the writing, the skill in directing and editing and all the other elements that go into it. The camera wont make up for lacking in those areas. As for the Tilta cage - I've not tried it!

yes

Occasionally!

Yeah just a small Matthew’s open end scrim, artificial silk to diffuse sun (can’t remember the size but probably the smallest frame they make) Just had my assistant hold it up off camera left, nothing to back light, but plenty of bounce from warm sand. Very simple and mobile setup! We were also using a large 5-in-1 reflector to diffuse in wider shots

@@EdProsser Thanks you Ed! Love the setup but the eye and composition are great!

@@davidpm41 thanks David appreciate it - you've also inspired me to make a little vid about this shooting setup for diffusing natural light - I'll add it to my list.

Yeah I don’t think there’s a website for it, it’s an individual - someone put me in touch with him and he makes them to order, I can’t find whether he actually has a website atm but am trying to find! His company is called Insight Media or something like they

@@EdProsser damn .. no credit left for him on the video?? But thanks for the reply !

@@lukebeyond4u I’ve tracked it down! Company name has changed which is why I couldn’t find it, added to description now - dotechne.com/dji-lidar-range-finder-cage/