I have been on the fence about buying a BMPCC for a while, then yesterday I found your channel and watched pretty much all the videos. After this video in particular I went and ordered one immediately on ebay. I can wait for it to arrive and get creating. Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful work and for the inspiration.
Thank you James, your words are really motivating. I am sure you re going to have a lot of fun with the bmpcc, you will never regret this purchase. It's the best cam I've ever own, it has the most decent video image. Is the camera that i never cared about for additional stuff or crazy good lenses... it works perfect just with the cheapest lens option and 5 batteries😉!!! Thanks for watching, Peace.
Master Bill! 💪🏾💪🏾 Your music and footage are always amazing, just as _you_ are amazing, my friend! Much love and appreciation to you and your awesome lady, all your loved ones, and to you all in beautiful Greece. 💗
WOW, I really love that edit. The music is so perfect and atmospheric. I watched it all the way through to the end. Wonderful shots, composition and grading! I think once you specialise in using the Pocket OG every other camera will be a breeze!
Using native lenses you can set your focus by pressing the dedicated focus button before every single shot. Very helpful built in function, check it out!
I am using Raw not to get the most out of the camera but to get the most out for the edit!!! Once you shoot in DNG, everthing works better in post. With prores the metadata doesn't work. Thanks for watching!
Probably already had this question ,what was the Lut used on the grade ? Or did you grade it ? I can only assume desaturated a bit and add bit of red or removed red to achieve the terracotta look ?
I can see the noise (low-light shots) on my HDR 4K monitor but its very film-like so its not at all distracting. I'm positive it wouldn't have been nearly as noticeable if it was recorded using a faster lens like the Lumix 25mm 1.7 that i use on my BMPCC OG. I also use a Canon EOS-M (Magic Lantern) and they match really well. Both of these cameras are amazing when used right. The sound track works great on this video. Dude, keep the videos coming.
Fantastic 😍! If you want to have a very compact cheap audio solution, I use a sennheiser mke 200. This makes the audio from old phone to usable. The mic is very compact and has a integrated shock mount and wind blocker. So its stays compact without the need of a deadcat.
Lumix 12-35 its a great lens, very sharp, nice colour and pretty much compact for the Bmpcc's size. I think its the perfect match with BMPCC. As you can notice is the only lens i use on my Bmpcc. The I.S. its extremely helpful. As for the night shots, some shots was operated in 1600 ISO and some other shots in 800 ISO. Thanks for watching😍
Good looking shots man, I suggest you to set up zebras to 80% to avoid these clipping. In fact the log digital signal of this camera Clip at 85%. You can get amaizing film look if you stay under that and just put a 2383 kodak
Hey Bill, love this video! I bought a used Black Magic Pocket Cinema Original last year and I absolutely love it. I love the look and if I only ever have one camera in my life it’s this! That being said, I’m curious on what brand and type of SD cards did you buy to shoot the DNG raw with? I have a couple older cards that are fast enough but am having trouble finding the right SD cards that work well with the DNG. I greatly appreciate your help! Love the video!!!
Hi Justin, this is the way to go images.app.goo.gl/GM5RLCTmrQj5wabF9 You can record about 1h and 10m in Cinema DNG 25fps, basically you can record any format on this card and you can buy it in a very good price as well. This video is captured on this card actually! Thanks for watching bro, keep on filming! Check out my new video series for the Canon 6D original with Magic Lantern if you wish th-cam.com/video/OGXnmXh7efI/w-d-xo.html :)
@@billpolitis8855 when you say handheld- do you mean with or without cage+handle? I've decided to buy this camera for my very first camera and want to see what I can get by. I'm curious if I can do without the cage+handle.
@@billpolitis8855 wow. nice work! one last question- I know that Lumix 12-35 f2.8 has Mark I and Mark II- with different IS capability- is your film made with mark I or II?
Fantastic stuff. Will take out my og pocket because of your work. Can you show a color grade breakdown? Love the look. Two other questions. What are you using in post to stabilize? Also, why are you using 25fps as opposed to 23.9fps?
This video is absolutely gorgeous. I literally just picked up one of these cameras with a cage and battery solution for a couple of hundred dollars this afternoon. I was planning to casually decide what to do about lenses, but this edit has motivated me to get this little guy rigged up and shooting. The lens option that you shot this with is a bit more than I want to invest into this camera. Have you noticed any difference in image quality when comparing good glass through a "Good" focal reducer and native mounted lenses?
Hi, thanks for watching. One hundred percent of my footage is taken with the 12-35mm 2.8f Lumix. I am pretty happy with the results i take from this combo. I am not a expert on speedboosters, sorry!
@@billpolitis8855 you're results are really solid with a native lens. I think I'll pick up a non-cine Meike prime. Those things are sharp, well built and cheap as chips.
@@theorn01 Hi, you will never regret the 12-35 f2.8 Lumix on a Bmpcc. To me its the perfect fit, compact, light, fast, easy, Image Stabilizer! It can't be more Pocket! Thanks for watching.
This Video was randomly suggested to me - So I am a bit lost on context. Though if it is to show off the camera, does it? the photography is very nice bit slow of an edit for me personally though the shots and pacing are nice. nothing wrong though in terms of technical performance you can see the camera is lacking in todays standards. Though is it a bad camera? Maybe. can you shoot nice things with it? certainly, so what is my take away? The highlights are a bit blown with a harsh roll off and the noise is almost always present. (I am watching on a 32" 4K screen, so its more noticeable) it has a nice enough look and you have graded it well. you seem to know the camera which is helping out here. Does it make me want to get one? Not really. I am sure what I have said technically could be fixed from this video and though they may be technicalities, it doesn't diminish the craft here, you have done a great job. though the truth of the matter is that you can get cameras with larger sensors better signal to noise with faster sensor read outs for really cheap these days (comparatively) and with more res too. Its a nice image though in a very pocketable size and this video is testament to that. Though I only got 4:10 in sorry
This caméra is used as a b cam, on movies such as the Avengers feature films and big blockbuster, even today in 2024. (remove part of my nasty comment ; sorry)
@@snydereric6852 I believe everything I said is valid. While I'd be surprised the avengers use this as a quote unquote b camera, I could believe it being used as a crash cam Then again I am pretty sure in today's world they'd use something else with better Dr signal to noise . Like a pocket 4k or 6k or zcam Though even if they did use the og pocket they probably rigged it with a speed booster and got the best out of it while using some of the best post houses to grade it. With even that being said why did they choose it? When their acam is an arri or Sony Venice? It's probably for somewhere they can't put the arri or because they don't want to damage 100k cameras and 100k lenses and maybe the DP just likes it art is nuanced while the people who make these projects are too, does it make it objectively a good camera in 2024 - no it doesn't. Though you're right to your opinion I actually in fact know a boring amount about cameras but you don't know me and I just shared my opinion based on what I watched, it wasn't meant to offend you or be offensive and just add to the discussion so I don't know why you come to be bullish and say I know nothing and be rude. There is no need for it. You could just add your option and discuss it. Which may have made for something insightful for both of us.
@@heartshapedfilms Hello you ;) First of all, I'd like to sincerely apologize ; (i deleted my nasty part of my comment ; the day I wrote you, i was in a very bad mood after a rough day, and i regret what i wrote, so i took it off ; it wasn't smart, it was helping and it was stupid of me because I behaved very stupid). This said, back to the real subject, yes you are right ; it's used a b cam for crash or dangerous scene (to avoid to break an expensive Arri). I'm not an expert but I think the BMPCC OG and it's little sister BMMCC have a closer look to Arri's sensor (fairchild sensor) than the 4k or 6K. Denis Villeneuve's Arrival and even Spectre (or another James Bond) where shot with a 2.7k camera (which fairchild secret sauce sensor is very close to the bmpcc og) ; and it's only 2.7K. Sometimes, i like to think there is a reason why the DP of Tenet dropped this camera in the frame in the movie ; because they could have done any partnership/advertisement to promote a brand new camera. (see link below to see the picture) www.reddit.com/r/cinematography/comments/10hywy8/tenet_2020_im_trying_to_identity_the_camera_and/? Anyway, that's what i know, but i might be wrong because i'm have much to learn, cheers and sorry again
nothing is ever in focus with this camera.. everything is always blurry like, very similar to my Minolta film photo camera from 1984 and the Danish artform, The Skagen Painters.... a magic art by the brightlight only happening at areas as the Danish Atlantic coast , the light open up another level for the artists to see....
@@billpolitis8855 what do you think of he pocket 4K in comparison? what are the values to choose to buy the 4k over the OG? and is upscaling to UHD on the OG complicated for a beginner or is it only change te resolution when you export the file? two people wanna sell me the OG and the 4K for relatively good price.. I do not know which to choose right now,.. I already got thee 4/3 lenses from my gh3... wanna step over to a more cinema camera ... is the little more expensive 4k worth it in 2023 or is OG a better choice and spend the money in between on a rig? thanks
@@SimplicityForGood I don’t have any experience with the 4K so I can’t really help you to decide, all I know is that the OG is a stunning camera, but have in mind that it’s a difficult camera to work with!
@@billpolitis8855 I see, everyone says is a difficult. I never seen it in person yet.. what exactly are the complications you had with this little camera? the result of your work is amazing by the way! that for getting back
@@SimplicityForGood shooting with the camera and a lens only attached (not geared) as I do, the advantages are, light and small set up but the disadvantages are more, low battery life (30’ max), you can work only with ND filter, shaky footage, dark LCD screen! For me this camera is a Cinema Pocket camera as it meant to be!
I have been on the fence about buying a BMPCC for a while, then yesterday I found your channel and watched pretty much all the videos. After this video in particular I went and ordered one immediately on ebay. I can wait for it to arrive and get creating. Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful work and for the inspiration.
Thank you James, your words are really motivating. I am sure you re going to have a lot of fun with the bmpcc, you will never regret this purchase. It's the best cam I've ever own, it has the most decent video image. Is the camera that i never cared about for additional stuff or crazy good lenses... it works perfect just with the cheapest lens option and 5 batteries😉!!! Thanks for watching, Peace.
Master Bill! 💪🏾💪🏾 Your music and footage are always amazing, just as _you_ are amazing, my friend! Much love and appreciation to you and your awesome lady, all your loved ones, and to you all in beautiful Greece. 💗
Thank you Bro! Really appreciate your Words! Peace!
@@billpolitis8855 You're very welcome, bro! Thanks, peace! :)
Awesome work!
Thanks 😊
This is f&cking brilliant. This is how you use the og bmpcc! 💪🏾👏🏾
Beatiful Greece. 🌺🌻🌼🌷🥀🌱
Greetings Artur! ❤
@@billpolitis8855 Greetings!
Very nice shots, I like the grading as well, it matches the feel of the soundtrack! Thanks for posting!
Thank you📽❤🤘😗🌻📹
Wow! Been debating between different older budget cameras lately and this just about sold me. Awesome vid!
Thanks Andrew! BMPCC is a gem❤
Beautifully paced. Lovely edit.
WOW, I really love that edit. The music is so perfect and atmospheric. I watched it all the way through to the end.
Wonderful shots, composition and grading! I think once you specialise in using the Pocket OG every other camera will be a breeze!
Thank you Ioannis for this awesome words. I really appreciate it. The Pocket is a Real Camera. I totaly agree with you! Love!
The more I watch your videos, the more I regret selling my bmpcc. 😢 Keep up the good work!👏🏾👍🏾
Don't regret mate, just save money and buy it again!! LOVE
Still wondering how you guys achieve amazing focusing image looks alway sharp and not super soft. I must be missing something
Using native lenses you can set your focus by pressing the dedicated focus button before every single shot. Very helpful built in function, check it out!
very cool sound and image ! respect!
Thanks a lot!!!
You are talented man, this makes me excited to use my OG BMPCC!
I really love this camera! Thanks for watching! Peace
Deeply absorbing, beautifully crafted.
Thanks❤
Very nice, very beautiful. Quite cinematic.
Thank you Adrian!❤
Muy buenas imágenes, eres muy bueno.
unreal. how can it be that good ?
The OG is magic.
Black Magic
Do you always record in raw? Do you think it is always worthwhile to use raw versus prores to get the most out of the camera?
I am using Raw not to get the most out of the camera but to get the most out for the edit!!! Once you shoot in DNG, everthing works better in post. With prores the metadata doesn't work. Thanks for watching!
Really nice shots buddy!
Thank you Brother!
Very well graded! ☺ I have the same camera but think it is hard to get the "film look".
Probably already had this question ,what was the Lut used on the grade ? Or did you grade it ? I can only assume desaturated a bit and add bit of red or removed red to achieve the terracotta look ?
I am using LUTs and color grade as well yes!
Great work!!
Thank you!😍
Love this! Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for watching!
Do you change the colorspace in da Vinci? I’m trying to get more out of my bmpcc. I still think it’s a worthwhile camera
No i'm not change colour space, just open the Raw adjustment and colour grade ! Thanks for watching!
Stunning, as usual. You have THE magic touch, sir. Your footage looks more filmic than actual film. How does he do it?!@!
Thank you Joe! Really appreciate your good words. I love it😍
I can see the noise (low-light shots) on my HDR 4K monitor but its very film-like so its not at all distracting. I'm positive it wouldn't have been nearly as noticeable if it was recorded using a faster lens like the Lumix 25mm 1.7 that i use on my BMPCC OG. I also use a Canon EOS-M (Magic Lantern) and they match really well. Both of these cameras are amazing when used right. The sound track works great on this video. Dude, keep the videos coming.
Thanks Bro!
Perfect !
Thanks😘
Do you apply some kind of LUT to this?
Yes I do! Check out th-cam.com/video/QP7HLd2kS7A/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!!!!
May I ask what camera lenses do you use?
Hi, its all written in the description😚. I am using the Lumix 12-35 f2.8 in all of that video series!!
Bill Politis ～ Thanks 🤝
do you have a specific lut? or you just color it as you go?
I am using a LUT and colour grade after lut
Fantastic 😍! If you want to have a very compact cheap audio solution, I use a sennheiser mke 200. This makes the audio from old phone to usable. The mic is very compact and has a integrated shock mount and wind blocker. So its stays compact without the need of a deadcat.
Thanks Martin, i'll check out asap!!!❤
Very nice. What's your opinion of the 12-35mm? Also, what ISO did you use for the night scenes? Thanks.
Lumix 12-35 its a great lens, very sharp, nice colour and pretty much compact for the Bmpcc's size. I think its the perfect match with BMPCC. As you can notice is the only lens i use on my Bmpcc. The I.S. its extremely helpful. As for the night shots, some shots was operated in 1600 ISO and some other shots in 800 ISO. Thanks for watching😍
@@billpolitis8855 try these sensitivities in daylight situations
@@billpolitis8855 is your Lumix 12-34 version I or version II?
Brother this is beautiful
Yes, we need you direction...lol. Lut choices, colorspace-cst, etc? Would love to know...
is an external monitor mandatory for one of these cameras?
It Depends on what you need to do? The pockets screen it’s a bit dark but for me and my content, works! Thanks
How long the battery last?
I have 5 batteries, some last around 40 minutes (non continuous recording ) but camera opened. And some others last about twenty minutes to half hour!
@@billpolitis8855 if continuesly max setting how long it last
@@jasonpermanna308 If you mean continuous recording! I never used it like this. I always shot small clips
Love you !!
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Man, whenever I try that combination, I still get fairly sterile looking footage. Your stuff really has a s16, filmic quality. Nicely done!
Thank you Jeremy! Peace!
@@billpolitis8855 Peace!
How do you import to computer?
What do you mean? What import card to computer or files to software??
@@billpolitis8855 yeah your work flow to get in the computer
@@sergioknuf Just importing the files into DaVinci. Nothing too complicated just a simple import.
Good looking shots man, I suggest you to set up zebras to 80% to avoid these clipping.
In fact the log digital signal of this camera Clip at 85%. You can get amaizing film look if you stay under that and just put a 2383 kodak
Thanks Yann!
I'm definitely borrowing this information for my own deranged purposes. Thanks!
Can you explain hahaha
@@johanneseckestrom6566 Ha, I just mean that I'm going to use the settings that you recommended while shooting with my bmpcc.
@@theorncampbell4432 haha ohh sorry my brother I was asking Yann ;)
whats your secret post processing sauce ?
Secret sauce lol! Maybe the secret sauce is what I have in mind when I’m colour grading…everyone’s got a different point of view!
@@billpolitis8855 how did you create your point of view in post?
@@sdufg lol…Here you can download the Luts I am using. th-cam.com/video/QP7HLd2kS7A/w-d-xo.html
@@billpolitis8855 seriously haha...100 luts...WTF....which ONE you LIKE?
@@sdufg I like the “winter” ones. Check em out!
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Ευχαριστώ πολύ!!!
Hey Bill, love this video! I bought a used Black Magic Pocket Cinema Original last year and I absolutely love it. I love the look and if I only ever have one camera in my life it’s this!
That being said, I’m curious on what brand and type of SD cards did you buy to shoot the DNG raw with? I have a couple older cards that are fast enough but am having trouble finding the right SD cards that work well with the DNG.
I greatly appreciate your help! Love the video!!!
Hi Justin, this is the way to go
images.app.goo.gl/GM5RLCTmrQj5wabF9
You can record about 1h and 10m in Cinema DNG 25fps, basically you can record any format on this card and you can buy it in a very good price as well. This video is captured on this card actually!
Thanks for watching bro, keep on filming!
Check out my new video series for the Canon 6D original with Magic Lantern if you wish th-cam.com/video/OGXnmXh7efI/w-d-xo.html
:)
@@billpolitis8855 Awesome!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I’m gonna order these right now!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
F@#*ing LOVE IT !
thank you!
It's really nice. Your music builds nice atmosphere. Are all the shots handheld? Some looked like on the tripod.
Yes all handheld, i use a 12-35 lumix lens with I.S. and i apply Stabilzer in Post as well. Thanks!!!
@@billpolitis8855 when you say handheld- do you mean with or without cage+handle? I've decided to buy this camera for my very first camera and want to see what I can get by. I'm curious if I can do without the cage+handle.
@@chulhochang No cage, just the camera and the lens? The Lumix 12-35 f2.8 has a great stabilizer! Thanks for watching
@@billpolitis8855 wow. nice work! one last question- I know that Lumix 12-35 f2.8 has Mark I and Mark II- with different IS capability- is your film made with mark I or II?
@@chulhochang Is the Mark II
Fantastic stuff. Will take out my og pocket because of your work. Can you show a color grade breakdown? Love the look. Two other questions. What are you using in post to stabilize? Also, why are you using 25fps as opposed to 23.9fps?
I am using Davinci Resolve for grade and stabize my footage. The 25fps mode looks more cinematic to me for some reason! Thanks for watching, Peace!
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This video is absolutely gorgeous. I literally just picked up one of these cameras with a cage and battery solution for a couple of hundred dollars this afternoon. I was planning to casually decide what to do about lenses, but this edit has motivated me to get this little guy rigged up and shooting. The lens option that you shot this with is a bit more than I want to invest into this camera.
Have you noticed any difference in image quality when comparing good glass through a "Good" focal reducer and native mounted lenses?
Hi, thanks for watching. One hundred percent of my footage is taken with the 12-35mm 2.8f Lumix. I am pretty happy with the results i take from this combo. I am not a expert on speedboosters, sorry!
@@billpolitis8855 you're results are really solid with a native lens. I think I'll pick up a non-cine Meike prime. Those things are sharp, well built and cheap as chips.
@@theorn01 Hi, you will never regret the 12-35 f2.8 Lumix on a Bmpcc. To me its the perfect fit, compact, light, fast, easy, Image Stabilizer! It can't be more Pocket!
Thanks for watching.
Good shooting 👍. How do you keep it so steady 13:51 ?
Hi William, the lens i use has an I.S. (lumix 12-35 f2.8) and i apply more stabilizer in post, (DaVinci resolve). Thanks😍
This Video was randomly suggested to me - So I am a bit lost on context. Though if it is to show off the camera, does it? the photography is very nice bit slow of an edit for me personally though the shots and pacing are nice. nothing wrong though in terms of technical performance you can see the camera is lacking in todays standards. Though is it a bad camera? Maybe. can you shoot nice things with it? certainly, so what is my take away? The highlights are a bit blown with a harsh roll off and the noise is almost always present. (I am watching on a 32" 4K screen, so its more noticeable) it has a nice enough look and you have graded it well. you seem to know the camera which is helping out here. Does it make me want to get one?
Not really.
I am sure what I have said technically could be fixed from this video and though they may be technicalities, it doesn't diminish the craft here, you have done a great job. though the truth of the matter is that you can get cameras with larger sensors better signal to noise with faster sensor read outs for really cheap these days (comparatively) and with more res too.
Its a nice image though in a very pocketable size and this video is testament to that. Though I only got 4:10 in sorry
Thank you ❤
This caméra is used as a b cam, on movies such as the Avengers feature films and big blockbuster, even today in 2024. (remove part of my nasty comment ; sorry)
@@snydereric6852 I believe everything I said is valid. While I'd be surprised the avengers use this as a quote unquote b camera, I could believe it being used as a crash cam
Then again I am pretty sure in today's world they'd use something else with better Dr signal to noise . Like a pocket 4k or 6k or zcam
Though even if they did use the og pocket they probably rigged it with a speed booster and got the best out of it while using some of the best post houses to grade it. With even that being said why did they choose it? When their acam is an arri or Sony Venice? It's probably for somewhere they can't put the arri or because they don't want to damage 100k cameras and 100k lenses and maybe the DP just likes it art is nuanced while the people who make these projects are too, does it make it objectively a good camera in 2024 - no it doesn't.
Though you're right to your opinion I actually in fact know a boring amount about cameras but you don't know me and I just shared my opinion based on what I watched, it wasn't meant to offend you or be offensive and just add to the discussion so I don't know why you come to be bullish and say I know nothing and be rude. There is no need for it. You could just add your option and discuss it. Which may have made for something insightful for both of us.
@@heartshapedfilms Hello you ;) First of all, I'd like to sincerely apologize ; (i deleted my nasty part of my comment ; the day I wrote you, i was in a very bad mood after a rough day, and i regret what i wrote, so i took it off ; it wasn't smart, it was helping and it was stupid of me because I behaved very stupid).
This said, back to the real subject, yes you are right ; it's used a b cam for crash or dangerous scene (to avoid to break an expensive Arri).
I'm not an expert but I think the BMPCC OG and it's little sister BMMCC have a closer look to Arri's sensor (fairchild sensor) than the 4k or 6K. Denis Villeneuve's Arrival and even Spectre (or another James Bond) where shot with a 2.7k camera (which fairchild secret sauce sensor is very close to the bmpcc og) ; and it's only 2.7K.
Sometimes, i like to think there is a reason why the DP of Tenet dropped this camera in the frame in the movie ; because they could have done any partnership/advertisement to promote a brand new camera. (see link below to see the picture)
www.reddit.com/r/cinematography/comments/10hywy8/tenet_2020_im_trying_to_identity_the_camera_and/?
Anyway, that's what i know, but i might be wrong because i'm have much to learn, cheers and sorry again
nothing is ever in focus with this camera.. everything is always blurry like, very similar to my Minolta film photo camera from 1984 and the Danish artform, The Skagen Painters.... a magic art by the brightlight only happening at areas as the Danish Atlantic coast , the light open up another level for the artists to see....
Indeed one of the best digital sensors of 2010s
@@billpolitis8855 what do you think of he pocket 4K in comparison? what are the values to choose to buy the 4k over the OG? and is upscaling to UHD on the OG complicated for a beginner or is it only change te resolution when you export the file? two people wanna sell me the OG and the 4K for relatively good price.. I do not know which to choose right now,.. I already got thee 4/3 lenses from my gh3... wanna step over to a more cinema camera ... is the little more expensive 4k worth it in 2023 or is OG a better choice and spend the money in between on a rig? thanks
@@SimplicityForGood I don’t have any experience with the 4K so I can’t really help you to decide, all I know is that the OG is a stunning camera, but have in mind that it’s a difficult camera to work with!
@@billpolitis8855 I see, everyone says is a difficult. I never seen it in person yet.. what exactly are the complications you had with this little camera? the result of your work is amazing by the way! that for getting back
@@SimplicityForGood shooting with the camera and a lens only attached (not geared) as I do, the advantages are, light and small set up but the disadvantages are more, low battery life (30’ max), you can work only with ND filter, shaky footage, dark LCD screen! For me this camera is a Cinema Pocket camera as it meant to be!