I agree. Seems that we have enough tools at our disposal in davinci and with filters to get that character. Starting with a base that is sharp and then using the softness as an artistic piece. It’s always a balance and I feel like we can achieve the balance easier with post production rather than on location. Like adding distortion to audio without clipping. Good video mate.
7:07 "there are other things than how the bokeh looks", other than the three you mentioned later: distortion, contrast, non-clinical sharpness, anything else to pay attention to while testing lenses?
That's a really good question. I think there are the basic technical things to know: what size sensor does it cover, what f or t stop does it open to, vignetting, focus breathing, fringing/CA, obvious distortions or limitations -- all those things have such a big effect on what's possible, but yeah after that is where I think a lot of it comes down to feel which at least for me is only possible to really learn from shooting with a lens. I know that specifically with the Tokina Vista's there's something in the construction that leads to a very gentle transition from areas that are in focus to out of focus. I'm not sure if that what appeals to me about them or not, but that's the closest technical explanation I've heard. Long and short of it, it really just comes down to if I like how it feels (and of course if how it feels is right for a given project).
Agree man! Currently only using photo lenses, zooms for event work and primes for commercial work. Don’t see the benefit in cine lenses for my workflow and production speed. I don’t have half a day to get a couple of shots and never have someone focussing for me. Good chat
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Subscribed! What focal length or equivalent FF is your talking head shot on? I like it!
Thanks! Not exactly sure the focal length, was on a zoom. I think somewhere around a 32mm on FF.
I agree. Seems that we have enough tools at our disposal in davinci and with filters to get that character. Starting with a base that is sharp and then using the softness as an artistic piece. It’s always a balance and I feel like we can achieve the balance easier with post production rather than on location. Like adding distortion to audio without clipping. Good video mate.
Yeah it's an interesting question. I've shot both ways before. I suppose it's whatever the project calls for in terms of process.
@ yeah exactly.
Awesome, I loved hearing your thoughts! Interesting to see how the industry's tastes and preferences are evolving
Definitely. The way technology and cost of that technology has evolved in the last 15 years is amazing.
Definitely start leaning more towards clean lenses myself
interesting. what lenses have you liked recently?
@ just shot a music video using a Zeiss CP Zoom- loved it
7:07 "there are other things than how the bokeh looks", other than the three you mentioned later: distortion, contrast, non-clinical sharpness, anything else to pay attention to while testing lenses?
That's a really good question. I think there are the basic technical things to know: what size sensor does it cover, what f or t stop does it open to, vignetting, focus breathing, fringing/CA, obvious distortions or limitations -- all those things have such a big effect on what's possible, but yeah after that is where I think a lot of it comes down to feel which at least for me is only possible to really learn from shooting with a lens. I know that specifically with the Tokina Vista's there's something in the construction that leads to a very gentle transition from areas that are in focus to out of focus. I'm not sure if that what appeals to me about them or not, but that's the closest technical explanation I've heard. Long and short of it, it really just comes down to if I like how it feels (and of course if how it feels is right for a given project).
Agree man! Currently only using photo lenses, zooms for event work and primes for commercial work. Don’t see the benefit in cine lenses for my workflow and production speed. I don’t have half a day to get a couple of shots and never have someone focussing for me. Good chat
Yeah, sounds familiar!
Good stuff man!
Thanks! Appreciate it :)