Hi, thanks for the useful and honest reviews/tutorials. I am doing a lot of classical music and similar productions (musical theater, operas etc) and low light uncontrolled environment it's always an issue. Because of that I also added Sony Full Frame cameras into my productions other than the Pocket Black Magic. Both are great for their own reasons. I find the Sony line to make things a bit easier for these kind of projects and low light being better, never miss focus etc ... but on the other hand the image is super clean. Not a bad thing at all ... however I wanted to ask your opinion on aesthetics of a more "artistic" look coming out of the BM cameras even slightly underexposed as opposed to the more "technically" correct image of the Sony but sharp. Again, both are great it's not a debate of better or worse. I find classical music performers to like the BM and they have no issues whatsoever with the BM look. In contrary music theater directors tend to prefer the brighter image of the Sony. Any insight would be useful. Thanks ;)
Excellent comment, my friend. I envy you for doing those kinds of projects (envy in a good way, lol) Yes, there is a difference in image quality between BM, SONY, RED, etc., but many of these differences can be altered in post, AND with the use of different lenses (canon: very sharp - Sigma: middle point kinds of - vintage lenses: more organic/dirty/whatever, lol) In my opinion it all comes down to one thing "whatever makes you happy and whatever makes your workflow easier" There are people who prefer Sony cause their AF, because they use AF, there are ppl who prefer BM because of the color science even though they don't have AF or IBIS, and there are ppl who can afford buying RED without AF and IBIS, hahah but awesome image quality and code, so, .... there's a lot to talk about it, my friend. I'm happy you're rocking with Sony, which is so ergonomically good and precise, and also because I believe, it has a faster workflow.
@@topicruben thanks and yes indeed what matters the most is workflow and getting a good end result instead of arguing over the hype of tech specs for said cameras. To clarify I am using both Sony and BM systems and in most cases mix and match as I typically need 2-6 cameras at the same time. I have been looking at the TTartisan lenses for Sony to “soften” the image a bit when desirable. Also, I was wondering if the BM6K full frame performs better compared to the BM4K with speed booster or BM6Kg2 for light low around the ISO 1250-1600 range …? What do you think based on your observations? To expand on one of your comments above … the BM actually provides a more straightforward workflow for somethings like being able to embed timecode as metadata while also recording camera audio as back as opposed to sacrificing audio over timecode with the Sony. More options for rigging, holding heavy lenses, and recording mediums. Once setup I find the Sony to be easier to shoot. That’s all.
I meant to ask … if you have any tips for nailing focus with the BM I Willis appreciate it. For close ups all good - b it however when shooting from a balcony 70ft away it’s kind of hard to be sure of focus even with a 7” external screen. Taking about wide shots of a big ensemble. Close ups are fine. Thanks 😊😊
Thank you Mr Ruben!❤❤❤
Thank you so much, brother
You have such a great eye, Dr Ruben! Super well done, and the band is great too! Bravissimo! 🔥🧨💪🏽🤠👍🏽🧨🔥
@@SonnyGreenwichJr I wish you could hear them playing live! Such talented gang. Thanks for checking it out 🙏👏⭐️♥️👍🇨🇦🥳🚂
This man has more skills than a packed mule.
@@ScullyPop Haha, thanks brother. Humbly doing what I love
Excellent video, Ruben! I know how difficult it is to produce something like this. The band was cool, and the audio capture was amazing!
@@BK42Cycles thank you so much my good friend 🙏
Loving the new setup brother , great video as always
Thank you so much for checking it out, brother. You will like the next one I did much more (I hope, lol)
Amazing video brother
@@temitayoisme Thanks brother
Great thoughts, thank you.
Thank you my brother. Hope you're all well
Great band!
@@Valentina-bk2dh thank you, Valentina. They are very talented musicians. It was a pleasure working with them. Can’t wait to shoot the second one 🥳
It was a great video, Ruben. That's a fantastic band, and her voice is wonderful.
@@pablozea2023 it is indeed!!! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts 🙏
Hi, thanks for the useful and honest reviews/tutorials. I am doing a lot of classical music and similar productions (musical theater, operas etc) and low light uncontrolled environment it's always an issue. Because of that I also added Sony Full Frame cameras into my productions other than the Pocket Black Magic. Both are great for their own reasons. I find the Sony line to make things a bit easier for these kind of projects and low light being better, never miss focus etc ... but on the other hand the image is super clean. Not a bad thing at all ... however I wanted to ask your opinion on aesthetics of a more "artistic" look coming out of the BM cameras even slightly underexposed as opposed to the more "technically" correct image of the Sony but sharp.
Again, both are great it's not a debate of better or worse. I find classical music performers to like the BM and they have no issues whatsoever with the BM look. In contrary music theater directors tend to prefer the brighter image of the Sony. Any insight would be useful. Thanks ;)
Excellent comment, my friend. I envy you for doing those kinds of projects (envy in a good way, lol) Yes, there is a difference in image quality between BM, SONY, RED, etc., but many of these differences can be altered in post, AND with the use of different lenses (canon: very sharp - Sigma: middle point kinds of - vintage lenses: more organic/dirty/whatever, lol) In my opinion it all comes down to one thing "whatever makes you happy and whatever makes your workflow easier" There are people who prefer Sony cause their AF, because they use AF, there are ppl who prefer BM because of the color science even though they don't have AF or IBIS, and there are ppl who can afford buying RED without AF and IBIS, hahah but awesome image quality and code, so, .... there's a lot to talk about it, my friend. I'm happy you're rocking with Sony, which is so ergonomically good and precise, and also because I believe, it has a faster workflow.
@@topicruben thanks and yes indeed what matters the most is workflow and getting a good end result instead of arguing over the hype of tech specs for said cameras. To clarify I am using both Sony and BM systems and in most cases mix and match as I typically need 2-6 cameras at the same time.
I have been looking at the TTartisan lenses for Sony to “soften” the image a bit when desirable. Also, I was wondering if the BM6K full frame performs better compared to the BM4K with speed booster or BM6Kg2 for light low around the ISO 1250-1600 range …? What do you think based on your observations?
To expand on one of your comments above … the BM actually provides a more straightforward workflow for somethings like being able to embed timecode as metadata while also recording camera audio as back as opposed to sacrificing audio over timecode with the Sony. More options for rigging, holding heavy lenses, and recording mediums. Once setup I find the Sony to be easier to shoot. That’s all.
I meant to ask … if you have any tips for nailing focus with the BM I Willis appreciate it. For close ups all good - b it however when shooting from a balcony 70ft away it’s kind of hard to be sure of focus even with a 7” external screen. Taking about wide shots of a big ensemble. Close ups are fine. Thanks 😊😊
Thank you Mr Ruben!❤❤❤
Thank you Mr Ruben!❤❤❤
@@marcoioannilli5948 Thanks to you Mr. Marco 🙏🙏🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️♥️♥️