There was approximately 115 different shots to organize for this video, it took forever to make! If you have any questions I respond to every comment! :)
That was really helpful, thank you! One thing I'd change is to use zebra or false color to test instead of a meter - it's more accurate that way, especially if using LOG, the built-in meter in Sony cameras is not accurate in mixed lighting conditions. Once I stopped using the meter I started getting more accurate results and didn't have to change exposure in Davinci that often. 😅 From my perspective, I initially used 2-5 stops in urban areas but found out that 6-9 is more versatile overall. Assuming we're shooting in LOG profiles which is very likely to do outdoors, because of dynamic range I think 2 and 3 stops are very rare to use, 4 occasionally, and mostly in harsh environments it's something between 5 and 7. I wish we could have 4-7 VND filters, that would be the sweet spot. Given that in many cameras base ISO is 640 or 800, 5 stops tend to be often overexposed in both sunny and cloudy days unless you're shooting in golden hour. In some cameras, you have also a dual base ISO, so in case you need something between 2-4 (assuming that 5 can be switched to 6 after changing a little bit ISO for example), you can always switch to a higher base ISO and then use 6-9 with no issues. Or if it's a matter of a difference between 5 and 6 stops, I'd say it's easier to fix shadows than highlights in post.
Great explanation, thanks for all the work! I could decide easily if I need a ND2-ND32 or denser, but i want to shoot daylight (sunny/cloudy) at f/1.4-f/2.0 with the GH5 (so usually 60p at 1/120s), so it must be a stronger one :)
It took way too long to find this video lol. Exactly the kind of comparison / explanations I was looking for, great stuff man! I noticed you were shooting with PP off, does shooting in SLog3 change things? I’m upgrading to the a7siii soon and am doing some preemptive studying lol
Awesome video but I’m new to photography and am wanting to film the eclipse with my mini 4 pro drone. Do you have recommendations on what nd I will need? I am wanting to achieve a real time real look video. Similar to a sunrise sunset…Not one blacked out and just of the sun. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
For doing video (iphone 14 Pro + moment lenses) would it be best to get a 10 stop VND or a ND2-32 (1-5 stop) filter? Looking at the brand Urth in particular. Thanks!
There was approximately 115 different shots to organize for this video, it took forever to make!
If you have any questions I respond to every comment! :)
as someone who is getting into real actual videography this was so insanely helpful
Yea i couldnt find the answers on the video so i just had to do the tests myself haha.
Oh, one of this rare, really practical and useful video amongst ton of worthless stuff on TH-cam. Thanks mate! 👍
Lol thanks a lot! I appreciate the kind comment :)
The table is amazing, everyone talks about this and that with qualitative examples, the quantitative breakdown is very helpful.
Extremely helpful video. Thanks for your time and effort.
That was really helpful, thank you!
One thing I'd change is to use zebra or false color to test instead of a meter - it's more accurate that way, especially if using LOG, the built-in meter in Sony cameras is not accurate in mixed lighting conditions. Once I stopped using the meter I started getting more accurate results and didn't have to change exposure in Davinci that often. 😅
From my perspective, I initially used 2-5 stops in urban areas but found out that 6-9 is more versatile overall.
Assuming we're shooting in LOG profiles which is very likely to do outdoors, because of dynamic range I think 2 and 3 stops are very rare to use, 4 occasionally, and mostly in harsh environments it's something between 5 and 7. I wish we could have 4-7 VND filters, that would be the sweet spot.
Given that in many cameras base ISO is 640 or 800, 5 stops tend to be often overexposed in both sunny and cloudy days unless you're shooting in golden hour. In some cameras, you have also a dual base ISO, so in case you need something between 2-4 (assuming that 5 can be switched to 6 after changing a little bit ISO for example), you can always switch to a higher base ISO and then use 6-9 with no issues. Or if it's a matter of a difference between 5 and 6 stops, I'd say it's easier to fix shadows than highlights in post.
Been blowing out my drone shots, thank you for this
Truly amazing video! You saved me a lot of money :D Gonna buy just the 2-5 stop filter for my Sony RX10IV.
This video is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!
Such a valuable video. Thank you!
I thought so too! haha but it hasnt done very well. glad it was useful to you though.
Great explanation, thanks for all the work! I could decide easily if I need a ND2-ND32 or denser, but i want to shoot daylight (sunny/cloudy) at f/1.4-f/2.0 with the GH5 (so usually 60p at 1/120s), so it must be a stronger one :)
Thank you! :)
Big help, thanks.
It took way too long to find this video lol. Exactly the kind of comparison / explanations I was looking for, great stuff man!
I noticed you were shooting with PP off, does shooting in SLog3 change things? I’m upgrading to the a7siii soon and am doing some preemptive studying lol
Thanks For Making This Super Helpful Video🙏🏽 After Multiple Searching
I Finally Found Some Help😂
That is why i made the video! because i couldn't find the answer that i was looking for either when looking up ND filters. I am glad i could help :D
bless u kind sir
Awesome video but I’m new to photography and am wanting to film the eclipse with my mini 4 pro drone. Do you have recommendations on what nd I will need? I am wanting to achieve a real time real look video. Similar to a sunrise sunset…Not one blacked out and just of the sun. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
For doing video (iphone 14 Pro + moment lenses) would it be best to get a 10 stop VND or a ND2-32 (1-5 stop) filter? Looking at the brand Urth in particular. Thanks!
Hey man I found you on Google! I don’t know if you know your video is recommended there. I’ve been digging and digging to find which filters I need.
thats awesome to hear, thank you for letting me know. did the video help in trying to find which filters you need?
Thanks 😊
I am glad i could be of some assistance :) i hope you have a great day!
If I could only have one solid ND filter, how many stops would you recommend for a f4 lens with mostly 25fps?
Why not do this at your base ISO?