Menu Setup | Fast Filmmaking Settings For The Sony a7Siii & FX3 Part 1

[@whoismatt]

😍 Save Time & download my a7S III Settings Preset: get.whoismatt.com/a7siiisettings
Watch Part 2: th-cam.com/video/gY8px6qUxOE/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps you film even faster with this camera!

[@prasadphotography1744]

Love ur video

[@TamarackFilmCo]

Came here to say YES, picture profile video please! Specifically interested in S-Log3 vs S-Cinetone.

[@mauibuilder1239]

Great video Matt...but it did not set up this directory on the memory card...PRIVATE>SONY>SETTING 7SM3>CAMSET so I manually set up the folders on the memory card and copied the file to the appropriate location. When I went to load it on my Sony A7S3 with V2.0, it said "The file does not exist." Any thoughts?

[@whoismatt]

@@mauibuilder1239 looking into this. I've heard from one other person that it wasn't working, but I'm not sure why yet.

[@ShawnCHeron]

@@whoismatt Just FYI on the Sony FX3 the path is PRIVATE\SONY\SETTING\FX3\CAMSET but it says "This file cannot be loaded" when trying to load WHOISMAT. Is the file only for A7S III?

[@matrixate]

For S&Q, you only need V60 cards if you don't choose SI. Set your camera to record 120fps and framerate to 120fps. You now have the option for all speed effects in your NLE. Upon import, you'll see it in 24fps (or whatever project framerate you set), but you'll have the option to speedramp and do all the fancy speed effects you've seen others doing. Yep...all you need, and all you'll ever need, are just V60 cards to accomplish this. The only reason you would want CFS Express cards, is exactly for the reasons you mention...because you want to record individual frames using i-frame. If you are wanting to do that...I would also suggest using an Atomos for that instead and recording ProRes or DNxHR.

[@mpsinghphotography1]

Thanks Matt for yet another great video. Here is a quick tip for all the viewers for Save/Load settings in A7 S III. I have been struggling with it for two weeks and finally figured it out. When you format the memory card in the camera the SONY folder is empty (PRIVATE--->SONY). As Matt mentioned in his Help document about how to load his settings and what SONY help manual also tells, this path should be like this PRIVATE > SONY > SETTING 7SM3
> CAMSET. So basically "SETTING 7SM3 > CAMSET" is missing under the "SONY" folder. You have to first 1. Format the memory card in camera. then 2. save the current settings of your camera (MENU > Setup (Yellow Toolbox) > Reset/Save Settings > Save/
Load Settings > SAVE). This will populate the entire folder structure in the memory card. Then take out memory card, insert into computer and replace the " .dat " file in "CAMSET" folder with Matt's file. It's a small nuance but thats the workaround. I have two SONY A7 S III bodies and could not copy my settings from one camera to the other. I opened a ticket with SONY and spent so much time but even they could not figure it out. Hope it helps and I hope it was not an issue with my cameras only. If your is working fine without this workaround, please let me know. And yes, both my camera bodies are on the updated firmware version V 2.0.

[@johndough82]

Thank you for this information. As I was having the exact same problem. Very informative. 👏👏

[@aymanmoslih1]

Hands down the best ever made tutorial and set up video. You made life way easier with these 1 and 2 videos

[@vanditajain8]

you learn how to use the Sony well, but you also learn how to speak clearly and precisely with this video. Thanks a ton Matt. you are one awesome dude!

[@paperheartfilms6013]

Thank you so much for all of this amazing information! After 10 years with Canon I’m starting the process to move to Sony and it’s much less overwhelming with your help - feels like I have a private tutor! Can’t wait for part two and the picture profiles, I’m sure they’ll be equally as helpful!

[@whoismatt]

Glad to help! Part 2 is up now!

[@RobDunlopPrettyInWhite]

Set Power Save Start Time to 1 minute, so if you forget to press record during the ceremony or speeches, that blank screen will give you a big hint that you messed up. You can also leave your camera on throughout the day without worrying about battery waste.
Auto Exposure settings (aperture priority or auto ISO) are actually useful because the sun's intensity changes, often dramatically. Shunning all auto settings is just making your life more difficult - especially in post. Day-lit ceremonies (indoors or outside) with intermittent cloud cover are hell in full manual - not only are you on the dial the whole time and screwing up exposure constantly but the continual tweaking of settings adds movement to the whole shot.
PAL / NTSC - if you're in a PAL country then do keep it to PAL. As others have said this isn't just about broadcast standards, it's also important to match the frequency of the electrical system to avoid flickering lights much as possible. 25p is close enough to 24p to pass for "cinematic" in terms of delivering the best client experience.
This was a great video though and really helpful, just wanted to add some notes that others may or may not agree with.

[@ProWalks]

Thanks for all the tips! I recently picked up the a7siii and this video is very helpful. Thanks for what you do!

[@ProWalks]

Just got to the section on NTSC/PAL. I am Europe so I shoot everything in PAL (50fps) because if I don't, I'll see flickering lights anytime I walk by florescent lights which is very distracting, especially a night. As far as I know, there is no way around this but to film in PAL. Is there something I'm missing?

[@whoismatt]

You can try filming with a lower or higher shutter speed and seeing if that fixes things even in ntsc. You’ll need to experiment a bit

[@rami_diab_photography]

Hi Matt, great video! Just a small note on what you said for PAL/NTSC. If you are in a country which has PAL standard (e.g. most of Europe), you should not switch to NTSC at all occasions. We do have a different power frequency in our electric networks so if you film in NTSC in Germany for instance and there are lights hooked up to the socket, you probably will get a lot of flimmering.

[@edouhoekie]

Netherlands here, our net is 50hz and NTSC works perfectly fine. Most LED lights don't flicker since they have circuits that equalize that and they're basically standard unless you're in old places where I'd switch it if really needed, much rather have 24-60-120 than PAL, my preference.

[@dmoratoprat]

You're right. Ntsc in Europe it's not recommended!

[@RVSquaredSteve]

Man, Matt...you're just too good!! Not only such a great teacher, but extremely thorough! Thank you very much for your generosity!

[@JohnPauloFilms]

One thing to note is you can use S&Q mode to record hyperlapses. A lot more convenient than taking a picture, taking a step, picture, step, picture, step, etc. You can put it to SQ and walk straight with a gimbal.

[@oliverelmes79]

Soooo useful! Just the right pace too. Thanks Matt

[@throwdown515]

This is incredible and you couldn’t have dropped it at a better time for my needs. Thanks for your hard work, Matt!

[@emhdlc]

Absolutely love this!!!! Dude you saved me so much time and I had been looking for this for a while. I’m glad I watched this the night before a wedding. I quickly dialed in the settings and saved me time.

[@airavearentertainment9186]

Just want to say thank you. Your videos are so helpful. I watched this last year when I got an FX3. Just got an A7S3 today and I came back to rewatch this video! Thank you so much!

[@alpinemedia609]

A quick video for your proxy workflow on the A7s3 would be awesome!

[@MeechyWCS]

Thank you dude! Amazing video! Just got my a7Siii and watching all your videos!

[@unab5250]

clear, strait to the point, beginner friendly i love it:) thank you!!

[@evolving.backwards]

Brother, i can't tell you in words that how's you are helping people of the various parts of the globe. Behalf of all them i want to say a big thanks for ur hard work...lots of love & best wishes...🙏

[@ralphfrattura]

Good job, Matt! This is absolutely terrific (and necessary). It's like having a friend who's all about the camera to walk you through. I haven't looked at all the TH-cam videos on a7Siii, but I've seen a bunch, and they're nowhere near as good as this. Please don't delay on Part 2. Thank you!

[@KiolaWerner]

I want your picture profile video! Ganna keep watching this video now, just bought my first camera the fx3 and this video is fantastic.

[@AaronAshton]

This video is amazing as is everything you put out! You helped me build my first PC and have saved my butt so many times with my camera. Thank you thank you thank you

[@LeeAxonisDigifin]

I can't tell you how much I needed that. Picking the camera up tomorrow and shooting a wedding Sunday so REALLY found that helpful.

[@AdrianaGarcia-qh6db]

You are so amazing, you could be Sony Ambassador! So useful, thank you so much.

[@janvibhambri550]

Loved how detailed yet easily you explained everything. Transitioning from Nikon to Sony can be a bit overwhelming, thanks a ton for making this video and saving us the time spent in researching everything from scratch.

[@Geshmachten]

It's always a pleasure to watch you and upgrade my knowledge from a pro. You really helped me a lot to create much better videos. Thaks!

[@Heimathafen_Kreuzfahrten]

Hi Matt, thanks for your video support. Im from Austria and i would love to just the a7S III Settings Preset for my Sony a7 iv. Is that possible?? Why you film in 24p not in 30p for youtube? Thank´s!

[@hugeitsu271]

Thank you so much for doing this. I followed along on my FX3 and it worked great!

[@cinqo7]

I want to thank you for this excellent tutorial and for giving all of us your camera settings to copy them to our cameras. Pt 1 and Pt 2 of these videos plus the How to Expose in SLOG3 helped me achieve absolutely great results last week. Your settings are really practical and really work, and your tips are to the point. Unless other self-proclaimed gurus (e.g. Mark Galer) your tips actually made me shoot the video with the cinematic look I was looking. Other TH-camrs DON'T give away all their tricks. They are selfish with their "secrets".

[@andrewsheppard4756]

Yo Matt,
Thanks for everything you do dude. I film a lot of broadcast TV docs and I actually refer to your stuff a bunch. Keep up the good work and the effort is much appreciated.

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

Just got my FX3 today this helped a bunch thanks bro, great beard!

[@robhurley5258]

I just got the A7S iii. Your videos are the best, thank you.

[@CookingAhPa]

Really want to show my appreciation to u bcos this video has made my FX3 less intimidating for me

[@whoismatt]

So glad to help! 😁

[@Afrofeeling]

Thank you so much Matt. This is very helpful. Blessings.

[@MonokiMedia]

Damn fine videos Matt - after switching from Canon to Sony these are already saving me a TONNE of time. I think I love you.

[@petergilberg7839]

Thanks Matt for all the effort you put into this videos. Sony should give you a lifetime free camera entitlement for this :-)

[@briantraylor]

Thanks Matt! I watched this to set-up my new Sony FX3. Other than a few settings it seems to be the same as the A7sIII. Nice to see you at Vision Quest. Great work, you had me chuckling.

[@videolaricin8634]

great video! please make a video with the proxies...

[@thecreativeinsightsource6059]

WAUW MATT, thank you so much! The preset is amazing!!!

[@michelecurel]

Fabulous! Thank you so much for making it simple... time consuming but simple!

[@mirellayzaguirre6217]

Yes, we would like to see a video with your favorite picture profiles. That would be awesome.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

This was amazing. Thanks for the help!

[@dr.dmitry.sokolov]

Many thanks, Matt! Went through my FX3 settings while watching this :)

[@DiamondVisuals]

Matt has saved the day💎

[@wodkrah6055]

Thanks a bunch for the Video Matt, was super helpful! Sitting here with my A7SIII and A1, following along on both :D Now's time to watch part 2!

[@blume6546]

What I would find really helpful for a video is how to go into the memory card menu to properly attach the proxies. I’ve used proxy recording and I’ve had a hard time in premiere to get all the proxies attached at once. I had to do it one by one which at that point I might of well just created proxies in premiere. Love your videos! Thanks Matt!

[@mattervideo]

Matt, this was so helpful! Thank you. Been a Sony user for a decade plus and still learned a bunch. Thank you!

[@StevePuppe]

From a still shooter starting to to dive into video this video was very helpful. Very adaptable to the A1 as well. Thanks!

[@johnnyainsworth4892]

Matt, you are a lifesaver! Thank you for making these videos!!

[@jasonmulikita]

I downloaded and installed your settings -- super helpful!! Thanks Matt!

[@Jambo1999]

Peaking display started showing up for normal/autofocus video in the 3.0 update. Also helpful with manual focus, but now, showing up in autofocus, highlights depth of field.

[@BassManNv]

Stellar job, Matt. I had such great results with my 2 a7sii's at my last church. Now, I'm migrating to a7siii workflow and I'm so stoked to see that you've done this!

[@MikeRothLA]

You answered so many of my questions! Now I guess I'm gonna have to watch more of your videos... 🤔

[@jonspoard8416]

What a guide, Thank you Matt

[@Velhomixjester]

I really love it your channel. I saw more or less than 3 videos of you, explaining proxies, frames per second, and I forgot the other (it's almost 5 am, I am tired aahha). But I appreciate your work for real.

[@TomJohnsonNJ]

Awesome instruction, Matt! Thank you! Would love to learn about which Picture Profiles you like for shooting weddings, inside and outdoors.

[@elena_berlant]

Love your tutorials! The best🚀

[@kingjinglefingle]

Thank you Matt, you're seriously the best. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated

[@danielirvine7468]

Dude you just saved me hrs THANK YOU!

[@BrettCurrie]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this. It has helped massively having just switched to Sony system. All the best 👍

[@whoismatt]

Glad to help Brett!

[@VIDIVI]

Thank Matt, this was exactly what I needed.

[@SergioPellico]

hey! Zankyou! for all the info and good vibes...so chapter 2 custom buttons. Matt the perfect teacher!!!

[@lydiastuemke]

I have literally been waiting for your thoughts on the siii picture profile for months so I’m def here to it

[@feydanmedia]

Really great information helped a ton with my FX3 as the menu is identical, huge thanks.

[@jean-noelenilorac1799]

Super, merci beaucoup, j'ai gagné beaucoup de temps sur ma fx3. Good job

[@tulipfilms_ch]

Matt, great video! Thanks! Just one remark, if you are in a PAL country you do want to select PAL as the electricity network has that same frequency and therefore lights can give you some ugly flicker if you leave it on NTCS.

[@GE0WAND2]

Matt, you have a lot of details in this video.That's what I like about your videos. details. More videos about the Sony a7Siii to come. I'll be waiting.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks George!

[@jakepetrone6477]

This was incredibly helpful thank you

[@DirectorofCinematography]

Matt, geweldige informatieve video!
Translate from Dutch: great, informative review!
This will be "binge watchin'" to your other work.
Warm greetings from Belgium.
Lou

[@westcoastdrones_wa]

Hi Matt - great work on another fantastic video mate! As an observation - I've got 2 x Sony a7SIII's and both are set to PAL as I live in Australia, and when I loaded your whoismatt.dat file the Video Mode and Mode Dial (1) settings came up as XAVS 4K 25p 60M 4:2:0 8bit. As a test - I reset the cameras to NTSC and reloaded the .dat file - and the Video Mode and Mode Dial (1) settings reverted to your XAVS 4K 24p 100M 4:2:2 10bit - so the NTSC/PAL setting seems to influence the settings. In PAL mode - Mode Dial (2) and (3) came up as 50p 200M 4:2:2 10bit and 100p 280M 4:2:2 10bit, respectively.

[@jaysonm]

Yo brother thank you so much!! You seriously saved me so much time and I feel like I know my camera so well even though I've had it less than a week!

[@sm910]

Man you the Man !!! Short and described every single things🙏👍✊

[@evertvdb000]

your video's are so to the point, thx.

[@JeromeShang]

Thank you Matt! This is very helpful as explaining and setting up my new camera. Very much appreciated!

[@temporaryspacestudios]

please make a video about the proxy settings. I am planning to buy this camera, and your videos are great info!

[@TAPPChannel]

probably additional 60min of watching time to this content :) Thank you

[@christopherdavisfilms]

This was so helpful! Thank you. I'd be really interested in a video on using in-camera proxies! Your tutorials are great and nice to follow.

[@OfficeofthePacific]

Great job, Matt as always! Thank you, I learned a lot.

[@colorgradingcentral]

Do I want a Sony camera? I think I want a Sony camera. I want a Sony camera. Lol, as always, great review Matt!

[@JeffBourke]

Great video BUT HOW do I set a custom white balance when using my saved memory settings?

[@RAMONVIEIRA]

Thanks for the video, very helpful bro!

[@martenmust5228]

This is incredibly helpful! Straight to the point and everything is well explained. Thank you!

[@DJFuzzl]

Love the Philipp Bloom reference

[@whoismatt]

He’s always worth a mention!

[@TereWild]

I love yout videos!!! do you have any filmmaking setting guide for the A1? thanks!

[@the_user0069]

amazing sound fx you did waa waaa

[@Zumazuma.]

Amazing tutorial, I'm dying to know more about your picture profile settings!

[@sanderbrebels]

Proxy video please please please!! And also the best practices together with Slow Motion in that regard. Thank you for you crystal clear videos!

[@azlanarainkhan4549]

Hi brother This is Azlan Arain khan cinematographer and Director.I like your Teaching style Good knowledge.thanks.

[@testoptions]

I feel confident owning my camera after watching this.

[@whoismatt]

Awesome to hear!

[@davidcameraman1]

thank you very much, buddy,very helpful

[@erickA-Nfilms]

Hey Matt,
Great video and thanks for the info! I was wondering if these settings would be applicable to the A7iii.
I know some settings/options might not be available, but was wondering if you were to change the options that WERE available on the A7iii, if you would get a similar result to the A7siii.
Thanks again!

[@danielaboteroconcha3797]

This is amazing Matt! thank you for doing this! can you please please do one for the A7iii? Thank you!!!

[@AxelGizmo]

Thank you, very well done. Just one remark. You said PAL was just for broadcast in PAL countries. Unfortunately, it‘s not that simple. If your electricity runs at 50 Hz, you had flicker with 23,98. You can use this with BM cameras - because these have shutter _angle_ ....

[@whoismatt]

It really depends on the lighting being used. I’ve filmed in pal countries without flickering in ntsc 🤷‍♂️ but you’re correct its best to be safe and shoot in pal if you are in a pal country

[@AxelGizmo]

@@whoismatt The sorts of lights that flicker tend to be present in great profusion particularly in churches and registrar's offices. Looking forward to your second video. Thought I knew everything I needed, but found invaluable tips in this. Thanks again.

[@Sufi_Annoor]

MATT: "I have this or that off because I want to save battery life"
ALSO MATT: "sunny weather? TURN THAT ON!!"

[@pmoray]

Wish this video was updated to reflect Firmare 3.0 settings as some settings are not the same

[@CaroyMarian]

Hi Matt, as always, excellent work, thanks for sharing everything.
I have this question: I upgraded to version 3.0 and I can't load my previously saved settings.
This is because unfortunately, version 3 does not read the settings of previous versions.
However, I downloaded your DAT and it reads it.
How can this happen?
Have you made a DAT version of firmware 3.0?
How unfortunate that Sony doesn't give us a way to preserve this data...
Thank you very much and continue your good work.
Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@MrAykut2010]

Çok teşekkür ettim you are the best matt 🇹🇷💪🏼

[@vision4u_cz]

Absolutely brilliant Matt, thank you! Can you tell me more about your picture profile settings please?

[@efraimdinner4306]

Thank you so much for this video, so clear and straight to the point!!!!

[@stevenkothenbeutel448]

love your videos. you deserve more subs.... not because of your awesome knowledge and tutorials but because of that beard!