Time to talk about anamorphic modes. The good and the bad stuff about them and clarify what's an ideal anamorphic mode!
00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Module 3 Outline 02:26 - My Camera Can't Shoot Scope! 06:26 - The Ideal Mode? 09:59 - Give me some Extra Height 11:46 - Know Thy Anamorphic Mode
What Are Anamorphic Modes - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 3 Chapter 01Anamorphic on a Budget2021-08-09 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
Time to talk about anamorphic modes. The good and the bad stuff about them and clarify what's an ideal anamorphic mode!
00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Module 3 Outline 02:26 - My Camera Can't Shoot Scope! 06:26 - The Ideal Mode? 09:59 - Give me some Extra Height 11:46 - Know Thy Anamorphic Mode
This is how you get glorious close focus with anamorphics. I keep making videos about diopters, and it's never enough information! This one covers all the bases!
00:39 - Mins! Mins! Mins!! 02:07 - Rant: the word "Diopter" 03:19 - The Math of Infinity 06:06 - Can I get a set of those? 08:38 - Achromatic Diopters 09:37 - Split Field Diopters 11:53 - Diopters for the Win!
After getting all our gear ready, it's time to ensure our lenses are as sharp as they can be. Some of the anamorphic look comes from artifacts and blurs, but that's no excuse for under-performing lenses!
Soundtrack: "Hold On" by Ottom - Artlist.ioBLAZAR REMUS 1.5X FF Anamorphics - Set Review, AT LAST!Anamorphic on a Budget2024-09-02 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
It's taken a long time, but here's the review for the Blazar REMUS set! Stay tuned for the short film we made with them!
In the first episode of Module 7, we'll look at preparing all our gear to go on set and make a film. There are lots of things to check out and ensure a smooth production experience!
00:00 - Intro 02:02 - What is Prep? 03:40 - Checking the Gear 06:15 - So. Many. Settings. 08:07 - Everyone gets a monitor (but the 1st AC is special) 09:39 - Futureproofing
Soundtrack: "Typical" by Liquify - Artlist.io "Casual" by Liquify - Artlist.io "Never Looking Back (Instrumental Version)" by VESHZA - Artlist.io "Moon Waltz 2nd Movement (Piano Version)" by Francesco D'Andrea - Artlist.ioBehind The Scenes of HUSH - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 7 Chapter 0Anamorphic on a Budget2024-08-12 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
Since Module 7 is about going on set, we had to make a short film to illustrate all the concepts explained through the lessons! This is a quick overview of that process, and what to expect of HUSH, our test film!
I'm a big fan of the flexibility introduced by RGB lights. Having more chips in there (WW) greatly improves color rendering. So let's see what we can do with Colbor's updated CL220R, which can be app controlled, powered through d-taps, and feature rails to connect multiple lights together!
Here's a more technical approach to how anamorphic lenses desqueeze the image in real life, and if anything can be incorporated into a post-production workflow for better results.
Soundtrack: "Rain Drops" by Itai Argaman - Artlist.io "Farewell" by Maya Belsitzman & Matan Ephrat - Artlist.ioBMD Goes Anamorphic - Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Explained!Anamorphic on a Budget2024-07-01 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
Let's look at Blackmagic Cinema Camera's anamorphic capabilities, and its general feel!
There are at least a couple challenges for anamorphic livestreaming. These are ways to deal with them using ATOMOS monitors and OBS Studio.
00:33 - Module 8 Recap 01:17 - Livestreaming from ATOMOS 02:28 - Anamorphic Streaming with OBS Studio 04:42 - Using the Sumo 19SE as a Live Switcher 05:17 - Coming Up Next
Now that we dealt with skewing and distortion, let's go deeper into fixing mumps and overcompressed edges which make you feel like the visuals are playing inside of a fishbowl!
00:49 - Anamorphic Mumps 02:31 - Making a Desqueeze Chart 04:44 - Overcompressed Edges
It's time to fight the war on pincushion distortion, learn how to capture distortion grids for VFX, deskew poorly aligned anamorphics, and get a glimpse at the Mesmerizer (and my DIY alternative)!
01:35 - Opening 03:52 - Desqueezing the footage 05:27 - Pixel Aspect Ratio 08:20 - Aspect Ratio Calculator 09:31 - Timeline Aspect Ratio vs Clips Aspect Ratio 10:24 - Timeline and Project Settings 14:02 - It's Okay to be Square
In this episode I go over setting up desqueeze on monitors and in post, as well as cropping your project to the final aspect ratio. In the process, we cover pixel aspect ratio, talk about the influential DVX-100, and using my nifty calculator!
01:35 - Opening 03:52 - Desqueezing the footage 05:27 - Pixel Aspect Ratio 08:20 - Aspect Ratio Calculator 09:31 - Timeline Aspect Ratio vs Clips Aspect Ratio 10:24 - Timeline and Project Settings 14:02 - It's Okay to be Square
Module 8 talks about post production! This video covers our setup, external recording, and lighting scenario. We had support from CineWorks Independent Filmmakers Society here in Vancouver, who let us to use their studio!
Laowa kicks off the race introducing the first budget anamorphic zooms in the Nanomorph series. These two lenses bring great versatility and performance to a space, until now, blank!
This is a super cut from a series of conversations I had with folks who truly enjoy anamorphic adapters, and why they feel that way! A love letter to tinkering, and a masterclass with valuable tips and tricks.LIGHTWEIGHT Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses - Sirui Saturn 1.6X 50 + 75mm T2.9Anamorphic on a Budget2023-11-27 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
I'm getting really into the idea of full frame, semi-autofocus anamorphic lenses, thanks to the Saturn set. The 35mm was great by itself, and now with the introduction of a 50 and 75mm, these are a much better fit to tell stories!
After all this rigging, there are still a handful of small bits and pieces I couldn't live without. These parts are the ones we tend to forget and that are so cheap it's impossible to justify not having them.
In this tutorial I'll walk you through setting up DJI's Range Finder to work without the gimbal so you can get autofocus on any lens you might wanna pair it up with!
Up until very recently, using scopes on gimbals was almost a lost cause. I had failed repeatedly over the years in trying to balance my setups. DJI's RS 3 Pro has changed my perspective on that, alongside the new wave of lightweight anamorphics we've seen in the last couple years. In this episode I'll introduce a few new ideas about using anamorphic adapters and lenses on gimbals, along with a few old concepts that still benefit new users!
In the second part of this episode, I am switching all the NPF batteries for a good v-lock that feeds the entire rig. I'm also looking at matteboxes, what they do, plus the good and bad things about them.
Rigging a camera for a day on set involves a lot of extra parts besides the camera itself. In this episode I'll talk about monitors, wireless video, and follow focus units - plus a quick build for a remote 1st AC station.
In Module 6, we look at all-things-rigging that have an impact in anamorphic filmmaking. In this episode, I go into setting alignment for good, as well as discuss the keystone effect and how to fix it.
I've been playing with the new PAVOs and had a chance to help friends make a music video with DZO's new anamorphics - plus filmed all the behind-the-scenes footage on them!
I thought it would be interesting to talk about a light while looking at the results from an "anamorphic perspective". The Colbor CL220 is a great performer that gives me lots of flexibility while working with one or more lights.
The Cookbook is back, and before we get into the nitty gritty of this module about rigging, let's take a look at building the set, and the lighting for what's about to come!
Run and Gun Vancouver rngfest.comANAMORPHIC SUPER TELEPHOTO - Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6X Anamorphic Lens ReviewAnamorphic on a Budget2023-07-31 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
Is anyone gonna try to beat Sirui on this long anamorphic? A lot of high-budget sets don't even go this long!
Get Sirui's 150mm T2.9 Lens at Sirui's website bit.ly/46TYSogANAMORFAKE YOUR AUTOFOCUS LENSES! Getting the Anamorphic Look with Fast Primes.Anamorphic on a Budget2023-07-24 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more! e-junkie.com/anamorphic
I modified a couple Lumix S lenses with oval inserts for the anamorphic look! In this video we look at some results as well as the process.
After decades of its last run, the Iscorama 54 shows up again under Schneider's supervision! It's time we check out how the Holy Grail of adapters got improved over all this time!
Using a 4K signal should improve my results while focus pulling. Let's look at how Hollyland's Mars 4K performs getting rid of wires, and then look at the M1 transmitter/receiver monitor!
I went to play at Panavision Vancouver and learned lots. This video tries to capture a little bit of the reasons why Panavision carries so much weight when it comes to optics and anamorphics.
SIMMOD has released two sets of diopters which are likely to replace all my other diopters. In this video I'll talk about what these do, the math involved, and introduce you to a new (old) calculator
Great Joy has rebranded as Blazar. Their first lens under the new name is Nero, a 1.5X single focus adapter. It's small, lightweight and with good performance!
The channel is going through some transformations - for the better - and a lot of it pivoted around the S5II and what it allowed me to do, logistically. Get ready for more narrative and more BTS, as well as more collabs!
It's been three months since the release of the Viltrox EPIC anamorphics, and in this time I have used them on at least half a dozen short projects, never disappointed with the look I'm getting!