Anamorphic Glass Blowing Behind The Scenes ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-02-27 | In this behind the scenes video I take a look at how I used the SLT Magic 62 1.33x Anamorphot and the Fujinon MK lenses to shoot a glass blowing video. As well as the anamoprhot and MK lenses I also had a PDMovie dual motor follow focus as you need to focus both the anamorphot and the taking lens together. You can see how the full system works in this video and learn more about the way the anamorphot works. The main video is here: youtu.be/Huh85JaeGXY
Testing the Sony ILME-FX30 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-12-05 | In this video I take a look at Sony's latest addition to their cinema line of cameras, the ILME-F30. I really want to understand how it performed in challenging light and low light, so I took a close look at its dynamic range and noise levels. Overall I'm really impressed, so much so that I decided to buy one for myself. #sonyfx30 #cinemaline #fx30 #sonypro #alisterchapman #camerareview 00:00 Introduction01:30 Sample circus footage01:53 Benefits of APSC/s3502:10 Sony 18-105mm Power Zoom lens03:20 Zoom lens options for s3503:35 6K downsampling and resolution04:27 Moiré and aliasing FX30 v FX6 v FS705:20 Noise and Dynamic Range05:53 Dynamic Range Charts06:25 FX30 v FS7 and noise07:15 S-Cinetone and colour matching with the FX607:50 S-Log3 colour matching with the FX608:15 S-Log3 from the FS7 colours compared to FX3008:35 Dual Base ISO09:28 CMOS Smear10:20 FX30 samples with bright highlights11:20 How I will use the FX3012:24 Summary
Improve your FX6 or FX9 white balance accuracy with a simple mask. ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-11-29 | Here's a really simple way to improve the accuracy of a white balance taken from a white or grey card when using Sony's FX6 or FX9 cameras, as well as many others. By using a mask or matte to in front of your lens to remove any other distracting colours from the scene it is possible to get a more accurate white balance when the white card doesn't completely fill the screen.
Sony FR7 Pan, Tilt and Zoom camera at IBC 2022 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-10-17 | In this video I take a quick look at Sony's new FR7 Pan Tilt and Zoom camera. This is essentially an FX6, with all of the stuff we love about the FX6 like the full frame sensor, variable ND filter, dual ISO, S-Cinetone and S-Log3 with CineEI built into a remotely controlled pan and tilt head. Just like the FX6 it has an E-Mount so you can fit a wide range of lenses. It is controlled by either an optional remote control panel with a joystick or via any device with an internet browser such as a tablet or phone. It's very easy to use and opens up the ability to get beautiful cinema style images from a remotely controlled camera without having to build some sort of custom rig. See also xdcam-user.com/2022/10/sonys-fr7-an-fx6-that-can-pan-and-tilt
Storm chase 2022 Preview SDR version ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-06-06 | My 2022 storm chase trip hasn't finished yet, but I thought I would put together a quick video of the some of the highlights of the trip so far. This is an SDR version, if you have an HDR TV or monitor please take a look at the HDR version.
Storm chase 2022 Preview HDR version ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-06-05 | My 2022 storm chase trip hasn't finished yet, but I thought I would put together a quick video of the some of the highlights of the trip so far. This was encoded in HDR, so if you have an HDR TV or monitor do watch in HDR! - The HDR to SDR conversion by YouTube is tending to blow out the highlights a bit, when I get a chance I will do a dedicated SDR version. Note that the HDR versions may not appear on YouTube until 24 hours after the initial upload.
Review of Sony URX P41D dual channel radio mic reciever ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-05-26 | In this video I take a look at the Sony URX-P41D dual channel radio mic receiver. The P41D is the latest addition to Sony's UWP-D radio mic range and can receive the signal from 2 transmitters at the same time and feed them into the camera either as analog audio via XLR or 3.5mm jacks plus via Sony's MI shoe with the addition of the SMAD-P5. With supported cameras it can also output via the MI Shoe digitally and this brings a noticeable reduction background hiss. Make sure you listen to the hiss comparison at 08:09.See also the written review at xdcam-user.com/2022/05/sony-second-generation-dual-channel-uwp-d-radio-mic-receiver
Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights in 4K and HDR ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-05-09 | This is a 4K and HDR version of a video of the Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis that I prepared a while back. It was shot in Northern Norway using various Sony cameras. Previously it was uploaded in SDR but I'm currently going through some of my archive and re-encoding clips in HDR with the correct metadata so that YouTube will play them back in HD, 4K and 4K HDR if you have a 4K HDR monitor or TV. If you like it and want to see more HDR content please subscribe as I will be adding more HDR clips over the coming weeks and months.
Sony A1, Norway and the Northern lights 2022 HDR10 8K ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-05-05 | For this years trip to Norway to shoot the Northern Lights I decided to try out a Sony A1. I also decided to test the 24mm f1.4 GM lens. The A1 really impressed me, the 8K footage the camera produces is packed with detail, low noise and high dynamic range. It did an excellent job of capturing the rich "golden hour" colours that you get almost all day long. The video has been uploaded in 8K and HDR10 (ST2084/Rec2020). So, if you are lucky enough to have an 8K HDR monitor or TV you can view it in it's full glory, or at least as good as YouTubes compression will allow.The shot at 1:12 secs is of some rather beautiful Polar Stratospheric or Nacreous clouds. These clouds only form when the upper atmosphere is extremely cold and can only be seen when the sun is between 1 and 6 degrees below the horizon, so they are quite rare. But when they are seen they are incredibly bright and they really are all those different colours. The temperature was below -20c most of the time and got down to -34c the day we went dog sledding.NOTE: To watch the video in 8K you will need a monitor, TV or device capable of 8K playback. To view in HDR you will need to be using an HDR TV or HDR monitor. If you do not have an 8K or HDR TV/Monitor then YouTube will detect this and instead send you a standard dynamic range verison of the video at the highest resolution that your device can support. For the best viewing experience please watch using an HDR device that supports HDR10 ST2084/Rec2020.
Camgear Elite 8 Mini Tripod Preview ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-05-05 | The Camgear Elite 8 Mini tripod is a lightweight but high quality tripod for cameras up to 10Kg that was launched at NAB2022. This tripod is ideal for users of cameras like the Sony FX6 offering a nice balance between weight, size and stability. The fluid head has very nice damping and a very good counterbalance range. There is a single release catch on each tripod leg, so you don't need to bend down to extend or fold the tripod. It also has an excellent height range. At 5.7kg this is lighter than many similar payload tripods but still stable enough for the majority of applications. www.camgear.tv/el8mini
The Tokina 16-28mm Full Frame Zoom Reviewed. ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-03-14 | Having recently shot in London with the really rather beautiful Tokina Vista primes on a Sony Venice 2 I decided to take a look at the Tokina 16-28mm T3.0 full frame zoom. This is a good quality but affordable cine zoom available in a variety of mounts. The sample I tested was PL and I used my FX6 to test it out. See the video for some example footage, but this lens produces low distortion images with very minimal CA and breathing.Also have a look at my video "London Vistas" shot with the Tokina Vista primes and a Sony Venice 2: youtube.com/watch?v=MDLyGrHGeGM
London Vistas - shot with the Tokina Vista prime lenses and Venice 2 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-03-03 | I got the opportunity to pair Tokina's wonderful Vista prime lenses with a Venice 2 for a day in London. This proved to be a wonderful combination. The high resolution but beautifully rounded Vista lenses allowed me to make full use of the 8.2K 17:9 scan mode of the Venice 2. The minimal focus breathing and near total lack of chromatic aberrations make these lenses a delight to work with. Plus they have a very slightly warm look that I find very pleasing given a slight vintage feel to the footage. All the lenses in the set are t1.5 allowing for a very shallow DoF.The two timelapse shots were shot at 8.2K and then a post production push in added. Even viewed in 4K there is no obvious loss of image quality as the image is expanded to up to 2x. The day footage was shot at 800 ISO and the night footage made use of the second higher base ISO of 3200.See my review at http://www.xdcam-user.com/2022/03/a-review-of-the-tokina-vista-prime-lenses
Real Time Aurora in UHD/4K ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-02-02 | It's not often you see real time videos of the Aurora and as we had a really good Aurora display on my last Northern Lights expedition to the north of Norway I decided to put together a video of nothing but real time aurora footage in UHD. The majority of Northern Lights videos are made up of hundreds or thousands of still photographs that have been combined together to produce a time lapse video. While very pretty, these videos are not truly representative of how the Aurora looks to the naked eye. This video is not timelapse and this is how the Aurora looked to us when watching it. The colours are pretty much what we saw, the motion is what we saw. Not every Aurora is as bright as this one was, but it can often be like this. In the next few years we are going to be at the peak of the sun's 11 year sunspot cycle so Aurora like this will be more common for a few years before becoming less common again.This was shot on January 30th 2022 with a Sony FX3 and the Sony 24mm f1.4 GM lens. The temperature was around -26c at the time.
Real-Time Aurora, January 30th 2022 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-02-02 | To watch in UHD see this version: youtu.be/-gZQpErt3pUIt's not often you see real time videos of the Aurora and as we had a really good Aurora display on my last Northern Lights expedition to the north of Norway I decided to put together a video of nothing but real time aurora footage. The majority of Northern Lights videos are made up of hundreds or thousands of still photographs that have been combined together to produce a time lapse video. While very pretty, these videos are not truly representative of how the Aurora looks to the naked eye. This video is not timelapse and this is how the Aurora looked to us when watching it. The colours are pretty much what we saw, the motion is what we saw. Not every Aurora is as bright as this one was, but it can often be like this. In the next few years we are going to be at the peak of the sun's 11 year sunspot cycle so Aurora like this will be more common for a few years before becoming less common again.This was shot on January 30th 2022 with a Sony FX3 and the Sony 24mm f1.4 GM lens. The temperature was around -26c at the time.
nacreous clouds ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-01-26 | Live from Android using Streamlabs! goo.gl/Mf1TqV
Polar Stratospheric Nacreous Clouds, Alta Jan 25th 2022 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2022-01-25 | A short clip of some Polar Stratospheric Nacreous Clouds that I filmed today above the Aurora Cathedral in Alta Norway. These clouds form between 15 and 30Km high in extremely cold air that is -80c or below. They only occur after sunset and are extremely bright in the darkening sky. Shot with a Sony A1.
Review of the Nanlite Mixpanel 60 RGBWW hard/soft light ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-09-03 | In this video I take a detailed look at the Nanlite Mixpanel 60. This is a very versatile panel light capable of produce very high quality white light from 2700K to 7500K from dedicated tungsten/daylight LEDs as well as coloured light from red, green and blue LEDs. What really sets this light apart form most other similar panels is its ablity to change from a more focussed light output to a highly diffused output at the press of a button. The fixture has both LEDs with integrated lenses as well as LEDs that feed a light channel panel that produces much more diffuse light. As well as the CCT, HSI and RGBW light modes the Mixpanel 60 has 9 different effects modes as well as DMX and wireless remote control.The light used for this review was supplied by prolightdirect.co.uk
Review of the Nanlite Forza 300 LED COB Spotlight and Fresnel Lens ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-08-17 | In this video I take a look at the Nanlite Forza 300 spot light. This is a great, high quality 300 watt LED spot light that can be mains or battery powered. It is very competitively priced and won't break the bank. I also look at the optional FL-20G Fresnel lens attachment that allows you to focus the light into a 5 degree to 45 degree beam, giving you amazing control over where the lamps output. With a fully dimmable output intensity similar to a 3000 watt tungsten lamp this powerful fixture is extremely bright when you need it but also highly versatile thanks to the built in effects modes and standard Bowens modifier mount. The quality of the lamps output is very good with a measured CRI of 95 and I have always had very pleasing skin tones when using this lamp. Please watch the video for more information.The review sample used in this video was supplied by www.prolightdirect.co.uk
Xperia Pro - the phone for video professionals. ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-06-25 | When I went to Iceland to film the volcano I was leant a Sony Xperia Pro Phone. The phone proved to be extremely useful, not just for make calls but also as a video monitor thanks to it's HDMI input. Using 5G it's possible to stream in 4K live from the HDMI input, no adapters or other accessories needed. In this short video I go through some of the main features and consider why this is a great phone for video professionals. On the final day of my trip I didn't take the main camera on the 3.8Km hike up to the volcano, only my drone, but when I got up there the Lava was flowing in a new area. I was able to use the Xperia to film the new Lava and it came out really well.
Hollyland Lark 150 live demo and Q&A ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-06-24 | The Hollyland Lark 150 is a compact, low cost, single or dual channel wireless microphone system that I think is a really good, highly affordable alternative to more expensive professional radio mics. In the live stream I'll look at the tiny transmitter units and the equally compact dual channel receiver and the clever storage box that automatically charges and pairs the different units. In addition there will be a live demo of the audio quality, latency and ease of setup.
Fagradalsfjall / Geldingadalir Volcano in 4K ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-06-08 | A few viewers of my other videos of the Fagradalsfjall / Geldingadalir Volcano comment that they would like to see a version with no music, so here is a real-time (no slow motion) video in 4K. The sound is the best reconstruction I could achieve from the various recordings I made of the Volcano, it was always extremely windy so getting good sound was tough, but this will give you a very good idea of what it sounded like while I was there. Shot with a Sony FX6 and FX3, Sony 200-600mm lens and Sony 24-240 lens. Most recorded to an Atomos Ninja V+ as raw, also Sony Xperia Pro used for monitoring. The drone is a DJI Mini 2 drone, I made 2 flights around the Volcano. In the next couple of weeks I plan to upload some HDR versions of the videos.
Third Day at the Geldingadalir Volcano - Drone day. ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-06-02 | Today I returned to the Volcano at Geldingadalir, this time I took my drone up (DJI Mini 2) as the wind was calmer. I don't claim to be a drone pilot, but I'm pleased with what I got. This was my last trip up to the Volcano as I fly home tomorrow. But I hope to get back again to see it again.
The Geldingadalir Volcano, Iceland. Second Day ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-06-01 | I've added some new footage from my second day at the Volcano at Geldingadalir in Iceland. This is now a mix of footage from the Sony FX6 and FX3 shot with the Sony 200-600mm and 24-240mm lenses. The FX6 footage and some of the FX3 footage was recorded as Raw using an Atomos Ninja V+.
First Day at Geldingadalir. ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-06-01 | This is a quick edit of some of my footage from the Volcano. Shot with my FX6 and an ATomos Ninja V+. Lots of 120fps raw. Lenses - Sony 200-600mm and Sony 24-240mm.
Vocas FX6 LCD Support Bracket ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-04-22 | This is a brilliant bracket that supports the Sony FX6 cameras LCD screen and prevents the sag that can occur when using heavier viewfinder loupes or magnifiers. The bracket mounts to the camera via the normal short 15mm rod that is provided with the FX6 and then the LCD assembly slides into a small cage in the bracket. The cage has a pivot that is fluid damped damped this allows the LCD to be rotated smoothly and easily but with enough damping that it won't tilt or sag even with a heavy loupe attached.
Accsoon CineEye 2S Live Streaming ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-04-07 | A brief look at the Accsoon CineEye 2S wireless link with built in video streaming to YouTube/Facebook etc via the iPhone APP. This was streamed live and direct to YouTube using the CineEye 2S and the Accsoon iPhone app via a not very good 4G connection.I'd like to apologize for the mono audio, this is entirely my fault, I was using a dual channel radio mic receiver on the camera but only a single channel lapel mic. That's why there is noise on one channel. It's nothing to do with the Accsoon, just me sending it duff audio and doing this live without listening to the stream. I could cheat and download the video to remove the empty audio track. But I feel its better to leave the live feed hear as it is.At 09.12 I comment that it uses 5G - What I mean is that it has 5Ghz WiFi as well as 2.5Ghz Wifi for the connection between the CineEye and the phone or tablet. 5Ghz WiFi is preferred where possible for better quality connections and better range.accsoonusa.com/cineeye
Rigging the FX6 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-03-16 | In this video I take a look at various options for rigging the Sony FX6 for handheld, tripod and shoulder use. I take a look at base plates, top plates and hand grip options from both Vocas and Chrosziel. 0:01:30 Camrade Travel Mate 360 carry-on camera wheelie bag.0:04:30 Vocas Sliding Plate Basic.0:06:30 Chrosziel Base Plate and Quick Lock Plate.0:09:00 Vocas Sliding VCT Base Plate.0:10:00 Making sure the rod height is correct.0:12:00 Vocas Matte Boxes.0:17:00 Using a V-Mount battery to balance the camera.0:22:30 Paglink V-Mount Batteries and flying with large batteries.0:30:00 Vocas Flexible Camera Rig.0:38:30 Arms for the hand grip (Vocas and Chrosziel).0:40:30 Viewfinder considerations and options.0:42:00 Gratical Viewfinders with Vocas Nato Rail.0:44:00 FX6 Screen with FX9 Loupe.0:46:00 Adding Extra hand grips, other hand grip mounting options.0:51:00 Using the FX6 with the FX9 viewfinder.0:52:30 TopTeks and CVP FX6 viewfinder modification.0:54:30 Notes on the potential for LCD screen sun damage.0:57:00 Vocas PL Mount adapter – importance of shims.1:00:00 Why I avoid magic arms, especially for viewfinders.1:03:00 Atomos Ninja V discussion.1:07:00 H&Y Variable ND filter.1:12:00 Summary and wrap up.
XAVC-I v ProResHQ. Just how good is XAVC-I? ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-01-14 | I often hear people saying that XAVC-I isn't good enough or that you MUST use ProRes or some other codec for the best image quality. My own experience is that XAVC-I is actually a really good codec and recording to ProResHQ only ever makes the very tiniest (if any) difference to the finished production. I've tested this many time in the 8 years or so that I have been using XAVC-I but to illustrate my own findings I decided to put together this (rather boring) video.It was shot with a Sony FX6 using internal XAVC-I (class 300) on an SD card along side an external recording using ProResHQ on a Shogun 7.I deliberately chose to use Cine EI and S-Log3 at the cameras high base ISO of 12,800 as noise will stress any codec that little bit harder. Making this test just that little bit tougher. The slightly higher noise level also allows you to see how each codec handles noise more easily.A sample clip of each codec was place in the time line (DaVinci Resolve) and a caption added. This was then rendered out, he ProRes HQ filess rendered using ProRes HQ and the XAVC-I files rendered to XAVC-I. So for most of the examples seen the XAVC-I files have been copied and re-encoded 5 times plus the encoding to the file uploaded to YouTube, plus YouTubes own encoding, a pretty tough test. Because in most workflows I don't believe many people will use XAVC-I in post production as an intermediate codec I also repeated the tests with the XAVC-I rendered to ProRes HQ 5 times as this is probably more representative of a typical real world workflow. These examples are shown at the end.Of course the YouTube compression will restrict your ability to see some of the differences between the two codecs. But, this is how many people will be distributing their content. Even if not via YouTube via other highly compressed means, so it's not an unfair test. Looking at the original clips in my studio it is very hard to spot the differences.Where the s709 LUT has been added it was added AFTER each further copy of the clip, so this is really a "worst case scenario", the LUT being added to the lowest quality S-Log3.Overall in the end the ProResHQ and XAVC-I are remarkably similar in performance. In the 300% blow up you can see differences between the XAVC-I that is 6 generations old compared to the 6th generation ProResHQ. But the differences are very, very hard to spot and going 6 generations of XAVC-I is unlikely in most normal workflows. In the same test where the XAVC was rendered to ProResHQ for each post production generation any difference is incredibly hard to find even when magnified 300%.I am not claiming that XAVC-I Class 300 is as good as ProResHQ, but I think it is worth considering what you need when shooting. Do you really want to have to use an external recorder, do you really want to have to deal with files that are 3 to 4 times larger. Do you want to have to remember to switch recording methods between slow motion and normal speeds? For most productions I very much doubt that the end viewer will ever be able to tell the difference between material shot using XAVC-I class 300 and ProResHQ, even if watching with their face inches from a very large screen.
Chrosziel FX6 Kit and Chrosziel Quick Lock Plate ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2021-01-12 | In this video I take a look at the Chrosziel FX6 kit which includes a top cheese plate, a lightweight base plate and an extension arm for the hand grip. In addition I take a look at the Quick Lock plate which is an alternative to the typically wobbly standard Sony style VCT quick release plate.
Changing the FX6 Base Look using a LUT ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-11-23 | An incredibly powerful tool in the FX6 is the ability to use a LUT as the base look when the camera is in custom mode. By using LUTs designed for S-Log3 and SGamut3.cine as the custom mode base look you can record an almost unlimited range of different looks. You can change the gain or ISO as normal and what's more you still have the flexibility to change settings such as black level, detail setting and matrix and multi matrix while using the LUT. Find out how it's done and what can be achieved in this video.The LUT's used in the video can be downloaded from here for free: http://www.xdcam-user.com/2014/11/new-film-look-luts-for-the-pxw-fs7-pmw-f5-and-pmw-f55And from here: https://pro.sony/en_SC/technology/alister-chapman-blockbuster-lut-v2And Hypergamma LUT's for the FX6: http://www.xdcam-user.com/2020/12/hypergamma-luts-for-the-fx6-and-others
Comet Neowise, time-lapse taken on 18 July 2020. ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-07-19 | A little time lapse sequence of Comet Neowise shot near Brentwood in the UK in the early hours of the morning on the 18th of July 2020. Shot with a Sony A7S and a PXW-FX9. Lenses used are Samyang 50mm, 85mm and 135mm.Little disappointed with the shot done with the 135mm, it is the first time I've used that lens of some very low light work and it has a bit of a hotspot at the centre. I need to experiment with different apertures to see if I can work around this. I also used an iFootgae slider with an improvised motor and controller.
PXW Z90 Live Streaming ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-06-15 | How to live stream direct from the Sony PXW-Z90. The NX80 is also very similar.
Rigging the FX9 - uploaded from master ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-06-15 | In this video (originally live streamed) I go through various options for rigging the Sony PXW-FX9. I look at both traditional base plates, VCT adapters as well as top mounts and hand grip ideas. I also look at battery and power options.
Rigging The Sony PXW-FX9 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-05-19 | Some ideas for rigging base plates, top mounts and other accessories on the FX9.
Hollyland Mars 400s ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-05-15 | An overview of the Hollyland Mars 400s HD video link. I really like these devices. They provide a good reliable high quality HD video link with low latency. HDMI and HDSDI inputs and outputs, over 100m range, very simple setup and low power.
How to stream live to YouTube with a Sony PXW-FS5 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-03-26 | Originally streamed live this video gives detailed step by step instructions of how to stream live to Youtube using a Sony FS5. You will need a computer with VLC and OBS software (both free).
An Arctic Adventure - Alister Chapmans Norway Tour, 2020. Shot with the PXW-FX9 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-02-02 | Every year I take small groups of like minded people up to the very north of Norway for a week of adventure. We stay in cabins up on the Arctic Finnmarksvidda. When the sky is clear we can usually see the Northern lights. During the day we explore the area by snow scooter and dog sled. This video is a selection of shots from this years trip. All shot with a Sony PXW-FX9 mostly with Sony lenses. At times the temperature got down to -34c. So I made extensive use of autofocus to avoid having to take off my mittens. The sun rise, sunset and Aurora shots were shot using the cameras built in Intervalometer (interval record). The Aurora wasn't very bright on this trip so I used a 32 frame slow shutter and 5000 ISO. The way the FX9 picks up stars is amazing for a video camera and a relatively short shutter. For more information on the FX9 see my blog at www.xdcam-user.com
PXW-FX9 Ultra Low Light Aurora Sample Footage ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2020-01-20 | I shot this last nigh. The Aurora was barely visible to the naked eye. The PXW-FX9 did an amazing job capturing it. The camera was set to S-Cinetone, High Base ISO and 6400 ISO. Shooting with a 32 frame slow shutter, so about a 1.3 second exposure and interval record 1 frame every 2 seconds. This is the result straight from the camera. I've never seen a video camera capture stars like this with so little noise. I have not done any additional noise reduction. This camera makes shooting the Aurora incredibly easy! Lens was a Sigma 20mm Art f1.4.
Real World FX9 Sample Footage ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-10-17 | This footage was shot to test how the FX9 will perform in a real world scenario. Nothing setup, nothing staged, just a couple of cheap Sony E-Mount lenses (50mm f1.8 and 28-70mm f3.5-f5.6) and a pleasant evening in Windsor. To test how the autofocus would perform on a real world shoot I switched the camera to AF with Face Priority before leaving home and left it that way for the entire shoot. The only shot where manual focus was used was the 120fps shot of the swans where AF can't be used.I also wanted to explore how easy it would be to cut together footage using custom mode and S-Cinetone along with material shot with S-Log3 with the s709 LUT applied. I think you can see that it's no problem and both look really good together. There is no grading, no colour correction. This is how the material looks straight from the camera or in the case of the CinEI and S-Log3 material how it looks after adding the s709 Venice LUT.For more on the FX9 take a look at my website xdcam-user.com or www.pro.sony/fx9
Filming the Glass Hub with the SLR Magic 1.33-65 Anamorphot HDR ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-03-14 | This is a behind the scenes look at how I shot the Glass Hub glass blowing video using the SLR Magic 1.33-65 Anamorphot on the Fujinon MK lenses. This version is in HDR, so if you have an HDR TV you can watch it in HDR, otherwise you will only see an SDR version.
Glass Hub shot with SLR Magic Anamorphot and Fujinon MK lenses ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-03-14 | Here is a video I shot with the SLR Magic 1.33-65 anamorphic adapter and the Fujinon MK lenses. This is the HDR version, so if you have an HDR TV you should stream it direct to the TV for the best viewing experience. As well as the 1.33-65 Anamorphot I also used the PDMovie dual focus system to focus both the Anamorphot and the taking lens. The camera was a Sony PMW-F5 with the R5 raw recorder and I used an Atomos Shogun Inferno to monitor in HDR during the shoot.
CapeTown HDR Shot with Sony Venice ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-03-04 | Here is a little bit of footage I shot in and around Cape Town with a Sony Venice. Uploaded here as an H265 file in HDR (HDR10). So if you have an High Dynamic Range TV or HDR device it should play back in HDR. If you are viewing on a conventional standard dynamic range TV the you will only see it in SDR.
HDR Storm Compilation HDR10 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-03-04 | This is a compilation of some of my recent storm footage in HDR. The video has been uploaded as an H265 HEVC file with HDR10 PQ/Rec2020 encoding. On a High Dynamic Range display device it should play back in HDR, but if you only have a standard dynamic range device it will only be shown in SDR.
Real Time Aurora Video from Feb 7th 2019 ingenioustv by Alister Chapman 2019-02-27 | This is a quick edit of a few clips from this years trip to Norway. This is a bit different to most Aurora videos that you will typically see as this is not time-lapse. This is real time video, so the motion of the Aurora is as we saw it ourselves when we were there. Also I have tried not to excessively enhance or change the colors. This is pretty much how the aurora actually looks and what you can see for yourself when it is reasonably active. This was shot with a Sony A7S recording on an Atomos Ninja V recorder.
