Brady Bessette
How I Shot Nanlites PavoTube II X Launch Video | Cinematography Breakdown
updated
I'm not saying it's a replacement for an Arri, but I am saying it feels more like one than any other system I've used.
Behind the scenes and footage is all from the film "JULESBURG", that I DP'd up in Montana over the last week. The footage is graded quickly by me and not final. Hopefully this short will become a feature, so stay tuned for much more.
Entire PYXIS build was rigged with Kondor Blue: kondorblue.com/pages/blackmagic-design?ref=4Zpp3
The lenses used on this were Atlas Mercury set, with Element Opaline 1/8 diffusion on. The camera build was rigged with Kondor Blue accessories.
So many people made this film possible, I am so grateful for my camera team, lighting team, art department, wardrobe, Craterr, and all of the sponsors that came together to make this happen. I know I missed people, but I am very very grateful for this crew and cast!
Michael Broke the pyxis in 2 hours: youtu.be/LYo0UTDIdtQ?si=WBF4lqtqUrIzPCxj
Kofi’s 24 hour thoughts: youtu.be/tKiv900LTOc
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I've been filming on these a ton lately, mainly on my Sony FX3, and there really are very very few bad things to say. Blazar has done an amazing job with these lenses. I hope you enjoy this EXTREMELY scientific lens review. ily
@cammackeys video: youtu.be/VEwCZIs1BlM
@JonnyRoams video: youtu.be/xbcgyRzuMF8
@DirectedByEvan video: youtube.com/watch?v=H9fDjNuJixY
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Chapters:
0:00-0:47- Intro
0:48-1:50- What You Get
1:51-3:26- Thoughts and uses
3:27-4:42- Different Sensor Sizes
4:43-8:21- Sharpness
8:22-9:12- Who are they for?
9:13-10:03- Fun Shots
10:04-12:54- Close Focus
12:55-14:30- Conclusion
Seriously had so much fun doing this. Thank you to @aputurelighting for teaming up with me on this, and thank you to all the brands who let Leo and I act like kids. We love you.
Win a FREE Aputure 60x: gleam.io/kheBw/win-a-free-aputure-light
Leo's Instagram: instagram.com/caffa.jr
Dolly: Grip Factory Munich
Mc pro: Aputure
Fluid head: Ronford Baker
Headsets: Hollyland
Hazer: PMI Gear
Lenses and camera: Blazar Lens
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Artlist:
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@JonnyRoams is an incredibly talented artist, go tell him I say hi!
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Cinematography is more than lighting. In filmmaking, we need to utilize lighting, camera movements and camera settings, and other tools to get beautiful cinematic images, and that's what we're doing here.
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Also, check out Liv's Teas!: livforearth.com
Raw behind the scenes of the narrative short "The Collector", with raw footage of what it's like to be a gaffer.
Big Thank You to Johvan Padilla for directing this and allowing me to bring you all along!
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Channeling my inner @cammackey with this one, how'd I do?
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Come with me behind the scenes of the narrative short "The Collector", with raw footage of what it's like to be a gaffer.
Big Thank You to Johvan Padilla for directing this and allowing me to bring you all along!
My Reverie Lut Pack!: gamut.io/product/reverie/?gamut=bradybessette
My lighting course :) : fulltimefilmmaker.com/Lighting-Mastery
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I shot this back in January when we went to Europe, but ironically enough I wasn't feeling creative enough to put it together until now.
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I used the Sony FX3 and FX6 for this project with Blazar Remus lenses, also with 1/8 Element Opaline lens diff! Shooting this project with Nate was a blast, truly.
Thank you instagram.com/nateahanfilm Nate for letting me play on set with you!!!
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Chaotic Live Behind the Scenes: youtu.be/TwrK31urNSY
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A genuine HUGE thank you to Aputure to pulling this together and inviting to me. My heart is warm.
And thank you to @thefunton for the grip gear @runyoncanyonvilla for the house, @coult_films for Camera & Lighting assist!
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Incredibly grateful to be able to get creative on this project as cinematographer. My heart is warm
No Good Legend Trailer: youtu.be/IKi1Wk9U7jo
No Good Legend Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyvDAc1oLWXrcN2euvqLktiaiB3U1r1Um
🎵 Music & SFX:
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Craterr Crew:
Armando Ferreira: youtu.be/-J8H6LLCfik
Cam Mackey: youtu.be/6bidlZoceuw
Kofi Yeboah: youtu.be/gQKZdrc60WU
Brittney Janae: youtu.be/9xMRp4BQNQM?si=yba3buI3aa-ZuQPE
Connor McCaskill: youtu.be/38BErBeS81I
Chris Brockhurst: youtu.be/yO8BOyzOzLo
Lee Zavitz: youtu.be/L1cvTI0REWQ
Terry Warfield youtu.be/XnP7fChww0k
Brand Highlight Videos:
Hollyland: youtube.com/watch?v=It9KCRYbtQM
Some Gear we used in Production:
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1. LUMIX GH7: bhpho.to/3zD45Vl
2. Arri Alexa Mini LF: bhpho.to/3zEXeec
3. Hollyland Pyro S 4K HDMI/SDI: bhpho.to/3XX3KXA
4. Nanlux Evoke 2400B: bhpho.to/4f96TKi
5. Kondor Blue Base Rig MK II for Lumix GH7: bhpho.to/4bGinSy
6. Kondor Blue Pro Battery Plate: bhpho.to/3zD4bfF
7. Atlas Mercury Lens Set: bhpho.to/3xZQ0AM
8. Nanlite Pavoslims: bhpho.to/3Tg92Lr
9. Nanlite 720: bhpho.to/45YCuKu
Sponsors:
kondorblue.com
hollyland.com
nanliteus.com
shop.panasonic.com
blackstone-films.com
bokehrentals.com
Amazing list of amazing people present:
Justin Porter: instagram.com/justinportermedia
Brittney Jenae: instagram.com/brittney.janae
House Antagonist(Decon): instagram.com/de_con
Christina Dobre: instagram.com/christinadobre
Jessica Iliana: instagram.com/jessica.hnsn
Lena LeeL instagram.com/ko_lenalee
A genuine HUGE thank you to Aputure to pulling this together and inviting to me. My heart is warm.
And thank you to @thefunton for the grip gear @runyoncanyonvilla for the house, @coult_films for Camera & Lighting assist!
Gear I use and recommend!:
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And quite honestly, I’m impressed with the quality coming out of this camera. Is it a replacement for the Arri? Not in the slightest. But is it a tool to go hand in hand with one? Certainly.
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All of the footage you’re seeing is from a film called No Good Legend, where I was the DP on for these saloon shots. Video for this is coming soon!
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Check out my lighting course! :) - fulltimefilmmaker.com/Lighting-Mastery
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Credits (on instagram):
Directed,edited, DP @nathanmcbride
Produced by @stranzzz @nathanmcbride
AC specialty camera @marcuscatlett
PA: @elijahjohnmcbride @ttccupp
Aesthetic design @hadley_michaels
Lighting @bradybessette
Color @blue_screen_inc
Sound design @hempel_noah
DJI Website: dji.com/rs-4-pro?site=brandsite&from=landing_page
This shoot was a commercial I DP'd with @mitchellthayne and his entire amazing crew over at @filmlaab . The color you see on the RED footage is NOT final so plz don't judge it, the commercial is being put together currently and I can't wait to share with you soon!
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Chapters:
0:00-0:52: Intro
0:53-1:21: What We're Doing
1:22-3:15: Rig Breakdown
3:16-3:57: First Shot
3:58-4:21: Project Concept
4:22-5:21: Second Shot
5:22-6:01: DJI FIZ Unit
6:02-7:54: Shot Recap
7:55-10:30: Running Shots
10:31-12:31: Rainy Night Shots
12:32-12:51: Battery Grip
12:52-13:20: Tragedy Strikes
13:21-14:43: DJI Lidar
15:02-16:01: DJI RS4
16:02-16:51: Closeout
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Thank you so much Craterr for supporting me on this trip ❤️
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My lighting course :) : fulltimefilmmaker.com/Lighting-Mastery
Preacher Rock Music Video: vimeo.com/933392705/41e1431c54
Alex! instagram.com/acblocher
Body Of Leaves Band: instagram.com/bodyofleaves
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Body of Leaves:
Evan Pack - Vox/Bass
Elizabeth Mathis - Synth
Adam Toomey - Guitar
Max Schoenfeld - Stand-In Drums for Ian Francis
Starring:
Johnny Cassidy as "The Preacher"
CREDITS
Directed by: Alex Curtis Blocher
Produced by: Only Loud
1st AD: Mel Devine
Director of Photography/Cam Op: Brady Bessette
1st AC/Cam Op: Alex Curtis Blocher
Gaffer: Phil Wirkus
Key Grip: AJ Montes
Grip: Duke Ross
Sound Supervisor: Alexander Woods
Art Supervisor: Jade Lukas
Choreographer: Nora Price
Dancer: Micay Sanchez
Dancer: Ed Cordova
BTS Photographer: Samantha Franks
Set PA: Robert Sagers
Set PA: Brady Flores
Editor/Colorist: Alex Curtis Blocher
CAST
Johnny Cassidy - "Preacher Director"
Daniel Duran - "VHS Camera Operator"
Robert Sagers - "Production Assistant"
Bret Mortimer - "Script Supervisor"
Brady Flores - "Second Assistant Camera"
Alexander Woods - "Producer"
Jade Lukas - "Producer"
Micay Sanchez - "Dancer"
Nora Price - "Dancer"
Ed Cordova - "Dancer"
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You Need Tenzin's Knowledge: instagram.com/tenzinlaz
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Cast & Crew (Instagram)
Director: @bohorqueziso
DP: @bradybessette
1st AC: @acblocher
Gaffer: @tenzinlaz
Key Grip: @_fauntleroy_
Production Design: @k8balll
Art Assistant: @lizbathhh
Carpenter: @oliver.gravesss
3D Artist: @josepeoon
VFX: @erikklein.me
HMU: @mvshybrainz
Prod. Assist: @ebreybouc
Intern:
@willflynn3
@brian_padilla408
Talent:
@jaxenhanks
@amekianaa
@syyymworld
@cadenhanks
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Cam's Tech Review: youtube.com/watch?v=QoPqeyFy6TA&t=709s
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Thank you FilmLaab for letting me DP this project with you! @filmlaab
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Leave a comment of any films you would like me to recreate in the comments!
My lighting course :) : fulltimefilmmaker.com/Lighting-Mastery
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Avenger Arm: bhpho.to/4bqd8r9
Gear I use and recommend!:
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MB Syncid: MB01CPYJTN9FOU6
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Megan's Video is LIVE on her channel, as she shoots this same shoot on a $10 digicam. Go Check it out: youtube.com/@megantanart
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Thank you Florian for the beautiful BTS Video: instagram.com/florian.ropers
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"Homecoming" - Written and Directed by Oscar Rudecindo
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