Filmed with the Canon 1DX MK IIWhats going on with the DJI Mavic 3 and Mini 3 Pro?Philip Bloom2023-02-21 | To get 10% off Cinematch/ Film Convert Nitrate or try it for free, then head to gopb.co/cinematchpb
This is the long in the making follow-up to my DJI Mavic 3 and Mini 3 Pro review covering the main parts of the firmware updates which have made both drones much better...but have they done enough? I also cover the new version of Cine/ Tripod mode, which directly resulted from the petition I started in December 2021.
Tentacle Track E Body Recorder 32-bit float: gopb.co/tracke DJI mics: gopb.co/djimics Zoom H3 5.1 channel audio recorder: gopb.co/zoomh3Movember Prize Draw!Philip Bloom2023-01-05 | Sorry for the delay but it's finally happening!How To Master Sony’s Video Autofocus - Part 2Philip Bloom2023-01-02 | Part 2 of my Sony Video Autofocus Masterclass made for Sony Alpha Academy.
Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmg Sony 35mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/35mmgm Sony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2First live Q&A this year & MOVEMBER fundraiser with HUGE camera gear prizes to win!Philip Bloom2022-11-30 | I don't really like doing lives as you can tell from how rare they are. I am doing this one as a last big push for my Movember men's health fundraiser. If you don't know about it then watch this or head to http:/gopb.co/mo22
The prizes up for grabs are amazing! To enter head to http://gopb.co/modonate and donate at least £10, then email me the receipt to movember@philipbloom.net. It's open to anyone, anywhere.
Full instructions as well as the full prize list are in my blog post at http:/gopb.co/mo22
Make sure you check out @OneManFiveCats and especially the latest review on there, it's epic!The Sony Firmware RantPhilip Bloom2022-11-14 | The bulk of the video was published as part of the Sony FX30 review 2 weeks ago, but I felt it was worth putting out on its own for Sony owners who might not have watched it due to not being interested in the camera.
There is a new 4-minute introduction which addresses a few people made in comments on various platforms.
If you feel the same way as Gerald and I, please send a message to Sony Alpha on social media, email, letter, or fax...
Tentacle Track-E Pocket Recorder: gopb.co/tracke Tentacle Sync Timecode Generator: gopb.co/tentaclesyncNow I See Sony a7S - 4K Topaz AI upscalePhilip Bloom2022-11-07 | When this was filmed in 2014, it was not possible to record 4K with the Sony A7S as the Atomos Shogun wasn't out, and the camera cannot record 4K internally. This was a shame as this video was a big reason why the camera sold so many; it demonstrated the low light power of the camera unlike anything else. The original is also my most-watched video on YouTube.
I've been using the incredibly impressive Topaz Video Enhance AI for around 2 years, and I use it A LOT! I have messed around with upscaling some of my old videos, but I don't want to replace them as the original versions are a moment in time; that doesn't stop me from re-uploading it, though!
This was processed with V3 of Topaz Video Enhance AI, which is even more powerful; I set it to 4K, selected the enhance tab and left the Proteus auto setting to do its work. What makes this so much better than before was you had to set your parameters for the whole video, but each shot is different. When in auto, it is constantly analysing each frame and applying what it thinks the frame needs. It's very clever...it's AI!
4:32 - Side-by-side comparison.
You can get a free demo of topaz here: http://gopb.co/topaz 10% off Film Convert Nitrate, which I used to add additional film grain and tweak the grade: http://gopb.co/nitrate
Watch the follow-up video made to launch the a7S III: youtube.com/watch?v=k6CFxmEIygs&t=14sInsta360 X3 on Sony a7R V!Philip Bloom2022-11-07 | Insta360 X3 mounted to the Sony A7R V via a small rig nato rail monitor arm and cage.
This was filmed whilst I was in Norway for Sony on Saturday to give a talk at Stavanger foto.
When you turn stabilisation off in the studio app you get this wonderful look where the camera is locked to the centre of the frame. I did this with the Fujifilm X-H2s in a post in September and in my X3 review, people asked what the set up looked like, well here you go! 🙂The return of DJIs TRIPOD MODE...but better!!Philip Bloom2022-11-02 | After getting nowhere with my begging DJI to bring back Tripod Mode to their drones, which they replaced with the 5x faster cine mode, I started a petition to show them how much their customers needed it.
In May, DJI told me that they had accepted the petition; but it was a long slow wait with no information until they sent me the new Mavic 3 Classic, a cheaper version of Three. The only difference I can see from the standard Three is it doesn't have the top camera. The exciting thing is this is the first drone to feature the new Cine mode, which has an adjustable speed top speed. This is what I asked them to do in the petition.
It's wonderful to have it again; super fine control is much easier.
This was added to the other Three models today as well as a load of other new things. I don't know about other drones yet, don't worry; I am on the case!
A full video about it, the Classic and the new firmware for the Mini 3 Pro is coming soon!Sony FX30: A review (and a rant)Philip Bloom2022-10-31 | Go to establishedtitles.com/philipbloom and help support the channel. They are now running a
massive sale, plus 10% off of any purchase with code "philipbloom"; thanks to Established Titles for
sponsoring this video!
Please read my pinned comment for my response to the Scott Shaffer's video.
I wasn't very taken with the FX3 a couple of years ago, so releasing a smaller sensor version didn't excite me. As you will see in this review, I was wrong about this camera..but some of the things I really liked about it made me frustrated with the bigger picture.
0:00 - FX30 Review 3:14 - FX3/ FX30 differences 4:45 - FX3 new features 5:09 - Focus breathing compensation 6:14 - Autofocus 8:37 - Animal Eye AF if video 12:37 - The Super 35mm advantage 14:01 - Slow motion 16:22 - FX3 V2 firmware benefits 17:51 - Timecode 18:52 - CineEI 21:59 - The EVF factor 23:19 - The XLR handle 24:03 - The rant
youtu.be/eyiVjTrEEbwSeeMo: The iPhone/ iPad HDMI device that transforms them into Monitors/ RecordersPhilip Bloom2022-10-23 | The Accsoon SeeMoo is the first device to let you use your iOS device with an HDMI input so they can be used as monitors. Whilst this is a sponsored video on the Accsoon SeeMo, it's still a review in its content as I cover all the pros and cons of it as well as show you solutions for some of the limitations.
Android users have been able to do this for a while, but Apple keeps their hardware and software locked down, so it's great to finally be able to do this.
Sony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1 Sony FX30: gopb.co/fx30 Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siii Fuji X-H2S: gopb.co/xh2sSnap Filters - The slick MagSafe filter system for iPhonesPhilip Bloom2022-10-03 | I have a love/ hate relationship with the iPhone's video cameras. On the one hand, they are very powerful with one of the best smartphone camera systems, but when you look at it on your computer, it's always disappointing due to the overprocessing.
You can't turn any of this off, not in 3rd party apps, and it's even there in ProRes HQ. The only thing you can do is use optical filters when shooting, and then the other is to use software to try and make it less harsh...I use both, as I show in this video.
This video is sponsored by Pan's Scheme, a company run by my old friend Tim Pan AKA @mediastorm6801 His company has made a very clever set of filters which are held on by a MagSafe base. It's incredibly neat and works really well. If you don't believe me, then watch the video!
Insta360 X3: gopb.co/bhx3INSTA360 X3: The review for FILMMAKERSPhilip Bloom2022-09-29 | There are so many videos on the Insta360 X3, but they don't explore the ways you can it for filmmaking and as a powerful filmmaking tool in very unusual and traditional ways. There are numerous little shorts within this video showing the creative potential of this camera.
This is a review, but it isn't...whilst in content, it is a review because this is sponsored by Insta360. I cannot ethically call it a proper review because of that. Although Insta360 has not asked me to say anything or made any changes to this video even though I also cover the things I don't like. Make sure you watch other reviews before purchasing,
The Insta360 X3 video is out next week.When eating breakfast takes a bizarre turn… @insta360 #insta360X3Philip Bloom2022-09-15 | This is a lovely feta cheese omelette at Jonny's Luncheonette in Chelsea, NY; a fantastic place to get breakfast.
My X3 affiliate link if you fancy buying one…🙃 gopb.co/x3
I will have a video about the camera coming out soon-ish...Richmond Green/ Hill - Fujifilm X-H2S 6K 3:2 Test ShotsPhilip Bloom2022-09-11 | Filmed for the Fujikina event in New York, which I was speaking at but will also be used in my future review, which will have natural sound added.
This was mostly shot 6K 3:2 open gate at 30fps converted to 25p and with the 150-600mm F5.6-8 with a couple of shots using the 10-24mm F4 at 10mm.
A couple of shots, especially the 100fps 4K bowling shot, are a bit soft due to having a variable ND at 600mm, which is not a good idea; you need fixed strength NDs for such an extreme focal length.
Filmed on Richmond Green and Richmond Hill in London.The Random Typewriter: Shot with Insta360 X3Philip Bloom2022-09-08 | Just over 2 months ago Insta360 released their 1” 360 camera, which I have a super in-depth but fun review of on my channel. They’ve just released ANOTHER model, the X3, which is the successor to the ONE X2; I am so glad they have dropped the One from names as it’s so messy!
Anyway, I’ve had it for about 2 weeks, and it’s very good! I am making a sponsored video using it to be released in a couple of weeks or so. It’s not a review but a video about how I use 360 cameras and get the best results for them.
It will be my first sponsored video for them despite many offers, I’ve always had issues with aspects of the cameras, so I’ve always had to turn them down. So why this one? The image isn’t as good as the 1” as you’d expect as the sensors are 1/4 the size; they are 1/2” sensors which are slightly bigger than the previous model. They are new sensors, though, and because of this, they can produce a much better image. Very important to me there is sharpness control too.
This is a strange little edit that I shot last night in my hotel room in Sweden; there was a random broken typewriter in it and it inspired me to make this. The goal was to shoot something that could well have been shot with a traditional camera but has flourishes which are only possible with a 360 camera.
All the audio (not the music, of course) other than the footsteps are with the internal mic, which is a HUGE improvement over the terrible mics we’ve had in all their previous cameras. It’s also 48Khz for the first time, thankfully!
It’s a lovely little 360 camera, with a gorgeous large display giving super easy control and packed full of features.Why you MUST use these devices with your CAMERAS!Philip Bloom2022-08-05 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom07221
You NEED to be using timecode to sync your cameras and audio if you aren't already; in this video, I show you why and compare the two main contenders, Tentacle Sync and the new Deity TC-1. I also look at 32-bit float body recorders.
Additional grading and film grain with Film Convert Nitrate. 10% off at HTTP://gopb.co/nitrate
Affiliate links for the gear in the video; if you use them, thanks! You can always say thanks from the video menu if you want to show appreciation for this or any other of my videos. Again, if you do, I am very grateful, as making these videos takes a lot of time!
Blackmagic Pocket 6K: gopb.co/Blackmagic6k Insta 360 1" 360: gopb.co/bh1inch Upgrade bundle: gopb.co/1inchupgradeto use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom07221Insta360 1-inch 360 REVIEW: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!Philip Bloom2022-07-10 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month's free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom06221
This is my usual absolutely packed, super in-depth review where I obsess about the image and how to get the best possible results no matter how long it takes me to figure out! I cover the whole in-camera sharpening issue that plagues most smaller sensor cameras and shows how this is better but only if you shoot in the correct mode and don't screw up how you manipulate the footage. Luckily I give you lots of tips.
I also take about the sound problem, when/ if it gets fixed I will let you know here.
Insta 360 1" 360: gopb.co/bh1inch Upgrade bundle: gopb.co/1inchupgrade Zoom H3: gopb.co/zoomh3 Tentacle Track-E body audio recorder: http://gopb.co/tracke Sony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1 3 Footed Monster: 3footedmonster.comUpward gimbal shot DJI Mini 3 proPhilip Bloom2022-06-02 | The 60-degree upward-pointing gimbal of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is really cool. I didn't take advantage of it in Skiathos for my review but I filmed this in Germany yesterday. Perfect subject for it and also for the vertical camera mode too as vertical video is clearly here to stay!
Hell of a mic on that Mini 3 Pro, eh? 😁
This was just filmed with the normal profile by the way.Kastro, Skiathos: DJI Mini 3 Pro & Mavic 3 Tele-Camera in 8K!Philip Bloom2022-05-31 | All footage was enhanced and upscaled to 8K using Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI. You can get get a free demo here: http://gopb.co/topaz
Here is a link to the Vimeo version, better quality than the mess that YT makes of it here, and also downloadable (still compressed of course) for person viewing only: vimeo.com/715564985
The footage was filmed during my review of the DJI Mini 3 Pro which you can watch here: youtu.be/35U93YnBmE8
The footage from the top tele camera of the Mavic 3 was the hardest to look good due to the much poorer quality sensor, optics and processing of the camera as well as only working in auto at the time of filming.
Music: "Aegean Sea" by Debbie Wiseman and Stephen Fry from Audio NetworkDJI just made the Mini 3 Pro a lot more PRO!Philip Bloom2022-05-19 | FEB 2023 - LATEST FIRWARE: youtube.com/watch?v=ZJNo1LMZseQ
After 3 and a half weeks of making a really well-crafted review the day after it goes live DJI release new firmware which makes something that I say no longer accurate. This was after spending 2 hours talking in-depth with them about what is going on with the camera and what it was capable of!
As YouTube won't let you replace videos and I wasn't going to lose all those lovely comments by re-uploading it, the only way to make sure people who watch my reviews have completely accurate info was by making this quick follow up.
When looking at the bitrate in the graphic showing 10 bit I blurred it after uploading as it was for a black image after updating so what it was showing wasn't correct. The bitrate is the same as 8 bit which is around 90mbps in 4K 24p etc H265.
Also, it should say 16.7 million colours for 8 bit, not 1.67. Typo!
Make sure you watch the full review, I am very proud of it, it's probably one of the best reviews I've made. It will also be invaluable to you. What this video covers is important but there is a hell of a lot more in the main review!
Tentacle Track E Body Recorder 32 bit float: gopb.co/tracke DJI mics: gopb.co/djimicsWatch my latest video now, an epic docu-review of the DJI Mini 3 Pro.Philip Bloom2022-05-17 | ...DJI Mini 3 Pro - The Flying Camera ReviewPhilip Bloom2022-05-16 | The first 1000 people to click this link will get a one month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/philipbloom05221
This is an in-depth review of the DJI Mini 3 Pro, with a heavy focus on the camera part of it, although I do cover the drone parts of course.
It was mostly filmed in Skiathos in Greece whilst on holiday where you will see my deep personal connection to the island as well as learn more than you would believe about the camera.
The petition asking for the return of tripod mode is still live here: gopb.co/tripodmode
Scheider Variable ND: gopb.co/schneidervariablend Freewell magnetic variable ND: gopb.co/freewellndHow To Master Sony’s Video Autofocus - Part 1Philip Bloom2022-05-05 | After 9 months of exhaustive tests, I have finally finished my two-part masterclass on the video autofocus of the Sony Alpha and FX cameras.
The text below explains what you need to do, but I've made this video to help you. Hopefully, you won't have any problems after watching this. :) youtube.com/watch?v=EgjYfcx0AqI
You will be prompted to sign in/register a MySony account which is free. You probably already have one as it's the same across all Sony products; the only caveat is because this was made for Sony Europe you will need a European Sony account login so you might need to create a new account on the European page you are on.
Some people in far-flung countries have told me they had to use a VPN to appear to be in Europe to even create the account.
Once logged in after creating an account, you might not be on the Alpha Academy page anymore; the easiest thing is to just click this link again: sony.co.uk/alphauniverse/alpha-academy. Once there, click "join now", then scroll down to "filmmaking" and then "masterclass" that's where the videos are.
I am sorry it's so complicated, and I wish there was a direct link. I promise you it's easier than it sounds and worth it!
Sound from the Comica Trakshot.CONTROL YOUR CAMERA with the Portkeys BM5 WR monitor!Philip Bloom2022-04-18 | This video is sponsored by Portkeys, in it, I show you how you can control numerous different cameras with either a USB or wireless connection which on some cameras totally transforms the operation of them.
Thanks to @KaiManWong
More info and direct purchase of the Portkeys monitor here: portkeys.com/bm5-wr
SONY Xperia Pro: gopb.co/xperiapro Sony a1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony FX6 V2.00: A Camera Reborn?Philip Bloom2022-01-27 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a one month trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom07211
Sony has just released V2.00 firmware for the FX6 and it transforms the camera from good to great. Find out why in my very in-depth review. There is a big chunk of this video dedicated to explaining how to get the best results from the Sony autofocus system.
This is a chapter from my epic 72 minute review of the DJI Mavic 3, just about how to get the best results from the strange but fascinating second/ top camera, often mistakingly referred to as the zoom camera. Initially, I hated it but after using it for a while it started to excite me...
With its focal length of 161.1mm, this is unique for any drone I've used and if offers creative options that were never before available. The problem is the quality is pretty poor. But there are things you can do to make sure you get the very best results possible and that is exactly what this video covers!
On-location audio using Tentacle Track-E: gopb.co/tracke
25% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematchTHE Review of the DJI MAVIC 3: THE MOVIE!Philip Bloom2021-12-31 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a one month trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom06211
This was complicated enough of a video to make, taking over 3 months to make! It wasn’t helped by DJI changing the firmware just as I had finished the original part 2 which immediately made it out of date and then made worse with a few weeks of COVID-19!
But, I squeezed it in before the year was over with what was supposed to be another 30-minute video but become its own 1 hour and 12-minute video as Three is such a complicated drone to review!
It works as a part 2 but also as a standalone ultimate review of the DJI MAVIC 3. Where I go over what’s good and what’s not so good but also attempt to show you how to get the best of this excellent but flawed drone.
Much of what I talk about her could change due to firmware updates so at the bottom of this description, I have a list of things that I will update if they change or not.
00:00:00 Chapter 0: Opening 00:02:22 Chapter 1: A lot to live up to 00:03:25 Chapter 2: Peeping Tom 00:16:41 Chapter 3: FFS! 00:17:53 Chapter 4: Masterfully easy 00:21:21 Chapter 5: Focus Track 00:28:21 Chapter 6: Autofocus 00:30:22 Chapter 7: A superior codec? 00:33:26 Chapter 8: The picture profile problem 00:36:07 Chapter 9: Oversharpening 00:40:45 Chapter 10: Noise Reduction 00:45:10 Chapter 11: Why so low log? 00:48:42 Chapter 12: Hyper snaps 00:50:32 Chapter 13: Stiff Neck? 00:51:54 Chapter 14: Come back to me 00:59:47 Chapter 15: What's the rush? 01:06:57 Chapter 16: The Law 01:11:00 Chapter 17: Epilogue
LIST OF ISSUES THAT DJI WILL HOPEFULLY ADDRESS. I will update this if things change
Return of Tripod mode/ adjustable top speed for cine mode: No change Image controls, contrast, sharpness etc: No change Fine-tuning of stick control: No Change 4K Noise reduction addresses: No Change Noise pattern: No Change D-LOG for Focustrack: NOW ADDED 0-bit Normal Colour mode in H265/ H264: No Change D-Cinelike of a similar middle ground profile: Not yet Lower versions of ProRes for cine mode: No Change My idea for offloading in the field: Not yet My idea for a dummy battery with USB-C: Not yet User clip names: No Change Sound for proxies: No Change Live ability: Not yet Adjustable minimum battery for return to home: No change Focus tracking in Prores: No yet Focus tracking in D-Log: Not yet Focus tracking in 5.1K: Not yet Performance of Activetrack: No change Any change in any aspect of Mastershots: NOW CAN SHOOT 4K 60P AND MANUAL EXPOSURE Manual control for explorer mode: No change 24p/25 p for explorer mode: No Change Any change in any aspect of explore mode: IMPROVES STILLS QUALITY QUICK SHOTS AND PANORAMA MODES ADDEDThe MAGIC of COLOUR & LIGHT featuring the Prolycht Orion 300 FSPhilip Bloom2021-11-30 | Prolycht have extended their buy 2 get one free until Friday as my video was late 😵💫 I believe this is being honoured through all their dealers…links below
I've been waiting for an RGBWW hard light for ages, then along comes the Prolycht Orion 300 FS which is even better. This light gives the most accurate colour rendition I've ever seen, it's also feature-packed and literally does everything I want from a light.
This video is sponsored, but as always I only do sponsored videos for products I truly love, recommend and would buy myself.
When you watch the video you may notice that 75% of the shots are all pointing at the same wall. This shows you just how much you can do with this light.
If you are waiting for part 2 of my DJI Mavic 3 review that will be ASAP.
Get a Prolycht Orion 300 FS and the accessories I cover here from B&H: gopb.co/orion300fs
Part 2 has been delayed first by DJI releasing new firmware just as I was about to upload it which made it very out of date, then I filmed all my reshoots and caught COVID-19 which has floored me for the last 10 days. It is slow progress but I am working on it again. It will be worth the wait. :)
Like all my reviews this took many weeks to make and it was never going to be ready for when the embargo was lifted for the DJI Mavic 3, but that’s fine and nothing new for me!
By really taking my time and doing exhaustive testing I have been able to really get to know everything about this drone. Whilst it is missing features that are coming in late January, most importantly the active track, all the main things I focus on when reviewing drones are present. This is a camera review, albeit a flying camera review!
I decided to split it into two as there’s so much to cover and it would be over an hour long if I didn’t!!
This is a very impressive and powerful drone that has a huge amount of improvements over the Mavic 2 Pro but there’s also some things that in my opinion DJI absolutely MUST fix to justify its extraordinarily high price tag comparably to its predecessor.
So find a comfortable place to watch it on a big screen and get a drink and some snacks. It also works better if you have a cat or a dog sitting with you!
10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrate 25% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematchTHE DJI Ronin 4D Review: ALMOST a camera revolutionPhilip Bloom2021-11-01 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom08211
EDIT Feb 2022: ProRes raw has had to be dropped, whether permanently or temporarily we don’t know. DJI are adding ProRes Raw 4444 XQ via firmware soon.
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This review has taken a LOT of time to make, which is the same story for most of my reviews really! I start off trying to keep them simple but question after question pops up whilst making them which makes things more and more complicated, more tests, more emails to the manufacturers, and more time!
This one was particularly complicated as a lot of things weren’t quite right as it is pre-production and it’s also the most featured packed camera system I’ve used; there was just so much to go through!
I hope you enjoy it, you have no idea how happy I am to have finally finished it. Sadly, no rest for me as my video backlog is bigger than ever!
Thanks to Sarah Seal for the shots of me with the Ronin 4D in my parent's garden and of course to my beloved cats for being amazing. Sorry Percy, somehow you missed this one…next time I promise!
SONY Xperia Pro: gopb.co/xperiapro Sony a1: gopb.co/sonya1 Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgA Day Out In London - Filmed with the Sony Xperia Pro-IPhilip Bloom2021-10-26 | Sony hired me to shoot their launch film using their very fancy new Xperia Pro-I, the I stands for imaging because this is the best camera phone I have used. This is a proper camera that doesn't rely on computation photography to get great results, instead, it uses the sensor and the optics.
It has three 12 MP sensor cameras, a superwide, a 50mm and the main camera which is a 24mm full rame equivalent with a 1.0 type sensor (otherwise known as 1") It also has either an F2.0 or F4 aperture. You can learn more about what exactly a 1.0 type sensor is here: youtu.be/uw-KNmq5WRM
You can record up to 4K 120fps 10 bit HDR. This is also the first phone to get a 1.0" type sensor with phase detection autofocus on the sensor and it has amazing touch tracking as well as human and animal eye autofocus in stills and video.
It has a 120hz 4K HDR OLED screen too!
My little film was made with a very early pre-production model, the image quality wasn't final and the 50mm lens wasn't working. The majority was shot with the main 24mm camera as it is the one with the 1.0 type sensor. Stabilisation wise you have optical but also EIS in addition if needed. Everything was shot handheld. No add ons were used at all, I used Re:Vision’s Smart Motion Blur plug-in to get rid of the high shutter speed look.
The audio (nor the music of course!) was all recorded in-camera.
I used the new Video(graphy) Pro app which is really nice, it has full manual control and is the app to use rather than the Cinematography app.
Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you this TOTALLY autobiographical apart from one thing. Yes, I am always filming. Yes it annoys who I am with. The unrealistic thing is I was on time to meet Elena at the cafe, I am ALWAYS late! 😂
Once I get a full production model I will do a proper video going through it all, until then please enjoy my little film, It was a lot of fun to shoot and Elena the model was great, even if she has a cheese obsession!
Oh, the cat cafe is called Java Whiskers and it's in Marylebone, totally worth a visit but you need to book! javawhiskers.co.ukSony FINALLY has ANIMAL EYE autofocus in VIDEO with the A7 IV!Philip Bloom2021-10-21 | (Re-upload due to glaring typo!) This is not my review of the Sony A7 IV, which is coming soon, just after I've uploaded my DJI Ronin 4D review. This is just a quick demo of the animal and bird eye autofocus in video, something that I've been waiting a long time for!
After initially requesting it over 4 years ago in a meeting at Sony HQ Tokyo it's finally here and it's very good! Is it as good as the system as the one in my Canon R5? You will have to wait for my review for that! But you can watch my two videos all about that camera, this is part 2 that features the animal eye autofocus in video section: youtube.com/watch?v=LRBE9JrkMpw
The footage in this video was shot in 4K 25p full-frame and in 4K 50p with the S35 crop that it has to do. There's also a fair bit of HD 100p which is just scaled to 200% in Adobe Premiere. Most were shot in S-Cinetone with a few shots in Slog3 Sgamut 3 cine.
Make sure you visit my cat channel where I post fun reviews of cat products as well as my cat documentaries: @OneManFiveCats
Thanks to my amazing cats; Harriet, Jimmy The Greek, Lollipop and of course Bert & Percy! :)
Watch my video about this here: youtu.be/Bf3BodT9vuIFujinon MK Cinema lenses with the RED Komodo & Canon RFPhilip Bloom2021-08-11 | This video is all about my experiences using the fantastic Fujinon MK cinema lenses adapted to RF mount. The focus is with the RED Komodo but I also talk about the Canon RF cameras too. It isn't a review of the Komodo, I do give some thoughts on it, that will come at a later date.
Topaz video enhance AI: gopb.co/topazlabsWildfire on the Greek island of EVIA filmed from SkiathosPhilip Bloom2021-08-10 | There are horrific wildfires in many places right now, these shots are of the one on the Greek Island of Evia which I wanted to share to help raise awareness of the situation.
I am on holiday in Skiathos in Greece (as usual) and Evia is directly south of here. This was filmed from Eleni beach on Skiathos which is almost ten miles away.
It has devastated this beautiful island and continues to burn. So many people have lost their homes and livelihood. The human death toll has been thankfully low so far, two people who have died including a drone operator who is also a volunteer firefighter and a bulldozer operator digging firebreaks.
Whilst many animals have been rescued many have died, left behind in the rush to evacuate. It’s awful.
With no rain for so long and record breaking heatwave so many places here are at risk. Just behind where I filmed this is the Skiathos forest, firefighters are camped out there 24/7 ready to react if needed. It really is a tinderbox here.
You can help by donating to this appeal where all proceeds are going to the Hellenic Red Cross. Http://gopb.co/evia
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Thank you.Why the SONY XPERIA PRO is a UNIQUE pro video toolPhilip Bloom2021-07-27 | This is a long term test of the Sony Xperia Pro using it as a professional video tool. This means as an on camera monitor using the HDMI input and for doing live streams directly from it. I don't cover any of the phone features, which are very good especially the camera system, because I wanted to keep this video focused on the unique features that make this a very different phone from everything else out there.
This is not a review as I was paid by Sony to front their launch campaign outside of the USA a couple of months ago. I never make sponsored videos or endorse products that I wouldn't use or highly rate. So of course a lot of the video is about the stuff I like but I don't ignore the things that need to be improve which I go over.
The on camera shots of me within the phone where almost all shot with the Sony a1 in 8K to give me the ability to do the zooming in post. The beauty shots are all shot with the Sony A7S III as are the BTS of the shots in Richmond. The shots of me in London with lockdown hair for the Sony promo were shot with the Sony FX9 and the gimbal shots with the Sony A7S III. This gear and the rest are listed in the affiliate links below.
Huge thanks and love to my wonderful cats as always and sorry Jimmy for having you in this one, I will make it up next time I promo!An Upscaled Afterglow: Sony A7S III and Topaz Video Enhance AIPhilip Bloom2021-06-11 | This is a simple edit taken from one of my numerous live stream tests using the Sony A7S III connected via HDMI into the Xperia Pro and using 5G. This one was purely shots of the sunset from Richmond Hill, the other lives were me talking, here I just wanted to share some beauty. I did leave the shot locked off most of the time but when the afterglow came up I realised it was too beautiful not to pick off some shots.
The upscaled shots were created using Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI which you can buy here: http://gopb.co/topazlabs
This is not sponsored or anything but the link above is an affiliate link…I think!
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If you are hearing a high pitched sound on the tv shots then you have super super sensitive hearing. Most people can’t hear it. Please try the version on Vimeo as I cut off the high end. Let me know if it works for you! youtu.be/W_myg92VMac 🙂
All video camera sensors are inaccurate in their naming no matter what their size. They are based on historical naming, not their physical measurements and that includes 35mm as that is based on the entire width of film including the perforations, the width of film that is used is 24mm.
In this video, I go explain how the inch measurement and all its fractions came about, why they still use it, how they equate to real physical dimensions and why I think it is time to come up with a new system. I also take the Insta360 One R One Inch edition and turn it into an interchangeable lens camera to show just how powerful a 1" sensor can be despite it being small.
Funny fact! I totally forgot about the Z-Cam E2G which has a 1” CMOS sensor with global shutter and MFT mount. The funny part is I have one! What a muppet! 😂
January 2022 Update: Still no tripod mode or adjustable speed cine mode, same with the Mavic 3. PLEASE can you sign the petition to add it in firmware.Thanks! change.org/tripodmode
Following on from my review of the DJI Air 2 S, which you can watch at the link below, I needed to see if there was a way I could modify the controller and joysticks to give me some sort of tripod mode as it has been replaced with the much faster tripod mode. In this video, I show you what I did to do this and also how I made my own diffusion filters for this and the Mavic Air 2 using simple household things.
Extended Sticks: amzn.to/33IrKAt Rubber O-Rings: amzn.to/33IrLV3 Copper Washers: amzn.to/3oge9tw Rubber Washers: amzn.to/3uNH8Yk Vaseline! amzn.to/3bqFunD Hairspray! amzn.to/3hqQg12You will go FAR with the CineEye 2S Pro!Philip Bloom2021-04-30 | This is a sponsored review about the (genuinely excellent) Accsoon CineEye 2S Pro HDMI/ SDI wireless video transmission system which for the price is incredibly powerful.
In this video I test the range and the latency, learning quite a lot about both and how certain things affects monitors.
This video is one of the most fiddly edits that I've had to do as the main shot was filmed with the Canon R5 in 8K, so I could do all the planning and zooming in by putting it on an HD timeline. I did enhance some shots with Topaz video enhance and the export was at 4K to get a better bit rate from YouTube!
I hope you enjoy this video, I am very proud of it. A lot of time, effort and planning went into it. I know there are over 10,000 reviews on YouTube already about it but I hope you can watch just one more, it's unlike any other review out there :)
This review is about my hope that DJI will bring out the drone that ticks all the boxes...the boxes aren't even that many. The Mavic 2 Pro ticks many but is missing key things, so does the Air 2S deliver what I am missing?
Thanks to Ruth Liptrot and Leah Hudson for the additional narration and voice-over.
All music from Audio NetworkSix Weeks Earlier: Z Cam E2-F6 & E2-M4Philip Bloom2021-04-05 | I was hired by Z Cam to shoot some slow-motion footage to promote their new firmware which has given their cameras Prores 422 internal recording across the board for the different resolutions and frame rates. Prior to this, you were limited to H265 for high frame rates,
This edit is filmed in locations that will be familiar to people who follow my work. It's Richmond, near where I live. I've filmed there so many times but there's always something new to see. Initially, on the 9th of February, I used the full-frame E2-F6 to film the snow, something that always looks good in slow motion, then I moved onto the main shopping street.
6 weeks later I went back to do some match shots and more, to make the most of the first really warm day of the year, 2 days after the clocks went forward so longer daylight evenings. It was also the first day of the slight relaxation in lockdown, letting up to 6 people meet up outside albeit with social distancing....not that this has been followed either then, before or now! This time I used the Micro four-thirds E2-M4.
For the F6 I used the Viltrox E-mount adaptor and the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM, the 2x extender, Sony 135mm F1.8 GM, 24mm F1.4 GM, and 35mm F1.8. I shot in both the low and high base ISOs only. Shooting in Z log.
For the M4, I used the Metabones speed booster 0.71x, Canon 70-200mm F2.8 L F.2.8 II, 100-400mm L F4.5-5.6 II, 24-70mm L F2.8 II, and the 16-35mm L F4.
Grading was with Cinematch simply converted it to REC 709, Filmconvert Nitrate, and the occasional LUT as well as additional colour correction.
I've used the original E2 for years and it's a good value camera with some nice high frame rates. The F6 though is a REALLY nice camera with a very clean image and fantastic scan modes including the full sensor "open gate". I really recommend this camera.
Gear: E2- F6: http://gopb.co/f6 E2-M4: http://gopb.co/m4 Viltrox E mount adaptor: http://gopb.co/viltrox Metabones .71x speedbooster (cine ones do not fit on M4) http://gopb.co/metabones71xInsta360 GO 2: The review that became an OBSESSION!!Philip Bloom2021-03-25 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/philipbloom03211
This review has taken so much time I didn’t think I would ever finish it. I went down a rabbit hole to get the best possible image and make the mounts better. I had no idea just what I let myself in for!
Was it worth it? Yes. This may be a simple little camera but it has huge potential. This review very much acts as a tutorial too. I hope you enjoy the video!
Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siii Sony 35mm F1.4 GM: bhpho.to/3siejBq Tentacle Track-E: bhpho.to/3dIGQwg Sony B1M microphone: bhpho.to/37IjTWeSony FX3 vs A7S III: What EXACTLY is a CINEMA CAMERA?Philip Bloom2021-02-24 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/philipbloom02211 Sony have suprised many, including me, with yet another new camera release, but just how new is the FX3? In this video I will be reviewing it but also looking in detail at asking the question, what exactly is a cinema camera? Has the term become meangingless or are there specific features it should have to "qualify"?
Filmed with the new Sony A1 and Sony/ Zeiss 50mm F1.4 Planar. Audio with the Tentacle Track E. Lit with the Rotolight Titan X1 as the key light and Came TV Boltzen Q55-S
All music from Audio Network.Movember Live Prize DrawPhilip Bloom2021-01-08 | After painstaking going through 1650 emails to make sure all the entries are kosher I can now hold the prize draw for Movember.