our FX5 rig was a bit crazy @markbone
our FX5 rig was a bit crazy  @markbone
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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COMPLETE GEAR LIST for making this film
Sony FX5: bhpho.to/4fg4KhT (BH)
Slider: amzn.to/4fikrFl
Inflatable light: amzn.to/45rHp77
Sony FX5 Cage: bit.ly/4b4perr (Kondor)
Sony FX6: amzn.to/4a9xfeP | bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 (BH)
Sony FX3: amzn.to/4ioIrqo | bhpho.to/4gMzhoN (BH)
Gareth's 75mm Kowa Lens: pstechnik.de/en/a-3123
Sony 16-35mm: amzn.to/48dHTyH | bhpho.to/4ffyWtC (BH)
Arcana 45mm (anamorphic): dzolink.com/4sppZRw
Arcana 75mm (anamorphic): dzolink.com/4sppZRw
Full Arcana Lens set: dzolink.com/4sppZRw
Full Kondor Monitor Mount Collection (affiliate) tinyurl.com/3trrtek7
Cine Magic Arm Pro 6 (BH) bhpho.to/4tjqLAU
Memory Cards: amzn.to/4e50GRi | bhpho.to/4t2fLYM (BH)
E mount to PL adapter: amzn.to/4vnxZVY
Main Shotgun Mic (416) amzn.to/4vIwP6u | bhpho.to/4yDFNEU
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MKE 600/Amazon : amzn.to/3KxKL1I
DJI Ronin RS4 Pro: amzn.to/4hrjuvH | bhpho.to/3RNSa0k (BH)


CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
0:40 - where was the film shot?
1:24 - presenting my film alongside Gareth on IMAX
1:44 - the resolution was wrong (ups)
2:18 - Gareth steps in to explain his camera gear
5:00 - a word from Musicbed
8:14 - Gareth comes back to explain the slider moves
11:44 - how I treat my ISO
12:19 - breaking down the lenses used
14:24 - how to nail your exposure
16:16 - this is all that matters
16:58 - Gareth’s creative process
19:13 - how many bodies of the FX5 would I buy?
20:58 - handheld vs gimbal work
22:37 - final thoughts


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