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Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Doors open September 10th, save our seat:
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Get the AOD free Pro Interview Lighting Guide here:
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
Interview Lighting Checklist (step-by-step)
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
Watch the full SONY FX5 FILM: youtu.be/2kr6FI8A8mc
How to Expose Your Image: youtu.be/9Q6qi3DF3Lw?si=tqzDohCvKagMvkzt
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
MKE 600/B&H: bhpho.to/4pnTClw
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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Switch to Musicbed and get your 14-Day Free Trial here: fm.pxf.io/markbone-freetrial
Color Graded using our PowerGrade & LUTS: https://mark-bone.sellfy.store/p/power-grade-mbnp/
Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Doors open September 10th, save our seat:
bit.ly/4xyh8Qw
Get the AOD free Pro Interview Lighting Guide here:
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
Interview Lighting Checklist (step-by-step)
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
Watch the full SONY FX5 FILM: youtu.be/2kr6FI8A8mc
How to Expose Your Image: youtu.be/9Q6qi3DF3Lw?si=tqzDohCvKagMvkzt
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
MKE 600/B&H: bhpho.to/4pnTClw
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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Find out more about The Cinematic Eye and the entire AOD Academy: https://theartofdocumentary.com/
Doors Open to AOD on Sept 10th, up to 35% off the first 48hours.
BlackMagic PYXIS 6K GIVEAWAY: https://tinyurl.com/vp6ht345
Full contest rules at bottom of description
Credits:
Agency: Cossette
PC: Noble Content
EP: Doug Lowe
Director: Michael Alberstat
PM: Kevin Hurren
DP: Nik Pilecki
1st AC: Alice Do
2nd AC: Nico Alcalde
Gaffer: Roham Abtahi
Key Grip: John Perrin
Best: Taylor Winter King
Cinebot Rental: 2d house
Cinebot Tech: Josh Ellis
DIT: Andrew Easson
PA: Alex Ross, Kiev Challenger
PD: Diana Abbatangelo
Set Dresser: Jessie Marchildon, Ansel Anon
Food Stylist: Carol Brown
HMU: Shawna Lee
Wardrobe: Jessica Albano
Colour house: Alter Ego
Colour Producer: Spencer Butt
Colour: Lily Henry
Audio: Gus Sulman
Rentals: SetReady
The music we use in our films: https://fm.pxf.io/markbonefreetrial
Check out where we get all our digital assets for our youtube videos: http://tinyurl.com/3hemcpx8 [Artlist]
GEAR:
The BEST MIC Cos-11 Mic: https://bhpho.to/3XRbvyp [BH]
My Camera: https://bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 [BH]
My Lens 28-45mm 1.8f: https://bhpho.to/4bS6Dwt [BH]
My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: https://bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
Mic Stickies:https://bhpho.to/4cUdDd6 [BH]
Senheisser Mic: https://bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: https://bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: https://tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mid49 Universal Speedball: https://www.mid49.com/products/universal-speedball-monitor-mount
Mist Filter: https://amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
Offbrand Powerblock: https://amzn.to/4cQh44b [Amazon]
My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: https://amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon]
Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: https://bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH]
Card Reader & Case: https://amzn.to/3VSrY2F [Amazon]
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:53 tutorial begins
18:15 Outro
Contest Rules:
🎥 Giveaway🚨 We are giving this Blackmagic kit to one of you!
At AOD, we believe in the power of people and the stories they carry in them. Theres so much untapped talent in the world, and we want to remove a barrier for one of our followers by giving away this camera kit.
TO ENTER:
• Sign up for AOD Email List (Link is in our bio)
• Follow us @theartofdocumentary
• Like this post
• Tag 3 filmmaking friends
• (repost for bonus entry)
PRIZE PACKAGE:
* Blackmagic Pyxis
* 24-70mm Sigma
*Nanuk 935 Case
* 80 GB Card
Prize package = $6000
Additional prizes:
1 x All Access Bundle($3500 value)
3 x Any Single AOD course
AOD doors open on September 10th.
*We only announce winners on our live streams on September 14th*
*Please be aware of fake accounts reaching out saying you won. We do not have any other AOD accounts and will be reaching out to you directly through this main account. We will not ask for any ID or information from you.*
*The black magic kit includes the body, lens and case.*
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: https://markbone.com
Follow me: https://instagram.com/markandrewbone
My Reel: https://vimeo.com/markbone
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Want to become a documentary filmmaker? Join the 8000+ filmmakers achieving their filmmaking dreams in our academy. Enrollment opens for spring and fall semesters. Find out more https://theartofdocumentary.com
Graded with my Cinema Pro Luts: https://bit.ly/2UUKAjC
ASSETS | Where I get all my assets for YouTube and filmmaking: http://tinyurl.com/3hemcpx8
MUSIC | Sign up for a free Musicbed account to listen for yourself: https://fm.pxf.io/c/3541609/1347628/16252
FREE FILMMAKING RESOURCES:
Pro Interview Lighting Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
Interview Lighting Checklist (step-by-step)
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/lighting-checklist
Zero Budget Filmmaking Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/zero-budget-doc
MY GEAR LIST
The BEST MIC Cos-11 Mic: https://bhpho.to/3XRbvyp [BH]
My Camera: https://bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 [BH]
My Lens 28-45mm 1.8f: https://bhpho.to/4bS6Dwt [BH]
My Lens 24-70mm 2.8f: https://bhpho.to/3VYS3Nr [BH]
Mic Stickies: https://bhpho.to/4cUdDd6 [BH]
Senheisser Mic: https://bit.ly/3VWZTbO
Senheisser EW-DP: https://bit.ly/3VZ1ttB
Ultra light Camera Arm: https://tinyurl.com/459dzkt9
Mist Filter: https://amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon]
My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: https://amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon]
Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: https://bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH]
Card Reader & Case: https://amzn.to/3VSrY2F [Amazon]
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - advanced questions to ask to your clients
2:02 - what’s the key problem we are solving?
3:08 - why now?
4:17 - the best way to level up your producing game
5:55 - establish your audience
6:42 - tone & style
9:24 - be careful with the deliverables
10:21 - what’s your timeline?
10:47 - the media by
11:27 - a key question to ask to your clients
12:50 - beware of the branding elements
14:07 - final thoughts
CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: https://markbone.com
Follow me: https://instagram.com/markandrewbone
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