Review Of The Sony A7S III: THE MOVIE! Philip Bloom 2020-08-03 | My full, in-depth review based upon almost two months of using the camera is finally here! This is, of course, a review of the videos features, not the stills features. I wanted to have this review live on the day the camera was announced but with the two videos I had to make for Sony and Atomos for that same time, there just wasn't enough time. My long-form review videos like this normally take between 3-5 weeks to cut. There was a HUGE amount to edit for this that was shot over many weeks, way more than the Sony FX9 review. Somehow, I edited this in 10 days...10 very long days of ridiculously long hours and little sleep. The chapters are listed below for reference, but I really recommend watching it from start to finish as the whole things have a strong narrative flow to it. :) Hopefully, you will find it worth the effort! It's informative, fun, silly, educational, has loads of cameos and features BTS from both of the launch day films. A review can only be a true review if you are unbiased and not being paid by the manufacturer. Whilst I was paid by Sony to make those films, that was all, not my opinion on the camera. This IS a review. My ethics are clearly stated at the beginning of the video.Pre-order your Sony A7S III here: Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiThe rest of the gear is listed after the chapters. If you found this review useful, if you like, you can buy me a drink to say thanks for the crazy amount of work I put into it (which I would be highly grateful for if you did!) by clicking here: gopb.co/buymeadrinkAlso if you are interested in any of the gear used please consider buying through the affiliate links. Thank you!Petition: gopb.co/sonylovesanimals video :) Do check out the 4K 10-bit downloadable versions of the "Now I See Part 2" and "The Paddleboarder" at http://vimeo.com/philipbloomOriginal "Now I See" youtube.com/watch?v=a1W-bPyYR0k0:00 Cold Open0:45 Intro1:45 Coming up2:25 Ethics4:32 Quick Opinion on the camera6:09 What do YOU want from the camera?10:09 Rolling Shutter12:22 Codecs15:30 The original low light King18:22 The Shoot for "Now I see Part 2"20:12 Night FIlming21:50 Day 2 of daylight filming22:04 Slow Motion25:09 Now I See Part 229:22 S&Q?31:29 HD 200p/ 240p32:28 New Menus33:58 The Noise Reduction Issue36:05 The Night Reshoots37:11 The New Body37:56 A Flippy Screen39:52 Audio40:55 IBIS42:11 Vlogging44:46 Post stabilisation46:15 Overheating tests51:12 Autofocus52:54 Autofocus settings56:25 AF downside57:28 Touch tracking with the EVF59:29 Raw video1:01:02 BTS of "The Paddleboarder"1:04:00 The Paddleboarder1:06:56 Summing Up1:08:11 Dual ISO?1:11:13 The End1:12:41 The 10-Bit chorus10% off Film Convert Nitrate off at http://bit.ly/fcnitrateSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSigma 35mm F1.2 ART: bit.ly/sigma35artsonySony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3: gopb.co/sony200600Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6: gopb.co/sony100400Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM: gopb.co/sony70200Sony 135mm F1.8 GM: gopb.co/sony135Sony 85mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/sony85Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM: gopb.co/sony2470Sony Zeiss Planar 50mm: F1.4: gopb.co/sonyzeiss50Sony 35mm F1.8: gopb.co/sony35Sony 24mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/sony24Revoring: http://gopb.co/revoringSony CFexpress A card: gopb.co/160gbcfeaPrograde 128gb V90 SD Card: gopb.co/progradev90128gbAtomos Ninja V: http://gopb.co/atomosninjav17Polar Pro Matte Box: gopb.co/polarpromatteboxSony XLR-K3M: gopb.co/sonyxlrk3mSony ECM-B1M microphone: gopb.co/sonyecmb1mPolarPro Variable ND: gopb.co/polarprondCanon EOS R5: gopb.co/eosr5SmallHD 702 Touch: bit.ly/702touchThanks to Sarah Seal for the BTS/ Photos and Julian Wakefield for the BTS on the Brighton pickups and of course for "The Paddleboarder"Featuring the following:@cameraconspiracies @geraldundone @MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL @CurrentlyHannah @whoismatt @WeddingFilmCoach Music from Audio NetworkFull track listing coming soon"Now I see" by Dario Lup from Music Bed
Whats going on with the DJI Mavic 3 and Mini 3 Pro? Philip Bloom 2023-02-21 | To get 10% off Cinematch/ Film Convert Nitrate or try it for free, then head to gopb.co/cinematchpbBuy Neat Video Noise reduction: gopb.co/neatvideoDownload the trial version of Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI here: http://gopb.co/topazThis 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.Affiliate links (thank you!)DJI Mavic 3 Classic: gopb.co/3classicMini 3 Pro various bundles from B&H: gopb.co/mini3bhDJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3Buy the DJI Mini 3 Pro from DJI globally here: gopb.co/djimini3proFreewell Anamorphic/ Wide angle kit for DJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/mavic3anamorphicFreewell Anamorphic/ Wide angle kit for DJI Mini 3 Pro: gopb.co/mini3anamorphicFreewell Split ND filters for DJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/freewellsplitfiltersGear used in review: Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony A7RV: gopb.co/a7rvDJI Action 3: gopb.co/action3GoPro Hero Black 11: gopb.co/gopro11Sony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OIS V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Audio:Tentacle Track E Body Recorder 32-bit float: gopb.co/trackeDJI mics: gopb.co/djimicsZoom H3 5.1 channel audio recorder: gopb.co/zoomh3
How To Master Sony’s Video Autofocus - Part 2 Philip Bloom 2023-01-02 | Part 2 of my Sony Video Autofocus Masterclass made for Sony Alpha Academy. Join here for free: sony.co.uk/alphauniverse/alpha-academyThis covers all forms of tracking and much more...make sure you watch part 1 first, it's very important that you do!Part 1: youtu.be/VoTylr7N2fgThe settings files are at http://gopb.co/settingsSony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgSony 35mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/35mmgmSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2
First live Q&A this year & MOVEMBER fundraiser with HUGE camera gear prizes to win! Philip Bloom 2022-11-30 | 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/mo22The 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/mo22Make sure you check out @OneManFiveCats and especially the latest review on there, it's epic!
The Sony Firmware Rant Philip Bloom 2022-11-14 | 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...Thanks to @geraldundone Sony FX30: gopb.co/fx30Sony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiFuji X-H2S: gopb.co/xh2sPortkeys LEYE EVF HDMI: gopb.co/leyehdmiPortkeys LEYE EVF HDMI/ SDI: gopb.co/leyesdiAccsoon SeeMo: gopb.co/seemoTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8: gopb.co/tamron35150Sony 24mm F/1.4 GM: gopb.co/sony24Sony 35mm F/1.4 GM: gopb.co/35mmgmSony 35mm F/1.8: gopb.co/sony35Sony 100-400mm GM: gopb.co/sony100400Tentacle Track-E Pocket Recorder: gopb.co/trackeTentacle Sync Timecode Generator: gopb.co/tentaclesync
Now I See Sony a7S - 4K Topaz AI upscale Philip Bloom 2022-11-07 | 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/topaz10% off Film Convert Nitrate, which I used to add additional film grain and tweak the grade: http://gopb.co/nitrateWatch the original 1080p version here: youtube.com/watch?v=a1W-bPyYR0k&t=90sWatch the follow-up video made to launch the a7S III: youtube.com/watch?v=k6CFxmEIygs&t=14s
Insta360 X3 on Sony a7R V! Philip Bloom 2022-11-07 | 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 Bloom 2022-11-02 | 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 Bloom 2022-10-31 | 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 Review3:14 - FX3/ FX30 differences4:45 - FX3 new features5:09 - Focus breathing compensation6:14 - Autofocus8:37 - Animal Eye AF if video 12:37 - The Super 35mm advantage14:01 - Slow motion16:22 - FX3 V2 firmware benefits17:51 - Timecode18:52 - CineEI21:59 - The EVF factor23:19 - The XLR handle24:03 - The rantFree trial for Topaz Video Enhance AI: http://gopb.co/topazThanks to @geraldundone Sony FX30: gopb.co/fx30Sony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiFuji X-H2S: gopb.co/xh2sPortkeys LEYE EVF HDMI: gopb.co/leyehdmiPortkeys LEYE EVF HDMI/ SDI: gopb.co/leyesdiAccsoon SeeMo: gopb.co/seemoTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8: gopb.co/tamron35150Sony 24mm F/1.4 GM: gopb.co/sony24Sony 35mm F/1.4 GM: gopb.co/35mmgmSony 35mm F/1.8: gopb.co/sony35Sony 100-400mm GM: gopb.co/sony100400Tentacle Track-E Pocket Recorder: gopb.co/trackeTentacle Sync Timecode Generator: gopb.co/tentaclesyncSmallrig XLR handle adaptor: gopb.co/xlrssmallrigCine EI videos worth watching:youtu.be/4oQ1HS1im1Eyoutu.be/eyiVjTrEEbw
SeeMo: The iPhone/ iPad HDMI device that transforms them into Monitors/ Recorders Philip Bloom 2022-10-23 | 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.Free trial of Topaz Video Enhance AI: http://gopb.co/topazAccsoon SeeMo: gopb.co/seemoAccsoon M1: gopb.co/accsoonm1Smallrig Battery clamp: gopb.co/smallrigclampMagsafe charger: amzn.to/3CWbYDrSmallrig monitor arm: gopb.co/smallrigmonitorarmSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony FX30: gopb.co/fx30Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiFuji X-H2S: gopb.co/xh2s
Snap Filters - The slick MagSafe filter system for iPhones Philip Bloom 2022-10-03 | 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!panscheme.comTopaz video Enhance AI free trial: http://gopb.co/topaz10% off FilmConvert Nitrate: http://gopb.co/nitrateInsta360 X3: gopb.co/bhx3
INSTA360 X3: The review for FILMMAKERS Philip Bloom 2022-09-29 | 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, 1" Edition review: youtu.be/L-N18pVUcdgFull video of the man accusing me of filming his wife! :) instagram.com/reel/CiF9hFsvNrz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Affiliate links. Thank you for using them! Topaz video enhance AI free trial: http//gopb.co/topaz10% off FilmConvert Nitrate: HTTP://gopb.co/nitrateBuy your camera direct from Insta360 here: gopb.co/instax3Insta360 X3: gopb.co/bhx3Fujifilm X-H2S: gopb.co/fujixh2sRycote Windjammers: gopb.co/rycotewindInsta 360 1" 360: gopb.co/bh1inchUpgrade bundle: gopb.co/1inchupgradeZoom H3: gopb.co/zoomh3Tentacle Track-E body audio recorder: http://gopb.co/trackeSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya13 Footed Monster: 3footedmonster.com
Fuji X-H2S filming in Times Square, captured with the @insta360 X3, audio with the Zoom H3-VR Philip Bloom 2022-09-16 | Review of the Fuji X-H2S is in the works and will be out when it’s ready 🙂The Insta360 X3 video is out next week.
When eating breakfast takes a bizarre turn… @insta360 #insta360X3 Philip Bloom 2022-09-15 | 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/x3I will have a video about the camera coming out soon-ish...
Richmond Green/ Hill - Fujifilm X-H2S 6K 3:2 Test Shots Philip Bloom 2022-09-11 | 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 X3 Philip Bloom 2022-09-08 | 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 Bloom 2022-08-05 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom07221You 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/nitrateAffiliate 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!Tentacle Sync: gopb.co/tentaclesyncTentacle Track-E: gopb.co/trackeDeity TC-1: gopb.co/deitytc1Ultrasonic BLUE: gopb.co/blueDeity Cables: gopb.co/deitycableTentacle Cables: gopb.co/tentaclecablesTentacle mounts: gopb.co/mountsZoom H3 VR: gopb.co/zoomh3Zoom F2 bt: gopb.co/zoomf2btZoom F3: gopb.co/zoomf3Zoom F6: gopb.co/zoomf6Zoom Bluetooth Adaptor: gopb.co/zoombtDeity D3-Pro: gopb.co/d3proSanken Cos 11 Lav: gopb.co/cos11Sanken CS3-E: gopb.co/cs3eShure MV7 voice-over mic: gopb.co/shuremv7Instamic: http://instamic.ioSony Bluetooth remote: http://bit.ly/sonyrmtRODE splitter cable: gopb.co/splitterHeadphone splitter cable: gopb.co/headphonesplitterSony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiFuji X-H2S: gopb.co/xh2sSony K3M: gopb.co/sonyxlrk3mSony ECM-B1M: http://bit.ly/sonyb1mpbSony 35mm F1.8: http://bit.ly/sony35mmpbfx9Blackmagic Pocket 6K: gopb.co/Blackmagic6kInsta 360 1" 360: gopb.co/bh1inchUpgrade bundle: gopb.co/1inchupgradeto use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom07221
Insta360 1-inch 360 REVIEW: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Philip Bloom 2022-07-10 | 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.Watch Brandon Li's video here: youtube.com/watch?v=gQhkfVyK5qYFree trial of TOPAZ Video enhance AI: HTTP://gopb.co/topaz10% off FilmConvert Nitrate: HTTP://gopb.co/nitrateFollow Sevvy on her two Instagram accounts, her own one and the one she share with my other cats.HTTP://instagram.com/severus_the_beach_CatHTTP://instagram/com//thebloomcatsAffiliate links, thanks very much if you use them!Insta360 1” 360 direct from their store: gopb.co/insta360Insta 360 1" 360: gopb.co/bh1inchUpgrade bundle: gopb.co/1inchupgradeZoom H3: gopb.co/zoomh3Tentacle Track-E body audio recorder: http://gopb.co/trackeSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya13 Footed Monster: 3footedmonster.com
Upward gimbal shot DJI Mini 3 pro Philip Bloom 2022-06-02 | 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 Bloom 2022-05-31 | 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/topazHere 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/715564985The footage was filmed during my review of the DJI Mini 3 Pro which you can watch here: youtu.be/35U93YnBmE8The follow-up video about the new firmware is here: youtu.be/F6M-M7Q-NAQAll footage was enhanced and upscaled to 8K using Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI. You can get get a free demo here: http://gopb.co/topazWhy 8K? Some people have 8K TVs, don't they? I don't though!Graded with Film Convert Nitrate, 10% off here: http://gopb.co/filmconvertThe 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.Kastro is in Skiathos, Greece. My second home :) Buy the DJI Mini 3 Pro from DJI globally here: gopb.co/djimini3proMini 3 Pro various bundles from B&H: gopb.co/mini3bhDJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3This is the panorama which I used for the thumbnail: flickr.com/photos/philipbloom/52108162611Music: "Aegean Sea" by Debbie Wiseman and Stephen Fry from Audio Network
DJI just made the Mini 3 Pro a lot more PRO! Philip Bloom 2022-05-19 | FEB 2023 - LATEST FIRWARE: youtube.com/watch?v=ZJNo1LMZseQAfter 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! youtu.be/35U93YnBmE8Please help the Skiathos cats here: http://gopb.co/helpskiathoscatsNeat video: gopb.co/neatvideo10% off Film Convert Nitrate: gopb.co/filmconvert25% off Cinematch: http://gopb.co/cinematchDownload the trial version of Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI here: http://gopb.co/topazBuy the DJI Mini 3 Pro from DJI globally here: gopb.co/djimini3proMini 3 Pro various bundles from B&H: gopb.co/mini3bhDJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3Gear used in review: Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OIS V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony 100-40mmm F4.5-5.6 GM OIS gopb.co/sony100400Sony 16-35mm FE PZ F4: gopb.co/1635f4Audio:Tentacle Track E Body Recorder 32 bit float: gopb.co/trackeDJI mics: gopb.co/djimics
DJI Mini 3 Pro - The Flying Camera Review Philip Bloom 2022-05-16 | The first 1000 people to click this link will get a one month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/philipbloom05221 Please help the Skiathos cats here: http://gopb.co/helpskiathoscatsIMPORTANT UPDATE VIDEO to watch after this, new firmware has changed a few things: youtu.be/F6M-M7Q-NAQFEB 2023: Latest firmware update youtube.com/watch?v=ZJNo1LMZseQThis 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/tripodmodeWatch Charmolipi here: youtube.com/watch?v=XNI9gYNntBMWatch my Skiathos Cat Charity Docs here: gopb.co/scwaplaylist10% off Film Convert Nitrate: gopb.co/filmconvert25% off Cinematch: http://gopb.co/cinematchDownload the trial version of Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI here: http://gopb.co/topazInfo on CAA regulations: http://gopb.co/heliguyBuy the DJI Mini 3 Pro from DJI globally here: gopb.co/djimini3proMini 3 Pro various bundles from B&H: gopb.co/mini3bhDJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3Gear used in review: Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OIS V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony 100-40mmm F4.5-5.6 GM OIS gopb.co/sony100400Sony 16-35mm FE PZ F4: gopb.co/1635f4Audio:Tentacle Track E Body Recorder 32 bit float: gopb.co/trackeDJI mics: gopb.co/djimicsZoom H3 5.1 channel audio recorder: gopb.co/zoomh3Sony B1M microphone: http://bit.ly/sonyb1mpbFilters:Scheider Variable ND: gopb.co/schneidervariablendFreewell magnetic variable ND: gopb.co/freewellnd
How To Master Sony’s Video Autofocus - Part 1 Philip Bloom 2022-05-05 | 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. These videos were commissioned by Sony Europe for the Alpha Academy website, which you can access at sony.co.uk/alphauniverse/alpha-academyThe 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=EgjYfcx0AqIWritten guide to how to access part 2:To watch it and the other training videos there, head here. sony.co.uk/alphauniverse/alpha-academy and scroll down and click "join now"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!The settings files are at http://gopb.co/settingsSony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgSony 35mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/35mmgmSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2
Midnight Orthodox Greek Easter Fireworks In Skiathos Philip Bloom 2022-04-24 | The Orthodox Greek traditional fireworks at midnight seeing in Easter Sunday. Filmed in Skiathos in Greece. This is the whole fireworks, not edited down, just cut between cameras. Two were locked off and the other was operated by me. Copyright Philip Bloom. License here: newsflare.com/video/490240/greek-orthodox-easter-traditional-fireworks-filmed-in-skiathos-greeceFilmed with the Sony A1 and two A7S III35mm f1.8135mm F1.8 GM70-200mm F2.8 GM IISound from the Comica Trakshot.
CONTROL YOUR CAMERA with the Portkeys BM5 WR monitor! Philip Bloom 2022-04-18 | 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-wrBarbie Video Camera Challenge: youtube.com/watch?v=9VS3C183G8g&t=2sAffiliate Links: Portkeys BM5 WR: gopb.co/bm5wrPortkeys LH5P: gopb.co/lh5pFilmed with: Sony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony Alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgZoom H3: gopb.co/zoomh3Sachtler Flowtech 75 tripod: bhpho.to/2TMvcWuComica Trakshot microphone: gopb.co/comicatrakshotRED Komodo: gopb.co/3s7o1YJZ-CAM F6: gopb.co/zcamf6Blackmagic Pocket 6K: gopb.co/Blackmagic6kSony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Canon RF 800mm: http://gopb.co/800mmCanon 100-400mm L: gopb.co/canon100400Canon 16-35mm F4 IS L: bit.ly/1635canonf4
Review of the DJI Ronin 4D: UPDATE with new firmware! Philip Bloom 2022-02-25 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom02221If you have found this video valuable you can buy me a “coffee” at http://buymeacoffee.com/philipbloomThis is an update to my main review that I made four months ago; I now have the release firmware with some major and minor changes to the camera. You can watch the main review here: youtube.com/watch?v=z3_iuWHwMK0&t=348sIf you use my affiliate link thank you! They help get the cats fed whilst making these reviews when I need to be working! DJI Ronin 6K: gopb.co/ronin4k6kSony E-Mount: gopb.co/emount4dDJI Ronin 8k: gopb.co/ronin4d8kHigh Bright Monitor: gopb.co/wirelessmonitorTX2 Transmitter: gopb.co/tx2transmitterSSD Mount: gopb.co/ssdmount1 TB SSD: gopb.co/dji1tbssdDJI RS2: gopb.co/djirs2Leica mount: gopb.co/leicamountCounterweight: gopb.co/counterweightSony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgLaowa 35mm F0.95 :gopb.co/laowa35mmSirui 50mm Anamorphic E mount: gopb.co/sirui50mmSirui Anamorphic lens kit: gopb.co/siruianamorphiclenskitReadyrig: gopb.co/readyrigSony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G gopb.co/sony200600Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 gopb.co/sony100400Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSONY Xperia Pro: gopb.co/xperiaproSony a1: gopb.co/sonya1
Sony FX6 V2.00: A Camera Reborn? Philip Bloom 2022-01-27 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a one month trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom07211If you have found this video valuable you can buy me a “coffee” to say thanks here: http://buymeacoffee.com/philipbloom (thank you!)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.Topaz Video Enhance: gopb.co/topazThanks to @extrashot Original Sony FX6 Review: youtu.be/e5xu_TTPmFUV 2.0 Firmware: sony.co.uk/electronics/support/software/00259117Neat video: gopb.co/neatvideo10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://gopb.co/filmconvertSony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivSony A1: gopb.co/sonya1Atomos Ninja V + :gopb.co/ninjavplusAtomos Ninja V: http://bit.ly/ninjavpbSony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II: gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgSony 35mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/35mmgmLocation audio Tentacle Sync Track E: gopb.co/trackeInsta360 ONE X2: gopb.co/insta360onex2Sony CFexpress A card: gopb.co/160gbcfeaPrograde 128gb V90 SD Card: gopb.co/progradev90128gbSony FX9: http://bit.ly/sonyfx9Sony 135mm F1.8 GM: http://gopb.co/sony135mmSony 24mm F1.4 GM: gopb.co/sony24Sony FX3: gopb.co/fx3
DJI Mavic 3: How to get the BEST results from the TELEPHOTO Camera Philip Bloom 2022-01-03 | Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/philipbloom/joinThis 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! If you have found this video valuable you can buy me a “coffee” at http://buymeacoffee.com/philipbloomSIGN THE BRING BACK TRIPOD MODE PETITION here: http://change.org/tripodmodeTopaz video enhance: http://gopb.co/topazNeat video: http://gopb.co/neatvideo10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://gopb.co/filmconvertMy Mzed Masterclassess: http:gopb.co/mzedThanks to @Gerald Undone Other affiliate links: Affiliates links (Thank you!)DJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3DJI Air 2S: gopb.co/air2sRC Pro: gopb.co/rcproSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2On-location audio using Tentacle Track-E: gopb.co/tracke25% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematch
THE Review of the DJI MAVIC 3: THE MOVIE! Philip Bloom 2021-12-31 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a one month trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom06211Join this channel to get access to perks:youtube.com/philipbloom/joinSIGN THE BRING BACK TRIPOD MODE/ GIVE US ADJUSTABLE SPEED CINE MODE PETITION here: http://change.org/tripodmodeThis 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. If you have found this video valuable you can buy me a “coffee” at http://buymeacoffee.com/philipbloomHeliguy info: http://gopb.co/heliguyTopaz video enhance: http://gopb.co/topazNeat video: http://gopb.co/neatvideo10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://gopb.co/filmconvertMy Mzed Masterclassess: http:gopb.co/mzedThanks to @geraldundone Other affiliate links: Affiliates links (Thank you!)DJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3DJI Air 2S: gopb.co/air2sRC Pro: gopb.co/rcproSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2On-location audio using Tentacle Track-E: gopb.co/tracke25% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematch 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 changeReturn of Tripod mode/ adjustable top speed for cine mode: No changeImage controls, contrast, sharpness etc: No changeFine-tuning of stick control: No Change4K Noise reduction addresses: No ChangeNoise pattern: No ChangeD-LOG for Focustrack: NOW ADDED0-bit Normal Colour mode in H265/ H264: No ChangeD-Cinelike of a similar middle ground profile: Not yetLower versions of ProRes for cine mode: No ChangeMy idea for offloading in the field: Not yetMy idea for a dummy battery with USB-C: Not yetUser clip names: No ChangeSound for proxies: No ChangeLive ability: Not yetAdjustable minimum battery for return to home: No changeFocus tracking in Prores: No yetFocus tracking in D-Log: Not yetFocus tracking in 5.1K: Not yetPerformance of Activetrack: No change Any change in any aspect of Mastershots: NOW CAN SHOOT 4K 60P AND MANUAL EXPOSUREManual control for explorer mode: No change24p/25 p for explorer mode: No ChangeAny change in any aspect of explore mode: IMPROVES STILLS QUALITY QUICK SHOTS AND PANORAMA MODES ADDED
The MAGIC of COLOUR & LIGHT featuring the Prolycht Orion 300 FS Philip Bloom 2021-11-30 | 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/orion300fsEuropen Dealers prolycht.com/wheretobuy/list.aspx?lcid=13Newsshooter article on the light: gopb.co/31egRIIReflector boards: gopb.co/crlsCheck out my cats and my new channel here: @OneManFiveCats Filmed with: Sony alpha 1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSigma 35mm F1.2 ART: gopb.co/fuji35mmxcSony 35mm F1.8 FE: http://bit.ly/sony35mmpbfx9Sony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sonyzeiss50Sony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Audio - Tentacle Track-E: gopb.co/tracke
DJI Mavic 3: The TOUGH LOVE Review - Part 1 Philip Bloom 2021-11-22 | Check out Storyblocks here: http://storyblocks.com/PbloomPart 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! Graded with CInematch: 25% here - gopb.co/cinematchTopaz Labs Video Enhance AI: http://gopb.co/topaz My Mzed Masterclasses: http://gopb.co/mzedAffiliates links (Thank you!)DJI Mavic 3: gopb.co/djimavic3DJI Air 2S: gopb.co/air2sRC Pro: gopb.co/rcproSony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2On-location audio using Tentacle Track-E: gopb.co/trackeMy Mzed Masterclasses: http://gopb.co/mzed10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrate25% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematch
THE DJI Ronin 4D Review: ALMOST a camera revolution Philip Bloom 2021-11-01 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/philipbloom08211EDIT 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. —————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!My new 8K Wallpaper TV YouTube Channel: http://gopb.co/wallpapertvIf you use my affiliate link thank you! They help get the cats fed whilst making these reviews when I need to be working! DJI Ronin 6K: gopb.co/ronin4k6kDJI Ronin 8k: gopb.co/ronin4d8kHigh Bright Monitor: gopb.co/wirelessmonitorTX2 Transmitter: gopb.co/tx2transmitterSSD Mount: gopb.co/ssdmount1 TB SSD: gopb.co/dji1tbssdDJI RS2: gopb.co/djirs2Leica mount: gopb.co/leicamountCounterweight: gopb.co/counterweightLaowa 35mm F0.95 :gopb.co/laowa35mmSirui 50mm Anamorphic E mount: gopb.co/sirui50mmSirui Anamorphic lens kit: gopb.co/siruianamorphiclenskitReadyrig: gopb.co/readyrigSony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivSony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM V2: http://gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G gopb.co/sony200600Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 gopb.co/sony100400Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSONY Xperia Pro: gopb.co/xperiaproSony a1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmg
A Day Out In London - Filmed with the Sony Xperia Pro-I Philip Bloom 2021-10-26 | 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-KNmq5WRMYou 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! Find out more here: bit.ly/3FoKmadYou can pre-order it here: gopb.co/xperiaproiOh, the cat cafe is called Java Whiskers and it's in Marylebone, totally worth a visit but you need to book! javawhiskers.co.uk
Sony FINALLY has ANIMAL EYE autofocus in VIDEO with the A7 IV! Philip Bloom 2021-10-21 | (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! :) Pre-order your Sony A7 IV: gopb.co/a7ivLenses used:Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II: gopb.co/sony70200mark2Sony 50mm F1.2 GM: gopb.co/sony50mm1point2Sony 35mm F1.8: http://bhpho.to/2TLWUmg164
Live long lens filming from Eleni Beach in Skiathos Greece Philip Bloom 2021-08-21 | Live filming and talking through the shotsSony a1 Sony 100-400mm GM2X extenderLive via 4g with the Xperia Pro HDMI inputWatch my video about this here: youtu.be/Bf3BodT9vuI
Fujinon MK Cinema lenses with the RED Komodo & Canon RF Philip Bloom 2021-08-11 | 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. Fujinon MK RF 18-55mm T2.9: gopb.co/mkrf1Fujinon MK RF 50-135mm T2.9: gopb.co/mkrf2RED Komodo: gopb.co/komodoCanon R5: gopb.co/canonr5Instal360 ONE x2: gopb.co/insta360onex2Topaz video enhance AI: gopb.co/topazlabs
Wildfire on the Greek island of EVIA filmed from Skiathos Philip Bloom 2021-08-10 | 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 To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please contact publishers@storyful.com Thank you.
Why the SONY XPERIA PRO is a UNIQUE pro video tool Philip Bloom 2021-07-27 | 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. Topaz labs video enhance AI: http://gopb.co/topazlabsGraded with Film Convert Nitrate and Cinematch25% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrate20% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematchMy Mzed Masterclasses: http://gopb.co/mzedAll music is licensed from Audio Network. Sony Xperia Pro: gopb.co/xperiaproSony a1: gopb.co/sonya1Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgSony 50mm Zeiss Planar: gopb.co/sonyzeiss50Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM: gopb.co/sony70200Sony on camera microphone: http://bit.ly/sonyb1mpbOn camera Audio - Tentacle Track E: gopb.co/trackeRevoring Variable ND: gopb.co/revoringbhSmallrig A7S III cage: gopb.co/smallriga7siiicageTitla Sony A7S III half cage: gopb.co/titlehalfcageUlanzi ST-10 phone holder: gopb.co/ulanziphoneSmallrig locking cold shoe: gopb.co/smallriglockingcoldshoeSmallHD micro hdmi to full size: gopb.co/hdmismallhdSmallHD 702 touchHuge 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 AI Philip Bloom 2021-06-11 | 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/topazlabsThis is not sponsored or anything but the link above is an affiliate link…I think! I added film grain using Film Convert Nitrate 10% off here: http://bit.ly/fcnitrateI will have a video soon about the Xperia pro as a monitor and a live stream device and a separate video about Topaz to follow at a later date.Filmed in 4K 120p with the Sony A7S IIISony 70-200 F2.8 GM and also some with the 2X extender. You can see the live here: youtu.be/aKVLXA26WXAMusic : LUMINESCENCE by Bob Bradley and Christopher Wonfor Evolving Dawn: Paul Mottram from Audio Network.
The hypothetical TRUTH about the 1 inch sensor Philip Bloom 2021-06-02 | Check out Storyblocks here: http://storyblocks.com/PbloomIf 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! 😂My cat channel: HTTP://youtube.com/onemanfivecatsDJI Air 2S: http://gopb.co/airs2flyInsta360 One Inch: http://gopb.co/insta360oneinchMy Mzed Masterclasses: http://gopb.co/mzed10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrate25% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematchFilmed with:Canon R5: gopb.co/canonr5Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiBackbone mod: back-bone.caVideos shown:Digital Bolex "Rain City" youtu.be/YfUwq77ngr8Digital Bolex: "Ocean on fire" youtu.be/HdyeevXM6CsDigital Bolex review: youtu.be/EcigeG8gI-wBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera videos: http://gopb.co/blackmagicpocket27 Degrees: youtu.be/tQZfIzKeaWgSofia's People: youtu.be/1GD9w29zD5E
How I made the DJI Air 2S MUCH BETTER! NEW Tripod Mode! DIY Diffusion Filters! Philip Bloom 2021-05-14 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/philipbloom04211January 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/tripodmodeFollowing 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. Watch the review here: youtube.com/watch?v=8fgouTqzYRM&t=1sBuy the DJI Air 2S here: http://gopb.co/airs2fly (B&H))0My Mzed Masterclasses: http://gopb.co/mzed25% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrate20% off Cinematch: gopb.co/cinematchFilmed with:Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiInsta360 ONE X2: gopb.co/onex2Insta360 Go 2: http://gopb.co/insa360go2Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgLaowa Probe Lens: http://bit.ly/probelensLocation Audio Tentacle Track E: gopb.co/trackeFreewell Air 2S filter pack: http://gopb.co/freewellair2sPGY Tech UV Filter Mavic Air 2: http://gopb.co/mavicair2uvExtended Sticks: amzn.to/33IrKAtRubber O-Rings: amzn.to/33IrLV3Copper Washers: amzn.to/3oge9twRubber Washers: amzn.to/3uNH8YkVaseline! amzn.to/3bqFunDHairspray! amzn.to/3hqQg12
You will go FAR with the CineEye 2S Pro! Philip Bloom 2021-04-30 | 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!Huge thanks to Julian Wakefield and @geraldundone Learn more about the Accsoon CineEye Pro 2S: accsoon.net/cineeye-2s-pro-detailsAccsoon CineEye 2 Pro : http://gopb.co/cineeye2proAccsoon CineEye 2:: http://gopb.co/cineeye2Gear used in this video:Canon R5: gopb.co/canonr5Sony FX6: gopb.co/fx6SmallHD 702 touch: http://bit.ly/702touchAtomos Ninja V: gopb.co/atomosninjavAtomos Sumo: http://gopb.co/sumoInsta360 Go 2: gopb.co/insa360go2Insta360 One X2: gopb.co/onex2Sigma 35mm F1.2: bhpho.to/2zbIRiELighting: Nanlite Forza 60B: http://gopb.co/forza60bLightbridge Cine Reflectors: http://gopb.co/lightbridgeAputure MC RGBWW: http://gopb.co/aputuremc4Aputure B7C bulbs: gopb.co/aputureb7cAudio:Tentacle Track E: http://gopb.co/trackeTentacle Sync for timecode: http://gopb.co/tentaclesyncRØDE Wireless GO: bit.ly/rodewgGlide Gear Prompter: http://gopb.co/glidegearprompterSwitchpod: http://gopb.co/switchpod
DJI Air 2S & The Quest For THE ONE Flying Camera Philip Bloom 2021-04-22 | Check out Storyblocks here: http://storyblocks.com/PbloomI 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. Buy the DJI Air 2S here: http://gopb.co/airs2fly (B&H))0http://gopb.co/djiairs2s (DJI)My Mzed Masterclasses: http://gopb.co/mzed10% off Film Convert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrateFilmed with:Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiInsta360 ONE X2: gopb.co/onex2Insta360 Go 2: http://gopb.co/insa360go2Sony 35mm F1.8: bhpho.to/2TLWUmgAll music from Audio Network
Six Weeks Earlier: Z Cam E2-F6 & E2-M4 Philip Bloom 2021-04-05 | 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. You can get a 20% discount on Cinematch at http://gopb.co/cinematch and 10% off Filmconvert at http://gopb.co/filmconvertI'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/f6E2-M4: http://gopb.co/m4Viltrox E mount adaptor: http://gopb.co/viltroxMetabones .71x speedbooster (cine ones do not fit on M4) http://gopb.co/metabones71x
Insta360 GO 2: The review that became an OBSESSION!! Philip Bloom 2021-03-25 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/philipbloom03211This 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!10% off Filmconvert Nitrate: http://bit.ly/fcnitrate or use code bloom at checkout Buy your insta360 GO 2 here: http://gopb.co/go2Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSony 35mm F1.4 GM: bhpho.to/3siejBqTentacle Track-E: bhpho.to/3dIGQwgSony B1M microphone: bhpho.to/37IjTWe
Sony FX3 vs A7S III: What EXACTLY is a CINEMA CAMERA? Philip Bloom 2021-02-24 | The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/philipbloom02211Sony 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-SPLEASE SIGN MY SONY ANIMAL VIDEO AUTOFOCUS PETITION!gopb.co/sonyanimalautofocusSorry it's been so long since my last video, I will do my best to keep them coming from now on. 25% off Cinematch http://gopb.co/cinematchZacuto Gratical and other products: http://gopb.co/zacutoSony FX3: bhpho.to/2M9hsnRSony XLR X3M: http://bit.ly/k3mpbfx9Sony Zeiss 50mm Planar F1.4Sony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiAtomos Ninja V: bhpho.to/2NzCw7KCanon R5: gopb.co/canonr5Sony 35mm F1.4 GM: bhpho.to/3siejBqRODE Video Mic NTG: bhpho.to/2NTrDO2Tentacle sync: bhpho.to/2ZLJTeOTentacle Track-E: bhpho.to/3dIGQwgSony B1M microphone: bhpho.to/37IjTWeDJI RS2: gopb.co/djirs2DJ RSC2: http://gopb.co/rsc2Came TV Q55-S: gopb.co/q55sboltzenRotolight Titan X1: http://gopb.co/titanx1@cameraconspiracies @extrashot All about Sony A7S III/ FX3 "dual ISO" youtu.be/QmWujsJbzDwSony A7S III review: youtube.com/watch?v=W6G7Lk3tr0YSony FX6 review: youtu.be/e5xu_TTPmFUCanon R5 review: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLosidvCjJdTuZLwh5mHVXkHrnNHppzir6Sony FX9 review: youtu.be/lV5BkGIAhBoAll music from Audio Network.
Movember Live Prize Draw Philip Bloom 2021-01-08 | After painstaking going through 1650 emails to make sure all the entries are kosher I can now hold the prize draw for Movember. LIST OF WINNERS HERE: philipbloom.net/blog/movember2020prizedrawCinematch 30% off: http://gopb.co/cinematchMake sure are tuned in to see if you have won any of the amazing prizes. If you didn't enter then its too late am afraid! Harriet T-Shirts: teespring.com/stores/harrietthebeachcatFilm Compeition Winners:1: Rory Cowieson youtu.be/v6lXrn-kgyY2nd: Bill Bruce vimeo.com/4833236963rd: Thomas Guggenberger - vimeo.com/user62490930
The BEST CAMERAS of 2020 Philip Bloom 2021-01-01 | Use the code "philipbloom" to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at http://squarespace.com/philipbloomWelcome to the second and final part of my "Best Camera Gear Of 2020" which is, mostly, all about cameras. Make sure you watch part 1 here: youtu.be/QumGeK_vppcMy new channel: http://youtube.com/onemanfivecats25% off Cinematch http://gopb.co/cinematch10% off Film Convert Nitrate http://gopb.co/filmconvertCanon R5: gopb.co/canonr5Canon 800mm F11: gopb.co/800mmCanon C70: http://gopb.co/canonc70Sony FX6: gopb.co/fx6Sony A7S III: gopb.co/a7siiiSigma 35mm F1.2: bit.ly/sigma35mmartlInsta360 ONE X2: http://gopb.co/onex2Sony XLR X3M: http://bit.ly/k3mpbfx9DJI RS2: gopb.co/djirs2DJ RSC2: http://gopb.co/rsc2Grogu/ The Child/ Baby Yoda: amzn.to/38BDGpJVideos featured: Sony FX6 review: youtu.be/e5xu_TTPmFUReview of the Insta360 ONE X2: youtu.be/e6Q2ds6tYEUReview of the DJI Mavic Air 2: youtu.be/I-Lnvt-wWaUReview of the DJI Mini 2: youtu.be/rbwk2PIzTccSony A7S III review: youtube.com/watch?v=W6G7Lk3tr0YNow I See Part 2: youtu.be/k6CFxmEIygsCan you Trust The Fuji X-T4 Autofocus? youtu.be/_uDrBk8NxPcAll music from Audio Network except the opening track.
