Anamorphic Look by modifying Rokinon / Samyang Lenses! Anamorfake Tutorial Series Anamorphic Cookbook 2026-09-23 | Anamorphic Look by modifying Rokinon / Samyang Lenses! Anamorfake Tutorial Series
Choosing Lenses Without the Hype Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-29 | A practical breakdown of today’s affordable anamorphic landscape. This episode maps current lens options to specific optical traits and storytelling needs, helping you choose glass based on narrative intent, workflow, and long-term usability rather than hype.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro01:33 - Sirui Saturn (1.6X FF)02:46 - Sirui Iron Star (1.5X LF)04:02 - Blazar Remus (1.5X FF)05:21 - Blazar Cato (2X S35+)06:34 - Blazar Mantis (1.4X FF)07:51 - DZO Pavo (2X S35)09:04 - Atlas Mercury (1.5X LF)10:15 - Laowa Nanomorph LF (1.5X LF)11:38 - Laowa Proteus Zoom (2X S35 Zoom)12:52 - Viltrox Epic (1.33X FF)14:11 - It’s a WrapGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
When Lens Character Becomes Storytelling Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-26 | Lens choice carries emotional weight. This episode connects anamorphic optical traits to story tone, showing how different lenses steer mood, intimacy, scale, and realism—and how to choose glass that supports the narrative instead of overpowering it.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro01:26 - How Optical Traits Shape Emotion02:43 - Tone Matching03:18 - Romantic / Nostalgic04:08 - Gritty / Realistic05:23 - Slick / Futuristic06:30 - Dreamlike / Surreal07:44 - Epic / Heroic08:57 - Test Test Test11:35 - From Aesthetic to StorytellingGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Why These Optical “Mistakes” Mean Cinema Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-23 | Anamorphic lenses carry a visual language shaped by history, optics, and repetition. This episode breaks down the specific traits that made anamorphics feel cinematic—and why we still read them that way today.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro01:37 - From Compromise to Style03:18 - What Makes “Cinematic”03:39 - Anamorphic Mumps04:39 - Spherical Aberration05:48 - Perspective and Magnification07:06 - Streak Flares08:22 - Oval Bokeh09:39 - C-Series for Cinematic13:51 - The Language of LightGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Focal Lengths, Mounts, and Commitment Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-19 | How focal lengths and lens mounts shape a usable anamorphic set over time. This episode looks at building systems that stay mechanically solid, optically consistent, and adaptable as cameras and projects change.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro02:02 - The Perfect Focal Length05:38 - Some Choice Words About Anamorphic Adapters07:16 - Why Care About the Mount?09:54 - The Quest for the Perfect Mount13:21 - Lose That Mirror15:04 - Add Metadata16:38 - Focal Lengths, Mounts and StandardsGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Bokeh: Shaping What Isnt Sharp Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-15 | This chapter breaks down how lenses form bokeh, why shapes change across the frame, and how aberrations, aperture design, and anamorphic squeeze all influence what you see. No mystique, no romanticizing, just the optics, the geometry, and the practical takeaways to help you read and use bokeh intentionally.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro02:41 - Take a Deep Breath05:20 - Bokeh, a Physics Origin Story08:01 - The Confusing Circle of Confusion10:51 - Bokeh Shaping14:05 - Shape it Like You Mean it15:34 - Anamorphic Adapters and Light Loss17:48 - Anamorphic Bokeh21:47 - Perfect Bokeh Comes at a Cost!Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Why Your Lens Flares: A Practical Guide to Coatings and Reflection Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-09 | This chapter takes a practical look at how lens coatings influence flare behavior. Instead of treating flares as magic or “character,” I focus on how coatings have enabled modern cinematography. The goal is to give you a framework for understanding flares and coatings, and discussing them with the right vocabulary.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro01:50 - Lens Flares and Texture02:50 - The History of Lens Flares09:21 - The Physics of Lens Flares10:24 - Ghosts or Spot Flares11:37 - Rainbow Flares12:11 - Ring Flares12:29 - Narcissism13:15 - Starburst13:42 - Anamorphic Streaks14:15 - Glow14:43 - Halation15:15 - Gate Flares15:41 - Veiling Flare17:30 - What are Lens Coatings?18:33 - The History of Lens Coatings22:09 - Single Coat vs Multicoat25:17 - Coating Colors and Their Effects28:44 - Please Don’t Polish Your Lenses30:37 - ConclusionGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Stop Saying “Character”: How to Describe What Your Lenses Actually Do Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-12-05 | A practical breakdown of how to actually talk about what lenses do—beyond vague words like “creamy,” “cinematic,” or “character.” In this episode, I break down the core aberrations and optical traits that shape a lens’ personality, so you can finally describe what you’re seeing with real vocabulary instead of guesswork. If you’ve ever tried to explain why you like a lens and ended up name-dropping a movie instead… this one’s for you.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILM:dzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel00:00 - Intro03:12 - The Best Taking Lenses05:59 - Modern Lenses, Still a "NO"09:17 - Lens Character11:36 - Aberration Apparition12:53 - Spherical Aberration14:14 - Chromatic Aberration15:34 - Astigmatism17:06 - Comatic Aberration (Coma)17:50 - Field Curvature18:54 - Geometric Distortion20:28 - Light Falloff (Vignetting)22:51 - Other "Character" Contributions23:03 - Lens Flares23:31 - Focus Shift24:39 - Diffraction Limit25:16 - Bringing it All TogetherGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Image Circles, Coverage & Crop: How Sensors Shape Your Shot Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-11-28 | A deep dive into how image circles, sensor sizes, and aspect ratios actually interact—beyond the marketing language. This module puts the real optical relationships on the table and shows how different formats shape the images we make.This episode is brought to you by and shot with DZOFILMdzolink.com/Pavodzolink.com/Vespiddzolink.com/VespidRetrodzolink.com/Vespid2store.thypoch.com/?ref=AnamorphicChannel01:13 - What is Image Circle?04:48 - The Space Between the Perfs09:59 - What is Techniscope?10:49 - Who put the Super in Super 35?13:37 - S35 Goes Digital17:13 - What is VistaVision/Full Frame?20:22 - What is Crop Factor?Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Big, Heavy, and Worth It? Laowa Sunlight 2X Full Frame Anamorphic Zooms Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-09-17 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicA first look at Laowa’s Sunlight anamorphic zooms: full frame, 2X squeeze, parfocal, and built like proper cinema glass. From wide establishing shots to tight close-ups, this pair covers the full storytelling range — but can you handle the size, weight, and T4.5 aperture?See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
LUMIX S1II: Time to retire Magic Lantern? ARRI LogC, anamorphic stabilization, and much more! Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-08-19 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThe S1II introduces so many new amazing features, and builds up further on so many others, it's hard to pick favorites. I’ve been chasing the feeling Magic Lantern gave me on the 5D3… and the Lumix S1II might finally be it. Let’s talk about why.See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
2X ANAMORPHIC look on 1.33X LENSES - Blazar Mantis FULL SET Review Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-08-05 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicGET YOUR MANTIS NOW:store.blazarlens.com/collections/mantis-1-33xBlazar’s new Mantis lenses combine oval aperture design with anamorphic glass for full frame coverage, lightweight builds, and surprisingly polished visuals at a budget-friendly price. They deliver a cinematic look that punches well above their class, with solid performance and thoughtful design. If you're a solo shooter or indie filmmaker craving that high-end vibe without the weight or cost, this set might be your new favorite.See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
WIDE Full Frame Anamorphic! Blazar Cato 40mm 2x T2 Lens Review Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-07-30 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThe long-awaited Blazar CATO 40mm is finally here—how does this ultra-wide 2x anamorphic stack up against the rest of the set? I dive into image quality, distortion, flares, and whether the overcompression kills the vibe or makes it unique. If you’re shooting full frame and love 40mm, this review is a must-watch before you buy.See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Anamorphic POV with Sirui 20mm T1.8 1.33X Autofocus Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-07-25 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSirui’s 20mm T1.8 1.33x anamorphic is built for S35, but I pushed it full frame to explore its quirks and character. With bold distortion, sharp blue flares, and lightweight build, it’s a curious mix of creative potential and technical compromise. It’s not a perfect tool—but for the right kind of shooter, it might be the weird lens you didn’t know you needed.See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Blazar Beetle lenses - ROTATING Anamorphics? Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-07-18 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThe Blazar Beetle is a tiny anamorphic lens that lets you rotate the squeeze for four wild format combos. You’ll see how it handles sharpness, bokeh, flares, and why it’s not quite made for photographers — but great for creative video.See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zooms - 26-45 and 45-85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-04-14 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicLaowa continues to push the boundaries of what we can do with anamorphics. The Proteus zooms are pretty fun lenses and I wish I had more projects to use them on! Cue 1970's dramatic zooms!See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
AUTOFOCUS ON A BUDGET? PDMovie Live Air 3 Smart LiDAR Follow Focus Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-02-17 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThis is the budget-version of adding autofocus to manual lenses. PD Movie offers a LiDAR-based focus motor, which can both follow your controls, like a regular wireless follow focus, or entirely take over the job, assessing distances to subjects keeping them sharp. Is this a tool for you?Get the Live Air 3 Smart at B&Hbhphotovideo.com/c/product/1771347-REGSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Zhiyun CinePeer CX100 and Molus G300 Overpowered Lights Anamorphic Cookbook 2025-02-03 | #zhiyun #molusg300 #zhiyunlight #cinematiclighting #cinepeercx10010%off code: ZHIYUN10WSS CX100: geni.us/ik6pqGhG300: geni.us/ZATVcAcGet my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSome light testing to start the year! I'm having a lot of fun with Zhiyun's lights. I've fit the G300 in so many places, it's hard to explain. And yeah, I did have my face out of focus for the whole video. Apologies for the sharpening!See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Clean 1.5X Full Frame Anamorphic! - Laowa Nanomorph LF 1.5X Anamorphic Lens Set Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-12-23 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThe Nanomorphs are back, with a lot more coverage, but still nano in size and weight. These deliver a beautiful, clean look, while also living up to high cinema standards.Get your Nanomorph LF set at B&Hbhphotovideo.com/c/product/1863614-REGSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Do You NEED Anamorphic Autofocus? - Sirui Auto focus 40mm T1.8 1.33X Anamorphic Lens Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-12-20 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicWho is the audience of an autofocus anamorphic lens? I tested Sirui's offering, and I thought it was a full frame lens, as I saw no issues working on the FX3!Check the Indiegogo Campaignindiegogo.com/projects/sirui-40mm-t1-8-1-33x-s35-af-anamorphic-lensSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Anamorphics and In-Camera Stabilization - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 7 Chapter 4 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-12-03 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicDiscover the secrets to flawless in-camera stabilization with anamorphic lenses in the final episode of Module 7! Learn how stabilization works, and why rolling shutter is worse with anamorphics. Curious about how to fix "dancing flares" or avoid skewed images?00:42 - In-Camera Skewing01:22 - Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture02:51 - Don't Roll With It04:20 - Found in Translation05:35 - Picking the Focal Length07:06 - E-Stabilization / Boost I.S.08:07 - Keep On StabilizingMODULE 7 IS SPONSORED BY LUMIXshop.panasonic.com/pages/lumix-brand-heroSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
HUSH - Blazar Remus 1.5X Anamorphic Cookbook Short Film Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-11-18 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSCP inspired short.Dreams are so fickle.Featuring instagram.com/tmronightinstagram.com/markmasterton and instagram.com/marlenecastanosDirector: instagram.com/berkerberkiScript: Ryan DrescherDP: instagram.com/lila.ferradans1st AC: instagram.com/christmasbr1de2nd AC: instagram.com/box_of_visions_studiosProduction Design: instagram.com/yorkmerveScript Supervisor: instagram.com/josefina.llanos.ficcionologiaMakeup: instagram.com/sakishirasaka_hmuaEditing: instagram.com/jefferehSound Design: instagram.com/mayaraguimaraes.mVFX & GFX: instagram.com/finalversion2
2X Full Frame Affordable Anamorphics - Blazar CATO Lens Set Review! Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-10-08 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphic2X full frame affordable anamorphics was still a title held tight by adapters. With Blazar's CATO lineup, this broadens our list of options!Order yours NOWblazarlens.com/catoSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Diopters for Anamorphic Close Focus! - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 7 Chapter 3 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-09-30 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThis is how you get glorious close focus with anamorphics. I keep making videos about diopters, and it's never enough information! This one covers all the bases!00:39 - Mins! Mins! Mins!!02:07 - Rant: the word "Diopter"03:19 - The Math of Infinity06:06 - Can I get a set of those?08:38 - Achromatic Diopters09:37 - Split Field Diopters11:53 - Diopters for the Win!MODULE 7 IS SPONSORED BY LUMIXshop.panasonic.com/pages/lumix-brand-heroANAMORPHIC CALCULATORwww.tferradans.com/anacalcLIST OF KNOWN VINTAGE ACHROMATIC DIOPTERfuzzcraft.com/achromats.htmlSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Anamorphic Critical Focus - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 7 Chapter 2 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-09-23 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicAfter getting all our gear ready, it's time to ensure our lenses are as sharp as they can be. Some of the anamorphic look comes from artifacts and blurs, but that's no excuse for under-performing lenses!00:43 - Welcome to focus hell02:21 - Focus checking03:27 - Flange distance and shims07:03 - Spherical aberration and focus falloff08:38 - Focus shift09:54 - On-set quick tipsMODULE 7 IS SPONSORED BY LUMIXshop.panasonic.com/pages/lumix-brand-heroSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Anamorfake Sigma 18-35mm CINE f/1.8 Cinemorph Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-09-16 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicI recently had a chance to play with the CINE version of the Sigma 18-35mm and had to test out if the Cinemorph filter would work just as well.bhpho.to/3gQkvvqGet a Sigma 18-35mm Cinevid-atlantic.com/products/cinemorph-modGet a Cinemorph FilterSoundtrack: "Hold On" by Ottom - Artlist.io
BLAZAR REMUS 1.5X FF Anamorphics - Set Review, AT LAST! Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-09-02 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicIt's taken a long time, but here's the review for the Blazar REMUS set! Stay tuned for the short film we made with them!See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Camera Prep Day! - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 7 Chapter 1 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-08-26 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicIn the first episode of Module 7, we'll look at preparing all our gear to go on set and make a film. There are lots of things to check out and ensure a smooth production experience!00:00 - Intro02:02 - What is Prep?03:40 - Checking the Gear06:15 - So. Many. Settings.08:07 - Everyone gets a monitor (but the 1st AC is special)09:39 - FutureproofingMODULE 7 IS SPONSORED BY LUMIXshop.panasonic.com/pages/lumix-brand-heroTHANKS TO SPARKY'S FILM RENTALSsparkysrentals.caSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Review of the Budget Focuser for Anamorphic Lenses Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-08-19 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicI built a focuser for anamorphics. But how good is it? This is how I'd review it if it was a real product.USEFUL LINKSebay.to/30fQtuALook for a 72mm Merkury 0.45x Wide Angle w/ Macro Adapter on eBayebay.to/3n0Ig7dGet a brass M65 helicoid from eBaydrive.google.com/file/d/1r57lGSnmCTTWck9f3Fd7WaFt4GhkyMlF/view?usp=sharingDownload 3d print parts for builing the focuser*GEAR I USE*Panasonic S5: bhpho.to/2ERKjt4Panasonic GH5: bhpho.to/3dSXCWiMetabones EF to MFT Speed Booster 0.71x: bhpho.to/2Z5NqFIContax Zeiss Lenses: bit.ly/contaxZeisRussian Taking Lenses: bit.ly/ussrLensesSoundtrack: "Typical" by Liquify - Artlist.io"Casual" by Liquify - Artlist.io"Never Looking Back (Instrumental Version)" by VESHZA - Artlist.io"Moon Waltz 2nd Movement (Piano Version)" by Francesco D'Andrea - Artlist.io
Behind The Scenes of HUSH - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 7 Chapter 0 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-08-12 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSince Module 7 is about going on set, we had to make a short film to illustrate all the concepts explained through the lessons! This is a quick overview of that process, and what to expect of HUSH, our test film!MODULE 7 IS SPONSORED BY LUMIXshop.panasonic.com/pages/lumix-brand-heroSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Colbor CL220R - RGBWW LEDs + Powered by Momans v-lock batteries Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-08-05 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicI'm a big fan of the flexibility introduced by RGB lights. Having more chips in there (WW) greatly improves color rendering. So let's see what we can do with Colbor's updated CL220R, which can be app controlled, powered through d-taps, and feature rails to connect multiple lights together!Get your Colbor lights atcolborlight.comMoman's websitemomanx.comSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 3 Outtakes Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-07-29 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicNot even a teleprompter will stop me from saying weird stuff! Have a peek *GEAR I USE*Panasonic S1H: bhpho.to/3fSiy3IPanasonic GH5 II: bhpho.to/3gfH2m3Metabones EF to MFT Speed Booster 0.71x: bhpho.to/2Z5NqFIContax Zeiss Lenses: bit.ly/contaxZeissRussian Taking Lenses: bit.ly/ussrLenses
BLAZAR REMUS 85mm Review - MORE Affordable Cine Anamorphics! Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-07-22 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicWhile the full Remus review is in the works, here's a quick look at the brand new Blazar 85mm!Get yours at Blazar's Websitestore.blazarlens.com/en-ca/products/remus-85mmmm-t2-8-1-5x-full-frame-anamorphic-lensSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Building the Pfocus - The 3D Printed Focus Solution for Anamorphic Lenses Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-07-15 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThe real-time process of building the Pfocus! The first DIY single focus solution I ever built, by Lucas Pfaff!thingiverse.com/thing:4003635The Pfocus on Thingiverseyoutube.com/channel/UCb3Ja8VeAAXAomqp-BUf7hALucas Pfaff's channelinstagram.com/camera_tagsCamera Tags on Instagraminstagram.com/headsettagzHeadsettagz on Instagramebay.to/2PhYbPcLook for a Fujinon WCV-82SC on eBay
Uneven Anamorphic Desqueeze using a Projector Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-07-08 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicHere's a more technical approach to how anamorphic lenses desqueeze the image in real life, and if anything can be incorporated into a post-production workflow for better results.toppr.com/en-ca/content/concept/principle-of-reversibility-of-path-of-light-210217The Principle of Reversibility of Light*GEAR I USE*Panasonic S5: bhpho.to/2ERKjt4Panasonic GH5: bhpho.to/3dSXCWiMetabones EF to MFT Speed Booster 0.71x: bhpho.to/2Z5NqFIContax Zeiss Lenses: bit.ly/contaxZeisRussian Taking Lenses: bit.ly/ussrLensesSoundtrack: "Rain Drops" by Itai Argaman - Artlist.io"Farewell" by Maya Belsitzman & Matan Ephrat - Artlist.io
BMD Goes Anamorphic - Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Explained! Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-07-01 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicLet's look at Blackmagic Cinema Camera's anamorphic capabilities, and its general feel!See what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
Livestreaming in Anamorphic with ATOMOS and OBS Studio - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 8 Chapter 4 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-06-24 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThere are at least a couple challenges for anamorphic livestreaming. These are ways to deal with them using ATOMOS monitors and OBS Studio.00:33 - Module 8 Recap01:17 - Livestreaming from ATOMOS02:28 - Anamorphic Streaming with OBS Studio04:42 - Using the Sumo 19SE as a Live Switcher05:17 - Coming Up NextMODULE 8 IS SPONSORED BY ATOMOSatomos.comOBS Studioobsproject.comSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/fv2_studios
Samyang 1.7X Anamorphic MF Adapter - Anamorphic Synchro DONE RIGHT. Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-06-12 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicSamyang brings new ideas to the anamorphic adapter game, with a design that puts a modern twist on synchro focus!Cine V-AF Primesbhpho.to/3yFVPn0Samyang Lens V-AF Serieslksamyang.com/en/product/v-af.phpRokinon 1.7X Adapterbuyrokinon.com/products/1-7x-anamorphic-mf-adapterSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/finalversion2
NO DISTORTION?! VILTROX EPIC 25mm and 100mm T2 1.33X Full Frame Anamorphic Review Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-06-03 | Get my guides on anamorphics, anamorfakes, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThe two new Viltrox EPIC focal lengths (25 and 100mm) are awesome additions to the previous three lenses!Viltrox EPIC 25mm T2 on B&H Photobhpho.to/4dZw6pPViltrox EPIC 100mm T2 on B&H Photobhpho.to/3wXALIcSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/fv2_studios
Fix Anamorphic Mumps and Overcompressed Edges - Anamorphic Cookbook Module 8 Chapter 3 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-05-27 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicNow that we dealt with skewing and distortion, let's go deeper into fixing mumps and overcompressed edges which make you feel like the visuals are playing inside of a fishbowl!00:49 - Anamorphic Mumps02:31 - Making a Desqueeze Chart04:44 - Overcompressed EdgesMODULE 8 IS SPONSORED BY ATOMOSatomos.comDOWNLOADS FROM THIS EPISODEAMC - Anamorphic Mumps Corrector (AE Preset)bit.ly/anamumpsHow to install Presets in AEbit.ly/3WO9dQcSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/fv2_studios
Fix Anamorphic Skew and Adjust Distortion - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 8 Chapter 2 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-05-20 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicIt's time to fight the war on pincushion distortion, learn how to capture distortion grids for VFX, deskew poorly aligned anamorphics, and get a glimpse at the Mesmerizer (and my DIY alternative)!01:35 - Opening03:52 - Desqueezing the footage05:27 - Pixel Aspect Ratio08:20 - Aspect Ratio Calculator09:31 - Timeline Aspect Ratio vs Clips Aspect Ratio10:24 - Timeline and Project Settings14:02 - It's Okay to be SquareMODULE 8 IS SPONSORED BY ATOMOSatomos.comDOWNLOADS FROM THIS EPISODEAnaSkew 2 (AE Preset)bit.ly/anaskewAnaDistort (AE Preset)bit.ly/anadistortHow to install Presets in AEbit.ly/3WO9dQcSee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/fv2_studios
Desqueeze and Aspect Ratio on Set and In Post - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 8 Chapter 1 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-05-13 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicIn this episode I go over setting up desqueeze on monitors and in post, as well as cropping your project to the final aspect ratio. In the process, we cover pixel aspect ratio, talk about the influential DVX-100, and using my nifty calculator!01:35 - Opening03:52 - Desqueezing the footage05:27 - Pixel Aspect Ratio08:20 - Aspect Ratio Calculator09:31 - Timeline Aspect Ratio vs Clips Aspect Ratio10:24 - Timeline and Project Settings14:02 - It's Okay to be SquareMODULE 8 IS SPONSORED BY ATOMOSatomos.comAspect Ratio Calculatorhttp://www.tferradans.com/arcalcGEAR USED IN THIS EPISODEAtomos Sumo 19SEbhpho.to/3P1ZX6lAtomos Shogun CONNECTbhpho.to/3V0C5DISee what we're up to on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/fv2_studios
Corporate Espionage - Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 1.5X Anamorphic Short Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-03-25 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicFilmed using Laowa's Nanomorph 1.5x Anamorphic Zooms, on a Lumix S1H, S35 mode.Final Version 2 - instagram.com/fv2_studiosSrini Madhavan - instagram.com/sriiniiMark Masterton - instagram.com/markmastertonLila Ferradans - instagram.com/lila.ferradansSparky's Rentals - instagram.com/sparkys_rentals
External Recorders and Lighting Design for the ANAMORPHIC COOKBOOK Module 8 Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-03-18 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicModule 8 talks about post production! This video covers our setup, external recording, and lighting scenario. We had support from CineWorks Independent Filmmakers Society here in Vancouver, who let us to use their studio! 00:21 - Opening00:47 - Benefits of Atomos02:38 - Lighting OverviewMODULE 8 IS SPONSORED BY ATOMOSatomos.comGEAR USED IN THIS EPISODEAtomos Sumo 19SEbhpho.to/3P1ZX6lAtomos Shogun CONNECTbhpho.to/3V0C5DI
Anamorphic ZOOMS! - Laowa 1.5X Nanomorph 28-55mm and 50-100mm Review Anamorphic Cookbook 2024-03-01 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicLaowa kicks off the race introducing the first budget anamorphic zooms in the Nanomorph series. These two lenses bring great versatility and performance to a space, until now, blank!Get yours at Indiegogoindiegogo.com/projects/nanomorph-zoom-first-affordable-anamorphic-zoom
Everything RIGHT with Anamorphic Adapters! Anamorphic Cookbook 2023-12-18 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicThis is a super cut from a series of conversations I had with folks who truly enjoy anamorphic adapters, and why they feel that way! A love letter to tinkering, and a masterclass with valuable tips and tricks.
LIGHTWEIGHT Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses - Sirui Saturn 1.6X 50 + 75mm T2.9 Anamorphic Cookbook 2023-11-27 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicI'm getting really into the idea of full frame, semi-autofocus anamorphic lenses, thanks to the Saturn set. The 35mm was great by itself, and now with the introduction of a 50 and 75mm, these are a much better fit to tell stories!Check the crowdfunding campaign!indiegogo.com/projects/saturn-50mm-75mm-1-6x-full-frame-anamorphic-lens
Important Spare Parts for CAMERA RIGGING - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 6 Chapter 7 Anamorphic Cookbook 2023-11-20 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicAfter all this rigging, there are still a handful of small bits and pieces I couldn't live without. These parts are the ones we tend to forget and that are so cheap it's impossible to justify not having them.MODULE 6 IS SPONSORED BY SMALLRIGsmallrig.comPARTS USED IN THIS EPISODEScrew and Hex Key Storage Plate MD3184smallrig.com/smallrig-screw-and-hex-key-storage-plate-md3184.htmlFolding Screwdriver Kit Hunter AAK2495smallrig.com/smallrig-folding-screwdriver-kit-hunter-aak2495.htmlScrew Set for Camera Accessories AAK2326smallrig.com/smallrig-screw-set-for-camera-accessories-aak2326.htmlSmallRig Ultra Slim 4K HDMI Cable 35cm 2956smallrig.com/smallrig-ultra-slim-4k-hdmi-cable-35cm-2956.htmlMini Quick Release NATO Rail (48mm) 2172smallrig.com/smallrig-mini-quick-release-nato-rail-48mm-2172.html
AUTOFOCUS ANAMORPHIC LENSES - DJI Range Finder Tutorial - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 6 Chapter 6 Anamorphic Cookbook 2023-11-13 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicIn this tutorial I'll walk you through setting up DJI's Range Finder to work without the gimbal so you can get autofocus on any lens you might wanna pair it up with!MODULE 6 IS SPONSORED BY SMALLRIGsmallrig.comPARTS USED IN THIS EPISODESmallRig VB99 mini V Mount Battery 3580smallrig.com/SmallRig-VB99-mini-V-Mount-Battery-3580.htmlSmallRig Wireless Control Dual Handgrip for DJI RS Series 3954smallrig.com/smallrig-wireless-control-dual-handgrip-for-dji-rs-series-3954.htmlDJI RS 3 Probhpho.to/3PZ42c9DJI Range Finderbhpho.to/45Cp6Kf
Anamorphic Lenses and Adapters VS Gimbals - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 6 Chapter 5 Anamorphic Cookbook 2023-11-06 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicUp until very recently, using scopes on gimbals was almost a lost cause. I had failed repeatedly over the years in trying to balance my setups. DJI's RS 3 Pro has changed my perspective on that, alongside the new wave of lightweight anamorphics we've seen in the last couple years. In this episode I'll introduce a few new ideas about using anamorphic adapters and lenses on gimbals, along with a few old concepts that still benefit new users!MODULE 6 IS SPONSORED BY SMALLRIGsmallrig.comPARTS USED IN THIS EPISODESmallRig mini Matte Box 3196smallrig.com/smallrig-mini-matte-box-3196.htmlSmallRig CINE 4 x 5.65" ND Filtersmallrig.com/CINE-4-565-ND-Filter.htmlSmallRig VB99 mini V Mount Battery 3580smallrig.com/SmallRig-VB99-mini-V-Mount-Battery-3580.htmlSmallRig MagicFIZ Wireless Follow Focus Basic Kit 3781smallrig.com/SmallRig-MagicFIZ-Wireless-Follow-Focus-Basic-Kit-3781.htmlSmallRig D-Tap to USB-C Power Cable 3266smallrig.com/SmallRig-USB-C-to-D-Tap-Cable-3266.htmlSmallRig Wireless Control Dual Handgrip for DJI RS Series 3954smallrig.com/smallrig-wireless-control-dual-handgrip-for-dji-rs-series-3954.htmlDJI RS 3 Probhpho.to/3PZ42c9
Camera RIGGING for EVERY OCCASION - Part 2 - Anamorphic Cookbook - Module 6 Chapter 4 Anamorphic Cookbook 2023-10-30 | Get my guides on anamorphic, anamorfake, USSR lenses, and more!e-junkie.com/anamorphicIn the second part of this episode, I am switching all the NPF batteries for a good v-lock that feeds the entire rig. I'm also looking at matteboxes, what they do, plus the good and bad things about them.MODULE 6 IS SPONSORED BY SMALLRIGsmallrig.comPARTS USED IN THIS EPISODESmallRig Multifunctional Modular Matte Box (Φ114mm) Basic Kit 3641smallrig.com/SmallRig-Multifunctional-Modular-Matte-Box-114mm-Basic-Kit-3641.htmlSmallRig Clamp-on Lens Adapter Ring (114mm-80mm/85mm/95mm/110mm) 3408smallrig.com/smallrig-clamp-on-ring-kit-for-matte-box-2660-114mm-80mm-85mm-95mm-110mm-3408.htmlSmallRig Filter Frame Kit (4 x 5.65") 3649smallrig.com/SmallRig-Filter-Frame-Kit-4-5-65-3649.htmlSmallRig CINE 4 x 5.65" ND Filtersmallrig.com/CINE-4-565-ND-Filter.htmlSmallRig VB99 mini V Mount Battery 3580smallrig.com/SmallRig-VB99-mini-V-Mount-Battery-3580.htmlSmallRig V Mount Battery Plate with Adjustable Arm 2991smallrig.com/smallrig-v-mount-battery-plate-with-adjustable-arm-2991.htmlSmallRig 15mm LWS Universal Lens Support BSL2680smallrig.com/smallrig-15mm-lws-universal-lens-support-bsl2680.htmlSmallRig MagicFIZ Wireless Follow Focus Basic Kit 3781smallrig.com/SmallRig-MagicFIZ-Wireless-Follow-Focus-Basic-Kit-3781.htmlSmallRig D-Tap to USB-C Power Cable 3266smallrig.com/SmallRig-USB-C-to-D-Tap-Cable-3266.htmlSmallRig Ultra Slim 4K HDMI Cable 35cm 2956smallrig.com/smallrig-ultra-slim-4k-hdmi-cable-35cm-2956.htmlDownload the Cable Clip here:drive.google.com/file/d/1CJtr1HMdtQrbQyjIq3xfdXnm9usMddM6
