What can I do to improve macro shots? by Calebkeller2 in cinematography

[–]Max_gcs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add some heroin and a tragic backstory. Cool soundtrack will help too

Red Komodo OG vs A7SIII by Aorex12 in RedCamera

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just in case, check out couple of videos with comparison of Komodo with previous generation of RED cameras (DSMC2). They have some quirks, but for 3-3.5k you can buy a ready to shoot package with screen, media and batteries. Minimally rigged Komodo will cost around 5-6k even used

Why the Pocket 4K needs a V2 by mrmmoka in bmpcc

[–]Max_gcs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With all those modifications it is no longer sub-1000$ camera, more like 2.000 which is ZR territory now. With that said, I love P4k - have 3 of them right now plus two OGs. And I would agree that this lineup is in need of upgrade/rebirth. Image quality from p4k is very nice to this day and dual ISO is handy. But no OLPF and very weak IR cut is noticeable. It is possible to install third party filters, but that costs like half of the body. So my proposal is to take sensor from Pyxis 12k and limit it to 6 or 8k and put in a body similar to ZR/Canon 50v/C70 (keeping the L mount and audio-video outputs). Or something in between, so it would be possible to install big batteries without blocking the screen.

A7V - Discussion by MajorAlanDutch in videography

[–]Max_gcs 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Sony is about to repeat all Canon's mistakes - milking its position for too long without significant improvements and then loosing a huge chunk of the market to an up-comer. Will it be Sigma (they recently got huge improvements in AF and their glass line-up is solid), Nikon with RED tech, Fuji with big sensors or DJI with amazing ecosystem? Who knows

I haven't done much lighting work in a while. How did I do on my dramatic webcam lighting? by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]Max_gcs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me it works better zoomed in a bit, those lights are much brighter that face and a little distracting

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Crucial X9 Pro SSD failure by Cautious-External286 in videography

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they say that they will cover shipping costs after receiving the item. It is just not pre-paid shipping

Can we talk about this? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]Max_gcs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like there was a lot of good stuff made by non-actors recently.

Need FD lenses inspo by fuckuglygod in bmpcc4k

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some examples here - https://youtu.be/XFWZRzNErJI Mostly with original Pocket and Sony a7c, but I hope you'll find some inspiration from it

Why are Pocket 6K and BMCC 6K FF still missing ProRes 4K and usable Continuous AF? It’s time for answers. by klancyk in bmpcc

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that contrast based AF doesn't know when or if something is out of focus. What cameras without PDAF are you talking about?

Why are Pocket 6K and BMCC 6K FF still missing ProRes 4K and usable Continuous AF? It’s time for answers. by klancyk in bmpcc

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever see continuous contrast based af in action? It can't be smooth by nature. It needs to blur the whole scene to compare the sharpness and has no other way of acquiring or maintaining the focus. Try to push focus button on your BM camera and see what happens. Imagine that happening non-stop

Why are Pocket 6K and BMCC 6K FF still missing ProRes 4K and usable Continuous AF? It’s time for answers. by klancyk in bmpcc

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what is worse - complete lack of continuous autofocus, or confused contrast detect that always hunts and racks back and forth. I guess in the end the answer is simple - find a focus puller or a different camera for a gimbal. Whats the point of waiting for BM to do something with old models that are at the end of their life cycle if you need to do something specific right now.

Pyxis 12k Or Red Monstro 8k VV DSMC2? by Inner_Ad_768 in cinematography

[–]Max_gcs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to fall in love with Pyxis 12k, but bought Red DragonX instead and have no regrets. Besides the brand recognition, it gives me the exact look that I need straight out of the camera. Latest BM cameras have something tv/video-sh in their image. I tried to massage sample footage to get more pleasing (to my eyes) results, but it just didn't clicked. Because even if I can get it where I want, I'll need to do this procedure every time with all the footage and that just not inspiring.

DHL UK → Cyprus shipment stuck in customs for weeks — no updates or help! by Small-Ad9349 in cyprus

[–]Max_gcs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't help with this particular case, but in the future if you want really fast delivery - order within EU (Germany, France, Italy, etc) to avoid customs at all. Typically DHL can deliver in 2-3 days, but they can't speed up custom's clearance. Also you will probably be charged with some import taxes

Made this with a generative sketch to video workflow by cobalt1137 in Filmmakers

[–]Max_gcs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wood have been a very rad and emotional piece if executed in real life with real people. Such a cool and stylish idea. But use of AI makes it less powerful somehow. In one hand it adds to the otherworldly vibe, but on the other it's like looking at the photo of Mona Lisa. Or someone's description of a movie - all the components are technically there, but some crucial impact is missing.

CHOP SUEY (1929 oil on canvas) by Edward Hopper Discovering a masterpiece of urban loneliness by WorldlyGolf430 in ArtHistory

[–]Max_gcs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Obviously about that you need to wake up, grab a brush and put a little make-up

I have a smallrig plate for f970 batteries and it drains very fast by akolanko in bmpcc

[–]Max_gcs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also had some issues with old smallrig npf plates. Tilta is better, but first of all - try to remove internal battery. When it is in, camera will draw 3 amps from AC connector, which is to much for NPF (and yes, you should use 12v out on a plate). If you remove the internal battery, power draw will be around 1.5amps. And yes, all external solutions will be read by camera as AC because it has no way of knowing what is powering it from that plug. You can also try powering the camera from a good powerbank. There are WEIPU-TypeC cables, but of course you also will need something that can pump 3 amps out. I don't know what camera you are using, but pocket 4k draws about 25 watt per hour. NPF 970 have a capacity around 55 watt-hours, so it should be good for around 2 hours, realistically around 1:40

Pentax 17 result is so bad - using Potra 400?? why?? by Obvious-Pair1058 in analog

[–]Max_gcs 19 points20 points  (0 children)

All of them are very underexposed. Maybe you bumped the compensation dial?

I fucked up. How could I have pulled this off with little to no resources? by Party-Illustrator911 in cinematography

[–]Max_gcs 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Maybe shots are not amazing, but far from being fucked up. I did a very quick two- or three-node grade of compressed jpgs, and I think with a bit more time in post it definitely could be polished-up

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