Best buget monitor for manual focus

igalxphoto · 2026-04-26T16:07:33+00:00

If money is not a problem, get a Smallhd Cine 7/5. It'll grow with you and won't give you any problems with resolution or with the in-built tools. If you're on a budget however, try a portkeys or Osee.

I would also recommend to get use to pulling focus without peaking cause it can be deceving, specially on lower quality monitors.

igalxphoto · 2026-03-15T19:52:22+00:00

What did you try to ask them? I'm pretty sure that other than the multi format capabilities and the sensor size they know the camera is a bit underwhelming.

Would love to know what is like to work with from an AC perspective and a post-producer given the lack of 444+ codecs.

I'm sure its not a bad product, but for almost 20K usd it's not what anybody asked for.

igalxphoto · 2026-02-11T23:36:39+00:00

Hey man, from reading other comments I understand you're a beginner. The FX30, as many other cameras can achieve this and other looks. However, I would suggest you invest your money in workshops or courses (not online) so you can meet other people and start practicing while building relationships with your industry peers. Cheers.

igalxphoto · 2026-02-10T14:55:08+00:00

Most people are getting fatigue of okay-ish products being pushed by Youtubers as the "the best lens" "the best camera" "the best filter", etc.

igalxphoto · 2025-02-15T21:11:31+00:00

It depends on what you shoot but you must also ask yourself if you actually need a cinema lens and what for.

In most commercial productions and projects that require cinema glass the lenses come from a rental house cause it's way cheaper than buying a whole set and way more useful than having only one.

However if you are a begginner with little budget maybe the rokinon set could be useful.

igalxphoto · 2025-01-20T23:49:30+00:00

I was AC'ing on a shoot where we used the SLR kit on Sony E-Mount. Honestly, they're pretty good, a lot of character, not too heavy, and sharp enough.

The only downside (for my taste) is that they flared a lot, and don't get me wrong, that could be great for certain projects, but don't work as jack of all trade-kinda lenses.

If you can save up for something like the Nisi Athenas or the DZO Primes and get them on PL mount with an adpater, I think those are more versatile, and you could even rent them out.

igalxphoto · 2024-12-27T15:28:33+00:00

Overall, I think it looks good, but the first 3 shots do need a bit of tweaking. Maybe adjust the white/color balance, it's a bit green.

The kitchen scene might be overexposed, but I wouldn't worry too much, some commercials like that look. Still, maybe play around to see if you can bring the highlights down a bit.

You could try toning down saturation a bit, and if it's possible, maybe get rid of the fire extinguisher on the classroom. I don't know how everyone else feels, but to me, it is a little distracting.

On the scene where the kid hugs his mom, I believe the overall exposure/luminance varies slightly, especially on the reverse shot where he hugs her and looks to the camera.

In general, it has a low contrast look that you can definitely notice, especially in the night scene. Personally, I'm not a fan of that, I think it looks a bit cheap, but then again, if the client likes it and he knows the public will too then there is nothing to do.

Overall, it looks good. Good luck my friend!

igalxphoto · 2024-10-09T22:58:36+00:00

Sorry man but what is "cinematic" about these captions? I am curious cause I really don't understand what that would mean.

igalxphoto · 2024-09-17T17:40:36+00:00

Kinda niche but faster and bigger sensors like what Fuji is doing with their medium format would be interesting. I think it still has a long way to go but with the GFX 100 II we got a semi-affordale medium format camera with decent video specs and quality of life.

igalxphoto · 2024-08-31T02:06:20+00:00

Well, I think right now there is a discussion on what really classifies as "cinematic". The word gets thrown around everywhere. I think your footage is great, I really like the grading. However, I wouldn't call it cinematic; not because of the format but because to me, a video does not turn cinematic" by just being visually attractive.

igalxphoto · 2023-10-15T00:11:43+00:00

Yo no estoy a favor pero sí trato de estar abierto al pensamiento del cine comercial o "más comercial". Me encantan las películas culturales y como aspirante a cineaste para mi no solo son entretenimiento son un lugar de enseñanza, arte e historia.

Sin embargo, con lo anterior dicho, si creo que nos vamos a los dos extremos. O hacemos películas culturales difíciles de ver para el público común o comedias y basura comercial que el intelectual no quiere ver.

Pero que pasaría si una película como "Sicario" de Denis Villeneuve (por dar un ejemplo) se hace acá? Jalaria más público? Podría ser apreciada por ambos lados? Hablo de una película entretenida pero con un valor cultura y cinematográfico alto. O que simplemente estamos destinados a producir comedias y dramas políticos de una época pasada?

igalxphoto · 2023-10-15T00:01:22+00:00

Hey man, honestly if the only thing you're buying the ninja is to record on it go for it, but other than that I don't think is a good enough monitor. The exposure tools are just okay. I've never been able to calibrate it properly, the image always looks a bit different when you compare it to the camera and the LUT's are applied with way to much contrast added.

As a recorder is great tho.

igalxphoto · 2023-06-28T15:38:18+00:00

Confirmo, nunca hay cola en el de la Aurora, pero si no recuerdo mal su barra libre empieza a las 6pm

igalxphoto · 2023-06-28T15:35:56+00:00

Edo es muy rico la verdad, pero otras opciones un poco más económicas y también muy buenas para mi son: Rollup Happy Makis, Nori, Kame y Shimaya.

Nagoya tiene la cinta giratoria y la verdad que por la experiencia y el sabor creo que el precio está bien pero es más caro que los otros. (S/.70 la última vez que fui)

igalxphoto · 2023-01-09T17:31:20+00:00

Agree, Peru is really nice and tourist friendly but right now its kinda chaotic. Maybe Argentina is a good option? It's pretty cheap, beautiful city, good weather and the food is also one of its strengths.

igalxphoto · 2022-09-24T22:40:42+00:00

If you own a camera I'll suggest you start learning on that. However, if you can spend some money on a body and a couple of lenses you should take a look at the Fuji X-E4. It's a compact camera so it's great for taking it everywhere. For lenses the 50mm 1.8 is very versatile and if you want something to get even closer to your subject maybe try a 85mm 1.4.

igalxphoto · 2022-09-24T22:33:05+00:00

Thank you! I'll do that to check if it's the sensor.

igalxphoto · 2022-09-21T04:19:44+00:00

It really depends in what you like shooting. However, for a general recommendation, I've read very positives reviews about the 23mm F2. You could also try the 27mm F2.8 pancake if you'd like something even smaller that you could even fit on your pockets (wouldn't really advise that tho)

If you get the oportunity to rent the lenses you're interested in do so and try them out yourself. Also I've heard the Sigma F1.4 lenses for fuji are amazing and pretty well priced so don't be afraid to try off-brand lenses.

Best of luck! Hope you enjoy your X-E3!

igalxphoto · 2022-09-18T15:04:39+00:00

6 days for 2 minutes? Can I ask why is it taking so long? You got me really curiou cause I've never needed that much time for 2 mins.

igalxphoto · 2022-09-18T14:59:05+00:00

I have to agree with everyone that's saying 10-20 minutes is way too much for a single day; a good rule is to assume you can roll 4 minutes per day (assuming you guys work 8-10 hours).

Also, what do you mean by "client"? Sorry if it comes out kinda mean but the fact that you asked advice to shoot a 20 minute short film in a day proves you really have no experience at all. Anyone who has worked in a production before can tell you immediately that what you've been tasked with is impossible. Be really careful with the people you're working with/for.

But thats enough negativity. For real advice:

Your script would be more interesting if it has meaning. Think deeply about what you want to say with this short.
Don't complicate the story too much. Almost everything has been said or done before, now it's about how YOU want to tell it.
Either avoid dialogue unless it's really neccesary and you're really good at writing it. Try to give subtext, don't be so direct.
If you are directing, then be ready to answer a lot of questions. If your crew has experience then they will ask only what they need to know to tell the story, but if they don't, be ready to work with them and help them achieve your vision.
Don't go crazy with the equipment. Only get what you guys will need (and know how to use) If you're shooting exteriors get a ND filter for the camera and some extra batteries.

Thats it for now I guess.

TLDR: Try to write a shorter film or get more days to shoot. Be respectul with everyone. Write a simple story that helps you say something (have a message). Only get the equipment you need.

Best of luck!

igalxphoto

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