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Yo! Thank you for the comment. The dynamic range doesn't change with less resolution on the UMP 12K. The thing that does change is the rolling shutter. It gets better the lower the resolution. With the G2, if changed to Gen5, you get a similar profile, but the colors will never be as good as on the 12K due to the different sensors. The G2 is still a fantastic camera. I recently rented 2 of them for a pilot for Adult Swim. Now, choosing between the two cams, I was presented that choice when my G1 died on me late 2021. The 12K was out for year and the G2 for 2 years. I went 12K to future proof myself. Its a tough decision, as both cameras are amazing, but different.

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Hey @mikes4459! Thank you for checking out the video! The Bright Tangerine baseplate is the LeftField 3 BMD Ursa QR. It comes height adjusted for matte boxes, however I usually use clip on ones (its just easier).

@@chriswarren112 Thank you.

Info: The V-mount battery was originally developed by Sony, and is also wildly popular and proven successful battery mounting solution for solo filmmakers to Hollywood productions. Just as it sounds, the battery mounts to a battery plate via a V-shaped locking mechanism - male end on the battery itself and the female located on the battery plate. Gold Mount, also known in the industry as the Anton Bauer Mount, was created by battery manufacture Anton Bauer 53 years ago. This mount can often be seen used on productions big or small in the United States.

This is very true. For the little broadcast I have done and seen, you're right, those cameras are going everywhere. Question, why do you think a majority of up and coming filmmakers choose V mount if Gold is the film industry standard? Maybe its what they see on social and just go with that?

Thanks for watching and for commenting! Question for you, what got you invested in V mount?

Yo! Thank you for watching and for the comment. A quick search on B&H showed both V & Gold's being the same price for a majority of brands.

Yea they will.

Correct. I do see BMD doing this with more of their line, and maybe others, but only time will tell.

Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! Those cameras are an amazing combo! I just recently shot a pilot on 2 UMP G2s we rented here in LA. Paired with DZO zooms... incredible image!

Yo! It’s only Arri, Sony, & Red right now. Who knows, with the new cameras announced by BMD, maybe it’ll happen 🤞🏻

I love it!

It really depends on brightness levels on the SmallHD. I found it to be better overall than the BMD VA 12G HDR.

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

I've had a couple first pull off of it. They will usually put the monitor in B&W and use the Peaking mode. In daylight, they use a hoodman as well as covering themselves in duv.

Also, when I've been without an AC, I've pulled off of the BMD no problem. So yes, you can.

Hey @FyaCem, I haven't heard of that problem before. It is common for companies to charge for repairs if the product is out of warranty. You will have to assess that yourself to see if paying that is worth it, or getting something else. Have you seen the Ultra 7 they just announced? That looks sick....

@@chriswarren112 3000 Euro for a really good product is ok but when it stop working for no reason and they charge u a nother 1000 is hard but to buy a new product from them for that amount of money is just crazy stupid

Hey Chris! Thanks for the comment!

Yeah! He's a model I've been working with lately. Someone wanted to do a doc on him, not sure why

100% agree. With more monitors adopting this system, I don’t see why they wouldn’t. However, in the meantime, SmallHD accepts BMD Gen 5 log for the EL Zone. That is huge.

Hey thanks Anders! Appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

Hey @Lucackal15! Thank you for the feedback and for checking out the video! Audio is always tricky and I'm aiming to improve!

You know where to find me!

Yo Jonathan! Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching. Both have their positives and negatives. I’d say this, the Pocket G2 can do everything the 12k can’t. A lot of jobs this year I used my Pocket. When I had crews or 2 cam jobs, my Ursa was A cam. If you have any other questions, ask away!

Yo! Thanks for watching! Great question. For this style of shooting, in daylight scenarios I keep the camera at 400. Nighttime events, even though they have big lights (think high school football night game) I go to 1250. Keeping those ISOs with a fast lens (2.8) and 120FPS is the sauce. Sometimes I will also go 90 degree shutter for the B Roll too.

Thanks man! It was a long night of shooting, but we're happy with the end result!

Thanks for the feedback! Greatly appreciated

Totally agree! Thanks for the feedback

The other plug-in was film convert

Yo! Apologies for the late response. Thank you for watching and for the feedback. It’s very much appreciated

Hey @allencrider, that's the question isn't it? Personally I do not shoot 12k, even though it is said to be best for downsampling. I usually shoot 8k for better RS performance and for ideal card space. On this particular spot, the director likes a lot of post zooms and reframes, so having the resolution helps.

@TimTylerCine Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I was only given a 1080 file of the commercial. I find the lens really sharp. I've used it now on several projects, another which is here on my channel. Check out "Classroom 109", I used the lens with a HBM 1/4. Here's a link to a RAW clip from Jottle if you're interested: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hlqypqw9q62nkjx0c3y8o/A001_04182227_C014.braw?rlkey=n8ra7mcwek69ipor687w6ld50&dl=0. Hope that helps!

Hey Xavier! Thanks for the feedback. I didn't edit the commercial, the director did. I believe he uses the adobe workflow (premiere, AE).

Hey @Nicolapaoli4561! My apologies for the late response. I really enjoy my GL Optics Sigma. I only have the 18-35 and frequently rent the 50-100 (the one from Sigma). I actually got my lens a few months before Sigma announced theirs (talk about timing). Since I don't usually use Sigma's 18-35, I can't really comment on the focus marks from lens to lens. However, my lens vs the Sigma 50-100, mine is a tad bit more Magenta, not sure why. Build quality is solid on both lenses, but the focus gear doesn't match from lens to lens (different companies). I appreciate GL Optics as a company and would get more of their lenses. However, since Sigma actually rehoused theirs, I would go with that if I could.

Thanks!

Yo Ed! Thanks for the comment! What's the current status of your build?

Chris, thanks for replying. I had to slow myself down from buying every little thing (G.A.S.) without seeing the big picture of how it will work with the stuff I already have. Currently, I have the BM shoulder mount, eye viewer, side cage, Senheiser 600 mic, several EF Cine lenses, various cables, and the Atomos Ninja 5 monitor. Then I looked at this video and thought, that's what I need. lol@@chriswarren112

Excellent! Looking forward to more projects with you!

Yo Dylan! Honestly, I don't shoot 12k often. I've only done it a handful of times for specific shots. Also, I don't use SSDs just because I'm not a fan of an exterior cable from the body to the SSD that can potentially lose the shot. For that reason alone I use CFast cards. I popped a 256gb card into my camera, and at 12k 16:9 24fps I get 12 mins at 8:1, 18 mins at 12:1, and 28 mins at 18:1. I mainly shoot 8K on the camera, as I find it to be a great balance between media space and ideal roller shutter speeds.

@@chriswarren112 Gotchu, thanks! I was debating whether there is any real benefit to shoot 12K, or if it's just a number to make it sound like the camera has 3 times better quality. Do you notice any quality difference between say 8 and 12K, or is it only when you need to punch the image in during post?

According to BMD and DP John Brawley, its better to shoot in 12K for best color and downscaling. I don't disagree with that, BUT I have never tested that. I've shot 8K & 4K on the camera and nobody has complained about the image :) @@DylanAsfur

Yeah, they're an older style that I got re celled. I have newer, slim ones too. Gold mount is the way to go!

It’s definitely worth it. The unfortunate part of this is that the WC mod is discontinued. I was lucky enough (and did pay a price for it) to get a new mod kit off eBay. I’m surprised with the rise of 3D printers more people haven’t attempted a mod, or other companies doing it.

@@chriswarren112 thanks for the info! I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for that piece.

@lonelyriderproductions Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to view the short and for the feedback. I love Atlas Orions. Haven't used them on my 12k as much as I wanted. I'm hoping to use the Mercurys on a job soon!

Thank you for viewing this one too!

@EDLEEPHOTO Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it! Congrats on getting an UMP12k! It's such an underrated camera. You can shoot me a DM on IG @cwdp112 or, the old fashioned way, an email at chriswarren112@outlook.com. I'll try to help out as best as I can!

Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to comment. I agree with you 100%. Blackmagic Design has such an amazing image for its price point. I wish they were around when I was starting out!

100% agree