I shot one feature film on my LGV40 smartphone during the pandemic, which became an award-winning film, and then I just completed my second feature on my Panasonic S5. With a bunch of vintage lenses. Actually not a bunch, a 28 mm and a 50mm, both old Minolta lenses. Shot them both by myself. That’s all you need. Oh, and a great story. 😉🙏
I shot a short film on the gh5. It’s a phenomenal camera. The only limitation was filming in low light. In which, helped me improve my lighting skills. Soon after, the bgh1 came out. It’s been my main film making camera ever since. The number one lesson I’ve learned from cinematography. Learn to use what you have. Instead of buying the best of the best equipment, learn to be the best of the best storytellers.
Been using my GH5 for years now, I've kitted it out of course, but I wouldn't change a thing. If you're comfortable with the camera you have and had the basic functions for the needs you need (10bit, 4k, vlog etc) you're set
what does it take to shoot a feature film? Vision, a compelling story, a good understanding of how to light your scenes in a motivated fashion and the ability to see it through to completion. Oh, and maybe gear, but I don't care about that stuff until it really matters. I've seen some superb pieces that have been shot on smartphones, I've seen absolutely confusing junk shot on a Canon C500 mark II, a Sony FX9 and so on. I shoot with an Arri Alexa Mini, I'll just be up front about that now, but I started out with something a lot more humble, many, many years ago because it was what I had, what I could afford so, I just got to work.
Even today, so many good features are being shot with quick turnarounds and “lower” end cameras. Determination, embracing the suck, and being creative with logistics. Then suddenly you’ve done it! Appreciate your insight!
This is really beautiful advice. I worked on a rented GH4 back in college (2015) for a thesis film and loved the ease of use as a young director. I've owned a GH5 since 2018 and it's always been my buddy for special video projects for family and music videos. No genre kept me as well as narrative fiction has, and now that I'm true to self, I've picked the film spirit back up and now invested solely as a writer-director. With 30-something eyes, I fully trust my storytelling as a writer, so I feel confident there. Lately I've dialed back in to the iterative process of structuring film and seeing through the technical camera. Right now I am most interested in shaping light. I have so much clarity in understanding light now because I've kept my eyes trained using the GH5. I'm new to FINALLY understanding False Color and loving that technique. As a director, I hope to develop synthesis with cinematographers. The GH5 has been so essential in my retention for film and language maintenance. Thanks for sharing your awesome backstory with this awesome camera. I hope filmmakers with similar journeys can feel your warmth and sincerity. I definitely did. Thank you! 🎬💚
Thank you so much! I’m really humbled that my story was able to be something for you. Keep rocking that camera and mind set. Only Great things will come of it.
I needed this. . I bought the Gh5 in 2017 as my first (Cinema like) camera knowing that i wanted a full frame or a super35. I told myself “if you cannot make beautiful images with this micro 4/3 camera, then you do not deserve a real cinema camera. Mastering this camera will set you up for success with the cameras of the future”. Then fast forward to 2022 and i started using Blender and doing 3D animation instead lmaoo! But i do plan on mixing live action with my 3d work in the Very near future. Keeping the Gh5 until im ready for one of them big bulky blocks lol. Thanks for the video! My favorite image you shot was the woman through the door crack and the truck facing front driving forward 🎬🗯️
Thanks! Agreed. It's nice to see what people are doing with the Gh5. I did a feature with the pocket but I'm looking into the gh5 for an everyday video/stills carry.
It still holds up well today, especially now with it being sub 1,000 dollars. It’ll probably remain as my photography camera when the need arises, but still might make some more UA-cam videos with it!
Thank you for sharing this. I still very much love using my GH5 and the GH5s. As much as I would love to upgrade I just don't think getting a better camera would make me a better storyteller. One question where can I see this movie?
I was going to get the gh5 but I ended up getting the pocket 4k because it came out and it cost 1/2 of what the gh5 costs and had better image quality. The only think I like about Panasonic is its stellar ibis makes it easy to get smooth handheld shoots without needing to buy or rent expensive stabilization gear
I'm gonna continue to say it..... GUERILLA FILMMAKING FOR LIFE!!! We're unfortunately at a point in time where Too Many people believe that in order to be takin' seriously, you Must have a certain budget with a certain amount of crew and certain actors and blah blah blah. To that is hurting what WE know as True Indie Film. Within the next year or so I'm hoping to be shooting on a new Sigma FP setup for my next big project and I CANNOT WAIT😎 Hollywoke Be Damned👎👎
I'm never comfortable with the idea of burning something permanently into the footage like a promist filter. It works for certain scenes but I can do it in post pretty easily and I can increase or decrease the amount according to my taste so why even bother with it on set? An alternative to GH5 would be a 5D Mark III. It's a great camera still, around the same price and also you can install magic lantern and get a 4k prores footage from it. Besides, I really like Canon's color science so there's that. That being said, you can't really go wrong with either one of them.
I shot one feature film on my LGV40 smartphone during the pandemic, which became an award-winning film, and then I just completed my second feature on my Panasonic S5. With a bunch of vintage lenses. Actually not a bunch, a 28 mm and a 50mm, both old Minolta lenses. Shot them both by myself. That’s all you need. Oh, and a great story. 😉🙏
I shot a short film on the gh5. It’s a phenomenal camera. The only limitation was filming in low light. In which, helped me improve my lighting skills. Soon after, the bgh1 came out. It’s been my main film making camera ever since.
The number one lesson I’ve learned from cinematography.
Learn to use what you have. Instead of buying the best of the best equipment, learn to be the best of the best storytellers.
And that really is the truth🤘🏻
Love the atritude.
Been using my GH5 for years now, I've kitted it out of course, but I wouldn't change a thing. If you're comfortable with the camera you have and had the basic functions for the needs you need (10bit, 4k, vlog etc) you're set
what does it take to shoot a feature film?
Vision, a compelling story, a good understanding of how to light your scenes in a motivated fashion and the ability to see it through to completion.
Oh, and maybe gear, but I don't care about that stuff until it really matters. I've seen some superb pieces that have been shot on smartphones, I've seen absolutely confusing junk shot on a Canon C500 mark II, a Sony FX9 and so on.
I shoot with an Arri Alexa Mini, I'll just be up front about that now, but I started out with something a lot more humble, many, many years ago because it was what I had, what I could afford so, I just got to work.
Even today, so many good features are being shot with quick turnarounds and “lower” end cameras.
Determination, embracing the suck, and being creative with logistics. Then suddenly you’ve done it!
Appreciate your insight!
This is really beautiful advice. I worked on a rented GH4 back in college (2015) for a thesis film and loved the ease of use as a young director. I've owned a GH5 since 2018 and it's always been my buddy for special video projects for family and music videos. No genre kept me as well as narrative fiction has, and now that I'm true to self, I've picked the film spirit back up and now invested solely as a writer-director. With 30-something eyes, I fully trust my storytelling as a writer, so I feel confident there. Lately I've dialed back in to the iterative process of structuring film and seeing through the technical camera. Right now I am most interested in shaping light. I have so much clarity in understanding light now because I've kept my eyes trained using the GH5. I'm new to FINALLY understanding False Color and loving that technique. As a director, I hope to develop synthesis with cinematographers. The GH5 has been so essential in my retention for film and language maintenance. Thanks for sharing your awesome backstory with this awesome camera. I hope filmmakers with similar journeys can feel your warmth and sincerity. I definitely did. Thank you! 🎬💚
Thank you so much! I’m really humbled that my story was able to be something for you. Keep rocking that camera and mind set. Only Great things will come of it.
Thank you so much❤
Use what you have, best advice. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This Kind Things are much needed to help , Awesome ! very good video
I needed this. . I bought the Gh5 in 2017 as my first (Cinema like) camera knowing that i wanted a full frame or a super35. I told myself “if you cannot make beautiful images with this micro 4/3 camera, then you do not deserve a real cinema camera. Mastering this camera will set you up for success with the cameras of the future”.
Then fast forward to 2022 and i started using Blender and doing 3D animation instead lmaoo! But i do plan on mixing live action with my 3d work in the Very near future. Keeping the Gh5 until im ready for one of them big bulky blocks lol. Thanks for the video! My favorite image you shot was the woman through the door crack and the truck facing front driving forward 🎬🗯️
I’m glad you found value in this. Any camera can make something beautiful. 3D or live action I hope you keep making something!
Thanks! Agreed. It's nice to see what people are doing with the Gh5. I did a feature with the pocket but I'm looking into the gh5 for an everyday video/stills carry.
It still holds up well today, especially now with it being sub 1,000 dollars. It’ll probably remain as my photography camera when the need arises, but still might make some more UA-cam videos with it!
I'm here for this 😂
Never get bored from hearing this kinda talk ! Cheers bro ,, let get to it and shoot more
Absolutely 🤘🏻. Thanks for watching!
Amazing content
I just shot a short film on my s5 today which is the big daddy of this camera
The S5 is scary in what it can do.
i see myself in your talking, i will glad to work with you one day,im from new york!!
I really appreciate that! Got some good friends in NYC so hoping to do more work up there. Would love to work together.
thanks buddyy let me know i will be here!!@@6shopfilms
Thank you for sharing this. I still very much love using my GH5 and the GH5s. As much as I would love to upgrade I just don't think getting a better camera would make me a better storyteller. One question where can I see this movie?
love and blessings!
I was going to get the gh5 but I ended up getting the pocket 4k because it came out and it cost 1/2 of what the gh5 costs and had better image quality. The only think I like about Panasonic is its stellar ibis makes it easy to get smooth handheld shoots without needing to buy or rent expensive stabilization gear
The IBIS is no joke, but I think the pocket 4k was the natural “cinema” upgrade that all GH users were waiting for.
I'm gonna continue to say it..... GUERILLA FILMMAKING FOR LIFE!!! We're unfortunately at a point in time where Too Many people believe that in order to be takin' seriously, you Must have a certain budget with a certain amount of crew and certain actors and blah blah blah. To that is hurting what WE know as True Indie Film.
Within the next year or so I'm hoping to be shooting on a new Sigma FP setup for my next big project and I CANNOT WAIT😎 Hollywoke Be Damned👎👎
Every flagship Mirrorless these days is capable enough for a real movie
I can definitely agree with that. Older too. Just look at Act of Valor shot on the 5D MkIII
Where can I watch the film?
The feature can be seen on demand via Amazon. Admittedly, the edit is not reflective of how it was shot. I was not a part of that process.
I'm never comfortable with the idea of burning something permanently into the footage like a promist filter. It works for certain scenes but I can do it in post pretty easily and I can increase or decrease the amount according to my taste so why even bother with it on set?
An alternative to GH5 would be a 5D Mark III. It's a great camera still, around the same price and also you can install magic lantern and get a 4k prores footage from it.
Besides, I really like Canon's color science so there's that. That being said, you can't really go wrong with either one of them.
you sound like joe rogan
No he doesn't