Thanks for this! One of my students just showed me a prism like this a few weeks ago. I thought it was super cool and have been wanting to know more. I didn’t realize it had use for video.
I am so glad you are still at it! I was really sad when Creg Adams decided to stop filming weddings. But I feel like I relate to you better anyway. Great job, I love these ideas. I think I just added something else to my camera bag!
Hi Matt, First of all thanks for such good tutorial videos. Everyone in our team loves you very much. In our team we don't have much gadgets to achieve the most creative output. But we always try to follow your tips, tricks & ideas. Your videos really inspire us to achieve a better output. Thanks a lot. Please keep posting more .
This is fantastic - what a creative idea! Love the ability to do that in-camera, rather than just relying on a trick in post - this makes it truly WHAT the camera saw - very cool! 🙂
Thank you so so much for sharing your skills! This is actually a great lesson on how to use a gadget that is (for what I've seen) mostly used by "non-professional/hobby" photographers in a professional way. I am excited to use this thing more now thank you so much!
Great short video 🙌🏼🙌🏼love a good prism shot! It’s sweet seeing what could be done to spice up prep shots. We’ve even used an accessory mount to attach one when shooting with a monopod or ronin.
Hey! We use an Ikan accessory arm to mount the prism. We don't do any hand held and found this works great for our style. Here's a link to the arm: www.amazon.com/Ikan-MA211-11-Inch-Articulating-Black/dp/B00LPJ1LP8/ref=sr_1_33?srs=3031403011&ie=UTF8&qid=1518472735&sr=8-33&keywords=Ikan
Matt! I haven't though about using a prism at a wedding! I might have to try that this year!! I know that you and White in Revery do it and it looks amazing! BTW Happy Friday!
Hey Abigail! I have a video about the Robin-M I made in 2016, but otherwise I haven’t made a ton of stuff about stabilizers yet. Planning on more in the future though!
Hey Matt, really love your channel! I would love it if you made a video of the essential gear needed to film a wedding for someone just starting out. I currently shoot fitness videos and photography with a Panasonic GH5. However, I have no experience shooting weddings and I am curious about the barebones essentials for shooting one. Thank You !!!
I loved this... I always forget about using props.. I think for it’s remembering to put this stuff in my camera bag! Really great tip about the transition.. Thanks dude 😀
What with a MFT (2x crop) camera like the GH5, do we need a lens like the fast Voigtlander to receive the same effect (without hard borders) of a f2 on full frame ?
Ha, I just read a story on using prisms in photography and thought I wonder if anyone's doing that in video. Of course it'd be you. I would also love to know how you get the starburst effect at 2:02 as I can get that in a photo using a small aperture but video at night is typically wide aperture. Are you putting an effect over the top of the light or you're getting that in camera?
Hi Matt, how are you? My name is Luca Tedesco and i'm from Italy. I'm a filmmaker and a photographer. I saw this video and i'd like to ask you if there is a similar product on italian amazon with the same features . I wanted to buy the one that you were talking about but the shipping costs are very high. Thank you for your answer.
Hey thanks for the great quality videos. I'm new to the scene and am interested in a Mavic Pro but live within a 5 mile radius of a small airport do you have any advice on how I could proceed and be able to fly on my own property (20 plus acres) as a hobbyist?
Thanks Matt! First time with your videos - fantastic and to the point. One question I have - so is the prism fairly useless on F4 and up? I'm only going to be able to use one lens for a period of time coming up here, just wondering if I should just wait until I have an F1.8 to invest in the prism. Cheers!
Hey Matt, I got a Sony A7rii with a 16-35mm Ziess lens and a 24-70mm Zies lens both great for video and stills. But, when I film in 4k 100mbs - 25fps my footage looks amazing but with 1 huge problem. I get alot of rolling shutter - like blur when panning or moving slow. Do you know how to fix this or is it better just to film in 1080p?
Hey Ryan! The a7rii does suffer from some rolling shutter in full frame mode. You may want to try shooting in aps-c mode. You’ll have to use a wider lens but it should have significantly less motion blur.
What?!? A less than 5 minute Matt Johnson video, Who is this and where is Matt???
The most helpful "how to use a prism" video I've seen seen. Thank you!
I received one for Christmas and I just used it on a wedding for the first time. IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME
Your tip to have a wide f stop made a massive difference in my test shots. Thanks!
You helped me improve my entire videography game in less than 5mins 👍🏼 EASY buy as I love inexpensive gear. Very straightforward and informative!
Thanks for this! One of my students just showed me a prism like this a few weeks ago. I thought it was super cool and have been wanting to know more. I didn’t realize it had use for video.
You’re welcome!!
Best explanation. Thanks man!
This was awesome. I have already bought it, but seriously newer used it. That's gonna change now
I only like it when the prism is very subtle in the shot like at 2:30ish. But you got some cool ideas for this glas, thanks!
i just got a prism and came across your video. never would have thought of using it in video, i just figured for photos! awesome, had to sub. :)
Hi Matt! That was an action packed, full of information only in 4:50!! Just the info I needed, thank you.
Thanks Carlos!
I try to do use it on a wedding that I did and I didn't know what I was doing thanks for this video I will try it again with your tips
I am so glad you are still at it! I was really sad when Creg Adams decided to stop filming weddings. But I feel like I relate to you better anyway. Great job, I love these ideas. I think I just added something else to my camera bag!
Fantastic tip Matt!! Beautiful, simple and highly effective. There's A LOT of people who will benefit from your discovery. Thank you for sharing it.
I just used a prism for the first time at my last wedding. Love it!
Hi Matt,
First of all thanks for such good tutorial videos. Everyone in our team loves you very much.
In our team we don't have much gadgets to achieve the most creative output.
But we always try to follow your tips, tricks & ideas.
Your videos really inspire us to achieve a better output.
Thanks a lot. Please keep posting more .
Thanks so much! 😁
This is fantastic - what a creative idea! Love the ability to do that in-camera, rather than just relying on a trick in post - this makes it truly WHAT the camera saw - very cool! 🙂
Thanks Brian! 😁👍
Just bought my prism for weddings, CANT WAIT to use it !!
Thank you so so much for sharing your skills!
This is actually a great lesson on how to use a gadget that is (for what I've seen) mostly used by "non-professional/hobby" photographers in a professional way. I am excited to use this thing more now thank you so much!
great video! I am using some prisms at the moment for a shoot, to give it a dream like feel!
Great instructional video and fantastic presentation. This guy is talented!
Hey beard buddy. I almost watch all your tutorials. Its awesome and more sense.thanks buddy.. New film maker here
Whats FL lens you use?
Thank you for the great tip Matt. It really looks amazing in the light.
Great short video 🙌🏼🙌🏼love a good prism shot! It’s sweet seeing what could be done to spice up prep shots. We’ve even used an accessory mount to attach one when shooting with a monopod or ronin.
Cool! What mount?! That sounds neat!
Hey! We use an Ikan accessory arm to mount the prism. We don't do any hand held and found this works great for our style. Here's a link to the arm: www.amazon.com/Ikan-MA211-11-Inch-Articulating-Black/dp/B00LPJ1LP8/ref=sr_1_33?srs=3031403011&ie=UTF8&qid=1518472735&sr=8-33&keywords=Ikan
Great tips Matt. I can't wait to use this for my next wedding shoot. I'll make sure to order from your link too. Thanks!
I was wondering for so long how people get this type of shots..Veryyyyyy helpful video .. thank you
Great video Matt, who would have thought an inexpensive prims could create such cool effects.
Rock it, Matt! Love the quick tips.
Thanks Carl!
Matt! I haven't though about using a prism at a wedding! I might have to try that this year!! I know that you and White in Revery do it and it looks amazing! BTW Happy Friday!
Thank you!
This video helped so much! Thanks Matt!
I was pumped to learn more about this when Sam Hurd spoke about it but there wasn't much. I got this and photo crystal ball coming in the mail.
Nice!!!
I love the creativity, I’ll have to try it on my next wedding! (:
Thanks Steven!
Thanks for another awesome and informative video, Matt! Any plans on a video about camera stabilizers? That seems to be one of my biggest faults!
Hey Abigail! I have a video about the Robin-M I made in 2016, but otherwise I haven’t made a ton of stuff about stabilizers yet. Planning on more in the future though!
Been waiting for this video for a while, thanks!
Thank You once again for more valuable info. Great vid
I'm kinda mad that I never thought of this, but it makes me love the Mattster even more, so it's all good.
😂😂😂
Hey Matt, really love your channel! I would love it if you made a video of the essential gear needed to film a wedding for someone just starting out. I currently shoot fitness videos and photography with a Panasonic GH5. However, I have no experience shooting weddings and I am curious about the barebones essentials for shooting one. Thank You !!!
Hey thanks so much! If you check out my kit page linked in the description I have kits for my recommended gear for beginners. :)
dude its a premium quality of prism :D ,extremly cool man..
Haha great video, I ordered my last year on AliExpress, it’s almost arriving, this video came like a blessing tip.
Haha oh man Aliexpress! So much good stuff on there but shipping takes FOREVER!
I loved this... I always forget about using props.. I think for it’s remembering to put this stuff in my camera bag! Really great tip about the transition.. Thanks dude 😀
Thanks Alex!
Great idea! I ordered the 8" one so that I that I will have more of a handle to hold on to...
What with a MFT (2x crop) camera like the GH5, do we need a lens like the fast Voigtlander to receive the same effect (without hard borders) of a f2 on full frame ?
I loved It! Hugs from Brazil
So helpful, thank you!
This was a fantastic tip! I've watched your videos in the past, but this one made me realize I need to sub!
So freaking creative. GREAT JOB!!
Any other weird wedding filmmaking accessories you want me to talk about? :) You can buy the prism here! amzn.to/2E9Ddhq
LOVIN PRISMS TOO! ! Nice video !!
Ha, I just read a story on using prisms in photography and thought I wonder if anyone's doing that in video. Of course it'd be you. I would also love to know how you get the starburst effect at 2:02 as I can get that in a photo using a small aperture but video at night is typically wide aperture. Are you putting an effect over the top of the light or you're getting that in camera?
Haha that was all in camera. I was definitely wide open with a sigma 50mm. Not sure why it did that but I’m not complaining.
Love your vibes, thanks for another cool video!!
I never thought I needed a prism before watching this. Thanks Matt 😂😉😎⚡
Hi Matt, how are you? My name is Luca Tedesco and i'm from Italy. I'm a filmmaker and a photographer. I saw this video and i'd like to ask you if there is a similar product on italian amazon with the same features . I wanted to buy the one that you were talking about but the shipping costs are very high. Thank you for your answer.
Dude you are so great! I love the energy this is so awesome! hahaha
Hey man thanks for this. Do you think it would work with a smartphone camera? I'm thinking maybe a smaller prism?
I doubt it. Main reason is you need the shallow depth of field at f2 and below on a full frame sensor to take advantage of it.
Hey thanks for the great quality videos. I'm new to the scene and am interested in a Mavic Pro but live within a 5 mile radius of a small airport do you have any advice on how I could proceed and be able to fly on my own property (20 plus acres) as a hobbyist?
Super creative! Thanks for sharing your masterful wisdom film wizard!! 🧙🏻♂️🙏🏽✨✨✨🎥
😂😂😂 thank you!
hi how are you can we do this 85mm f1.8 ?
Hey man, thanks for the amazing idea! Would you suggest using it for a portrait lens or wide?
I usually use it for 50mm or tighter.
Thanks man, I've just ordered some vintage primes and I can't wait to use them with the prism.
Super helpful, thanks!
Holy crap you have helped my video skills like by 100!
I'll have to try this. Love your videos!
Thanks Adam!
Thank you for this info Matt looks great
Thanks Jonathan!
Great video!!! Thank you so much :)
That is one serious beard.
Also, thanks for the prism tips!
Good stuff Matt! Love this!
😁 thanks!
Thanks Matt! First time with your videos - fantastic and to the point. One question I have - so is the prism fairly useless on F4 and up? I'm only going to be able to use one lens for a period of time coming up here, just wondering if I should just wait until I have an F1.8 to invest in the prism.
Cheers!
Hey! The prism won’t work quite as well, it won’t be blurry enough. But you’re welcome to try it. :)
Great idea! Love it! Question: how long are your wedding films?
Hey Armando! Film lengths are listed on my wedding filmmaking site Filmstrong.com under “collections”
Great Tip
Thank you
i bought a prism because of this video... great tip.
Thx matt. A huge one there. Awesome
Thank you Matt, great sharing and inspiring.
I have that prism too, that was awesome and easy to use.
Matt! This was so dope! Great vid!
Good stuff man! That's a great tip!
Really good video Thank you!! 🙏👍
Hey Matt, I got a Sony A7rii with a 16-35mm Ziess lens and a 24-70mm Zies lens both great for video and stills. But, when I film in 4k 100mbs - 25fps my footage looks amazing but with 1 huge problem. I get alot of rolling shutter - like blur when panning or moving slow. Do you know how to fix this or is it better just to film in 1080p?
Hey Ryan! The a7rii does suffer from some rolling shutter in full frame mode. You may want to try shooting in aps-c mode. You’ll have to use a wider lens but it should have significantly less motion blur.
I love how you look like Roy from Very Nearly Viral in your thumbnail 👍
😂😂
great stuff ordering my own now ! :))
Love my prism. Great video!
Thank you!!
Awesome video!
Thank you Matt, great sharing and inspiring.
I have that prism too, that was awesome..
Love your work!
Thanks dude!
Great tips man!
Can i use this with gopro or would it not look right and save my money?
I would do it, the GoPro doesn’t have a shallow enough depth of field
you are a legend that is all
dude your the man!
And you got a new sub bro... Cheers.. cool tips..
Awesome tutorial!!
planning to buy one of those, but i guess i have to buy a 50mm 1.8 first..
cuz prism with my 3.5 lens wont works well....rite?
Kevin PM it’ll still work! 50mm 1.8 is still a must buy though!
ah i see, still havent decide which lens im gonna buy for my a5100.
stuck between 50mm 1.8 or 35mm 1.8
Kevin PM hard decision. I’d say 50
I’d get the 35mm. It will be more versatile on a crop sensor camera
Ha! It's like a different, creative form of lens whacking.
Haha basically!
Without getting dust in your sensor lol
This is Brilliant.
Thank you Matt 😊
I've got one of these, they're great! I don't call it a prism though, I call it my "Morphin Crystal" - it sounds cooler that way.
😂😂😂 love the name
News Flash: Wedding couple hires Matt Johnson, then winds up in prism! As always, thanks for your time and effort in making these videos!
😂😂😂
Awsm creative goodness
I was really hoping you teleported...
Not quite a good enough wedding videographer for that yet.
very cool. thanks!
Awesome. Thank you Matt.
Thanks for this, photographer friends of mine be like "Why u no use prism?" Now, I can be like "But do use prism boi!"
So a lens with a f stop of 3.5 is a no for this method?? 😞
Hey Sharice! It may work, but it won’t look quite as good as a lens at a lower f-stop