RECREATING Army Of The Dead on a Budget - Sony FX30
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- There's a lot of talk about Sony Cinema Camera's being used for big budget Hollywood productions. I don't have Hollywood money so I tried to recreate some scenes from a Zac Snyder movie with affordable gear inc the Sony fX30 just for fun.
0:00 - Zac Snyder style
2:25 - Canon Dream Lens
3:02 - Gear Used
7:20 - Footage
8:00 - Outro
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RECREATING Army Of The Dead on a Budget - Sony FX30
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Where did you put the lights? I would love a breakdown
Tbh the lights were only used in the head shot where he looked up and also final comparison shot.
The shot where he looked up, I had a tube on the floor behind him which was set to cool white. Then another tube to his right which was set to amber (I should have diffused the amber light.
On the shot with the money, I had the light on the floor behind him set to Teal. Then another on the the floor in front set to white. The flicker was added in Davinci Resolve using the flicker plug-in.
The rest of the shots were just available lights. To make things as easy as possible I had to shoot in the right conditions that looked like the film. The gunshot scene need a place with the same type of buildings at the right distance. Shooting at midday harsh sun got me 75% of the way there because it's like the film.
I've got a few review products to do but I'm I'm looking to do this again with something like Obi Wan. If I keep the video just on shooting technique then I can go more in-depth.
I'll pin your comment and we'll see how many people would like to see something like this.
Ps, this will give you an idea on how I use available lights for low budget. If a client hires you for say.....a music video, you don't want to blow the whole thing on gear and location. It's best if you use what's around you to produce a high end result.
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man this is the best video ive seen on youtube
Ahhh thank you so much man. It was hard going though 😁
That looked DEADLY!!! Massive massive great job. When I finish my last short of my series “The Package”. I will find a way to share it with you. UA-cam got on my nerves last year after their regular nonsense and I shut my channel down but I love making films so. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Tha k you man, appreciate it 🙏🏾 yeah please share with me. Please give me a shout on IG as I definitely won't miss any links there.
@@AltCine Will do!
Love to see the wealth in this video, love to see the flex your doing to us. the red bottle, the Sony fx30, the black magic urs,
Love to you still in these UA-cam streets, I have missed watching your quality
Hey Hamidu, thank you brother. You've always been such a source of strength and motivation 🙌🏾
Ugh the Blackmagic 4k/6k groups... the ratio of internet "experts" and haters in that group is off the charts... your footage looks GREAT. That machine gun footage intercuts PERFECTLY. Cinematography in Zack Snyder films is always cool, like his films or not like you said.
Yep those guys 😔 the social aspect in those groups is sub-human lol
Thanks Joel 🙌🏾
I really love DP Greig Fraser. So in love with his work on killing them softly and Let me in. By the way. Really good job man
Bro, I haven't seen either of those films so thanks, I'll watch them.
Thank you 🙌🏾
great job wow
Thank you
the way you nailed the color grading from the gun scene, wow..
Thanks mate, that one took so long but I think it's the most accurate. I should have spent a bit longer on the others but that gun scene took all my mental energy 😅
@@AltCinein the future can you break down how you color grade with this camera? I’m looking to buy it but that is the one thing I’m nervous about.
Definitely will do! 🙌🏾
Snyder is one of very few directors and cinematographers that know how to creatively use a camera and a music score to tell a story without words. Some viewers simply do not see it because they are so use to seeing the bare-basics in MCU films. I cant think of one MCU film where i said, "wow, that's a great camera shot with an epic music score to complement it". But, i can say "Oh look, CGI with humans in it". The music scores sound like presets in Garageband. Am i wrong lol?
Mate , you are soooo right! MCU is a bit of a joke nowadays. The way Snyder puts things together is amazing....really engaging. I watched Justice League Snyder cut and really enjoyed it...so much more than the cinema release. I just kept thinking how much work went into it and it had so much feeling. The part where superman died was so sad.
Great comment bro
Holy Guacamole! That impressive! Fantastic result, I'm thinking of getting the 7 artisans 50mm 0.95 for my Fx30.
Thank you. Yes bro...get them fast lenses for the fx30 and you'll never look back.
Great work… I love the enthusiasm you show. Keep going! Blessings
Thank you brother, blessings 🙌🏾🙌🏾
That was very cool! Thanks for sharing! Keep it up!! ❤❤❤
Thank you for watching and commenting ❤️
Cor blimey buddy this is phenomenal stuff buddy👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿..
Thank you brother and for always being a great actor 🙌🏾
Bang! Straight in as soon as this dropped!
Nice take on replicating a look - I think this is one of the most important things we can do (and push ourselves to do when we have spare time) - Find a way of recreating a look and see if we can match what the 'pros' do...and you did a damn good job!
Hey brother, thank you 🙌🏾. Yes....even if it's not perfect we can still get a lot out of replicating films. It is really challenging but will definitely grow your skills and knowledge.
Your videos are always top tier Colin 🤜💯🤛
Thank you my bro, you're so kind 🙌🏾
Love the vid man. I just got a fx30 and I'm new to this kind of equipment, Subbed
@@tommy_dan thank you bro. To this day I will say the FX30 is one of the best cameras I've ever used. Have fun with it and I hope you get lots of work with it
@@AltCine thanx man
I have learned alot just 2 months on your channel... and what u did was fantastic on that camara I just bought one just because of your video
Awesome and thank you. I just finished filming a pilot TV show for sky using the fx30 for almost the whole show. This camera is amazing. Try and stick to lenses under f2.8 if possible as you'll get a much cleaner image.
@IMCE yes sir I will sir I just used it at one of my recording sessions for My documentary and everything you should me works great I bought the lens today had acting class than a recording session, I bought a insta 360 x3 and hero 11 to carry one and shoot and have the other hooked up to me to get footage in between until I recorded with the fx, just what I have learned from your videos has helped alot for me and I pray me walking again from being shot from my neck down being told i would never stand less alone walk, being proof that hope is never gone and God is the same God..Jesus never changes, I was insecure after being a musician and loosing my abilities and some physical features altered, your videos came after prayer and I would always get motivated to write songs again but still had a fear of being accepted in the wheelchair depending on others to record me or film me, sir your tips, your suggestions, what you use I emulated you and got a drive to not just do my music again, but step into a field new I never ever would think I could do, you are a great teacher, someone that is the very example of what a director is, what hard work get you and you remain humble and willing to share your journey with us all, I'm grateful for you sir, I don't no what your goal was or what u set to achieve, if you ever feel yourself wondering am I changing someone's life, am I leaving a impact, am I a great example of what director should be and does God approve, I no God wants lives saved, people to spread love and joy and to inspire.. you have definitely inspired me and greatful for all the work you have blessed us with on your channel, have a blessed day I'm sorry I just had to tell you how much you contribute to this community I have been lucky enough to experience because of content creators such as yourself sharing your journey.. that u inspired me to share mines sir
Man...this is so touching 😭 I'm so glad you've found new passions and no matter what our physically body is like, Jesus is happy with you and can transform anyone's life.
Jesus didn't have and army, a mega church and according to the bible he wasn't even a good looking man (Isaiah 53:2) but he had the faith and fullness of God running through his whole body. It just shows that we don't need much...just belief and dedication and that can be applied to any part of our lives.
I'm really touched to read your story and hope I could help on this somehow. It sounds like it could really change lives.
Jesus bless you my brother...ALWAYS 🙏🏾
First watch, new subscriber from this video.
I'm so happy you enjoyed this enough to sub, I truly appreciate it.
Really enjoyed watching. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for leaving a comment. It's very helpful to know what people like and I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Woah haha this was amazing. It is perfect for a one man band filmmaker. You are amazing mate
Glad you enjoyed it!
nice show the Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f/1.4 is overlooked
I'll check that out for sure. Thanks for the heads up
Any news on crop mood for 5D mk2 love to se it in full frame Try the pentacon 50mm f/1.8 I think its super for video.
Nothing yet as far as I know. I suspect Bilal will just surprise everyone with an announcement.
@@AltCine Yes :)
Love your videos man! This was dope! Keep at it bro!
Appreciate it!!
Results quite similar at technical level. Only differences are mainly in coloring (shirts, background), then slot machine had different angle which you could had also made bit better(if not shooting solo), face scene light rource angles different, browsing cash scene is is only better lighted pro version. Generally good job.
Tbh there were way more inconsistencies than what you pointed out. There really would be no way to have it perfectly match unless a lot of things were done the same at the time of shooting but if you didn't have a side by side then a lot of these things wouldn't be noticed.
I appreciate the comment so thank you. It was just a bit of fun for UA-cam 😁
I thought it's Zac Snyder 's filming for this video at the beginning. Smart idea🤣
Dude! Amazing job! So so exact on the money 😎
Thank you. These comments are awesome
Super dope my guy!!
Thank you bro
What do you mean hard? 90 Million Quid. No problem. You nailed it. Zac Synder move over, IMCE has taken over! 😎😎
🤣🤣 thank you bro. Imagine if you had that kind of budget though
this is unbelievable footage i loved every second of it what's even more amazing is if you create a power bin in Davinci resolve you can save this look AND RE USE IT!! man would love to see more comparisons !!!
Wow, thank you! Such a nice comment. I haven't deleted the project yet so I will definitely save it.
I will have to do more now 😁🙌🏾
@@AltCine great new sub man looking forward to more content keep it up
Very much appreciated 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Awesome job! this was fun to watch!
Thank you 😁 yeah definitely gotta do more of these but a bit more in-depth
Very close match bro , amazing footage :)
Thank you brother 😁
Super 35 sensor. If you check the dimensions the sensor on the fx30, its much closer to the super 35 format than apsc.
Oh really! I learned something new today. I remember seeing people say m43 cameras are apsc but they're actually a bit smaller than Super 35. I didn't know Sony FX30 was closer.
Hey mate, for closed sets, a fog machine would help a lot to create mist in the shot to soften up the image, they also use a lot of difusion filters to get a softer look. Overall the outside gun shot was right on the money, and the enterires just miss that bit of haze. But also, think you could have used a longer focal lenght than 50mm to get more background blur (think 50mm is around 75mm on the sony crop), that was the only thing missing in some shots, the FX30 makes it too sharp. The vintage lenses help a lot with that as well.
Keep up the good work, love everything you put out!!!
Hey bro, yeah they definitely used fog and more tactics in post. I was using a speedbooster so the 50mm wouldn't have been off by much but yes, you have valid points.
I think considering we just shot around our local town with zero money spent on set design, locations etc it wasn't too bad 😅
Love that look!
Hey bro, glad to see you in the comments. Yeah I agree, it's a really nice look. The bokeh is just soooo smooth.
I love your videos! Great job!
Thank you JC, this makes me feel the effort is worthwhile 🙌🏾
I love how you said this is gonna be insanely hard to shoot with after you were done modding the lens 🤣🤣🤣
Brooo 🤣🤣 it was a nightmare. I knew in my heart this would be a one time test lol
awesome effort there man 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
5hank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾
please how did you strip the lens.? I want to match my Silver M. so it looks like a tourist camera and not a pro cinema rig.
It's risky! I used ovenpride with a small artist paintbrush. I did it in sections.
Honestly though I wish I left it black
Only some shots on The Creator by Gareth Edwards were shot on the FX3, most scenes were shot on the Arri 65.
Yeah I read and saw so many conflicting statements. Apparently they removed the Arri from the list.
I'm not sure at this point so I thought it was best to say "apparently" in this video.
@@AltCine Yeah true, Greig Fraser made a statement that he was going to shot the "whole thing" on the FX3. But I think he was referring to the hand held shots, the fact that its IMAX and very CGI heavy made me doubt it.
Ahhh gotcha. That makes sense though and I can see the fx3 being very useful but the whole movie...I doubt it.
@@damiendehorn6350 , I don't see why FX3 footage would have issues with any from of CGI/compositing considering +12-bit footage isn't really needed to get a passable blend. Especially, with the huge feats Unreal Engine 5 and Blender have made in the last 3 years. Expensive software(s) for CGI are still used only because its the "most familiar", not because its the best. Technically, you can render "Hollywood" level CGI scenes with UE5 and/or Blender, both in which are free with a massive library of high quality PBR assets from Quixel. That's not even mentioning that you can now use RenderMan for Free. Photo-realistic CGI no longer cost millions of dollars or a $10K computer connected to a server farm. But, they do require an individual or team to simply be patient and humbled themselves to learn professional grade software. Dont forget what Spielberg did with Jurassic Park and James did with Terminator 2 because even Blender in its infancy could have saved them a lot of time, money and headache if the software existed. The FX3 definitely has more range than those film cameras they used.
they just released a video where gareth said 90% of the film was shot on the FX3 @@AltCine
Your grading is amazing! Would love to see a tutorial!
Great video man! Shout out from fellow Uk film maker! 🙌 I’ve got a couple of those Luxeo tube lights too! Used them loads, they’re great and cheap. Keep up the good work 👍
Hey Jon, there's not enough of us UK guys here on UA-cam 🤣. The Luxceo lights are great right! I swear the amount of times these have been dropped, I'm surprised they still work lol
Thanks man, much appreciated.
You killed it,
Thank you brother 🙌🏾 hope you're well?
Buen trabajo y fue un video muy divertido
Thank you so much 😁🙌🏾🙌🏾
Great stuff
Thank you 🙌🏾
Great FX 30 shots 👏 I tried an action trailer with my FX6 too 🎥 best cinematic greetings from germany
Thank you 🙌🏾 fx6 is such a good camera
Just found your Channel... amazing work. You got a new follower :-) If you ever will be in Germany, espacially in Frankfurt, please let me know :-)
Thank you so much 🙌🏾 yes that would cool to meet fellow creatives. Are you on Instagram?
I'm @imceuk
@@AltCine Just added you :-)
Omg wow bro love ur work . Love from india ❤
Thank you my brother ❤️
Nice one !
Thank you
Coldddd
Thank you
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BRAVO 🙌 You’re the best 🎉
Thank you 😁🙌🏾🙌🏾
DOOOOOOOOOOOOPE, u fking nailed it
Thanks Ash 🙌🏾
Great fucking work! Excuse my language but this got me excited!
Thank you 😁 appreciate it man.
How'd you strip the Meike down?
With oven pride, it's an oven cleaner 🙈 I brushed it on thinly and wiped away after a couple mins. Did that a few times then used metal polish to make it shine.
Brilliant👌👌
@@petewales100 thank you 🙌🏾
Excellent work with the FX30. I've had the FX30 since it was released, and I have loved it the whole time.
Yep, amazing camera. I honestly stopped looking when I got fx30
Bravo 👏👏👏 I wish you were in Los Angeles. We could make some crazy shi*t together haha
I gotta come there one day, I've travelled a lot but never the US. I'm doing some gun shot VFX for a guy based in the states soon so might have to make the trip.
I'll probably only come once so I'll stay for a few weeks and visit a couple cities.
👍Nice work! But, yes, work hard!
Thanks. Yes I doubt I'll try that again lol
1:07 what happened to this man mister? was he disappointed with the magic lantern?
🤣🤣 he loves magic lantern...I swear
@@AltCine hahahaa.. noice mister. Let show me he is done the netflix vibe with magic lantern. 😍😍🥰
I think it can be done. I'll do it soon with the 650D 😁
Excellent footage. You say you won't do it again. But I bet you do, 😂 even if you adapt it.
Thank you bro. Yes....you know I'm definitely doing this again 🤣
Loved the video, but I just want to correct on one slight thing, it’s “Zack” not “Zac”
Thank you 😁 yes I realised that too late 👍🏾👍🏾
Slog3 obviously right?
That's right.
Amazing!
Thank you 🙌🏾
Which lens specifically is that?
Meike 50mm f1.2 EF mount.
That was pretty close I can't even lie tho
Ahhh thanks 😁 we know it'll never be the same but I think it was pretty good considering what we were working with.
love your London accent man haha
😁🙌🏾🙌🏾 thanks man
Success!
Thank you 😁
Great work! I was on the fence about it, now I’m not.
Thank you, glad it helped.
niceone
Thank you
"This is my cheap setup" wich cost at least 3 grand in total😮 it is handy if you already have oll of that at your disposal. but it kinda defeats the purpose😅
It's all relative....as I said, it's nowhere near what can be considered big budget .
The fx3 is Netflix approved and the fx30 puts out the same quality sooo. 🤷🏽
Sneak those footages in and they will never know the difference. :-P
😁😁🙌🏾 yep
Nice....SUB from me! ❤❤❤
Thank you. I truly appreciate it 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
Zack Snyder*
It's ok, I know him. He said it's fine to call him Zac 🤣
short answer, NO.
Your footage was better
Thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾