My favorite filmmaking lens! Sony 35mm f1.8 Handheld + Gimbal Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Detailed tutorial about how I get cinematic results with the 35mm f1.8 lens. My online film school: myfilm.school/...
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This lesson is created in the style of my film school, Unscripted Studio. So if you liked this lesson, you'll love the entire course, with over 19 hours of instruction. Learn more at the link: myfilm.school/35mmlens
I really want to learn your style of filmmaking
The link you posted redirects me to this exact video
Fixed now! Sorry for the error
It's always been a great cinematic.
brandon when we do the last shot our gimbal makes jerks like while moving around it goes smooth then fast tak it moves then again smooth why so?
I've learned a lot. You are good teacher Mr Indiana Jones.
LOL
Krzysztof G if you look away from the video and picture Harrison Ford speaking it kinda sounds like Indy lol.
*Mister Jones
I agree hes one of the most practical teachers on UA-cam
cant believe we are actually getting this lesson for free
True))))
True
Exactly
No good
3 steps to being the best filmmaker:
- be indiana jones
- sweat
- be brandon li
...and have an amazing actor (who looks really good as well)
@@spondoolie6450 was going to say that
If u don’t sweat like that u ain’t really working
i made my decision within the first 20 seconds.. i make short movies and eventually will be working on larger projects. but i asked myself "what lens should i use on my gimbal to make it look like a movie"... than you said, "if i shot a movie on one lens it would be this one".. LOL thanks man!
same!
It’s still my most-used lens
@@BrandonLiUnscripted I was seriously considering the 24-70mm GM but you've convinced me this is all I'm going to need for my needs. It's now my main lens too :)
I am more of 24mm lens person but after trying this focal length and experience absolutely no focus breathing i fell in love with this lens thank you Brendon🙏
SAME 😅😅
Props to the guy shooting Brandon. must be a lot of pressure documenting god of gimbal.
This guy is insane with the tutorials. So detailed and to the point with no fluff.
My favorite filmmaker so far here on UA-cam.
yeah he is!
Thank. You for existing on this planet
Brandon, this was the highlight of my long day! i just bought a Ronin s gimbal to go with my new blackmagic 6k. 6 years of film school including UCLA and you reminded me of some of the most important elements of cinematography and subject lighting and composition of a great shot. You teach so well, to the point, no arrogance, pure and clean. Your actress is gorgeous too. Many thanks!
top comment !! 100
Hi Brandon, you are an inspiration to many…i started this hobby because of you
This video is exactly what I need! Thanks, man!
To add to the touch screen rack focus. I recommend when you do this to set your auto focus speed to slow. It gives the best professional effect
Dude! In these videos, every line you speak has a lot of information(useful and important), which made me watch the video atleast 4 times not to miss and also understand the framing of the tutorial. Lots of details, and lots of love to your videos. Glad I found your tutorials.
2:21 You should propose at that moment.
Here I am on the eye level. Will you marry me? - Yes. - Hold on, I can see the background much better. I can feel a greater sense of the depth of the background behind you. Now I feel you more 3D. Alright, now is the best moment. Will you marry me? - ...
@@vitaly.petkevich 🤣
@@vitaly.petkevich LOL!
@@vitaly.petkevich 😀 😁
Yeeees! This is the kind of videos that all of us need, we are tired to open UA-cam every day and watch dumb video about how to make video like Sam Kolder or how to Hyperlapse or even worst how to make a zoom effect.. try to teach to people how to use the camera first and understand the difference between lenses it’s GOLD
You are my bible of cinematography...
Oh god
more like a prophet lol
Be careful how you personally define cinematography though. I would call this the “Cinematic youtube travel vlog style” for people like Brandon Li and Peter Mckinnon. But when it comes to hollywood filmmaking, thats a different ballpark
Brandon, that opening footage sequence showing girl was masterful, fascinating. Movements cool!
12:33 step step step step... so simple, but so effective. Thank you!!
It works handheld too. So your bounce matches the bounce of the person you're filming and the footage appears to be a little more stable.
It’s just incredible how much you can do if know what you doing! Amazing stuff! Soo much inspiration! Thank you!
I like how you mention the 28mm F2. I think that is the only thing that has made me consider the 35 over the 28. The distortion of the 28mm is a little bit much. At the same time, I do need a wide lens, but also realize the 28mm isn't really enough to get that photo journalist look anyways. I guess I could carry like a 18mm 2.8 for wide gimbal shots. 35 mm 1.8 for those torso and up shots. And the 85mm 1.8 for detail shots. The 55mm 1.8 is supposed to be an insanely sharp lens, but I don't like the look of 55 much.
I own both the 18mm f2.8 and 28mm f2. The 18 is noticeably wider than the 28, you can fit so much more into your shot. It's excellent for dramatic wide angles of buildings, landmarks, landscapes. I would use the 28 for human subjects to minimise distortion and bring them closer into the frame, as the 18 distorts a bit in the corners and pushes your subject further away. Each lens has its own uses!
@@Quarker I guess the issue for me is sort of complicated. For me, 28mm doesn't feel all that cinematic. It looks quite a bit like a phone. Of course, it is pretty fast. The 18mm lens for me seems much more appealing, but at 2.8 I worry if it is fast enough when doing slow motion in certain situations. I guess you are right, I could always get both.. LOL. They are light enough anyways.
@@PrimeInChina f2.8 is still plenty fast. It's just one stop of light difference from f2.0.
28mm is exactly the phone FOV so yeah there's that issue. Personally I carry 10-18mm for wide when I'm traveling light because OSS. 28mm for vlog days, 35mm for cinematic shooting. 85mm almost never.
@@BrandonLiUnscripted I think I use 85mm, because there are a lot of shots that I have issues with third wall. For me I find it easier with an 85mm to avoid people doing the peace sign or whatever. Do you struggle with that? It seems like without an 50+ it would be a bit intrusive on people. At the same time, I never put the 85mm on the gimbal. It is just for handheld face shots.
I'm happy I stumbled on this video, I'm currently saving up for my first camera the 80D so this will help me alot
Коммент для русских: этот мужик крут! Такой урок не найдёшь даже в хороших курсах по съемке видео
Thank you Brando for you time, creativity and effort to create this tutorial
Wow 😃how do you not get frame jitters when you move so fast with the gimbal man 🤔 but any ways time to put what I learned from you to work thank you 😀🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾#keepfilming
Wow I just came here for the lens.. Didn't expect the crash course. Effin amazing!!!
I wrote 2 A4 pages of notes from watching this guide. Thanks so much Brandon! Would love to see more of these on your channel! 👍👍
Learned so much about portrait composition. Thank you
This is actually I really great video. I haven't seen many like this where the focus is on technique
instead of gear.
I love film making so much. I always want to learn more about this. But I can't even afford a good camera smartphone let alone a gimble or anything. I am just hopelessly enjoying your videos. You are a great teacher. I love your skills. Fascinating. Wish a great success in your life. Take love. ❤
Dude I've been searching for the last 2 days for lenses to buy for filmmaking and this video is so sick, from the tips to the technical explanations.. you nailed it man.
Sony just released a 35mm 1.4 G master. Probably a better lens than this one, but more expensive
Absolutely love your work Brandon
Great tips Brandon, thanks so much!!
You had me at “you’re being lazy.” Ha! Subbed. Learned a lot! Thanks!
The 35mm look is my favourite too!
I have like two lenses. This one and the kit lens :D got this one and didn’t really need another one.
Now that's what is call Education!! thanks man!
Love the video man but I have to ask: what was so interesting in that phone? :D
Thank you so much!!! Helped me a lot to see how it looks like with the 35mm :) Love it!
Really helpful tutorial. I was curious about one thing though: When you do the shot where you follow the subject, you've set the camera to Aperture priority and where the Shutter Speed is set to Auto. Wouldn't that mess up the frame rate - if you either shooting in 24 fps (1/50) and it shifts to a higher/lower shutter speed?
Thought he said auto exposure...
I was going to comment on this same thing.
It can change the look of the movement in the footage, especially if you're shooting at 24 or 30 fps. Shutter too fast: choppy footage. Shutter too slow: blurry footage.
Might not be too noticeable if the change is only a little.
One thing I should notice, Lazy Side View isn`t a law (even if Brandon called it so) and sometimes you can`t shoot ideal profile of your subject, because not every human is model. Afterall, you can change background by moving shooting to the other location (sorry for my bad english).
It's definitely not a law, it's just an angle I try to personally avoid. All I'm teaching here is the way I compose my shots. There are no laws in filmmaking - it's an art and you're free to express yourself however you want.
I think it’s funny how you wiggling the camera is intentional but me doing it is because I got wet noodle arms and can’t afford a stabilizer yet
Exactly what i am looking for. That is why you're my fav content creator. Truly inspired by your videos
Came to see the lens and some shots but left with so much filmmaking experiencer that my content creation game is going to the next level.
Do you think 24 or 35 is better for video
My Favorit Lens!
Thanks Brandon, love your work and your explanations. I was trying to decide on a 28 or 35 mm prime and now because of how you explained it, I’m going to go for the 35. I love the 1.8 wide aperture and your gimbal instructions are great. Thanks again for taking the time to put this together!
Too good, thinking of enrolling in the course which Brandon is offering now
completely blown away by you two, as always. Thank you so much for these priceless tips and tricks
it's not only the lens that made this cinematic, it's your SKILL sir! thank you for such clear explanations of the different techniques used. once again, this proves it's not the camera, it's the person behind the camera. great job!
Hi Brandon, Maybe part of the reason you find the 35mm so cinematic is that on a Sony A7iii, with it's crop factor of 1.5, it converts to a 35mm film equiv. of 48mm. This then equates to a very close resemblance of the horizontal FOV and vertical FOV of the Human eye, [Singular] which is ~135 degrees horizontal FOV and ~180 degrees vertical FOV. Out of interest, our natural binocular vision is about 114mm degrees HFOV, possibly, this is why Anamorphic lenses have such a pleasing visual impact.
Back in the day, the standard lens was the 50mm, those old blokes knew what they were doing!!!!
I have to add a caveat here in that I'm not 100% au fait with the HFOV and the VFOV for the 35mm Sony, as I use neither the A7iii or the 35mm, but I reckon it'll be ball park to the figures I've quoted. BTW, you have a nice calm, thorough style, unlike most youtubers that scream into the mic..... . Al.
Thanks, the a7iii is full frame though so it's actually 35mm FOV
@@BrandonLiUnscripted Ah well, There goes that theory down the toilet..... !!!!! I didn't realize it was a FF :)
Man do you also play stunt in John Wick?
Love seeing other video Creators putting these same practices to use. Great tutorial Brandon. Keep up the great work man.
Hope you get a good bit of money from this video. Never seen someone sweat as much as you trynna teach.
Really love these tutorials!! A real master class. Kobe is an elegant model!
Great work Brandon! I just ordered a 35mm f1.8 this morning so this video couldn't have been better timed for me! The reasons you gave for liking it are exactly why I bought one, and some great tips too. Thanks so much for making this kind of content and I look forward to the next video!
Definitely love 35mm lens! I used to be a huge fan of 50mm but after watching more of your videos, definitely using 35mm more for my scenes.
Ok maybe I'm imagining things, but I think 50mm is kind of a dated look. Because everyone in 2005 used a nifty 50 on their 5dmkII when they discovered movie mode. So now when I see those shallow DOF 50mm close-ups in videos, I think of that era. But hey it's still beautiful.
@@BrandonLiUnscripted I definitely agree that they are still beautiful but I find myself having to move back a lot more for the shot because I'm usually too close. I still use them if I'm doing a close-up shot but find myself sticking with my 35mm now.
You’ve almost got to watch this video 20 times to remember all the tips, after watching a video about how Steven Spielberg frames a shot with certain lenes i can see how with your tips its done, great video
Learned so much in 1 video! Thanks man!
I’m in love with these “tutorials” Brandon! Been watching your channel ever since I started filmmaking around 2 years ago and you’re videos are always super informative and doesn’t contain any bullshit! ❤️
Man, this lesson is insane!! Great content here!! Subscribed!! 🙃
I am incredibly impressed by your work and this was a such a great resource. I've seen some of these techniques explained by all the photography yt'ers but never as so we'll articulated and consise and pleasant as you did here. AND there was a lot of new information I've never heard before on angles and framing. Outstanding!
Real hard work.....these type of videos are not easy to make. Best Wishes Bro !!
love it. Really hope I can get the A7III and a lens or two at some point.
thanks man.....respect from India.
Kobe was texting me at 2:12 :) Great job, I love the tip to step with the talent. Never used that before and makes a lot of sense!
lol thanks man!
That was brilliant Brandon!
Will include these tips on my photography, really solid advice Brandon, thank you!
Thanks for yet another professional and educational video!
Welcome To Malaysia, hope you enjoy the stay here
Thank you for teaching us Brandon! Mabuhay from the Philippines!
I'm glad someone is getting some use of the empty space above One Nimman! lol
Great turoial and very helpful Brandon!
Brandon getting a workout....you can tell at the end by his sweaty shirt.
I gotta go back to school. Great video!
Wow super smooth shot As always!💯
This video is so beautiful and cinematic, even though it's a tutorial!
Oh my you came to KL ?
Im very agree with you about 35mm look and my sony apsc I go for 24mm for 35mm look
Plz keep posting these kind of video's.. i love it !!! :D
This video is amazing , I learned so much from just watching this.. and I haven't even bought a camera yet! But for sure I know which lens I am getting lol
Really awesome tutorial. Thank you for this!
Great Vid there Brandon, really enjoyed it.
best video i've watched on youtube today so happy i discovered you. new sub here
These videos are invaluable man. You are appreciated x 100000.
Great tutorial! Also should mention at 7:58 that having multiple layers (e.g. foreground, then subject, followed by the tree in midground, and then the building in background) further enhances the parallax effect as each of those are at different distances from the lens ;)
just curious of that part when u set the camera in aperture priority and let shutter speed changes from light to dark, im not sure if that's correct coz the shutter speed rule will be off from your frame rate settings. for me should still be in manual mode with auto ISO. great tutorial overall by the way. many thanks. ♥️👍
I guess it depends on if you think the footage looks ok or not. But yeah use whatever works for you.
Actually, wide angle distortion means that fisheye effect where straight lines look curved at the edges. The stretchy look of objects around the edges of a wide shot is perspective, not distortion.
Nice job. I'm a fan of the lens as well.
Love it. We need more.
Hey, Brandon.
Do you end up using the 35mm as your primary go-to lens still? I'm humming and erring between the 35 and 24 for talking-head stuff and a light walk-around lens.
Thinking of set A - 35mm, 55mm and 85mm OR 24mm, 55mm and 85mm :D
Nice video,, inspire me to make use more of my 35mm lens.
So incredibly useful thank you
So great explained ... superb!!!!
Great video as always Brandon. I'm looking to invest in a Sony camera and I've been checking reviews on the Sony A7C, would you recommend this lens for that camera? thanks in advance
This lens is great for any full frame Sony alpha camera.
Very nice tips! Keep the great work!
Lovely video! Agree man, there is just so much you can do with the 35mm f1.8 and a gimbal. Makes your videos waaay more cinematic. I actually only used a 35mm/ f1.8 and DJI Ronin S (and a GoPro) gimbal for the first video on my channel.
Amazing lesson style, really easy to digest, thank you.
Will try and utilize my 25mm 1.8 for my m4/3 in this way.
Thanks Brandon
I am using entry level camera, but I am inspired on doing videos like yours Sir 😁
Amazing tips man - thank you!
Very informative. Thank you!
Great video, thanks you. Will definitely take your course into consideration.