FujiFilm x100V : Making a promo video
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In Novemember of 2019 Fuji approached me about making a promotional video for the new X100v. I was super excited to do the project but struggled to make it happen. This video is about me making a video. :)
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Love the story about the Fuji project, the smoky woods shots were beautiful, but the Cuba video locked it out of the park. The little printer is a wonderful idea. Heck you probably sold a few of those for Fuji. My favorite shot was the B&W of the couple on the bike. I also appreciated the examples of how to photograph a car without photographing the car. Composition is mysterious in this way, so whatever you can do to help us understand it, is much appreciated. It would also be great if you could do more stories about projects like this one for Fuji. Good stuff!
Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video, which was filled with humor and information. I found it to be inspirational no matter what kind of camera one uses.
16:06 “I wanna meet people, I wanna hear about their story, I wanna hear about what they’re doing, and the camera is the key to that. The camera is my passport. The camera let’s me into places and into peoples lives...” That quote pretty much sums it all up 😭❤️
I have a camera.So I'll be over late August. But I'll still knock just to be polite.
I watched this video when you first put it out, but just watched it again because...wow. Beautiful work. Especially liked the black and white image of the man and woman on the bicycle...like the best of Italian cinema in one frame.
I lucked out so much on that image. I was talking to someone and saw that couple out of the corner of my eye and just swung around and fired off a frame as they passed.
Best x100V video I've seen so far. So fun!
Love this. This is about photography and it let me fall in love again with my X100F and Xpro2. Thanks!!
They are both fantastic cameras!
@@ZackAriasATL True.... I use both professional next to the XT3 who is my workhorse.
Man, many years ago you got me hooked in your photos when i eas in search of xpro 1 and 35mm f1. 4. Today you made me dreaming with a x100v (actually i have been doing that already). You are a great photographer, i wish you could show us more of that your photos make me dream. Thank you man
Your promo video made me pull the trigger to add this camera to my X-T2 (and I watched all the others, but yours did the trick).
I wish I made commissions! Hahaha! You’re going to love it!
Yes wanted to see your take on the Fuji X100V!
*clunk* "Pro gear.. don't worry about it"
*hits like button*
Good stuff as always :)
Hahahaha! Thanks!
Well...for a guy who did not have to many ideas about what to do, your pictures done with 3 strobes from Walmart and some smoke are pretty impressive.....That's where you see the difference between a real pro and us, you always find a way to create something from nothing.....you always have this "something" who gives a great result.
I've been looking for this video for a long time. I first saw it a couple years ago and bought a x100f. I'm an old guy! It was my first digital camera. It's also the only digital camera that I own. Thank you!
Now, this is the way to sell a camera.
Love the Havana footage ! "A Fuji instax & a case of beer will get you anywhere you want in life"
Hey Zack, the thing I like about your promotional videos is just that... you don't put the camera at the center of the video, but you put photography and the experience at the center. It's one of the reasons you're one of my favorite and inspirational photographers. I love your philosophy and it has definitely influenced me quite a bit. I probably won't be buying the X100V but I do have an X100S which I recently took out of the box (because of this video LoL), dusted off and went out and started taking photos. Primarily taking a shot at photojournalism. But street photography is definitely something that has interested me for a while now. I don't really have a question. I just wanted to say thank you and great job. Keep it up. Well, maybe I can ask how would you approach photojournalism with this camera?
Thank you, Ernesto. I appreciate your kind words! Question noted!
The Fuji X100 Song... great, i smiled so hard...XD
As always, you have inspired me. I have been a follower of yours since the original X100, which I still have. I recently purchased the Canon Rp because I thought I really needed full frame. I traded away my Fuji XE-2 and severally lens. G.A.S got the best of me and now I regret it and miss my Fuji gear. I saw this video when it was first published by Fujifilm when they released the V, but rewatching it today really confirmed my idea that I don't need full frame and a bazooka of a lens to get the shots that make me happy; also the printer is going a must now too! Thanks, Zack keep up the great work!!
Zack, please come back! We do *miss* you, your content, and quality videos !
_"One great benefit of traveling with such a small camera is it's not intimidating at all when you pull this thing out. You're just somebody taking some photos with a little camera but the quality you get is equal to something that's much larger than this."_
I don't think you could've made a better video about the X100V because in your opening you nailed the superpower of the X100 series. I spent a couple of years wandering around Southeast Asia with a X100T and X-T1 and while as we all know the two cameras are very similar internally they're very different externally which can make a world of difference. Where people look at "professional" cameras with distrust people smile when they see a classic rangefinder like the X100V. I wandered through many wet markets with my X100T and no one ever gave me a second look. I wasn't a travel photojournalist to them, just another tourist. If you do another video about the X100V maybe you should build on what you've already seen as it's greatest strength: a wolf dressed-up as a friendly puppy. =)
Love that last line. Thank you!
Beautiful 💓
Haha 😂😂.
Hi Zack. Jose from Puerto Rico. Awesome man! A wonderful experience you shared from one of my Caribbean neighbors. The first time here really enjoyed it.
Thank you, Jose! PR is on my list of places I really want to go!
Great work. Cuba is a beautiful place. My fav town was Trinidad. I had a Sony A7 and 2 small primes when i was there which worked well. If I go again it will probably be with a X100V though.
BRRRAAAAAVOOO!!! ... thank you for sharing this!!!!!
Fantastic video Zack. Loved the footage from Cuba. Always wanted to go and shoot there, and now you've really fired up my creative juices!
Keep up the great work man! You've got a new subscriber
Thank you, Glen!
Great video Zach. Always love it how you interact with people. Fantastic black and white portraits too, with the phone side lighting.
Just be Zac. Do your own thing. And we already love it.
Thank you for this great little video.
Camera promo video, showing the camera as a tool not as the purpose. NAILED IT!
Oooo. I like that. Well said.
wow i am so happy i randomly bumped into you channel. i was looking for reviews on this camera, and got So much more. subscribed and liked - thank you!
Thank you, Jay! Glad to be of help!
Definitely live watching your videos and what you do with the X100V. I stopped shooting professionally a few years ago and now I really want to get back into the X100 just for the sheer fun of shooting again for myself without the pressure of following style guides and endless do's and don'ts handed with many projects. I had the X100 Black, a couple of the X100S', and it just didn't fit the bill for me after that but with all the updates and the fact I can now just shoot for me, I'm gonna get the X100V and just enjoy it!
Beer and instax, passport to a night of great laughs and messing around with new friends and a camera. They'll never forget you.
And I will never forget them. That’s what this is all about. Learning, connecting, laughing, sharing, caring, respecting, each other.
I really enjoyed this video Zach. Nice work!
Thankyou. The best camera review, using it and making me want to have a go with it. Thanks for honesty, a laugh in the first few minutes and smoles all through. Good to see ur ok, missed ya. Chil
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That was inspirational! Makes me want to pick up an X100V & use it as my passport into other cultures. Thanks for sharing.
What makes this video stand out is are the little stories about overcoming the challenges of the creative process. There is a honesty and vulnerably in the creative struggle, "another old guy taking a picture of a young girl." or "I don't have the camera gear" or "making friends with a case of beer and the instax." etc.
And what camera manufactures don't want anyone to know, it isn't a 'gear' problem but a "mentality" problem. I really enjoyed the video.
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.
Oh man... so good to see this video. Not everything is perfect and you show it without fear. I love it! Also, I was one of the guys that turned away going on a 'mystery dedpxl trip' with you because my daughter had just born.... next time I will be there!
Cuba video! One of your best. Show the benefit of the leaf shutter with speedlights.
very nice to be taken on a trip
Great video we need more like this
I have the F... Just bought it after the V came out. Found a used copy with less than 200 clicks. My favorite camera behind the Bronica my dad gifted me after photography school.
Zack - love it - I watched the first Cuba, video loved it. Loved this more. Great to see your making (more recent) content on this platform. You are an inspiration for taking photographs and video, you channel a lot of enjoyment for me - Don't Stop! Thanks, Mike
Great video, love how you interact with the locals. Great photos that really put you right there.
2 wishes for firmware: Digital Image Stabilization for VIDEO. so I don´t mind an add. 1.2 crop but please clean up the micro jitters. and add the ND filter feature to video too. it can´t be that hard...
the rest of the camera is amazing!
Good video Zack! I love the idea of travelling and soaking in the place. Also found the idea of printing someone a photo just taken adds to the trust a person can have of you whilst taking their photo. I may look into that small printer now....
Pmsl, loving it ... thank you as always, love the tongue in cheek humour, really great vid .. missed the original but this was probably better :) I'm enjoying the T at the moment, but will get there. Have a Canon & lenses & as you say stuff & more stuff ... when I'm normally out I just take the Fuji with a Samsung phone backup as you say to allow me to live life & take pics, & not worry about being anything else. As a kid I was the one taking the pics & never in them but have always been at the edge of wonderful things with amazing people. So Fuji, just keep doing what you do so well, we will keep using it to live our lives.
I wish more light videos showing the benefits and unique opportunities that a leaf shutter (like the X100V) can do. Thanks! :)
I would be interested to see you shoot street scenes at night with this great little camera. BTW, Havana is one of my favorite places ever!
Undeniably Awesome!
You are the best, Zack!
Man, Zack, fellow ATLian, I really needed to see this video today. Great story! Tell more stories, please! Thanks for sharing.
ATL! Thanks!
I'm a 42-year old man with greying hair and I take offense at your attack on bootieography.
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I love the Cuba video and learned a lot from it on how you operate and philosophy. I would like to see more of that, more everyday stuff, not necessarily intent on going out to shoot street. More, i am leaving the house, think i will grab the camera just in case..... Not sure exactly what I am asking but more along the philosophy lines, deeper into what all you were saying in Cuba...
Noted!
Hi Zack would love to see a video with you using the leaf shutter of the Fuji 100 cameras with flash and going through the advantages of the same and why you would use it in particular situations! Love the video, so good you are back with us man.😎🇦🇺👍
Holy hell! How am I going to know what the buttons do? I love to see your videos about your struggles and how you work through them. It's inspiring! More middle age man troubles please.
Hahahaha! I should rename this channel to Middle age man troubles. 😂
Zack Arias how about a "love your pics check out my feed" instacritique
Thanks for sharing,, great video.
Great video Zack!
Zack, this is another great videos of yours. I came across you the first time on the Fuji X Week 2019 in Dubai. You gave a presentation about street photography. It was so inspiring and filled with good and practical tips that I went out that night to the Marina to put some into practice. I love your storytelling and the Cuba video is brilliant. As one of the other people in this comment section already mentioned, I would be interested to learn more about how you use the build in flash as a fill light. Otherwise I would be interested how you deal with shadows and highlights.
Good video. Your presentation is awesome....
Zack - I purely bought this camera because of the leaf shutter. When I want to travel light now, I don't have to lug around my two X-H1's with the 16-55 and 90mm and my Godox HSS flash. May you please make a video on how to maximise the potential of the leaf shutter with the built in flash for outdoor balanced fill flash. I only ever shoot people and street (zero interest in scenery or landscapes). I'd love to become really proficient in using this camera with the little flash, understand its capabilities a bit more and realise its full potential for daylight use. I know from your other vid's that you are the daylight fill flash king!!
This would be awesome!
Really liked this video!, the Cuba trip was specially fun. I've been mulling the less gear thing, I usually take a body and a couple of lenses, but that V is very very tempting.
A suggestion for using the x100v - how about a high end fashion shoot using the x100v, the two conversion lens and just one flash or reflector?
I just did a shoot this weekend and shot 99% of it with the x100v and the two conversion lenses. I used one light and a reflector. I’ll be doing a BTS of that shoot here on the channel!
@@ZackAriasATL I swear I wasn't watching through binoculars.
Lovely
So one technical thing I'm interested with the x100 is how you shoot for post processing and for those instax prints. Sometimes I find that I wish I went with a different color profile or settings to make the colors sing on the instax when I was shooting more for post processing later.
Cheers man. And I remember when that x100v promotional video came out and I was blown away by how much of it wasn't the camera but the connection to Cuba and people and taking in a space.
superbe, bravo bravo bravo.......
I remember your promotional videos for past Fujifilms, especially the one from India. I was on vacation in Mexico a few years ago, and inspired by your videos, I took only an Olympus E-PL1 and a 17mm f2.8 lens. I came back with images that were not crippled by the indecision having too much gear can cause.
Amen! “Crippled by indecision” Love that.
Damn good work, Zack! You are inspiring me!
I think you know it, but all the same you are a ******* genius! Fantistic pics!
Nice video - I loved the Cuba film - it's such an amazing place that I want to return to and you really captured the feel of Havana - In terms of future X100V videos I'd love to see how you approach low light street/architecture/documentary scenes both from a technical "how you set up the X100V camera" but also what you look for and how you use the low light from a creative perspective
Noted!
I’m always for watching how you compose and work the street 😁. I would like to see the use of OVF and Manual zone focus with the X100V. After spending a couple years shooting Leica I would’ve like to see Fuji adopt more manual control lenses, at least have the scale marking, focus tab and get away from that linear infinity focusing.
Fantastic as always!
Sir, I am inspired by your style of Photography. It's really inspirational, like your concept of connecting with people using photography. It's really useful for me as a Photographer and as a Doctor. Thank you Sir. Great review 💯
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Excellent video in a video. How did you like the printer? How long did the battery last? Is it easy to connect to the camera? I occasionally set up at vendor fairs and thought this would be a nice little printer to use.
Received the X100V not too long ago and am just getting used to it. The pandemic has put a bit of a hold on using it as much as I would like to. Interested in a couple of things: tips on using a fixed lens camera, esp the X100V as opposed to using a zoom and, most particularly, your thoughts on using the Fuji film simulations vs.shooting raw. Love taking photos, hate sitting at a computer editing. I know you are a professional with a lot of pros watching but I am interested in using strictly as a hobbyist with no professional pretensions, just wanting to take really good images. BTW, you are one of my favorite Fuji photographer You Tube Channels. Just want to give a shout out to other great Fuji-user channels: Andrew and Danae, Damian Brown in England and Omar Gonzalez here in the Garden State. I would be really cool to see you all, or some of you all, do some joint videos. Thanks!
I enjoyed your Havana video...again. I gotta say I have the same instax printer and I love giving away the prints too! If you ever have Fuji's ear can you tell them I would pay whatever it costs to have an instax "Wide" printer.
Noted!
I have been following for years, I mean yeeeeeeears, even during that long time you went awol. I love your channel and really admire your positivism and jovial personality. Having said that, I have always had a question. What’s the story behind the Astronaut? Can you make a video of it and officially share it with the world? I’m about to buy me one, who knows maybe has some special powers! 😇 Blessings to you Master Arias!
I would like to see a video on film simulations that enjoy using and one that will be a flat photo for post processing to your liking.
nice video zack 👍🏻
Great Video, saw this with the other Fuji 100v Promos and thought "Yay, he's back",
I started following you on the Cheap Camera Challenge with Digital Rev 7 years ago and ... backstory warning ... you pretty much single-handedly dragged my love for photography back from the brink. I used to spend 10 hours straight taking B&W photos followed by 10 hours straight in the darkroom 30+ years ago. My trusty $100 Yashica FX3 went everywhere, manual focusing was second nature, the 3 light exposure meter (an upgrade!) served me perfect, manual flash was second nature, DOF preview was a natural process of popping the lock on the lens and unscrewing it. I look back at those photos with envy now and while there were a few failures, in the main, they were pretty accomplished. I was at school, I had loads of subjects to practice on, my confidence has never been so great since. That camera was stolen and after a succession of Minolta, Sony, Old Canon, Cheap Nikon, Expensive Canon, Very expensive Nikon again I never loved a single one of them, I was doing ok but really not enjoying it. My memory of so many events is looking through the lens and when that's no fun, my love affair was over.
You managed on that video 7 years ago to take some photos with a crappy camera (and flash) which I loved and I was reminded what it was all about. You say you're shy but your rapport with the people in the back streets is sublime (as it is with this video). I wanted to recreate that again ... Obviously, I completely ignored the cheap camera bit and found out what camera you shot with and bought the Fuji x100 and here you summed up again in this video 7 years later the same spirit the x100V delivers with a modern twist.
First of all, I want to say thank you for that kick up the arse you unknowingly gave me 7 years ago. Thanks for helping me to find my new Yashica ... (I bet that's never been said before of Fuji) ... I also want to thank you for your honesty on your own demons, someone else's honesty can shine a light on your own.
Lastly can you maybe share in a video the essence of that putting someone at ease? Strangely I can do it in my day job, it's something natural, but never in street setting, I often end up snapping a few shots off and then scooting off before they spot me. Thanks, Zack I'll shut up now. Cheers ... Chris
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me! I’m glad to be of service.
Brand new to your channel....awesome video to cut my teeth on. Loooong time Fuji shooter...but your colors, your tonality...beautiful! Are you shooting JPEGs with a particular film simulation? There's a certain look that is so refreshing and clean. Very consistent from home studio to Cuban streets...stills to video. Can a I get a taste of your secret sauce in achieving Fuji's best colors? Many thanks....
This camera it's a gem. What's your thoughts about the Fuji XF10 camera?
I haven’t tried that camera out yet.
@@ZackAriasATL Gotcha. Thanks Zack for taking the time to answer me :)
Beautiful images, Zack! You really captured the spirit of the camera. Enjoyed the video!
Outstanding video. It's made me really want to Fuji x100V even though I am too disabled to travel any more. It reminds me of the great point and shoot cameras of the days of film. I used to take one with me to places like Egypt and I made very good photographs. Never did the SLR camera with a dozen lenses like some of my richer friends did. Living within the limitations is possible and actually makes one think about better photos. Also - no one gets intimidated by a small camera.
Great video again, the proof here you can do the job done (very well done) with only a camera, lens, prints and beers. You rights, most of the time I’m focusing on gear instead of enjoying life around and snap the shoot with what I have. And Btw I’m looking Fujifilm now 👀🙄
Thanks, Zack! I love Cuba, especially La Havana and Viñales. Thanks for sharing. If you have time head to my web page lggomez.co I got some pics from Cuba. So long and stay safe.
Your promo video for the X100V in Havana was my favourite one. Showing off what that camera is capable of for what it is intended and marketed for: Travel camera, strett photography camera and everyday camera you always have on you.
Beautiful images Zack. Honestly, the video is the least impressive function of this camera, but the photos are stunning. And your talent of course. Great video!
For me, the x100 series is all about stills. If I’m shooting video I’m going with something else for sure.
Top! Your fan since 2010!
Great video! Let me know when the next Fuji drops Zack. I got some ideas;) Your old travel buddy, Harun
Just subscribed. A good fun video and I can relate to the middle aged man trope. Kind of why I don't do model shoots, they are a dime a dozen. Loved your street photography shoot in Havana.
Great Video. It was so funny and informative. I'm also a middle aged guy photographing young models and really enjoyed this comment from you ;-)
Thankyou for that Wonderful Video. The V is one of the beautiful Cameras i know. I have a question Zack. Raw or jpg? Star save.
the havanna Video was realy nice. so much better than the spec videos. if i'm interessted in a camera i can get the specs anytime. but a video like yours is special. i would really like if you would do more videos about the camera. i absolutely sure it would be interessting to watch. Thanks you !
Dear Mr Arias, the latest X100V in common with its earlier models has a leaf shutter (which is fairly unique) and a built in ND filter, can you do a video about how to get the best out of these features. David
Amazing video, once we are back to "normal" I'll use your box of beer and instax technique! Cheers from Mexico
I don't know what to tell ya other than 'yeah, that was cool, and yeah, I think I'll buy that camera.' Thanks, I kinda needed the nudge.
Superb pictures and video, Zack!! - can I ask what film colour simulation you use please?...
I just love the sincerity you use in everything you do. Warts and all. The world is just filled to the brim with Supermans "smashing all of those buttons"... We don't need any more of those.
I would love to see a video on the evolution of Zach alongside the almost 10 years of X100's existence. The camera changed a lot throughout the years, we all know that... What changes YOU underwent over these same years? It could be a cool one... Anyway, thank you for all of the videos and talks. This "new season" is fantastic!
Hmmmm. Interesting. I like this idea. I’ll think on this.
Cool video
For me Zack is about fotos in some lively areas of different countries, of culture and communication. So please could you just go and talk about how you approach such scenes a bit more, your thoughts while you are shooting and watching and trying to find a decisive moment? This would help with inspiration :)
Noted! Thanks!
Have you ever explored street photography in extreme rural settings. barren streets no buildings, agriculture, maybe wilderness but able to find people. It would take that idea of finding a composition and waiting for the action to enter to a whole new zen.
My fav camerabrand. My fav photograohy blogger.. My fav holiday destination. How can I not like this? *kicks his shoes out, leans back and hits replay*
Thanks!