NEW ZEALAND - Cinematic Travel Film | Sony a6500

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  • Опубліковано 8 січ 2022
  • A couple of years ago I got invited on a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand with 2 incredible creators, neither of which I'd met until the trip! We visited some unbelievable places and had the best times over the 8 days we travelled around! This is such a special film to me, exploring my country and making 2 amazing friends, hope you all enjoy it!
    Check out Monika and Jinal here!
    Monika:
    / moniqmusictravel
    Jinal:
    / jinalgovind
    Filmed with:
    Sony a6500
    Sigma 30mm f/1.4
    Sony 10-18mm f/4
    Zhiyun Crane v2
    Rode Video Micro
    DJI Mavic 2 Pro
    Edited On:
    Adobe Premiere Pro CC
    Adobe After Effects CC
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    kit.co/michaelrobertsfilms
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    Blake Ewing - Geographia
    Ryan Taubert - Frenzy
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    Intro title effect was inspired by the legend Mitchell Mullins' Film "Alive"
    • Alive - The Cape Town ...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 193

  • @mikevica2665
    @mikevica2665 2 роки тому +6

    Most underrated channel in the filmmaking field. This man needs more recognition. Definition of talent over expensive gear. Pure work! Subbed.

  • @LachlanPeknice
    @LachlanPeknice 2 роки тому +24

    How the hell did you pull off these images on an a6500!? 😳🤯

    • @PoemsRuslan
      @PoemsRuslan Рік тому +1

      I think the basic camera was a Sony a6500, others images the did by using DJI Mavic)))

  • @justkayy
    @justkayy 2 роки тому +5

    This is incredible mate!

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Cheers bro, appreciate it! I'm sure you recognise your LUTs in this one!

  • @delcieholmes4581
    @delcieholmes4581 2 роки тому +1

    Incredible as always!! Favourite so far!

  • @DuncanSmith
    @DuncanSmith 2 роки тому +12

    Unbelievable work, the editing is fantastic and I can’t believe how good the colors look

  • @SadekTravels
    @SadekTravels 2 роки тому +1

    An absolute stunner. Love the editing. Absolutely love the shots. One of the best travel videos on YT.

  • @gringerliner
    @gringerliner Рік тому +1

    INCREDIBLE!!!

  • @LankaTravelVlog
    @LankaTravelVlog 2 роки тому +3

    Breathtaking landscapes, absolutely beautiful.

  • @MitchLally
    @MitchLally 2 роки тому +2

    sheesh! Dropping fire as usual

  • @EagleEyeVisuals
    @EagleEyeVisuals 2 роки тому +3

    This is absolutely insane.
    Such rich colours.

  • @ashikmcr7806
    @ashikmcr7806 2 роки тому +3

    Unreal work man amazing loved it 😍🔥

  • @ZosiaVelZocha
    @ZosiaVelZocha 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Wow Wow. I feel Free when I watching this film.

  • @SamuelWallsJames
    @SamuelWallsJames 2 роки тому +1

    Deep and RICH colours! Unreal man!

  • @chrisdouglasspiritualguide1369
    @chrisdouglasspiritualguide1369 2 роки тому +1

    Well done! This video is amazing. Love the transitions and use of camera skills with minimal after effects!

  • @konradarmata
    @konradarmata 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video amazing shots 🙂👍

  • @robinchills
    @robinchills 2 роки тому +2

    Man this is next level dude!! So much talent dude! Huge fan!!! 🔥

  • @dragonfalcon8474
    @dragonfalcon8474 Рік тому

    This is a heavenly escape from my corporate America job. I need more. Please make more. TY for the vid.

  • @XDario91
    @XDario91 2 роки тому +2

    I’m sure 9 people out of 10 would believe that this was shot on fullframe. Amazing work!

  • @happinessloveyoursmile
    @happinessloveyoursmile Рік тому

    Awesome and fabulous.. Super amazing places and awesome environment.. Just superb performance👍👍 🌸

  • @KaidenGilly
    @KaidenGilly 2 роки тому +2

    Dude I’m amazed at your work man. You’re on another level.

  • @NickDavidSmith
    @NickDavidSmith 2 роки тому

    A masterpiece. Needs more views

  • @mikefilm0952
    @mikefilm0952 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Really nicely captured!!

  • @danielpineda1916
    @danielpineda1916 2 роки тому +1

    Both Amazing trip and Amazing editing! 🙌🏼 🔥

  • @jshmcguigan
    @jshmcguigan 2 роки тому +1

    Absolute master on the tools 😍 killed this one bro, seriously blown away

  • @SebastianAllmer
    @SebastianAllmer 2 роки тому +3

    It's unbelievable story 😍

  • @vivekranjan0
    @vivekranjan0 2 роки тому +1

    Goosebumps Michel...,👏

  • @Geigez
    @Geigez 2 роки тому +1

    Wowowow!! beautiful landscapes

  • @LucasBuchegger
    @LucasBuchegger 2 роки тому +1

    Greate editing, greate footage, top.

  • @GauravYadav-dj9kt
    @GauravYadav-dj9kt 2 роки тому +2

    This is awesome

  • @SekutLiut
    @SekutLiut 2 роки тому +1

    Man why i just know your channel !! 😭🤧 this is incredible 🔥🔥

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Haha well it's great to have you now! Thanks for the support!

  • @IILastIV
    @IILastIV 2 роки тому +1

    Wow this is amazing great job.

  • @Ataende593
    @Ataende593 2 роки тому

    very perfect cinematic I as a cinematic video lover are very proud of the natural nature of course to the master about cinematic videos I am very happy and in love with the natural universe symbolizing one's self-image as a beginner must be diligent to practice and keep practicing thank you master🙏🙏

  • @JesusHernandez-fi1ks
    @JesusHernandez-fi1ks Рік тому +1

    Súper pro your work bro!! 🦾🦾🦾🦾

  • @pierrevass
    @pierrevass 2 роки тому +1

    So good !

  • @nandajce
    @nandajce 2 роки тому +1

    so amazing

  • @flickerspot
    @flickerspot Рік тому

    Love it

  • @ol1175
    @ol1175 7 місяців тому +1

    Amazing!!!

  • @sezzed
    @sezzed Рік тому +2

    This one deserves like a milion likes at least

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому +1

      Just appreciate the support!

    • @sezzed
      @sezzed Рік тому

      @@MichaelExplores no worries. Hey man just a quick question, did you shoot this in 1080p or 4k?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому +1

      @@sezzed Drone 4k, a6500 1080p

    • @sezzed
      @sezzed Рік тому

      @@MichaelExplores oh wow! The 1080p looks good

  • @sheesbinshahid7082
    @sheesbinshahid7082 2 роки тому +1

    Great!

  • @darryllaumua2003
    @darryllaumua2003 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome visual storytelling. Awesome grade. A6500? Seriously? So good. I've seen some pretty epic stuff shot on Alpha range... but a a6500 no less. This is legit. Subbed. Keep going.🙌👏👌

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Seriously appreciate the support! Yeah the a6500 can be a beast of a camera

    • @adityarawat754
      @adityarawat754 2 роки тому

      @@MichaelExplores What lense did you used with that?
      Awesome work😍

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      @@adityarawat754 All the gear I used is in the description but for this one I used Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Sony 10-18mm f4. Now I use Sigma 16, 30 and 56mm f/1.4

    • @adityarawat754
      @adityarawat754 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores Thanks Buddy

  • @antonionavarrojr2848
    @antonionavarrojr2848 Рік тому

    I love this. Great job. Thanks for sharing it. I need to learn how to use my camera. I have this camera but need to invest more time with it. I'm a visual designer and use my camera mainly for product photography. But now I want to expand my skills and get more into film. I'm also learning After Effects and just in love with all this technology we have access to now to be creative.

  • @benpetelu3250
    @benpetelu3250 9 місяців тому +1

    Insane🙌

  • @RCWolfFPV
    @RCWolfFPV 2 роки тому +1

    incredible edit!

  • @sonnysolan3327
    @sonnysolan3327 2 роки тому +1

    wow !!!!! this needs more views!!!!!!!!!!

  • @zkombainful
    @zkombainful 2 роки тому +1

    super!!!!!

  • @geraldo2404
    @geraldo2404 Рік тому +1

    amazing

  • @SinJewVanCleef
    @SinJewVanCleef 2 роки тому +2

    Incredible mate. Would love that itinerary if you have it

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Not a specific itinerary but some of the places we visited:
      - Milford Sound
      - Roys Peak
      - Arrowtown
      - Clay Cliffs
      - Mount Cook area

  • @DFD1
    @DFD1 4 місяці тому +2

    Inspiring 👌👌 I need too push my cam and myself because I'm just scratching the surface so far, as you just showed here 😅 Thank you!

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the support! You can get a lot out of this camera for sure, it's been everywhere with me over the years!

  • @rithinrobert3563
    @rithinrobert3563 Рік тому +1

    Wow

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому

      Thanks!

    • @rithinrobert3563
      @rithinrobert3563 Рік тому

      @@MichaelExplores hello broo I am looking for new Zealand coures from India...
      Can I chat with you on WhatsApp?
      Could you share your whatsapp number
      I hope❤️❤️❤️

  • @erichumbert810
    @erichumbert810 2 роки тому +1

    Well done!

  • @mr.c_visuals
    @mr.c_visuals 2 роки тому +2

    🔥😍😍

  • @nas1323
    @nas1323 2 роки тому +1

    This video give me goosebump

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      Stoked you like it, appreciate the support!

    • @nas1323
      @nas1323 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores keep up the good work bro

  • @walkwithme_nz
    @walkwithme_nz 2 роки тому +1

    epic brother😊✌

  • @Abou3ouF
    @Abou3ouF 2 роки тому +1

    Really great video! Loved it!! Amazing colors! Can you please tell me the picture profile used in details and luts? Also I have the a6600 ans same lenses; so what lut do you recommend for me? leaming luts or other one? Thanks

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers bro, appreciate it! Picture profile I used pp8, change the gamma to cine4, colour to cinema, detail to -7 for 4k and -3 for 1080p! I used Luts by Kay for this one! They’re really nice

  • @thomasformanjr8980
    @thomasformanjr8980 8 місяців тому +1

    This is amazing! Doing a trip to NZ in 2 weeks, any chance you're willing to share your route or any of the hikes and locations you visited? I would love to visit this same areas!

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  7 місяців тому

      Hey mate! Sorry if this is a bit late but here are some locations:
      - Mt Cook National Park
      - Hooker Valley
      - Tasman Lake
      - Milford Sound
      - Arrowtown
      - Roy's Peak
      - Clay Cliffs
      Enjoy NZ!

  • @Martin-zf9fd
    @Martin-zf9fd 10 місяців тому

    Great job! What lens do you use in the Sony?

  • @rodrigomacias
    @rodrigomacias 2 роки тому +1

    You might already know this, but you're the best.

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Really appreciate that bro, thanks for the support!

  • @AuxiliaryOfficial
    @AuxiliaryOfficial 2 роки тому +1

    Really dope!!!🔥

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Appreciate it, cheers!

    • @AuxiliaryOfficial
      @AuxiliaryOfficial 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores may i know what lens do you use for this? Voz im a sonu a6500 user too, but im using 35mm

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      @@AuxiliaryOfficial Full gear list is in the description! I used Sigma 30mm f/1.4
      and Sony 10-18mm f/4 but now I use Sigma 16, 30 and 56mm f/1.4

  • @frox9295
    @frox9295 2 роки тому +1

    Love from India ❤️❤️

  • @andrealisanti8579
    @andrealisanti8579 Рік тому +1

    Nice video

  • @rikimoir
    @rikimoir 2 роки тому +1

    Such a good edit! Super clean and colours are epic. One thing I noticed was the aspect ratio it fills the full screen and looks way better than the standard. What size did you use to do that?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers bro, stoked you like it 👊 I used a 2.35:1 ratio for this so exported at 3840x1634, what are you watching it on?

    • @rikimoir
      @rikimoir 2 роки тому

      @@MichaelExplores thanks for revealing your secrets haha. On an iPhone and I’ve only seen it a handful of times where it even goes behind the notch, just stands out way more

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      @@rikimoir Haha anytime 😂 Yeah the newer iPhones have a wider screen than standard so it does look sick filling it up!

  • @dicesales
    @dicesales 2 роки тому +2

    gwapos represent!

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      The legend himself!

    • @dicesales
      @dicesales 2 роки тому

      @@MichaelExplores you are! Insane vid bro! U have done it again! 🤯👌

  • @gauravmotghare4416
    @gauravmotghare4416 2 місяці тому +1

    💫🤝🏻✨

  • @andres4d_
    @andres4d_ 10 місяців тому

    do you record in slog?

  • @michaellaya
    @michaellaya 8 місяців тому +1

    how do you color like that mate? amazing!!

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  8 місяців тому

      Cheers! Used some luts by @justkay for this one then some other adjustments

  • @harshal.weddings
    @harshal.weddings 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Man, Loved your videos...
    Just wanted to know, how did you create that intro starting from 0:32 is it created in after effects ? Can you name the effect?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! This was just done in Premiere Pro but you could do it in After Effects as well, either one. Was done by
      1. Key framing motion
      2. Using a mask to feather the bottom edge
      3. Key framing directional motion blur
      Then once you’ve done one clip, you can copy the effects onto the rest of them, hope that helps!

  • @johnpaulalquisola4240
    @johnpaulalquisola4240 2 роки тому +1

    damn colouRS!!!!!!

  • @JoeClarkVideos
    @JoeClarkVideos 2 роки тому +1

    What ND filter are you using on the A6500?

  • @rusteez8099
    @rusteez8099 10 місяців тому

    Is it really a6500 if yes so kindly tell me ur picture profile and how do u manage such colours in 8 bit footage

  • @jinsmathew3254
    @jinsmathew3254 2 роки тому +1

    Can you please give some details about picture profile you used, great work

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I use pp8, change the gamma to cine4, colour to cinema and detail to -3 for 1080p and -7 for 4k

  • @jacobhorton761
    @jacobhorton761 12 днів тому

    What is the opening song in this?

  • @bebezer0
    @bebezer0 2 роки тому +1

    What lenses you used to make the a6500 look wide like that??😳

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Sony 10-18 was the wide angle! All gear is in the description 😄

  • @slezztravelssleeman9258
    @slezztravelssleeman9258 23 дні тому

    Dude how did you do that intro photo slide 👌🏼

  • @thinkzchannel6166
    @thinkzchannel6166 2 роки тому +1

    AMAZING....what picture profile used to filmed, do you used ND variable?
    please share the setting, thanks

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I used pp8, change the gamma to cine4, colour to cinema and the detail to -3 for 1080p and -7 for 4k. Yeah I used a VND on the 30mm 1.4, hope that helps!

    • @thinkzchannel6166
      @thinkzchannel6166 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores Thank you very much. subbed.

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому

      @@thinkzchannel6166 Appreciate the support!

  • @xothermik
    @xothermik 10 місяців тому +1

    wow! cant believe i have the same camera that made this awesome film. did u use a gimbal at any of the shots?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much man! Yeah I used a gimbal for basically every shot

    • @xothermik
      @xothermik 10 місяців тому

      @@MichaelExplores just watched it again. still cant believe it. very inspiring. gonna get that gimbal and go out to shoot! 😁

  • @vangorestate929
    @vangorestate929 Рік тому +1

    Hi what picture profile did you use?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому +1

      Pp8, change the gamma to cine4, colour to cinema, detail to -3 for 1080p and -7 for 4k

  • @dcmbth
    @dcmbth 2 роки тому +1

    Mantap

  • @NTSMusicAU
    @NTSMusicAU 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to know how you coloured this, I am struggling to take my a73 to the next level

  • @schonbuchgams
    @schonbuchgams 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Video Thank You 👍 and a New Abonnent, grüße Michael

  • @johndelacruz8044
    @johndelacruz8044 2 роки тому +1

    Hi there sir michael if a huge fan of your work and i am from the philippines. I just want to ask if a6500 is better than the a6400. Because im about to buy my 1st camera and the lens that i chose is the sony FE 50mm F2.5G. Do you think it is a great lens for photography and video?. Hoping that i could get some answer thankyou and have a great day

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      Hey there, thanks so much for the support, happy to hear you like the content! So the original 3 were a6000, a6300 and a6500 but they are all discontinued now and have been replaced by the a6100, a6400 and a6600. So the a6400 is newer and has some extra features compared to the a6500, the only main thing that is better about the a6500 is that it has In-Body Image Stabilisation (IBIS). So the a6400 is a very good camera, especially for photography and if you are shooting video on a tripod or gimbal. If IBIS is important to you then I'd recommend the a6600, but otherwise the a6400 will be amazing!
      I haven't used the 50mm f/2.5 G before but 50mm is a great focal length for portraits, as it's a 75mm full frame equivalent. Just depends what you're wanting to shoot really as it might be quite tight if it's your only lens. A couple lenses I'd really recommend for starting out would be either the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
      Hope that helps!

    • @johndelacruz8044
      @johndelacruz8044 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores thankyou so much. This would really help

  • @a.shadowsfilms7685
    @a.shadowsfilms7685 11 місяців тому +1

    bro are you shooting 4k 24 o 30 fps ?

  • @user-qb5oe3sn4g
    @user-qb5oe3sn4g 2 роки тому +1

    Great job, what’s your pprofile used here

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! I use pp8, change the gamma to cine4, colour to cinema, detail to -3 for 1080p and -7 for 4k

  • @AntonKouznetsov
    @AntonKouznetsov 2 роки тому +1

    Unbelievable? What did you expose your Slog-2 to? +1.0? +2.0? And what did you set your zebras to?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Used cine4, not Slog :) Just exposed normally and had zebras at 100+

    • @AntonKouznetsov
      @AntonKouznetsov 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores Ok cool! So basically 0.0? That’s interesting! I’ve never played around with cine4

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      @@AntonKouznetsov Yep! I like it, it gives good dynamic range and flexibility without being too flat that the image falls apart when you grade

    • @AntonKouznetsov
      @AntonKouznetsov 2 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelExplores I’m leaving for a trip to the balkans on Friday and only have a 35mm 1.4 what do you think would complement it most? (I run a a7iii)

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  2 роки тому +1

      @@AntonKouznetsov Depends what you want to shoot! 35mm is pretty well rounded

  • @tau_tv
    @tau_tv Рік тому +1

    what picture profile and settings?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому +1

      pp8, change the gamma to cine4, colour to cinema, detail to -3 for 1080p and -7 for 4k! Any other settings in particular?

    • @tau_tv
      @tau_tv Рік тому

      @@MichaelExplores thanks for answering! i'm a photographer thinking about getting more into videography (instead of just using my iphone), so i'm beginning to do some research before i start. do you have any advice for post processing? i assume i should do typical basic adjustments, just like photography, but with these camera settings i will also need to color grade, right? do you have any luts you recommend to start as a base or should i color grade manually?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому +1

      @@tau_tv That's awesome! Yeah depends on the style you want to go for, I've done a mix of using luts and custom grading for different projects (For this one I used luts from JustKay). Premiere doesn't have the best setup for colour grading so luts can be pretty helpful sometimes, just understanding how to use them and finding the right ones!

    • @tau_tv
      @tau_tv Рік тому

      @@MichaelExplores so i checked out JustKay, and i see he has "Sony LUTS". If I have a sony that's the one I should get or I can get the others too? what do you suggest I get? I don't care too much, I just need some LUTS to get a starting point, just as I do with presets, and then I tend to edit and create my own. I'm guessing LUTS is the same way as presets in lightroom? As I edit to what I like, I can save as my own LUT? do you think I should go ahead and get his masterpack as a starting point?

    • @MichaelExplores
      @MichaelExplores  Рік тому

      @@tau_tv What camera do you have? Luts work a bit differently to Lightroom presets in that they don't change the settings in the program, they are more of a filter that is placed over the top of the image and you can only change the overall intensity of the lut. So you can't make changes to the lut and save it as you can't actually adjust the individual aspects of what the lut is doing

  • @SaketSamudre
    @SaketSamudre 2 роки тому

    Bro!! Just make a tutorial already. I also have a6500 but can't get as good results as you do.