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Real nice! Thanks Rock

Great video and discussion, best on your channel that I have seen. Making me miss Manhattan, I only visited a few times - area around the UN building and the walkway down near the water is lovely and quiet. I resonate with your talk about the feeling of spirit that you feel in certain places.

I love it here in Cologne Germany (after the USA), since it is full of life here (like where you are). There is a real mix of people, languages, ages especially in the summer. You should do more European city traveling, you would love it. thanks.

Another thought provoking message. Love the city scape sequence, feels very pov from the lense. Again promoting doing what you can ,with what you have. I too am fed up with the endless gear reviews, with almost no one out there actually filming anything for the review. Trees, garden, more trees in slo mo. Your chanel is a breath of fresh air to those of us who are or want to just go and do It. Respect

I loved watching the imagery of New York passing by in your views from a train. I miss New York. I'd love to get a place in New York that I can always go to. I lived in New York, uptown Manhattan on 96th West End to be more specific, for about a year before the recession sent me back to California where I moved from. The energy of New York, and Manhattan, really "fit" my inner energy. When I walked through the city, the hustle of the people walking all around me didn't bother me at all. In fact, just the opposite. Because I could hear and see a variety of people around me. I would hear so many different languages, see different people, and it was great. For me, New Yorkers are more real and honest then I've found elsewhere in the country. Especially California where I live now. I mean, I love the weather and environment of California, with the hills and mountains, ocean, etc. But, the people of New York were always kinder to me. More helpful. As a clear example: When I first moved to New York (upper West Side), I was walking around the streets of Manhattan one morning with a laminated map of the subway system in my hand. I was looking for the A train. Standing on a corner at an intersection, I looked down at the map. Looked up. Looked around. Where do I go to get that damn A train? Suddenly, a man in a business suit, briefcase in hand, said to me, "Where do you want to go?" I looked at him, "Uhh, I'm looking for the A train." Without hesitation, he said, "Ok, follow me." So for three blocks, I followed him. After the first block, I waited for him to point somewhere. But, he kept going. After the second block, I felt kinda bad that I was probably taking him out of his way. But, he kept going. I kept following. Then at the third block, I looked at him, and he stopped and pointed at the stairs leading down to the A train. I thanked him profusely and headed down the stairs to the A train. I'll never forget that. Because I've only ever experienced that kind of kindness, that kind of community, in New York. Thanks again for another inspirational video. You reminded me of the wonderful things I can experience and find in New York. Cheers.

The photographer in me is a true Anarchistic individual. Zero shits given by the photographer, he’s just after light, composition, and moment. It’s up to me personally to figure out the meaning of the captures. But, ya, that photographer, he can be a problem for me. lol. Hey! Great city scene captures btw! Your videos make me introspective friend. 🙏

I can't say how much respect I have for you. From your BBC documentary-style quality of filming yourself (What great lighting!) to the gravitas of your presence, to the sincere words you speak, I could only dream of having the mindfulness you exude. I film and photograph and film some more but fear I have nothing substantial to say.

Another great set of insights , I enjoy your shares and the honesty around your life experiences . Best of all you bought the kit, learnt your way of working and you do it. Big difference between talking specs, finishes and gear promotions with big sponsorships with free kit and someone who writes a story, puts a production together and goes out and films it.

Your video really spoke to me. Thanks for sharing. A new subscriber here from Sydney, Australia. Cheers.

Shot a 30 min long doc using 3 different anamorphic lenses last year. One piece of advice I would give is use a light 35mm anamorphic lens on a gimbal with the DJI LiDAR Range Finder with the motorized follow focus to basically achieve auto focus with your anamorphic lens, game changer. 🎥 PS love the weed in the backround and the Star SKI & Hutch sounding soundtrack! Great job Rock! 👍🏼 BTW, I'm from that area and I don't know where half those locations are!? Idea for a new channel, "Rock off the Grid" or "Off the grid with Rock" You go around with your little portable chair to remote locations but you give us the grid coordinates in the YT description! 😅😂

Ahhhh man, I love anamorphic lenses. I grew up in an era where seemingly every movie was shot with anamorphics on Kodak Eastman 5247. 😆 It’s a very specific look, that’s for sure, and it’s one that I’m obsessed with. But yeah, trying to shoot yourself with anamorphics can be a pain in the ass. The minimum focus distance is a bit of a nightmare, and focusing overall can be difficult. But again, I just love the look these lenses give me. I have a few budget anamorphics from Sirui like the ones you mentioned. Haven’t used them in a while - you might’ve just inspired me to go out and shoot something today. 😆 Also, that collapsible stool is dope! I gotta get one of those! I’d watch Travels with Rock! 😆🙌🏾

I am very good at reproducing moire. Not sure Y. Half way in this video and 🚀to outerspace. Honestly love the custom button for ibis to switch for panning. You can tell me anything any how.422 is not always an option. Have you mixed 420 footage w 422? Autofocus has a lot of quirks w multiple subjects. Talking Gh7 is intresting. Not sure what im doing except getting my rigs down . What your zebras set to in log?i got arri log and just found out it doesnt transfer to prores raw hdmi out.Trying to stay positive. Ima shutup now😂!Thank You

I wonder if you had a reflector in front of you , leaning on a small tripod/light stand, could you get a nice flill light (cheap and light)?

Looks like marijauna growing behind ya in the river shot.def not ready for animorphic. At least when ready I got the right cameras for it! Prob have ta get that stool before i start too😊.🔥🚀ROCK in . Thank You

Have you ever seen Tarkovsky's MIRROR? For some reason it popped into mind in capturing mood via ARRI 35mm and LOMO (Russian) anamorphics. His films are almost spiritual meditations on life, not "entertainment". Anyway, a good example of anamorphic benefits.

Something about how the light responds to anamorphic is magical. I’m thinking it would take time and patience to work it alone and your scenes looked great!

Great video! I got a couple of dream lenses on my wish list but I still don’t have anamorphic lenses on it because it’s a bit troublesome.

I'm pretty sure that GH5 will last another 5 or 10 years too

Rock🫵💯🤯Thank You

I just watched your film on Tubi with ads not knowing it was on KZbin. But still, I'm gonna be thinking about this work for a long time. Brought up a lot for me. I'm not adopted, but I'm from the Bronx, and even the superficial exteriors/interiors of your building is exactly what I remember and is infused in me. And you talk in the cadence that I still think. Looks like you went to Yonkers to the cemeteries or thereabouts, my father is buried up there also. And he chose things in life other than being my dad. Lots of stuff you dredged up for me and all I can say is thank you for making me feel them.

In summary: Go Do!

Thank you for sharing more of your personal experiences and insight. For me, I'm afraid no one will relate to the stories I tell. I'm afraid of creating a character that resembles someone I know and that they will recognize themselves, even when I didn't intend to make a character that's like them. A solution is to create a composite character that has attributes of multiple people to avoid such circumstances. I know some of my fears are just me getting in my own way. But, these are the thoughts that go through my mind as I decide which of the short stories I'm currently developing I want to move forward on.

Make a movie, thanks.

Broooooo, found you totally by accident tonight just surfing KZbin. I clicked on your video cause I also have the 44-2 lens but when I saw the Mid Hudson bridge in your backround I was like Ohhhhh snap, dude is in Poughkeepsie! I grew up in PK! Me and my wife are both from PK but we live in TX now. Anyway, I mainly do events especially weddings and Quinceañera's. I am all Sony, I rock with two FX3's and an FX30. I also have an FX6. Your video motivated me and shamed me into realizing that alot of what you said is actually so true. I definitely have G.A.S. but I do have a vision, I did do a 30 minute documentary on a very interesting person. I did the whole video with anamorphic lenses too. I use the Siuri full frame anamorphic lenses, I have the 35, 50 and the 100mm. That ending shot on the trailer regarding Collaboratory brought me back too cause I used to do a weekend radio show on WVKR 91.3 FM back in the day with DJ Mr. VINCE. Wow, we eventually gonna have to talk, we're probably around the same age and electronically we have alot in common. Keep up the great inspiring work man.....1

To me the word "disposable" carries a negative connotation. Maybe another word (such as transient) from the philosophy of Wabi Sabi could be better.

"So to become the artist is the most important thing. To have something to say means you have to live." -- Christopher Doyle

A7RV+24-70 2.8 GM II zoom here. From tripod on a fixed target. 1st image in crop mode 40mm at f/2.8. 2nd image in ff medium raw 60mm at f/4. Both images have 26 MP. I put both images in Photoshop in layers to get them compared in depth. Ignoring I had to double the exposure time for the f4 image, guess what the difference was.

Hello, Good Sir. I was about to surf the YT for information about the Lumix GH5. (Current EM1 Markiii owner) And your video has stood out and caught my attention. Leading me to this video. I must say... from a foster kid to another, this was very heartfelt. Hearing you speak and based on your frequency, seems like you have overcome a lot throughout your journey. Thank you, so much for sharing your story. I am very delighted to have stumbled upon your channel. Hope all is blessed.

Going through a particularly hard time and this hit me particularly hard. It's a terrifying idea to be forgotten but also freeing in that the things that hold me back from doing what I want to perhaps aren't such a big deal.

Thank you!! 😁 Such a BIG topic; I can't wait to see how your exploration of it blooms into a new story for us to behold & absorb into the fabric of our selves. I think also that there are subtle, invisible effects from all the things we consume, whether those things are temporary (like theater) or etched into some semi-permanent medium (like film), and that those effects ripple out across space & time, so that potentially, in a way, nothing is ever truly lost... // ...birth, existence, being, becoming, creation, creativity, art, legacy, memory, fleeting, ephemerality, impermanence, disappearance, death, life, to be, to have been, to be no more, and what does it mean, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN, because it has to mean something... #proofofexistence

Beautiful.Thank You

I love that you're starting a new film project. As a member of Patreon, I look forward to seeing your journey with this new film unfolding before us. Thank you!

Love this! ❤ Life is interesting.

Looks great at 20mm! The light changes add to the authenticity IMO. Good luck with your project!

You truly have a gift that is rare on KZbin. You share your experience and views on creating art that reaches a wide audience and focuses on inspiring others. You don't just talk about inspiring others, you actually DO inspire myself and the people that watch your videos. I used to concern myself with watch hours. But, as someone who works full time, I still struggle with making videos. I have a lot of products that I acquired for the sake of making reviews. But, I'm at a point where I want to create narrative work more than product reviews. It's a mental wrestling match between my ears. But, I try to keep my head above water and focus on writing stories. Mostly short stories at the moment. There are moments where I look at my subscriber count and wonder what do I need to do to boost the numbers. But, now I try not to think about that so much, and turn my focus back to storytelling. And there in lies another struggle. I try to outline a compelling story. Sometimes I'll script out a scene in script form with dialogue. I find that I write good dialogue, but still struggle with the story itself. And that's my journey so far. I'm sorry that you're getting such a run around with Patreon. I have a couple people that I support on Patreon, but I recently realized I'm not interested in what they're doing right now. So, I'm going to see about switching my support to you on Patreon. Hopefully, I won't run into the road blocks you talked about. Thanks again for another compelling and inspiring video. Your talks really help with keeping me going. I could not be more grateful for your work. Thank you.

20mm is the bomb :) Which you'll probably realizing watching this footage.

20-60mm is well above average IMO. Nice roll with the video shots! background music is A+. Thanks for the push…you motivate my friend 👍

Hell man, the insight on this is awesome. I am about to finish filming a ton of crap to start my own channel. In Portugal from all places and in portuguese from all languages. Is it a wise decision to go with portuguese and not english? I don't know. But damn I want to give out something to my community, tell something, help folk out. Let's hope this algorithm thing helps out. And let me edit this comment to add the following, yeah it might seem like these companies are stopping you from growing and one might feel influenced by "Curated by the website to you", but yeah, be yourself nonetheless. I also see myself as an artist, photography being the big deal here and this is maybe why I also don't see myself as a content creator and this is also why I have this gut feeling that I might fail at this KZbin game. But I won't quit!

Beautiful episode, and the idea of being true to oneself, and not chase the clicks, will feel better by each year passing, Like the Alfred Tennyson poem "Ulysses": We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Love when you say iso 4000💣💥! Looking forward to finishing soon. Thank You

It is summer time, weather is nice, spending less time watching youtube. It may just be the summer lull. Interesting b roll, looks like I need to check out the 20-60 on the used sites. I have the 24-105, but it is too heavy for me to carry around all the time. Thanks.

Your mic sounds great, but I'm sitting here looking at your mic and it breaks the illusion.

Hi what's the lens/focal length on your intro talking shot? I like the framing and look and was wondering. Thanks.

Sold all of my gear to lock in with S5iix. Hands down best decision i could have made. Great content!

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Appreciate you for sharing your thoughts and advice on this. You’ve got me thinking of how I can go about shooting something on my own. 🙏🏾

Purple haze is where im at. Gerald has cool new interveiw stuff. Got Gh7. Ive been having issues w xlr2 32 bit . Hopefully soon ill figure it out. I put levels at the max. Gotta go hope ta get back. Thank You

Thank you for continuing to contribute to our community, and to the quality of life as well. You brought up the point that the cameras that have been coming out lately have been very high in quality and ability. And how much further can they go? There will come a time when these "prosumer" cameras will get so close to the cinema line of cameras, to the ARRIs, the REDs, the Sony Venice cameras, etc., that they will likely start to cut into the sales of those higher end cameras. The latest iPhones, the 15 Pro/Max, with its Apple Log profile can be shot and shown on a theater screen with no issues. When I shot my first clip with my iPhone 15 Pro in Apple Log and looked at it in DaVinci Resolve, I was blown away with the quality and how clean it was. A lot less noise then I saw in my iPhone 12 Pro Max footage (which is what I had before the 15 Pro). As far as KZbin goes, your style of video / editing is actually becoming the more popular style right now. From the flashy, motion graphics heavy, fast paced cutting to now where less editing and more talking head slower paced, more personal, videos are becoming the preferred style. In that respect, you're ahead of the game, as the saying goes. What separates, and lifts, your videos from the rest of the crowd is your focus on story and the importance of telling stories and giving back to the community. That's the one thing that is beautiful about your content. You keep it real. And your advice and commentary are the gems buried deep in the ground below the pile of KZbin videos that some of us have been fortunate enough to find. Thanks again for sharing your views. And as usual, I am inspired to create more content myself. I do work full time from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. So, my weekends are the best time to create. But, that doesn't stop me from creating. I'm still developing stories, especially short films. I feel with my schedule, that shorts are more doable. Either way, I want to continue to create whether its writing on the weekends or the occasional video I drop on KZbin, I've started to ignore my watch hours and just focus on creating and not worrying about it. It's more important to me to keep creating and sharing whatever that looks like, and going from there. Thanks again for the inspiration.

Man this video has a lot of interesting topics. That Gerald Undone video was a waste of my time and as a result I unsubscribe. Reputation is very hard to earn but very easy to lose. Great video keep on going!