4 Ways Cinematographers Spice Up Their Movies | PolarPro Basecamp Mattebox

[@pacificostudios]

That use of tape as an eyeline flag is a great idea, and it costs pennies. Thanks! Personally, I use the Neewer matte box that costs $20 and fits on rails and rigs. It doesn't hold filters, but it does have top and side flags, and despite being cheap enough to be expendable, it is made of plastic that is just strong and flexible enough to not break with normal use.

[@timschwagel]

Should probably mention that it's a video about matte boxes in the title

[@Slesaint17]

Tim Schwagel they did?

[@timschwagel]

@@Slesaint17 when I originally commented there wasn't ❤️

[@Slesaint17]

Tim Schwagel ohhh right

[@aerospacenews]

Seems well engineered but proprietary filter sizes are a big drawback.

[@zackketz]

Tilta has a $99 matte box that's somewhat comparable. It uses standard 4x5.65 filters, which are super expensive though - but are standard so you can use them on any pro matte box system if you outgrow the Tilta matte box in the future.

[@andrewheki2257]

You forgot the 5th way, which is matting off part of the frame, hence the name matte box. Although this method isn't used as much today, due to the ease of cropping in post, it was used by Paramount in the early 50s to do an in camera crop from 1.37:1 aspect ratio to 1.66:1. I got a matte box to use graduated NDs with my camera. Circular grad filter begin the gradation in the middle of the frame, but matte box filter trays are vertically adjustable, so I can choose where to begin the gradation in the frame. I bought an all metal Cinematics matte box, which is a good matte box for the money, but it only supports 4x4 filters, which can vignette on wide lenses.

[@gstapleton]

Just so DANG great! One of the most comprehensive videos on why to use a Mattebox that I've seen on YT.

[@tamasdebreczeni5335]

Polar pro releases a new product, now everybody needs a matte box wooow

[@pacificostudios]

BTW, if you don't have a matte box, learn to shoot next to tree trunks and buildings when outdoors. Shooting from shade to a sun-lit, especially backlit, subject, makes a major difference in your results. Take it from someone that shot 35 mm film before digital existed. Plus, always use a polarized filter when outdoors on sunny days. It does wonders for sky colors.

[@kevinokai]

polar pro releases a matte box and then all of a sudden "matte boxes will spice up your video". lol

[@nikolaisavic]

Tbh nobody really needs a mattbox, it’s just a flex

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

" It's official, I must now buy a SpongeBob for my setup "

[@risbill1]

Biggest drawback to most matteboxes is the price especially when you're looking at all those filters.

[@RazorsRide]

Proprietary filter sizes, wtf? As an AC I considered buying it for shoots, but this just won't do...

[@Howyaduing]

Wow Indi mogul really has change over the last 10 years!!!

[@bobbydbuze]

That Sponge Bob tip is genius!!!

[@jonfraserdop]

why are matte boxes so overpriced!? the polar pro one is cheaper sure.. but it's still ridiculously overpriced..

[@sean_benton]

Jon Fraser I know right

[@BuildABergGroup]

Yea it’s overpriced just because it’s a specialty item, which the manufacturer over charge just because it’s specific to cinema. Really whack.

[@insanedb]

Tilta mini matte box is only $100

[@reanetsemoleleki8219]

Aren't most products that are considered "cine" tools overpriced?

[@dommovedchannels6268]

Benefits of a amtte box: *Supports spongebob mounting*

[@krisfire]

Great video about Mattboxes! They are some awesome pieces of hardware and the tips here gave me some info I didn’t think about for using them. Super useful!!

[@tcheAndrew]

bought the polar pro after watching this video, i love it!

[@mannahatamovies]

Nice job fellas. Very informative.

[@BlenderDumbass]

Mattebox is the type of thing that you can DIY really easy.

[@Janinto]

Thank you, today too.

[@JoseReneVisuals]

Thanks guys! :)

[@D_L_J_83]

Looks great but I’ve got a whole set of filters already. Is there no way to use my current 4x4 stiffen filters on this system?

[@jonathanrascol]

Bravo! Beautiful! Homages! 🎼🎼🎼 JAR

[@ShashankGuruprasad]

This matt box costs 699 dollars which is more than my camera body😂

[@cormacwdoherty01]

You know, I've loved a lot of these pro videos and they've been super insightful, but I feel like we could spend a LITTLE bit of time talking about some more actual indie film stuff. There have been many great things to learn from your recent videos, but Hollywood-level cinematography/production and big-league freelance videography don't exactly hit the same inspiring nerves as videos about creative indie film techniques etc. That being said, you've been making amazing quality stuff, and obviously, you should do what you love to do, this is just an opinion from a whiner so yeah.

[@boyangeorgiev]

I think you should definitely listen to the podcasts. The videos feel complementary to the super insightful content on the podcast.

[@kurtlindner]

I've been on a shoot where the lens mounted matte box ripped the front off, and element out, of a Canon 50mm 1.2, essentially complete loss. Be careful how much trust you put in your gear.

[@adamlinssen4269]

kurt lindner some lenses aren’t meant to be used with clip on matte boxes

[@kurtlindner]

@@adamlinssen4269 Clearly.

[@critical]

almost exclusivly 112mm? lol, next lens he grabs (the EZ) is 114mm

[@anhdvids]

Great video as others have said. I just want to highlight the epic rock kicking demonstration at 4:07

[@HisOnlySonTV]

I definitely need to get my matte box to lift my cinematography work in my short films..ideal👍

[@Gr3kiZon3]

Problem is that these ND's from Polar are not standard size aka limiting yourself to buying from one specific company and not usable on any other (which actually is a smart move when it comes to business). Try Sachtler Ace as a similiar price option.

[@indymogul]

Totally agree. For a lot of people, choosing a matte box that accepts standard filters will future-proof and better prepare you down the line. But for a lot of travel and doc filmmakers, this is the lightweight box they've been waiting forever for.

[@Gr3kiZon3]

@@indymogul and to make it ever lighter you can always go with pantyhose while waiting for Polar's diffusion filters for this matte box - just saying! #tiffendidntsponsorthiscomment

[@indymogul]

​@@Gr3kiZon3 Oh 100%. The coolest filmmaker is always the one with the pantyhose on his camera. ;)

[@Gr3kiZon3]

@@indymogul I'd say the one buying them.. Hardest thing I ever did in a supermarket.

[@Writtenmirror]

Good looking out!

[@JohnB-bi4zc]

great info guys! merci

[@iandetenma]

I will absolutely put Spongebob at the top of my DSLR's built-in flash...

[@rampagetv]

5:43 You get 100 internet points for this transition sir.

[@franklinmichael671]

Can you have a promise filter on the lens and then attach the polar pro matte box onto it? To have difusión and variable ND in the same package?

[@Hrothmeir]

When I was looking for a lens hood for my dslr, I almost went with a standard round one because, well, it gets the job done. Then I found a rectangular eng-style and had to go with that. Was it better? Not really, but damn did it make me feel professional when shooting with my crappy $50 lens.

[@michael_viteritti]

Super cool! :D

[@emmanuelmediapro1412]

Awesome show..

[@Musiquedecor]

I've always wanted one.

[@OneCheapEric]

Literally thought it was going to be $99.

[@thomaswindfeld728]

Hey guys. Do these filters all come in the same thickness? I bought a cheaper Matt box and borrowed some filters. But putting the filters in the slots were very very tight and snug.

[@MrEvko]

Hi, what the pack of graphics do you use? What pack do you recommend for Pemiere pro?

[@-grey]

Curious about more filtration purposes, options, and styles.

[@ToddMcDurmont]

Just got my new PP for my A7SIII. Love it. Also, Ted...nice voice. You should do VOs. 👍

[@Mrpropretop5]

love your video

[@CElectriX]

Great Video!

[@themaskedcondom2971]

These are clever tips!! Thanks!

[@optimumfilms]

Am I wrong for being kind of resentful of the "it makes you look cool" reasoning? I bought one of these last week though.

[@aaronramly1705]

After 7 month do you still use it ? how was the experience ?

[@optimumfilms]

@@aaronramly1705 one of the best purchases I ever made. The filter system is amazing and the light weight makes it so easy to use. Only bad thing is transportation is tough with the MB and 3 filters in their pouches...need a bigger bag.

[@ConnerFoxx]

I dunno man, a lot of clients react to your equipment and seem to buy that your gear represents how professional you are. Sounds ridiculous, but it really is true a lot of the time. A mattebox is one of the simplest ways to make a camera look "legit". It's not so much about feeling cool yourself as presenting professionally to the client, like a businessman's suit. Everyone knows a big rectangle in front of the camera must mean you aren't just shooting home video on a camcorder. It's legitimately helpful to have clients get excited and enthusiastic on set because they're buying into your shoot as a real production in progress, especially in the early days when you're actually kinda flying by the seat of your pants working with smaller businesses. If they feel good about the production, they may give better performances/be easier to work with on set AND talk about you excitedly to others, which can help get your company out there too. I would only find this whole idealistic psychological angle annoying if a mattebox served no physical purpose, but considering how useful they actually are... I mean they don't shoot real films without em for a reason, and those guys have nobody to impress. Essentially you can never call a mattebox a foolish purchase, so the fact that it helps you look good is really just a cherry on top worth mentioning. And yeah, if you're videos aren't actually good in the end, you're ultimately doomed... but that's always the case anyway ha

[@Nooely]

2:40 When traveling you want lightweight gear Me: dslr, marvic mini and some accessories about 4000€ Indy Mogul: 100k cinematic setup with red monstro where the tripod costs more than my kit and a cinema drone rig

[@connormkey]

ANYONE CAN ANSWER- I have a question- if you are working on an adobe premire video project where you want both real time shots and slow motion shots (such as in 120 fps) should you make the project sequence settings in 120 fps or 24? i do 120 but so it can handle the slow mo but wonder if that will make the shots that are in 24 fps have that "way too smooth" and "predicted, unrealistic" look. If this doesnt make sense let me know. Thanks to anybody who reads and responds!

[@MediaBuccLA]

mKey use a 24 FPS time line. If the 120 FPS doesn’t conform automatically to slow mo then slow down the 120fps clips.

[@bubblef8073]

A vlooger with a matte box just going to look ridiculous 🤣

[@DarshanGajjarFilms]

Dude Indy Mogul has taught me WAYYYYYYYYYYYY more than my £9000 a year at University has. FOR FREE

[@florinbalaican7419]

A lot of filmmakers out there don't use matebox, which we don't see it in their videos. A plastic thing in front over your camera doesn't make you a better filmmaker, even if you look like a professional your footage will look the same as your skills. Be smart and take care

[@HeIsHarsh]

7:17 Editing mistake

[@mayorof2ndstreet202]

Do other filters, not made by polar pro, fit in that Matte box? I heard someone say they don’t. Like if I wanted to rent some soft fx filters from a rental house they would be to think. Is this true?

[@indymogul]

Nope, they will not fit. But hang tight because we're planning to do an episode about industry standard filters soon. The Basecamp mattebox is more for that new wave of travel and doc filmmakers that want everything as light as possible.

[@Writtenmirror]

Nope it's literally for shoots where weight is the primary factor.

[@nick_g]

great video, but jeez... how many youtubers did polar pro bribe for this thing?!? from what I can tell the tilta mb-mt12 is way better for the same price OR there's a $100 small rig matte box that is every bit as good as the polar pro. it's just a 1-stage 4x5.65 matte box with a top flag. good marketing at polarpro

[@colavoce07]

What is the wide rectangular light mounted on his rig?

[@colavoce07]

At 7:06

[@tripodproductions580]

Nice video. If I am shooting at night, do I still have to keep the Matt Box on to look cool? ;)

[@indymogul]

You might have to, just in case people have night vision goggles

[@Hannibhaal777]

5:00 what movie is that

[@wilwilson8146]

I shot directly at the sun without a mattebox and my lens melted... I should have listened..

[@mish19811]

Hi in what focal length you film this talking head ?

[@ZJProductionHK]

U look like the defence secretary of the Netflix series salvation

[@olsonspeed]

The Polar Pro is 2x too expensive and the proprietary filters are a deal breaker, no sale.

[@Nelsontron1]

Good info. Thank you.

[@aubisoka]

Hihi... me too, to look serious ;)

[@jpcasalino]

linking cos of sponge bob

[@kumpelstift3252]

Ryan Connolly from Filmriot at 6:00!

[@odyseuszkoskiniotis6266]

Where are the side flags in Polar Pro Matte Box!?

[@benzinfilms8761]

polar pro mattebox is a joke, one flap only. it is well known that flares only come from the top... :D

[@rathuone3001]

If we upgrade to big camera like Red in future can we use this polar pro

[@indymogul]

Yes

[@motormous3]

Cookin is cheaper tho?

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

If you cant get respect without a matte box, you have som personal growth issues to work on insteaf

[@JayCamVEVO]

FIRST! Also another great video, guys!

[@bennyboytaylor1]

So basically when you break it down, the only reason to use a matte box over screw ons; is to look professional haha.

[@jeremymolinari6597]

Not quite, aside from the aforementioned flare reduction, it makes switching lenses (when you're using filtration) a helluva lot faster. And I mean, come on, looks hella cool! :D

[@janludwig7286]

No, there are many more reasons for it. It makes it easier to stack filters, you don't have to unscrew your filters every time you change your lens, you can (when using high end matte boxes) tilt your filters to avoid reflections. Also you can use hard mattes and top, side and bottom flags to really remove those flares.

[@bennyboytaylor1]

@@janludwig7286 nah.

[@janludwig7286]

@@bennyboytaylor1 Wow, what a great response. Having no clue about the topic and unwilling to learn...

[@bennyboytaylor1]

@@janludwig7286 I love you, don't get worked up. Listen to my voice and be free.

[@HenrikFaehrmann]

The moment when you realize that they are already sold out😅😩

[@llamaland9591]

Why called Matt box. Invented by Matt?

[@asierfilms]

how can i use a circular variable polarize with mattebox?

[@goldenmomentmedia8121]

Nice but it’s quite expensive ....

[@spazzattack23]

I feel like I'm disrespecting corridor just being in this comment section

[@exinexi]

You know you only need e 1$ small umbrella to avoid the lens flares right? Oh, but if you want to be taken seriously you need to spend hundreds for this thingy.

[@benjamin_lecomte]

I will say harder to mount on your camera rig if you don't shoot staticly

[@andreafrison]

✌️

[@ShaneCarrigan]

a filmmaker named Shawn Corrigan?... lol im a filmmaker named Shane Carrigan

[@Andrelas11]

Does no one call this an "eyebrow" anymore?

[@angelobarrera41]

Or Tilta Mini Matt Box for $99. Your welcome.

[@OyvindAuke]

Smells AD of this video

[@HakimZziwa]

You look like the Aperture lights Guy he he he

[@reanetsemoleleki8219]

Am I the only one that hates the blooming highlight look?

[@llamaajose]

basically u buy a $700 platform to put Spongebob

[@NowyKurs]

Way to expensive tool.

[@Stefannlee]

Nope

[@NathansVideos46]

Wow. You deleted my comment? Great way to get me to unsubscribe. Thought you guys were better than that.

[@rashidmitchell1794]

Hey man do me a favor, when the technic is bad, don’t use the face of a black person, I’ve noticed every time!!!

[@tomvice]

Squinty mogul

[@MinkFranchise]

You lost some credibility with this one.