Arri Alexa 35 | Upgrade of the Decade to Hollywood's Favorite Camera!

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[@TheOneSaskatchewanFarmBoy]

I never thought I would watch a 40 minute video about a cinema camera that I’d never afford, but here I am

[@BigbodyBerto]

right hahahah

[@ProductionsbyKevinB]

And he'll probably never make a film with it either... LOL

[@HermanvanHunnik]

You stole about everybody's comment :)

[@TheOneSaskatchewanFarmBoy]

@@HermanvanHunnik actually I wrote this comment when it was just released and I was an early comment so I didn’t copy

[@HermanvanHunnik]

@@TheOneSaskatchewanFarmBoy the bloody internet. That’s what I meant, you were so quick with what everyone was thinking, so they had no more chance to make that comment, I misspoke

[@tubbyttub]

How I found Potato Jet: "Here's a $500 Canon camera that's amazing for getting video of your dog" Why I stayed with Potato Jet: "Here's a $76,000 Arri camera that's amazing for getting video of your dog"

[@mobietv8778]

Hey PJ great Vid about the Alexa 35 !!!! ... I was part of the ALEXA 35 engineering team in Munich Germany ... for the last 2.5 years ... It's cool to see how happy you are to have the Alexa 35 in your hands ... makes me so happy that all the sweat and teas are now paying off ... Thanks for this cool Vid !!!!!!!!

[@AdamFunk]

I love so deeply that, while living the absolute dream and getting to meet with ARRI designers before the camera's even announced, you drop the line _"now it looks like a flying Pokemon!"_ about an $80,000 piece of equipment. Never change, Gene.

[@RevivalMotoring]

You managed to keep my attention for 37 minutes while teaching me about a camera I'll likely never even see in person. Great stuff!!

[@leer6871]

If you ever want to, Rental Houses are usually very hospitable to walk ins at least when it isn’t busy. When I was in film school I would call the ones near me and ask if I could come in and browse equipment for an “upcoming project” that I made up just to be in the same room as Alexa’s, Venice’s, and Red monstros Right now I work at one in Atlanta and know for a fact if a customer came in wanting to look at lights or cameras or lenses people are happy to pull them out and show it off.

[@RevivalMotoring]

@@leer6871 This is a great suggestion, I had always kind of assumed they were not open to the public. But it makes sense when working on a project to be able to research. Thanks for the tip!

[@evergrandebestrealestate4854]

I read it as PRISON instead of Person lol

[@thejosephkerr7139]

It was a blast shooting with you guys! The camera is gorgeous, and you all ate the fire like candy🔥🔥🔥

[@wdigivideo]

Dude you are such a bad ass. And teaching us to eat fire was amazing and incredibly kind! So privileged to get to capture your talent!

[@SylvereNazaire]

I love that ARRI always has had the attitude "if increasing resoloution affects other aspects of the image, don't do it"

[@jdam28k]

Every camera manufacturer, mor megapickles ~(˚Õ˚)~

[@Karthig1987]

But yet they did manage to increase it lol from excellent for the MP to even more MP

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

Resolution became irrelevant to cinema cameras -- and even detrimental -- once they started pushing above 2.5k. Even 4k is just way too much. This is frankly how Netflix ruined cinema; the 4k mandates are pushing filmmakers in the absolute wrong direction. Now everything has this glossy, hyperrealistic look that just sucks the soul of the moving image. There is art in imperfection, and a big part of movie magic has always come from the medium. And we're destroying that medium because a bunch of dipshits at a billion-dollar streaming company said so. Nobody watches The Godfather and wishes it was in 4k. Nobody watches ANY great old movie and wishes it was in 4k. The whole conversation is absurd.

[@carlosoruna7174]

And remember that's just the capture device. Add costs of lenses and ..?...

[@carlosoruna7174]

@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg umm. Commercial slide film in the 70s. Kodachrome 25 pro. Was about 20 megapixel equivalent for a full frame 24x36.. imagine cine stock. Lol

[@DavidsDreamFactory]

Thanks for having us and getting such incredible footage! next time you're getting on the fire wheel!

[@wdigivideo]

Dave you’re a rock star! Can’t wait to do more with you man!

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

You really rocked it on this shoot!

[@matthewgriswold]

This camera is exciting. Even more exciting: those open white claws and gatorades right next to the $150,000 camera setup

[@malekzin4788]

i love how the DPs talk not just on specs, but how the pictures look. it shows that the most important spec is not written on paper.

[@messsucher]

its just truly amazing how the people who makes the best cameras in the world, still expresses the most genuine, down to earth, passion with developing camera technology. And is also so excited to share those informations with all of us. Eventho the price is such a huge leap from other options on the market, you just know its worth the price, becaues they don't brag about the specs, and just works to make the tool works for its users. Annnd separating the cooling fans from the electronics, doesn't compromise the weather-proof abilities at all.. Why isn't every other manufacture do this already lol. & which universe do I have to save, to work in this company?

[@timotheo4784]

Sony Venice 2 isn't far off pricewise, and it's actually the only one competing with the Alexa talking digital cameras (not IMAX). RED is not in the same league. Just isn't.

[@Siggy145]

Been working @arri as engineer for 7 years now. And all I can say is you do not have to save a universe but be passionate. Even our top notch seniors are still enthusiasts at heart.

[@messsucher]

@@Siggy145 Oh i can definitely see that. mad respect

[@Kiwireels]

17 stops of DR? Very very impressive. As a cinematographer & colourist this is now on my Xmas wish list. Anyway seriously impressed with how Arri have stayed true their values

[@desmay2studios]

who needs kidneys anyway?

[@Kiwireels]

@@desmay2studios Kidneys over rated right?

[@AntonnActionParanormal]

Bof... je fais une toute aussi belle image avec ma FX3

[@jaekimchi]

17 stops... Arri's engineering is so impressive.

[@cameraconspiracies]

I want a small ARRI mirrorless camera. Tell them to make one!

[@PotatoJet]

An Arri compact mirrorless!! Yes!!

[@SuperNicktendo]

Love seeing this type of content. Will never be in the same room as an Arri so this is amazing to see and appreciate the gear that goes into making films that not a lot of people will notice.

[@aboynamedjamil]

My fav part of this video is just how much Kari is a part of the Potato Jet brand now. She has gotten so much more comfortable in front of the camera. Also she just seems like an extension of Gene. I got used to it in the vlogs, but I was so surprised by how I WASN'T surprised by how well she fit into this Potato Jet video. Good job Kari. Great video Gene.

[@StevenHe]

I'm still learning about dynamic range, Is the Alexa 35's 17 stops more impressive than the Red V-raptor's 17 stops? Are Arri's brightest stops better?

[@HeliosAnimation]

Yes, in general Arri tends to underrate dynamic range, where Red overrates it, so like a 17 stop red camera is the same as an old alexa, i've even heard some people say its less.

[@BenSwoloest]

*emotional damage*

[@imabigsandwich1292]

ayo didn't expect to see you here, but yeah, red uses highlight recovery which basically remakes the clipped infos from different color channels, most of them time it's ok but sometimes the highlights look monochrome, so their 17 stops is not only overrated but based on some unusable highlight recovered range

[@bbrunorocha]

yeahm because Arri doesn't lie about DR, while every other company does.

[@burnerr]

you chose Arri cameras for the color science

[@PTQ4]

Just discovered you a month ago and now ur one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@SarahKchannel]

This was most likely one of the most informative videos about a new professional camera I have ever seen (been with cameras since the 8mm days). Well explained but not in a way that made it over simplified ! Great camera, ever greater job on this video !

[@falcofurious]

27:20 is what blew me away. That’s the true power of dynamic range

[@DimAngelProductions]

Honestly just happy this one is coming out so it’ll make the mini pl and LF more affordable

[@dejochemvaningen]

Your stuff is great! I see a lot of comments saying "I will never see this camera in person, but still watched the entire video". I am a 1st AC for 14 years, and I just got way more info from you in these 37 mins than I managed to get from the "official" channels. Plus this was WAY more fun. That's one sub closer to a million!

[@godmode9]

6:44 BLOWS ME AWAY because the amount of detail there makes it look like a VFX shot

[@NeilEvery]

"chasing the resolution Dragon" - nice. I see what you did there. Well played sir!

[@freespiritsquest]

While everyone else is getting to demo the Canon R7/R10 lately Gene is like, "Hey, check out this new $78k Arri..." That thing is ridiculous!

[@nuclear64_]

Bro, you've been working hard. This is a fantastic video.The pace along with the information is perfect. This one is really good. Great video.

[@eedoamitay3341]

I dont think I've ever really appreciated the filming quality of movies and shows, but this is really opening my eyes to how amazing the technology is behind getting those cinematic shots, truly awesome video

[@marcelosantos5683]

The star of the show is your editing skills, you kept me entertained through 37 minutes. The way you stitched different shots but that talked about the same thing was really good, it clarified information without being too repetitive

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

My back was hurting just looking at that rig! 😮

[@kubrickbuff19]

I live in Munich next to the ARRI Headquarter. In the meantime, ARRI who was founded in 1917 in Munich by two film ethusiasts (Mr. Arnold & Mr. Richter, what ARRI stands for) has a 105-year company history of creating cinematographic equipment that wrote film history and coined the production and visual style of tens of thousands films around the globe. For decades, they developed und produced analog film cameras, every model at the pinnaccle of the respective cinematographic technology of its time. The last analog film cameras they released were the Arricam Studio and Arricam Lite in the year 2000. They are planning to maintain all their analog cameras still in rental for at least the next ten years to come. Now, for more than ten years, ARRI has managed to successfully transform their decade-long technical know-how and experience from the analog film technology to the digital era of cinematography. Congratulations! We`re eager to learn about ARRIs future develoments in the area of cinematographic technology.

[@m.i.andersen8167]

Dynamics, texture, and especially colors are what it's really about. It is a great pleasure for us film viewers that the ARRI guys have such good aesthetic sense and incredibly well-trained eyes.

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

Can I just say, Isaiah Mustafa is so fun to watch on camera. I love that you two get to keep collaborating on projects.

[@KofiYeboah]

Look at you, Look at me, This is an ARRI 35, Now look back at your Sony Camera, Look back at me, I am robust, I am cinema, Now look back at your camera, Small, Weak, Inflated Features that you don't need, Now Look back at me . Do you see this? This is a dynamic range, This is color, Now, which camera would you instead take home? I'm on a Horse. [Camera Pushes out to reveal Isaiah on a Horse, with the ARRI 35 on a Ready Rig with and Atlas Lens] *Old Spice Whistle* - What I wish Isaiah Said during this video

[@JusttJC]

Another masterclass of creating an entertaining yet educating video, smashed it man🔥

[@claudius2049]

Yep thats Potato Jet videos for me, i mostly watch him for his calming yet interesting videos!

[@emilianomarquez1629]

I was working on a film once, and the weeks before I read Arri's manual for the Alexa in case I could get close to one, I think I've learned more on how they work just by watching your videos than all the studying I did on my own back then.

[@deadbearmedia]

It looks incredible! I'd love to see the texture comparisons without YT's compression. I'm sure it's muuuuch more noticeable! Excited to see the projects that come from this camera.

[@Magmafire]

I'm happy how this video represents your growth as a creator and that we're all able to come along for the ride.

[@richardwilliamson1533]

Excited for this camera. Originally wasn’t sure about the body but it looks like it’s really gonna help out 1st AC’s

[@patrickmalec8419]

This camera is oozing with class. ARRI has done an out-of-this-world job with this camera. Will I ever get the chance to use it, probably not. However, their dedication to quality over quantity shows heavily with this release. Hopefully the focus ARRI has put into their color and dynamic range reproduction will trickle down into the rest of the camera industry. The only companies I can see getting close or surpassing would be Sony or Black Magic Design. RED has some serious work to do with their color reproduction if they want to compete. Yellow and blue look so artificial with RED. That brief test done on the anamorphic lenses with the orange and blue lights looked so natural and clean. Anyways, great job on this video. It's awesome you get to work with ARRI to reveal this camera to the world.

[@FelixCervantes]

I guess that is it for Gene, nothing more to live for, he got his dream wish! Congratulations on getting the time with the camera. Arri didn't think any other KZbinr was worth it. Do you see Gerald Undone with the camera? Or Armando? Gene is just knocking it out of the park lately. First the AmbuLAnce feature and now this. Way to go!

[@adriatic123]

Footage with the dog and the pool at 19:38 is just stunning. Color fullness, range, sharpness, the whole image.. just stunning. It's a whole new standard. I am afraid scenes filmed with this will look so gorgeous people will miss the message of the movie. Filmmakers will have to be careful with this powerful piece of equipment.

[@kieranarmstrongproductions4743]

Love the Dehavens, great people with a great little rental house in the cut. This camera looks incredible

[@EveryFramePerTech]

10:27 i love how the dog is just minding its own business and walking with its small cute feet 😂😚

[@johnster02]

at 7:38 i thought you were going to say “so i’m going to be giving a couple of these arri cameras away. just make sure to like and sub.” lmaoo

[@bardomeister]

I lovecthat you do things your own way and show us gear and tech that most KZbin channels don't. Very cool to see al the pro's excited about it as well... Let's get Gene to a million subs!!!

[@akatechon5731]

What a fantastic in depth video. Really balances practical on the job usage with the ethos behind it, not just technical stuff. Most interesting to me was the talking to the guys from Arri, you can really get a sense of how everything is designed with the creative user in mind and you can see why they’re so successful at what they do. Thanks! (Hope you hit a million)

[@ashwinsuraj4416]

Watched the entire video without skipping a sec and i have to say .. boy those shots look GLORIOUS !!!!! And the entire video as usual fun entertaining and informative 💥

[@DIRECTORFLIT]

FINALLY, I have been waiting for this man. U just make arri cooler than anything. Love both of ya

[@Sendrim]

Just wow! I absolutely loved this video. Amazing, fun, informative and beautiful! Great job Gene!

[@drsus0]

one thing that has changed dramatically! form KZbinrs reviewing professional equipment that they don't use at all over the last 5 years is that they finally understand what makes a good professional camera ... that it is not the tech specs.

[@arjunan.b4072]

What a presentation brother 🔥👏🏼💯, and loved the specs and capabilities of the new breed from ARRI family. Commenting this as a entry level dop, waiting for the day where i can play with this camera. Keep up the great work brother. Presentation skills 💯, informative & fun to watch. Love from INDIA 🏹💙

[@AfoteyAnnum]

Seventeen stops of dynamic range. SEVENTEEN!!! My goodness. This camera is just so next level. Can't wait to own one!

[@GuillaumeCornetfilms]

"it's a baby holder"... tried that, it works great, baby loved it ahah

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Incredible. this video and the camera is incredible. 🔥

[@connormccaskill]

Bro you totally nailed this video. Great work! Everyone’s dream camera has finally arrived!

[@Ultiyplayer]

I love the throwbacks at the end of the video! Also love these super long vids. Keep it up dude! This has me so hyped for the future

[@OREO959]

Somehow this is a banger documentary that makes me want an Arri.

[@EposVox]

IT'S SO GLORIOUS

[@KillingTheMost]

Alexa as a stream webcam will pay dividends 😁

[@lifeofapotato4595]

As pro photographer who's now jumping into production industry, knowing all about working with ARRI cameras like this helps me so much

[@8lec_R]

I can't wait for other manufacturers to catch up with the dynamic range Imagine a black magic camera with 15 stops of actual dynamic range for less than 1500 bucks. That would be awesome

[@user-ti9zc1xv2b]

They almost can't, ARRI has an absurd amount of patents on sensor technology (rightly so) that prohibits some major advancements from other companies to step up their game.

[@8lec_R]

@@user-ti9zc1xv2b oof. I hate patents. They are almost always worse for the companies and consumers.

[@user-ti9zc1xv2b]

@@8lec_R Actually, fair point.

[@Mssmilelovejoy]

They have caught up. The only reason why this camera was pushed to 17 stops is because Arri lost is choke hold of the market after their competitors pushed them off the top with upgrades like this. While Arri did a greta job with this camera, they are years behind where they should have been

[@8lec_R]

@@Mssmilelovejoy I just want a camera that can shoot at a high dynamic range, fast rolling shutter and has good colour accuracy. This is why I'm excited about the alexa even tho I'm aware I cannot buy it. I would love this to come down to cheaper cameras

[@brentsmithline3423]

Loved to see what is being done with Arri. Image technology keeps moving forward with sensors, and SOC processors.

[@benonmugumbya1517]

You make the best camera and related gear reviews and am dying to see you hit 1M subs, been here since you were at about 500k. Keep them videos coming.

[@Chris.Wheelington]

Dude! You’re a freaking ROCKSTAR! 🤟🏽😝 Awesome video! Blown away by that dynamic range! And the colors! Holy crap! And that quick draw 🔫 was impressive 😂 so many great moments in this video man haha. You’re a legend bro. Great job 👏🏽

[@cypress732]

Fantastic video, well edited, great job jumping back and forth for each topic. Get that 1 million subs!

[@MLee-vcrr]

Potato, this is a absolutely fantastic video. One of the best I've ever seen on Arri cameras. Now I know why these cameras are used on nearly every "Best Picture"" winner for the last 10 years. You have done a really good job helping understand the Arri design and engineering science, keep up the great work!

[@mrrobotnica]

Best explanation of log ever.

[@pixel_overkill]

What a beautiful piece of equipment. This is why I love watching this channel.

[@Walnutplaner]

great video guys! thanks for all the passion you put into these docs i will def be a regular now!

[@cobymarcum1442]

Such an insanely good video. From the basic information to the more in depth information to reach all audiences. Arri has some amazing technology and I’m glad they work with Dr. Jet to share what they’re working on with poor folk like me. Well done sir. 👍

[@joshliquet]

Love the fact that you guys had Isaiah Mustafa one of my favorite actors

[@WolfMediaImaging]

I Think i Counted 3 times my jaw dropped from the footage. this camera is incredible.

[@DD-sn4iz]

everybody else: fuji xhs2 Gene: new ARRI

[@ADHTube]

I actually watched the entire thing! Captivating! Thanks Gene for bringing us into part of your world.

[@alexandstacey]

Your enthusiasm is why I continue to watch your videos. The editing of this video is awesome. Keep up the good work potato!

[@ConorORegan]

This is the first video that I’ve seen about the new Alexa and it looks amazing!

[@1pt21jigawatt]

I didn't think you could top your Michael Bay interview video. This totally killed.

[@SSRaskar]

Mannn this was an awesome video. Everything was explained to its point. Gene awesome work editing the video perfectly.

[@BrendanEvan]

Wow I loved the lessons in this. Each stop getting the same amount of data instead of being linear is super interesting! I wish other (cheaper) cameras focused more on that stuff instead of chasing resolution.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Every modern camera brand does that. He just explained how log works. I swear Arri sales team does a great job at making them seem more unique than they are. They are the best at dynamic range with 17 stops, but all log curves distribute data this way due to known science. Very few cameras shoot linear raw these days (Sigma FP is a rare one that does).

[@TechnoBabble]

It's not unique. What they are describing is a logarithmic gamma curve. Sony S-Log, Fuji F-Log, Canon C-Log, Nikon N-Log, Arri LogC, Panasonic V-Log, Blackmagic Film Gamma, etc. Basically very company records this way in their mid-range to high end cameras. The thing that is unique is 13-bit log RAW and 12-bit ProRes, to my knowledge all other companies do at most 10-bit ProRes and 12-bit log RAW or 12/14/16-bit linear RAW.

[@GregorPQ]

I finally understand, why there is log. Thank you!

[@ChrisParayno]

0:47 Accurate description of what we should be doing when purchasing new camera, looking at the overall image vs specs! These deep dives into film industry products sets Gene apart from all of these "YT influencers". always awesome. keep'em coming.

[@HonJazzz]

Awesome video but now let’s see how it compares to the new iPhone haha

[@joeswanderings]

Yes, and just the camera for an unobtrusive POV walk video.

[@Teluric2]

Like truck and a bike. Iphone is a toy.

[@xpez9694]

@@Teluric2 more like a truck vs honda

[@isaacroberts9089]

yeah cinematic mode beats the arri

[@benpossehl]

The way you edit these videos is so unique and keeps the attention of the viewer. Great work!!

[@timsaylor5496]

As someone who shoots fire spinning, so awesome to see that detail in the flames!

[@motomac8392]

I absolutely love these types of videos. your the only person in your field or catagory that has access to this stuff and knows more or less what the technical things are. your killing it gene. also your last name is the coolest last name ever. CAPTAIN NAGATA!!!!

[@luiscruztenorio9734]

you are in the big leagues!! Gene! congratulatios!!

[@M4Y0_]

12:17 Kari's hollywood moment where she walks towards the camera, looking good!

[@smssllc]

For some reason youtube auto plays (all the time) the other arri video you did with this guy when you made him punch through your back drop... I'm glad it didn't scare them away and you made this video. Thanks for the good watch!

[@joelbechtolt]

Dude your stuff gets more and more epic each week. Kudos.

[@theowestbrook]

Definitely one of the best review/introduction video for a camera that I have seen!

[@stararker]

I feel like a lesser form of life watching this amazing camera footage on a phone.

[@The33scap]

Listen man this was one of your most enjoyable videos ever. I could tell you were super pumped about this! Keep that energy mate

[@phillipmaguire4671]

Potato Jet makes his videos so interesting and entertaining... I always love to watch.

[@chrisheeran]

So stoked you did this video

[@logic2462]

The efforts this guy puts on a single video 🙌🏻

[@Gremlack13]

Arri…dang… Quality over quantity. Such a gorgeous image they put out.

[@bradymillersk8]

my sweet Arri, you will exist. only in my dreams

[@beatrizbettler646]

Dude seriously I don’t get why 88k people can’t just subscribe to you right now. Awesome vid!

[@WestonNey]

I want to see a Gerald Undone video on this camera 😩

[@ahaanpalla]

A crime that this man doesn't have 1 mill yet

[@clintjohnson2460]

all I can think of----you guys must have the most awesome home movies......... ever......