The Africas | Sony FX6 Cinematic

This film was shot on the Sony FX6 in five countries across Africa over six weeks. It was an incredible feat for our 3-person crew. The intention was to create a passion piece that represented the values of our production company Grafton Create on a new cinema-line camera:
Thanks to Sony Australia for your partnership in this project. @sonyalpha.anz
1. Be willing to take risks
2. Capture what we feel, not just what we see
3. Nature is our canvas. Always
4. Pleasure is in the adventure
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The equipment I used for this project:
Sony FX6: www.amazon.com/Sony-ILME-FX6-...
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM: www.amazon.com/Sony-Full-Fram...
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM: www.amazon.com/Sony-Full-Fram...
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM: www.amazon.com/Sony-50mm-Full...
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G: www.amazon.com/200-600mm-F5-6...
DJI Ronin RS 3 Pro Stabiliser: www.amazon.com/DJI-Pro-Combo-...
Camera bag: www.amazon.com/Journey-Ramver...
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Production: Grafton Create
Director, DoP, Editor: Elliot Grafton
Producer and 1st AD: Georgie Woskett
2nd Camera, BTS Camera: Brannon Jackson

[@elliotgrafton]

Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed the film. I see a few comments asking what lenses were used. Here they are. - Sony 14mm f1.8 - Sony 35mm f1.4 - Sony 50mm f1.2 - Sony 200-600mm f5.6

[@WashingtonMoyo]

Changing lenses must have been some serious production, considering wind and sand conditions. Thanks for the share!

[@JSHFilms]

were the lenses all GM?

[@NickWahlen]

@@JSHFilms no 200-600 G not G master

[@VictorRiley]

Would love to hear/see more about your color grading process! Seeing what you're squeezing out of that Sony sensor is stunning!

[@bulentbab]

why İstanbul footages in ''the africas'' video?

[@peakfpvmedia]

I don't think the typical viewer realizes how much work goes into something like this. Subbed, because this was not only beautifully shot by both ground and air teams but because I can appreciate the lengths your team went through to produce this. Bravo

[@scottstramyk]

I completely agree and same reason I Subbed.

[@krishnaprasadpm3998]

True

[@nschl.5]

And the underwater shots with the dolphins, ugh... unreal

[@martijn7593]

Everyone realizes how much work this is!

[@rjun152]

everybody know

[@onestopproductions]

As a documentary filmmaker in Ethiopia, I have dedicated a significant amount of time to my craft. However, witnessing this masterpiece has ignited a renewed sense of creativity within me. I am deeply inspired and salute the creators for their outstanding work. From Ethiopia, I extend my heartfelt appreciation and admiration. Keep it coming, please.

[@nebulanationmedia]

Now that's the spirit solider

[@mickydix]

Honestly. This is not about the camera. I understand that the FX6 is awesome. But to shoot this and edit this takes real talent. The amount of work, creativity and dedication you guys put into this is amazing and can be done by only few creators. Bravo. Keep doing this and growing. I am not sure what you guys aim for. But if you bring more user friendly content in this quality. It will blow up. NO one is doing it. Hats off to you guys. Everyone who participated in making this video.

[@RemmyMusic1]

you think this was look as captivating with panasonic camera? it wouldn't.

[@KirkFilms]

Nothing to do with it

[@tesfatesfaye6262]

As an Ethiopian , I want to say thank you for brining attention to an aspect of my country and by extension my continent that is seldom noted. It's nice to celebrate the beauty of these places for a change, especially when it's the prevalent poverty that usually takes center stage.

[@BristolBerg]

You are welcome cuh.

[@wickedhouston5538]

@@BristolBerg nuh buh tuh duh

[@vitalilisau6181]

Hopefully the Grand Renaissance Dam will bring wealth to your country.

[@justkayy]

Phenomenal work mate!! Incredible quality. Doesn’t get much better than this🎉

[@corepurab1064]

I'm absolutely speechless! Those Emotions, Colors, Cuts, Shots.. how do I list everything!!?? I just don't have any words to express what I'm feeling right now!! This is SO DAMN GOOD!!❤❤❤

[@sachin.animusical]

Genuinely felt emotional after watching this. The efforts taken, the cinematography, the MUSIC, the story..... EPIC!!!

[@jacques_crafford]

ELLIOT... this is EXCEPTIONAL... a masterpiece really! Knowing those landscapes and knowing this camera, I can only imagine how much it took to create this. Yes, you have talent but something like this takes immense commitment, well done dude you can be proud!

[@davidjacomeconcept]

Brother it has been years since I saw a video like this, it remembers me of the essence of the 2017 vibe, when the travel and landscape were on the top of the greatest videos, talking not just about the filmmaking of this piece, but of the conscious behind the edit timeline, the moments of the music. How well you blend the behind the scenes footage with all the beauty of nature is simply perfect!

[@BiaPeixe]

How you articulated the footage with the Behind The Scenes is just incredible! This gave me goosebumps, congratulations for this masterpiece

[@InfiniteWatersRalphSmart]

Epic, keep up the good work

[@AdilShaikisawesome]

This is essentially an entire season of Our Planet packed into 6 minutes. Stuff like this pushes me to get better at my craft everyday. The commitment, skill and patience to get this done...oooff!! Take a bow. And take my sub :)

[@trishaanmarie]

This is on another level unlike any other cinematic shots I’ve seen! I am blown away by such artistry! 😭

[@shreyasvaishnav4998]

By far the best cinematic video with FX6🔥🔥 Big kudos to cinematographer, editor, colorist, sound engineer

[@user-si2bn6wu6w]

Elliot I don't think you understans how mesmerized, impressed and inspired I am. I can't even begin to explain my awe to your colorgrading, composition and cinematography. You are the PINNACLE of an example of how ONE (or a few) person/people with a travel friendly light setup can create mind-boggling hollywood material that surpasses teams of 10-20-30 people and productions with double digit thousands of dollars of gear and camera. If one day I have 25% of the skills and knowledge you have I'll be contempt. This is the type of content and quality I've dreamt of being able to make for nearly 6 years.

[@asinga_Unfolds]

I always thought a 2 minutes video takes exactly two minutes to create, or a 5 minutes video requires only five minutes. Not knowing anything about cameras and wanting to tell stories here on KZbin somehow got me started, and it was then and only then that I realised I was wrong the whole time. I can not thank this team enough for all the time they invested in putting this masterpiece together.

[@nathanalene]

It's great seeing my country like this some of the mostly beautiful places and creatures in Ethiopia. Even places and people that represent my religion. Thank you ❤.. that was beautiful

[@rockingkvs]

This should be submitted to Oscars and other international awards. Remarkable film making.

[@jangdi.]

Nice showcase video, but absolutely has NOTHING to do with filmmaking.

[@bygmesterfinnegan6938]

Thank you. These hivemind "filmmaker" community of idiots swarming everything...​@@jangdi.

[@melkamuadore738]

I'm Ethiopian 🇪🇹 I dont have words to explain your great job bro! Thank for your inspiration bro you are Guinness!!

[@CG_School]

As an Ethiopian and a videographer I felt both emotions of the shots, edits and the gears as well as the places. Such an exquisite and magnificent masterpiece. Thank you.

[@SirMProductions]

The flow of this video feels so different yet so refreshing! Seeing those FPV shots in there is just the cherry on top! Really great work!

[@olympic_productions]

Jaw dropping is an absolutely inadequate term to described what I just witnessed. Unbelievable work.

[@smhunain]

I am out of words, Being a DOP myself Just realizing how much you and your whole team had to go through to capture all this and then the whole post work to make something out of it This beautifully, I am just in love with every frame from ground to the underwater sequences. Keep Creating, More power to you brother Love from Pakistan ♥

[@jacobhorton761]

This is one of those films I will re-watch over and over again. Everything in this video is next level. The color grading, shots, pacing, music. I just want you to know there's at least one person who appreciates all the work you out into this masterpiece. Amazing work brother, just subbed.

[@zakiiraad2130]

wow! just wow! the color grading, the sound design, the editing and shooting skills! i am speachless!

[@seekr5400]

All I can say is thank you for all your dedication and time put into this project. I was in awe of every shot and the editing you did. What a time to be able to watch art like this. Keep Going

[@joepohle]

I feel like I haven't seen a piece of art in the video world like this in a while. This was inspiring!

[@gabeknechtel]

The Lalibella shots sent chills down my spine, this is some of the best creative work I've ever seen.

[@reilinjoey]

Some of the most beautiful visuals I’ve ever seen!!! Love how you blend sound, movement & colour together to form a really rhythmic and immersive film ⚡️Love it dude!

[@elliotgrafton]

My man, appriciate this so much coming from you!!!

[@SabeTheApple]

One of the best cinematic videos I think I've EVER seen. The amount of effort put into this is just crazy! I hope there's more! Subbed.

[@ammierivera32]

I don’t remember when was the last time I saw a video like this that made experience goosebumps, cry and marvel at such incredible captures of this world. Beyond incredible!

[@TimoteiBaciu]

Hello Grafton team! As video production company from Romania, this was really inspiring to see: what can a group of professional and passionate friends can achieve with skill, madness and dedication. It was so well put together, the rhythm was magnificent and it left you feeling something: what a great world and Creator we have. I really took that quote and I will apply it: dont shoot what you see, shoot what you feel. Awesome job. I wish you the best!

[@KeeganBenn]

Holy coww dude! This is so insane. You absolutely killed this! Some of the highest quality and cleanest looking shots out of Africa that I've seen. Big sub!

[@jacobzatorsky]

These kind of films will be played to people living in 2100. Incredible capture of the world! I often forget how beautiful the world is!

[@BAMEDIA]

This was a true masterpiece... This will be something I can see myself coming back to for years or inspiration, and creativity... Truly beautiful. Thank you for what you and your team were able to bring to all of us as film makers, and viewers.

[@abith4u]

The planning that went into the music's timing and the timeframe of the cut. The way you combined the behind-the-scenes video with all the splendor of nature is really wonderful!

[@trevorcall_]

Bro... The world was not ready for this heat!! This was truly wild. All 6 minutes of this I had my mouth wide open lol. This quality is insane. You made me want to get a cinelifter for next year hahaha

[@wearerecon]

This is one of the most amazing videos that I've seen in a long time! Thank you, and congrats for what you've done. You are reaching viewers' hearts, and that is a very difficult task to accomplish.

[@AkashSamanta-pp1xt]

I just keep coming to back watch this masterpiece every now and then

[@derrekord]

Beautiful land, beautiful people, and beautifully shot and edited. Incredible work Elliot!

[@GhostStealth590]

It's my dream to have a drone I can strap my camera to. Capturing beautiful shots like this in an FPV style is immaculate. Incredible piloting for the drone shots, something the Mini 2 can never produce even in FPV mode. Great editing as well, it tells a story and that's what filmmaking is. Great job showcasing not what the camera can do, but what you can do. Love my fellow creatives.

[@TristanGrebe]

Yo I am absolutely in shock right now. This was the most insane thing I have ever seen. As an aspiring filmmaker, watching this just changed my perspective of what is even possible, you know. I'm at a loss for words, but well done man.

[@anugyajha7001]

This was one of those videos which hold control over every single sense of your body. Even before i could fully consciously come to terms with what i was seeing, my skin had goosebumps.

[@davidestrinproductions]

Absolutely beautifully shot and edited. The music, color grade, and camera moves brought it all together. Keep sharing your passion with the world.

[@byThamin]

I came across this video by chance and thought it was an official promotional video from Sony. Incredible work, really! Beautiful interplay of music and images.

[@roainmccormick5949]

I'm not just amazed. This gave me more that I can even explain. A masterpiece is hard to come by and equally as hard to accept.

[@solomonKachi7000]

thanks for taking the time not only to display the landscapes but also the people, really makes me hungry for the future of African cinema shot within the continent one day

[@SeekoGT]

This was absolutely amazing. Thanks for shooting it in 21:9. Always nice to view content in that aspect.

[@sebinthomasbabu]

Capture what you feel..Not what you see..WOW!! You guys just gave me inspiration to get out and shoot...Amazing Work of Art..And Great is yet to come

[@gillesmatheronpro]

Those six minutes were among my year's best, and shall remain. Thank you for taking us along, into your journey. You can rest assure you did not only produce a video, instead an ode to travel and discovery. How Humanity and Nature are beautiful, when shown this way !

[@kuldeepsinghCreator]

I came back to this video couple to times and every time it feels as if i am watching it for the first time. Incredible work by Everyone.

[@LtRyanPYT]

These shots are just 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 And the colorgrading/edit was phenomenal. Great work guys!

[@kristiancapuliak]

Probably the most insane footage from Africa that I've seen !

[@KokoMaxime]

The sounds.. the tension.. the everything. Absolutely amazing!

[@imshug6587]

brother this is pure art... i love how cinematic this video looks, the story of it, EVERYTHING!

[@Abelsaldana69]

Great video! I was in Ethiopia a while back, what an incredible place! Lalibela, Afar, Danakil, you made me remember good times! The trip to Erta Ale, such an amazing place! Congratulations.

[@hocusfocuscaptures7578]

this is incredible work!!!beautiful shots and the amount of risk taken in capturing these shots has been commendable !!! simply mind blowing

[@Amaurydbe]

This is, from far, the best video i have seen in my life. Everything is incredible, what an amazing work !

[@NiteshSingh-sr5fc]

Beautiful world, beautiful people, breathtaking shot. In some of the scenes i forget to take a breath for a while. In the scene you were running with joy I could feel as i was there. The details the sand, the breeze, I could literally feel it as if i were there. I don’t have enough words to express how i feel right now and soo grateful for this beautiful world we live in. Just bravo!! I’m glad i came across this video. Thank you for this moment.

[@thomasfatinstudio]

Those are really some of the best visuals of animals and drone I’ve seen 🤯 Tremendous work ! Huge congrats 🙌🔥

[@wearetrackclub]

Wow! Absolutely stunning work, Elliot. Love how you created this. Really just outstandingly captured 👏❤

[@teddoalex]

What better place to pick from other than AFRICA! Nothing but goosebumps watching this! Team Sony NZ absolutely smashed this! Well done Team Grafton! As a photographer, this has moved me and inspired me so much!

[@ClipCrossStudio]

Truly magnificent.....The video, the sound design...Everything is phenomenal

[@joshpkohler]

This is incredible! The whole flow of the video and the visuals are the highest level! Love it bro!

[@elliotgrafton]

thanks so much josh

[@kylevollaers_]

This is ridiculously good! Incredible work brother!

[@elliotgrafton]

thanks mate, great team effort

[@chanjuicy9292]

How wonderful are birds that fly in the sky every day and see this wonderful sight every day.

[@voltaire1234]

This is the most beautiful video I've seen in the last 10 years. My jaw dropped to the floor.

[@bryn]

Ahhh yes mate!!! Some genuine inspiration, awesome work. 👏

[@amiroueslati]

Wow ! 🤯 This is a MASTERPIECE 💯I would love to see the editing process and a walkthrough of how you colorgrade the footage, add SFX and Music.

[@ChildOfGodPodcast1]

This video is so perfect. I love that so much of Ethiopia was captured. I am proud of my people.

[@TedofAbuja]

This insane.. the amount of the work that went into this project is incredible 🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@starboy7336]

As a filmography you're at beyond level 🎥 Amazing creativity 🔥

[@mickivanreingold]

filmographer ***

[@starboy7336]

@@mickivanreingold lol it's ok just a spell mistake 😅

[@FoodMyDreams]

It looks incredibly beautiful, fantastic! Thank you for such a cool video, a little distracted from reality and transported to a non-reality world. +100500👍

[@hnry166]

This 6mins felt like an hour, the visual experience was absolute stunning and lively just as said "capture what you feel not what you see".

[@zednow]

I haven’t watched insane quality on KZbin like this in my entire life. I’m not saying it doesn’t exist on KZbin I’m just saying it’s my first time!!! This guy👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@kinnan670]

1:51 Afar danakil, afar, ETHIOPIA 2:19 Lalibela rock hewn church, amhara, ETHIOPIA 4:50 geralta,Tigray, ETHIOPIA looks so beautiful❤

[@bengiyardimli1925]

Don't forget Istanbul which apparently also is in Africa

[@kinnan670]

@@bengiyardimli1925 what??💀

[@bengiyardimli1925]

@@kinnan670 for some reason they included Istanbul which clearly is not in Africa

[@fabianproll]

most underrated comment. I was a bit surprised that nobody commented on this @@bengiyardimli1925

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Phenomenal !!! You really captured the beauty of Africa ❤🎉. What are the 5 countries if I may ask? I can see Ethiopia 🇪🇹 but would be great to know the rest.

[@bulentbab]

one of them is İstanbul :) But İstanbul is in europe.

[@Time-LapseDiaries]

That's amazing! Shooting in five countries across Africa with a 3-person crew on the Sony FX6 is truly impressive. It must have been an incredible experience and a testament to your team's dedication. I'm looking forward to seeing how this passion project reflects the values of Grafton Create. Well done!

[@live-n-die4203]

Only 2 min in and this is by far the most beautiful piece of art I’ve ever seen … also with me learning more about the Orthodox Church has mad this even more intriguing!

[@light0023]

ETHIOPIA 🎉

[@elliotgrafton]

In love ❤❤

[@serenitypeace7435]

NAMIBIA🎉

[@light0023]

@@serenitypeace7435 simply awesome

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[@Rasin_Bata]

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[@Mukarram.Jabalah_Tahan]

He's active on telegram

[@ethanshoforost4272]

This has to be one of the most beautiful films I've seen.... absolutely stunning!

[@user-bw1mm1hm2k]

one of the most beautiful piece of artistic cinematography I've ever seen

[@Ike_Belton]

One thing I love is the continuity of scenes or shots. Its incredible

[@EconomicSavant]

One of the most beautiful documentary i have seen in a while❤

[@thatrecklessboy]

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful cinematic piece I've seen in a while

[@hsretreadsrourkela5076]

one of the finest videos on the internet right now the way you've shot and edited it🤌🏻😍

[@artichaud4795]

This Movie left me speechless. It doesn't belong on KZbin, it should be played in theatres! (but I'm glad I found it on KZbin still^^). Excellent work Elliot, mad respect 🙏

[@TheVirtualJenesis]

Wonderfully captured! Oh, Africa, the beautiful motherland🤎

[@DmitroDubskiy1248]

amazing. no words. the dence colors, the edit, music. love it. one thing only: by watching in headphones I heard all sfx coming from the left ear.

[@phexus]

2:32 That shot is incredible. This whole video is a work of art.

[@ssdsingh276]

i cant imagine the amount of effort put into this. truly spectacular

[@JyotiskaBiswas-zl1fh]

One of the best cinematic video that I ever seen in my lifetime.

[@PrinceEzra.]

This Alone just inspired an entire concept for something I've been working on for a long time. THANK YOU!

[@jer254]

Absolutely breath taking 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🏆

[@CockieCrafter]

This could easily be a commercial for Sony, such amazing work!

[@ashwin4302]

This is absolutely epic along with great soundtracks . So inspiring and I watch it atleast several times a week. ♥

[@AnkurVaishnav-tq8te]

Speechless...huge respect to your work. It's incredible...this beauty is beyond words.

[@NatureMystic]

This is incredible beautiful. "Capture what we feel, not just what we see" love that.