Fuji X-T20 CINEMATIC JAPAN - A DELICATE MACHINE

A glimpse into Japanese cityscapes featuring a score by Toronto producer Camp30
@boreees
@campthirty
Filmed on Fujifilm X-T20 at 30fps
XF 18-50mm 2.8F
XF 35mm 1.4F
TV Came Single Gimbal

[@Jasterrrr]

I watch a lot of "cinematic" videos that are showcasing the cameras that I'm interested in. Majority of them look sharp but they all have same generic style: over-saturated colors, same style of shots (little bit of drone footage, slow mo footage behind a walking person etc.) and crappy "modern", "feel good" generic music that doesn't fit the video. You are so much better than those people with much more expensive cameras. This video looks like a video from somebody that had his/her own vision and style. I think that's one of the best compliments you can get as a content maker.

[@sapienstudio]

Dude! That truly is the best compliment...thank you!

[@gianclaudiopalazzolo5156]

I agree, so refreshing to watch a video that isn't a teal & orange vomit!

[@janzrockers]

I agree 👍👍👍

[@ThereGoesSpider]

I agree with this so much I just bought this camera in Dec 2019. Something magical about this processor that the newer X-T3 is missing. Great work!

[@ayyappanram3914]

@@ThereGoesSpider wow, I got in Dec 2019 too. I am in love with it

[@LevinBe]

00:15 that shot was dope

[@bombermanpodcast]

Inception :D Yeah

[@elenaklokova8241]

I found this video right before my first trip to Japan...and now that I'm back, I keep watching it every couple of weeks to dive into this atmosphere again, to feel it all again. Thank you, your work is truly amazing!

[@JP4560]

Came on to this channel by accident while looking for XT20 video samples to help me decide on a new camera. I ended up watching you other videos, I love your style , this is amazing. You got a new subscriber.

[@sapienstudio]

JP4560 Hey appreciate that man! Fuji makes some fine cameras :)

[@mrzclips]

1:43 absolutely amazing capture, the girl in the front with a mask on and the dude just randomly kissing the Barrier... 🤣

[@shimmeringreflection]

Brilliant, reminds me of the mood in the original Bladerunner. Sombre and subtle undertones of the irreverent beauty of a metropolis's denizens' unwitting purposelessness.

[@sapienstudio]

Unwitting purposelessness is exactly what it is. Love it. Thank you!

[@completionofcomplex]

You managed to make Japan look dystopian. Good cinematography!

[@danielbustos7679]

I feel like a true artist is able to convey their feelings and thoughts through whatever art form that they have .you sir ,have done just that I felt that in my soul 👍

[@Robischon]

That subway shot was *chef's kiss*

[@jayrecords9353]

Would watch this for hours.

[@mttqie]

Teach us how to reach this beauty color grading please

[@Devon_38]

For real, this looks like a movie.

[@roddteller]

Amazing work!

[@ricardocosta99]

Great job. You managed to capture the feeling of such a place, like Japan. What an amazing work, my friend!

[@ValentinFouche]

Wow, really not what I expected. It's sooo nice, I love it !

[@adammcnikol6220]

This is delicate af 🔥

[@tomaszborczyk6482]

I came here after having watched "Safelight" (which I've already watched 5 times probably, and counting). Needless to say, I am absolutely blown away by the cinematography. The mood, the nostalgia. Excellent, complementary choice of music. I agree with other people that this really stands out from the regular "mass" videos that YT is so oversaturated with. Your work actually inspired me to do something of my own with film. After years of sticking to the camera as purely photo-taking device, I am learning using it for film making. Hoping to create a short with the quality of your work, someday. I am using your videos as an inspiration and a learning tool, so I have one technical question. In some scenes (like 0:37, 1:19 or the closing scene at 2:26) there is this slow pan-out shot, which I absolutely love in movies. But I've always thought you'd need a slider to achieve that. So I wonder, was this achieved with lens' zoom, gimbal movement, or in post production?

[@sapienstudio]

Hey appreciate your kind words friend! These cameras are all sufficient tools for making an interesting visual piece. The camera should never be a limitation. To your question, indeed it is a gimbal to get those pan in shots. Good luck!

[@tomaszborczyk6482]

@@sapienstudio I also believe the only limitation is the creator's mind, imagination, and obstacles he/she himself created. It really gives a feeling of freedom after having realized that. Really looking forward to diving into this art! Thanks for your time

[@mitchOrr1]

Dod you use a zoom pull feature on the gimbal for the shots? Or was it something else?

[@jacek.radunc]

so atmospheric music and movie

[@hellionfilms2349]

I own a BM Pocket 4K, and was looking at a half decent stills camera so I ordered the X-T20. Then I watched this video, and blown away. I think I might sell my Pocket 4K!! Incredible!

[@sapienstudio]

Haha thanks yeah I miss my XT20 😔 amazing little cam...

[@dudepersonvids]

Hahaha Hellion Films, that's exactly why I'm here too. I have a Canon Rebel, and after getting a taste for what a nice cinema cam can do (my Pocket 4K), I am left wanting a half-decent stills camera as well. But as a film/video person, I should probably choose something 4K capable as well in case I need a B-camera. This video might have sold me on the X T-20.

[@sunreynyc]

Yes, I watched with a great deal of interest & wanting to see more. You have the ability to create a movie without dialogue.

[@sapienstudio]

sunreynyc Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@anninathebest98]

The atmosphere of the video was one of another world, another time . I am amazed wow! Thank u a lot, you are an inspiration for me.

[@sapienstudio]

Taiboo N Thanks so much! The most we can hope for is to inspire somebody else. 🙏🏼

[@lukethpuketh]

Incredible job

[@agirihardian9]

this video deserves so much more.. awesome work, dude!

[@creostory378]

BEAUTIFUL MOODY VIDEO !

[@jayrecords9353]

Getting a XT20 sir. Hope I can learn from your videos.

[@joytekb]

Speachless

[@TorDrums]

Love the vibe and colours of this! Can only Hope I achieve this with my new X-T20. I think editing is the hardest part. Colours + me a noob = failure!

[@madebychris935]

So so so good. Bravo. Love all your stuff 👌

[@sapienstudio]

Christopher Ian Howell Huge thanks Christopher!

[@rezalkurniawan1178]

Great shoot dude 💯

[@kebab_boi]

Fuji should pay you I'm not kidding.

[@oscargalvan8170]

This was amazing! such a good job!

[@sapienstudio]

Appreciate that thank you!

[@samtvinparis]

May bakas na, ingat sa Lolo natin, keep safe and stayco

[@MrTeke99]

Amazing

[@TomSrc]

Absolutely love this video, the colours and the ambient music especially with the background sounds of the environment of Japan, the detail is great! What sort of audio was used in this video like for example the music? Has it got a specific genre?

[@yagmur-tries]

i have fujifilm xt-20 too and i'm also trying to make perfect videos 💖 amazed with your video

[@AGCreationsflorida]

beautiful video

[@lendychman]

Man. Keep it up. Youre talented

[@maxthethird_]

is this camera still worth buying in 2020? Love this video man, ambient music makes it so much better, no boring club music with multiple drone shots which have nothing to do with the camera you talking about. Amazing!

[@shinkunAvi]

if you want get more expiriens take x-t30 it have better af and f-log inside camera

[@ruff1draft]

Loving your cinematic films. Looking forward to see what else you can do with both the Fuji XT20 and Fuji XT3. I intend to purchase the Nikon D5600 to go alongside my Nikon D5500.

[@EduardoMendozaPhoto]

Used the 18-55mm F2.8-4 ? Great work!

[@RuelGatchalianzzz]

Amazing. Music and palette reminded me of Bladerunner!

[@seth5022]

Amazing man. I'm putting together a video at the moment, with your videos being the main inspiration. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@sapienstudio]

Seth 🤘🏻

[@selenopva]

00:14 🔥👏

[@dominikhollo6280]

Amazing!

[@aidankjellberg4005]

Song? ( And amazing video, I'm looking at getting the X-T20 and this video was really helpful!😁)

[@KaBansa]

whoah nice one, im glad you are doing great, keep safe and healthy! see you, thanks a lot!!

[@zor8nUFO]

Awesome

[@melonmelonii]

1:53 based on the scene here, the XT20 is capable in low light? or you did some tweak/magic?

[@saintjames7387]

wow

[@ayyappanram3914]

I love the palatte of this video - so unique and realistic. I have a XT20 and aspire to achieve such tones. Did you use a film simulation or color grade with LUTS?

[@kennethmyrez]

Just tested my xt20 for video today. Is the video aspect ratio fixed at 16:9? Is there any way to modify that?

[@sapienstudio]

Hey yeah XT20 has 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9

[@kennethmyrez]

@@sapienstudio thank you!

[@giovannibertoia8027]

Man, you are so good! Would you kindly share what lens are you using and what your settings are for videos, please?

[@rosekenfamilyvlog7061]

Amazing vedio..new friend here

[@kennethmyrez]

did you shoot the videos handheld?

[@knotingspecific]

What Film simulation is this?

[@stevetold2881]

Where did Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson go?😌

[@vadimtitenkov]

Доброго времени суток. На какие объективы снимали, какой стабилизатор использовали, Если не секрет?

[@visionaireg8211]

Great video! What color profile and settings did u use?

[@RM.TokyoPhotographer]

thanks for great video Im curious how do you get the smooth angle adjustments of this camera wthout shakiing since it doesnt have Ibis...any tips would be helpful cheers :D

[@huh736]

I have been watching this religiously for almost two years now. I own one but how did you get the best out of the x-t20? and what the hell is that color grading so stunning

[@sapienstudio]

Thank you dude! I miss the Xt20 😞

[@huh736]

@@sapienstudio still coming back. I noticed your channel’s not sapien studios anymore haha

[@mischieffrk]

Hey hey! Does anyone know the song? Sorry if this has been answered already.

[@apuy_ns]

Really Cinematic Video there you Have my Friend :) luv it What AF setting did you use to nail that Focus in both Handheld Shot & the Gimbal ? Mind Share those Setting for us Fuji User ? Cheers

[@sapienstudio]

Greetings mate! Thank you for your comment! The XT-20 I relied mostly on Single Point focus. For low light shots however, you should turn it to manual or center focus as it will want to hunt around. Hope that helps!

[@KautiousNupe]

Gorgeously shot and edited video good sir!

[@sapienstudio]

Means a lot thanks!

[@cinematicroyal]

wath do you used for stabilized your video?

[@arian7339]

Excuse my language sir, but it is a damn good video😵‍💫🙌

[@oosa358]

Please tell us your settings

[@DP_ZTL]

美しい⋯⋯⋯

[@aimeesobeauty]

how do you set fujifilm xt20 to make slowmotion video?

[@seazer9997]

hello i don't know if you will answer but what lens did you use for the night shots because my xt 20 legit can't put out great low light videos either with a 18-50 2.8 and a 50-230 4.5

[@sapienstudio]

Hey yeah most of the low light was with the 35mm 1.4 Although at 2.8 it should be ok still.

[@janzrockers]

Nice video 👍👍👍

[@hi.kingharry]

I need (want) this camera, to replace my original X100

[@TravelingBai]

what is the settings?

[@burnedandstoked]

hey man, great video. Can't believe this was shot 2 years ago. Did you run any Flog while shooting this or just Eterna?

[@kennethmyrez]

Is the XF 18-55 mm good enough for night videography?

[@sapienstudio]

Hey man! It definitely is. I still use it to this day!

[@kennethmyrez]

@@sapienstudio cool! I sometimes use the lens for night photography but it couldn't handle low light environment without graining. That's why I'm wondering if same goes for video 😅 But since you said it's fine, then I can't wait to try it out 😁

[@jeso936]

What type of lense?

[@EA-qn4hm]

Hello, which lense did you use?

[@seanjeong3271]

So good. I saw your settings on your other comments, but did you use any filters for this?

[@maxthethird_]

what is the music please? I have this video on repeat cus its so calming!

[@maxthethird_]

CAMP. 30 thank you so much!!!!!

[@ΠάτερΜουνόπανος]

Amazing work! In which program do you do your color grading?

[@gusnulmahesa17]

XT20 have f-log?

[@Alorux]

no it doesn't :(

[@snabbac]

oh my god.

[@sapienstudio]

eric wu 🙏🏼

[@woodyvideo4500]

D u record by classic chrome?

[@shinkunAvi]

amazing video, dose this is colourgraiding? or colours right from the camera ?

[@sapienstudio]

Hey thanks Aleksandr, I color it in post.

[@PharoahsKingdom]

What color profile?

[@TriNguyen-jj2wx]

Amazing work! Did you shoot at this aspect ratio or crop afterwards? If cropped, how did you frame while shooting?

[@sapienstudio]

Tri Nguyen hey thanks a lot! Yes everything is cropped in camera. Shooting 4K definitely let’s you tweak a tiny bit to get that symmetrical shot though :)

[@delamain_21]

song?

[@sirfrancistube1]

What is the audio title,, kinda like it,.

[@camp.30]

mistermichaelgordon.bandcamp.com/track/painkiller

[@AlefHeykhal]

Damn Nice! Really love your style . Really inspire me to create something like this! I already start shooting with Fuji xt20 maybe u want to check it out later on. Wish me luck guys!

[@2020-k8v]

Personally maybe your best movie, not too much images, not too long and very nice frames - What Fuji setting ? Classic pro Standard -2 -2 -4 -4 - But most important, what lUts? Or film convert or other for this cinematic look? - Best

[@sapienstudio]

Thank you Emmanuel I appreciate that. All was filmed in Standard Neg all settings down to the max yes. The lut was a night time lut I found a while back. Message me if you want it.

[@2020-k8v]

My pleasure - Really a beginning, movie and a end - A good story-board - Thanks for your reply - Really interesting by this LUT - I would like send you a a message but how? :) You've got a mail ? - Stupid I don't know how to do in KZbin

[@2020-k8v]

Seems ok - I sent you a invitation and message via google+

[@janzrockers]

Interesting, does flog will have some disadvantage?

[@romblik6005]

@@sapienstudio, maaan, so sad, that you not answer about lut...

[@jon8232]

All of your videos have been pretty aesthetic. Keep it up man. What lens did you use, what fps, and did you use a stabilizer/gimbal for the camera? ** You listed it in the description, thanks!

[@sapienstudio]

Thank you kindly Nathan! In the description you have it all - the 18-50mm 2.8 and the 35mm 1.4 and some scenes i put it on a gimbal weather permitting

[@anninathebest98]

And what's the song name?

[@sapienstudio]

Taiboo N it’s called “Painkiller” by Camp30 Very talented up and coming producer.

[@anninathebest98]

@@sapienstudio thank you😺

[@jacek.radunc]

@@sapienstudio link please, please..

[@sapienstudio]

Jacek Radunc mistermichaelgordon.bandcamp.com

[@LaidHoney]

xxL

[@hubey]

Test

[@sapienstudio]

Hubert van Doorn Testicles

[@hubey]

Lol! I wrote a long comment and clicked send but it didn't seem to show up. So I did a test comment and it didn't show up either. So just gave up. But here we are. I said well done on a beautiful video and thank you for sharing your work, it inspired me to buy an X-T20 myself. Will start making videos with it in the coming months. 😊 Oh and I said sorry you had dreary weather when you visited. But you ran with it visually and made something great. How was the trip? Had you been before?

[@xxxAtpe]

edited with filter or itself setting on xt20? it look good

[@sapienstudio]

ATHEPISTA CO Of course you have to edit the color after. Thank you!

[@seku__gn]

B M love the colors! What do you use when editing your videos?