Hong Kong At Night | Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (BMPCC4K)

The famous Star Ferry of Hong Kong.
November 2018.
Shot at night on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.
4K DCI, Raw 3:1, 50fps to 25fps.
Super-Takumar 50mm vintage lens with Metabones Speedbooster Ultra.
Graded in Davinci Resolve 15.
See more on my Instagram: avezzano

[@alessioavezzano]

If you want to see how this compares to a similar priced cameras, here is a travel piece I shot all with GH5 (and Phantom 4Pro) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiahIqPhLaoiK8

[@darrylsmith3102]

This 1 Video proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that you can shoot an entire Cinematic Hollywood Theatrical Release film with this camera and just one light for fill or effect if needed.

[@alessioavezzano]

It grades so well.

[@NeilSmallerFilms]

This is beautiful. I shot these ferries on the original BMPCC but without the ability to shoot at a higher FR and slow down, the footage was borderline too shaky to make proper use of. Would love to revisit with the 4k, your film really shows what can be done!! Fantastic, keep up the great work

[@danielblack5196]

Just got my BMPCC4K today, and going to Hong Kong for the first time in 9 days!!!

[@alessioavezzano]

You'll love it.

[@sammik4649]

Welcome to hk!

[@raksh9]

Did you end up going to Hong Kong? How was the BMPCC 4K?

[@danielblack5196]

@@raksh9 I did. and I got a lot of cityscape footage. I just need to find it. I honestly thing I may have lost it all... very sad to see this comment and remind me of that lol. I currently use a Panasonic S5 for hybrid video and photo instead but am going to get a blackmagic video assist for the BRAW. The BMPCC 4k is still the best value camera out there.

[@raksh9]

@@danielblack5196 Oh no! Hopefully all the HK footage is on a drive you just haven't found yet. Funny, I'm using the S5 as well, such a versatile camera. An external recorder like Ninja V or BM Video Assist might be useful, too. I hope you find your footage.

[@LucaBanks]

Such an awesome video 😍 I try to push my vlog with cinematic sequenzes as well but have to learn much when I look at your video😍

[@studiomythic]

One person really dislikes boats.

[@jackg5321]

A seasick tourist, although this stellar trip across the harbour is well worth it ;)

[@AbnerKuo]

2 now

[@nickonline352]

That's really cool. My goosebumps have goosebumps)

[@masaru_Videographer]

nice! i love it! the night view is beautiful!!

[@jackg5321]

Alessio, great work and storytelling, you genuinely capture the beauty of cities. Both Shanghai and Hong Kong are places which make me feel alive with wonder and awe each time I visit. Hard to capture those feelings when you're in rich and enjoyable environment of those cities but I think your work pays homage to this. I've also picked a camera for the first time and I am inspired by your recent videos , I think I'll go and film my travels to tell my own story when I'm there in the next few weeks. Peace and keep your work Alessio!

[@alessioavezzano]

Thanks my man! What camera are you going with?

[@jackg5321]

@@alessioavezzano Sony RX100M3, first camera which I think will easily go well with travel. Though originally bought it for photography, I think filming is as much about the composition to capture the atmosphere like you've shown, for me that's what a holiday is about. Might not have the wow factor like the black magic but I'm lucky to be going to Shanghai and Hong Kong which in themselves have plenty of character and beauty. Will practice with camera before going and have a friend studying media in Shanghai who can help :) Always a fan and hope to maybe see you and mamahuhu shooting in Shanghai!

[@alessioavezzano]

Rx cameras are great and you can develop your skills without getting started. I find you gain so much skill from just finishing a video start to finish.

[@2kstyles]

This video is soooooo beautiful I keep coming back to it. Did you shoot handheld? With a rig? It doesn’t seem as shaky as it should!

[@alessioavezzano]

I shot handheld with a monitor attached which made it pretty heavy. Thanks for watching!

[@baimakhan]

Beautifully shot and edited man! I love simple cuts and just vibe of the Star Ferry. Keep it up:)

[@alessioavezzano]

Thanks!

[@incendiesproductions]

Just got back from my trip to Hong Kong a couple days ago and I've gotta say you did an amazing job capturing the beauty and spirit of the city at night with this video. Gorgeous work, man! And I can't wait to get my own Pocket 4K eventually! How's the Super Takumar work for you? I know they're radioactive, right?

[@alessioavezzano]

I really like it and yes I know, but you need like 1000 of them 24/7 to do any damage. I have been more and more using contax zeiss lenses as well.

[@incendiesproductions]

Alessio Avezzano I’ve heard people compare the Takumar to Cooke lenses. Would you agree on that front? Are there any good wide angle lenses that would match up well with it?

[@alessioavezzano]

I couldn't compare as of yet. I do have a 28mm F3.5 Takumar that has some really nice distortion in the corners.

[@adriennemccoll3430]

Wonderful place and fantastic video.

[@raksh9]

Hi Alessio, this looks so good! How do you find the P4K compares with the GH5S in terms of handling and overall use? I have been using GH cameras for years and am debating whether to go GH5S or P4K. I shoot mainly with a monopod for docs, sports, corporate and events.

[@alessioavezzano]

More cinematic image but less run and gun than GH5S. Absolutely needs rigging.

[@reagancorneliodance]

Hey man did you bought that camera in Hongkong if its then which shop?

[@2kstyles]

i know this was a while back, but did you shoot wide open for this? thanks!

[@alessioavezzano]

Most likely

[@uzumakiPapu]

Hey there. Really a great video. Do you know where i can get Blackmagic pocket 4k in Hongkong

[@baimakhan]

Sim City I believe will be a good place to search for it. It is the shopping mall with bunch of camera gear in Mong Kok.

[@marion_roberts]

Really nice! I have a question, does using a metabones speed booster induce vignetting on this camera?

[@alessioavezzano]

Not that I've noticed.

[@alessioavezzano]

I use the Ultra not the XL.

[@marion_roberts]

@@alessioavezzano That's great news then, thanks! Subscribed👍.

[@trknowles]

Love this! What speed booster or lens adapter did you use?

[@alessioavezzano]

I only used the 50mm Super-Takumar vintage lens with Metabones Ultra.

[@ItamarKaslassy]

Joining the question

[@trknowles]

Thanks! That's an m42 screw mount on the vintage, right? I didn't know Metabones had an option for m42

[@migu1el]

@@trknowlesthere's m42 to canon ef, then you use the metabones.

[@alessioavezzano]

I used two mounts, the screw mount is super thin you don't even notice it.

[@veganchasers2213]

this 67mm in ff equivalent correct? Does it feel too tight? any other vintage lens you can recommend , i like the 35mm ff look or a 50mm ff look

[@alessioavezzano]

I think 75mm but I don’t pay attention to crop factors too much, each lens still has the characteristic of it stated focal length. No other vintage lenses to recommend so far, and it didn’t feel too tight. I could have taken more lenses with me but I chose to work with just one and make do.

[@veganchasers2213]

@@alessioavezzano oh ok thanks, I might get the 35mm to try instead of the 50, I think for me 75 is too tight. I'm used to using 50 or 35 for most shots and occasionally use my 85 or 135 for tight shots. This video looks great tho

[@SeeWhatYouSee]

what ISO did you use?

[@alessioavezzano]

3200 mostly.

[@MrHtchero1]

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