HOW TO SETUP SONY ZV-1 with CINEMATIC SETTINGS FOR FILMMAKING

[@samanthajanesmith9591]

One of the best videos for the ZV-1 beginner. Thank you!

[@alookintoourlife2553]

During lock down i fancied getting into photography so i randomly bought the zv1 and didnt know a thing about it ..... then i found this guys channel.... wow what a legend this man is so informative and does what he does brilliantly .... defo deserves more subs

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad it helped you and something positive came out of the pandemic for you!

[@MohamedShaarawy]

Thank brother. I’m using the camera for two years now and been following your tips since then and came for revision 🤝🏽

[@belleanna09]

Who here is watching in 2024??

[@photokober155]

Hi, me

[@natthaphongig16]

Me

[@fabadder1]

Me 👍

[@rce2553]

Me the newbe.

[@marissabergh]

me when I'm trying to make quality KZbin videos 😭

[@VampLady]

I saved for a while and just bought Sony ZV-1 so I can upgrade the quality of my videos and for now your videos have been giving me so much help and information in the process of learning. I hope your channel grows and grows each and every day, you totally deserve it! Thank you so much for the amazing way you teach me and others!

[@thefilmalliance]

Great to hear! and I appreciate those kind words.

[@everydaysaturday]

Joe...I’ve watched tons of videos on the ZV-1. And I mean TONS. I don’t usually comment...but when I do it’s right here because dang dude...this was helpful and I appreciate the extra explanation behind everything. Thank you! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@thefilmalliance]

Wow that was a nice comment, thanks for that. I really appreciate you took the time to not only comment but say such a nice thing. Thanks for jumping on board as we learn this stuff!

[@Affordthehobby]

Dude me too haha. I have a ZV-1!

[@teboholenyatsa3746]

I've watched a lot of videos ever since i got the ZV-1 (about 8 months ago), but i still didn't understand this camera as much. This right here is the best ZV-1 video I've ever watched. I found myself doing a lot of playing, pausing and rewinding 😂with the purpose of aligning my camera settings to yours. At some point i paused this video and went to watch another video on your channel (Sony ZV 1 s-sinetone) and came back to resume this one. I learned so much within a short space of time, and because of you, i value my camera more than i ever did before....You really are making some positive impact...watching from South Africa ✌

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks Teboho. You are always encouraging me and I really appreciate it. Glad that it helped you. I also appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know.

[@HanginWithPA]

Watched tons of videos on how to set up my zv-1 .. yes some where helpful but this video literally answered all my questions / issues I had with the zv-1. Appreciate this

[@michaellacks9179]

i watched this video at least five times. I always think I'm an adult and can go out in the field and operate this thing, but I always come back here to fix my settings after I failed myself lol. I subscribed b\c of this video and your endless content on the ZV-1. Hope you're still around when I finally graduate to Sony VENICE.

[@alexbeds8141]

Just wanted to say thank you. What a great detailed video that moved fast and didn't apologise for asking me to pause and check my own camera along the way. I've been using an A6400 for work videos for 18 months and just got the ZV-1 for my own business. I feel like the ZV-1 does everything the A6400 does for me and now thanks to you, I can hopefully prove myself right.

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad it was helpful! and so happy you are off to a great start! Are you more into filmmaking or photography, or both?

[@alexbeds8141]

@@thefilmalliance I normally shoot product comparison and sample videos at work but found your video really helpful for some music video shooting which is something I get dragged into. Thanks again

[@MasKornish]

Amazing stuff, Joe. Watched this video when I bought my zv1 a year ago and never did anything, but I’m back again and re-inspired to create with this camera! Thanks for the great work

[@thefilmalliance]

Wow, that is so nice. I am so happy that you started again. I know that this was written about a month ago. So tell me, are you still creating?

[@omegamanGXE]

Joe Mama

[@TheWanderingFoodude]

Would you recommend setting one or setting 2 for a food review video?

[@PianoAlliance]

Thanks so much Joe. You are amazing and I always get so much value out of your videos. You are no doubt the best filmaking youtuber out there. 😍😍 Keep them coming!

[@rachelblue640]

Thank you very much, underrated channel, you deserve more

[@thefilmalliance]

I appreciate that, thank you very much. Do you have the ZV1?

[@iamcrawfy2]

I just got the zv-1 and starting out learning film making. This video helped me so much, those sony menus are pretty full on at first!

[@realtopicnow]

Thanks for the tutorial. I will make short movie with my Sony ZV1 🙏👍

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks for all the support:) Cant wait to see it

[@irishmaninflorida1608]

Love the content, excellent video man!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it. Do you have the Zv1?

[@SkullandMortar]

I've had this camera for a while and was able to make some solid stuff and some stuff I didn't like, this video was a huge help. Thanks.

[@ShafizanJohari]

Thank you for making this video. Sony menu is not the easiest thing in this world. So this helps a lot.

[@thefilmalliance]

Yes I agree, glad it helped

[@antonellacooper]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much! I just bought this camera and I have no idea about cameras at all so this video was exactly what I was looking for!! Can't wait to see more :)

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad I could help! Have you seen the video how to shoot cinematic video with the ZV-1? You may find that helpful1

[@the_jallohfamily]

Video 34… finally, got the settings we need! We Grow as we go - really like that (AJ)

[@ShervinMazaheri]

Would you recommend same settings, if its vlogging from Home and still motion? To make a course

[@thefilmalliance]

Yes I would!

[@foodfordays]

So helpful and straight forward a camera newb like me. Thankyou so much! Game changer

[@AdamJBell]

Dude this was fantastic, thanks. Added to favourites for when mine arrives.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Could you tell me if this settings also work for the zv1f? I have been thinking about buying the zv1f for filmmaking. Which one would you recommend?

[@Alexlamb442]

You're a total legend for making this video

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks Alex

[@Alexlamb442]

Can I just ask, how come you switch back over from 4k to 1080p for slow motion shooting?

[@MikeFyxdt]

I just got my ZV-1 and this video is a great starting point. Our needs are similar so I’m gonna give your settings a try. Thanks!

[@thefilmalliance]

Awesome, please let me know how they work out for you

[@macfawlty]

I got 3 of these Sony ZV-1 cameras to include in remote interview kits I can send to clients that I’d otherwise do in person (pre-COVID). Even with a pre-setup, I’m concerned about the camera getting out of whack. The Sony menus are supremely confusing with various settings all over the place. Hard to imagine picking up this camera as a neophyte and attempting figuring it out. The custom settings mode may be the best way to get back to the pre-set. This was a really good but tight overview I’ll reference many times.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you for saying that. I agree with everything you said!

[@keithdennis5085]

I intend to do the very same thing as you; I'd be very interested in hearing how your experiment works out. All the best!

[@sandeepmortal]

Oh what an information packed video. This has to be the best I have seen so far for manual mode

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you for yhat

[@rce2553]

Very helpful , I just got that camera and new to photography. Unbelievable all the settings there are, wow! Definitely a lot of technology built in. Amazing for what it is.

[@CodeDeb]

This was very helpful! I learned SO much about my Sony and feel much more comfortable with it now. Pair this with his video about HLG3 or any other one where he tells how to custom white balance. This camera skews to a very orange skin tone if you do not white balance indoors.

[@thefilmalliance]

Greta point. What Cameras do you have other than the ZV-1? Does this happen with your other cameras as well?

[@mantraa86]

Bro you are the best on KZbin for such videos.God bless you and stay healthy

[@TheFLohanaLife]

Great video yet again...new sub here, I’ve watched every single one of your ZV1 videos like 10x each. I bought the camera last week and since then already feeling more comfortable everyday with it and learn something new from your videos. Keep it coming you’ve been a huge help!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks for the sub! Thats great to hear. Yes practice is key and then just come back here if you need refresher info. Thank you

[@WACONimages]

Great informative video! One question; My audio level setting is blocked..? Can't adjust it. What do I overlook?

[@thefilmalliance]

Hmmmm, what do you mean blocked? Greyed out?

[@WACONimages]

@@thefilmalliance Yes 'greyed out'. Not able to chance that setting

[@thefilmalliance]

WACONimages Audio Rec Level is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode.

[@WACONimages]

@@thefilmalliance How could I overlook that... So self-evident, thanks!

[@melvinthinks]

I just brought a ZV1 today and this video is great! Am really hoping it will kick my video content quality up a notch as have just been using my Android phone up to now. Looking forward to testing it out after watching this. Cheers dude!

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad that it helped you. I also appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know. How are you enjoying your camera so far?

[@melvinthinks]

@@thefilmalliance Still getting my head around it all to be honest - hence all these videos guides I'm watching on KZbin! 😆 It's a huge step up from recording on my 5yr old Android phone, that's for sure. But once I've done some test videos and stored some of the key settings within the memory functions, I should be good to go.

[@ThinkerPeter]

Most informative video for zv-1 se up for a newbie. New sub

[@thefilmalliance]

Awesome, so glad that it helped. How do you like your Zv1?

[@JPBTheLegend]

Wow! Such an awesome video. I set up my camera and learning so much. I’m learning how to do B-roll from your videos. I’m a new KZbinr and still learning. Thanks you.

[@plumpishgwapa]

Very informative 👏. I just bought my zv 1 camera and having trouble with functions. Thanks to this tutorials. It helps a lot ..

[@christophershowto]

Solid video, Joe! Literally saved me from buying the Canon R5 lol

[@thefilmalliance]

That’s great news. This little camera is a powerhouse for sure

[@volishona]

Really helped alot to basically understand the camera and the setting. You are great man! U know ur stuff.

[@halliwaxbasementbuilds]

Want to thank you for doing this, just followed your instructions exactly. Really appreciate it

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Ok I m back, I had to slow you down even to 50% since English is not my language. Anyway you nailed it🔨! Thanks Joe🤗

[@thefilmalliance]

You are welcome, glad it helped

[@jeseefcm]

Very well done , I have seen many videos but you did it

[@andreasbuder4417]

Thanks for the guide! One remark though: For slow motion, you set the fps to 120 and the shutter speed to 1/250s. Since you are slowing it down in post to 24fps, I would set the shutter speed to the maximum of 1/125s shutter speed for smoother motion blur. That´s because, the double shutter speed should still be 1/50s, because of the used 24fps in post. As of course your maximum shutter speed is not 1/50s at 120fps while shooting, but 1/125s, this is the next best thing.

[@thefilmalliance]

This is great information. So when Im shooting in 120 change the shutter to 1/125 if Im using a 24 FPS timeline. This is why I love this community. Someone has valuable information and they pass it along rather than keep it to themselves. We appreciate your willingness to share. I look forward to using this method on my next slowmo (If I can remember). Awesome comment! Thank you

[@coachhardgainz]

This is exactly what I needed to find tonight, thank you both!! I’m also having trouble filming my vlogs because I want to use intelligent auto filming in 24fps because I shoot a lot of gym videos with incredibly unreliable lighting but in iAuto it changes my frame rate on its own. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Adam

[@Bikes4Eddie]

I just bought the ZV-1 for vlogging and some B-roll so I found your video very useful. I just set up my camera and tomorrow morning ?ill go on the track to make some footage with my bike! thanks so much for helping!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thats great news, thanks for letting me know. Please let me know how you like it

[@ChiusTravel]

That was hugely helpful. Especially for setting the custom buttons! The only thing is you were showing that you set HFR in your functions menu but I don't think that let's you toggle to HFR mode. You still have to hit mode first and go to HFR mode. Def correct me if I'm wrong!

[@thefilmalliance]

Brilliant observation! You are correct. Thank you fro taking the time to comment that! Hugely helpful to the community. The HFR settings if the function menu are only set to HFR FPS setting. You do still have to access HFR through the HFR mode. You are very observant great work! I would still leave the HFR setting within the function menu so you can quickly toggle between the high frame rate options while you are in the HFR mode. Thanks again

[@CAMTechChris]

THe ZV-1 is a perfect compliment to my a6000 and a6600. Thanks for the video, nice work! Subscribed.

[@keithlittle293]

What setting on zv1 to make video wider without buying lense please?

[@HotOrNotreviewchannel]

Can you go over setting up the camera for use with a gimbal please? You skipped over that part. I have the Ronin RSC2 and I can’t find any guidance on settings and connections yet. Thanks in advance.

[@dcfanforlife533]

Great video!!

[@PoetWithPace]

I am new to your channel and I am seriously impressed with the work you do…. I may just get a proper camera now for my channel 👍🏼

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you so much man, that is very nice of you. I have plenty of videos about tons of different cameras. It just might help you make a decision. Thank you so much for the comment. When did you start your KZbin channel?

[@PoetWithPace]

@@thefilmalliance thank you so much for your help and taking time to reply. I started uploading on KZbin about 6 years ago, but started doing this semi-serious about a year ago...why do you ask?

[@gpsharetv5164]

Very informative, just bought a Sony ZV 1, this was very helpful, good foundation to build on.

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, I appreciate that. You can switch around the custom buttons once you found what you like the best. Did you also pick up a gimbal for it?

[@gpsharetv5164]

@@thefilmalliance I did actually, but subsequently, still waiting for it to be delivered. Incidentally, although I filmed in 4k before with my iphone it does not require much technique, the camera does. In shaded areas I am find, In the sun is where I have got the problem the video is overexposed it is white and although I turned on the (nd filter) it doesnt change it, any recommendation?

[@3rdPedalMedia]

thanks for taking the time to put this tut out.. best one ive seen thus far

[@babyboy1971]

Would these settings also be good for vlogging? Thank you for this amazing video!

[@onocoffee]

Thanks for the video. Just got a ZV-1 last week and learning more about it. I followed your settings and am going to give it a go!

[@thefilmalliance]

Awesome. Please check back in after you’ve gotten use to the settings and let me know what you kept and what you changed.

[@piri751]

Thanks for the class. Now I’m ready. 🤝🤝

[@thefilmalliance]

Good, great! So glad to hear it

[@Rajaspeeaks]

very nice and useful tips

[@pUkkademps]

This is shot so beautifully

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks Breigh.

[@davysmith8569]

thanks Joe just got my zv-1 setup with your tutorial here! Excited to use it now

[@thefilmalliance]

That’s awesome, go out and use it until you become a master with it. It takes time but pretty soon you will be on full control which will give you more creative freedom

[@ChingsPastime]

Awesome Cinematic video!!! Thanks for sharing this.. I hope i can have this kind of camera. A new fan of yours.. from Philippines

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you, are they selling it in the Philippines?

[@hookdog8640]

Great insite on computer issues. I didn't know this. Thanks

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, glad that it helped.

[@kris1213]

Very informative. Great video!

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad it was helpful! Check back in a few weeks and let me know how these settings are working out for you

[@creditwarrior9633]

This video is gold..any suggestions for overheating?

[@thefilmalliance]

Hi thank you, hmmm are you having an issue with that?

[@GiuseppeDL]

I'm trying to follow along but I'm unable to get the FStop to 1.8 like you're doing at 11:32 (lowest I can go is 2.8). Any Idea of where I'm missing ? And by the way, your content is just awesome, I learned so much with your videos!

[@masterchile9343]

I just zoomed the lens back in and it worked. I had the same issue and realized my lens was zoomed in.

[@bigballer4594]

Hey I was wondering why we use 24 for vlogging and filming people talking to the camera. Why would we not use higher frames, does it just decrease the quality of the look?

[@seikohayama4442]

I feel more confident to use this camera now thanks

[@StylHarmony]

Hi and thank you for your videos.I just got the ZV1 and I have issues. I only film my hands while working on my crafts tutorials and every time they move towards the camera, actually they move back and forth all the time, the auto focus makes my videos go to blur and clear all the time. I am sea sick when I watch them, so I can't use it. I tried to take off the auto focus but I don't know how to set the focus manually properly. I want all my work space to be clear background and foreground. Please can you help ? Hope my explanations were clear. Be the way I'm also a beginner in filming with this kind of camera I used to have a cam recorder that did it all for me. Again thank you very much.

[@vishnusonu1616]

Hey in my camera settings of file format in XAVC S 4K,I am not able to find 30p formats,only 24p are avaiable for me?Why is that?

[@anthonyrosario2062]

Great vids! Thanks a bunch!

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad you like them!

[@noordean2908]

Thanks for the video, but I now have a problem, when I zoom in the picture is blurry, any idea how I can fix this?

[@holycrapghosttv]

whats the best 1080p setup for recording nice quality videos, and do you have a layout on a simple button that you cud switch easy from 1080p regular filming to 4k slow motion cinematic? hope to hear from you

[@TanishC]

SUPER SUPER HELPFUL!! Thanks 🤗🤗

[@dudoplatz]

Thanks mate...indeed this is super helpful 🥳👍

[@thefilmalliance]

No problem 👍!

[@MattyDCCollins]

beyond helpful thank you

[@willcrystal4047]

Great video thanks! Indeed we would love to see an slog2 and edit video from content make on the ZV-1. 👍

[@tosvus]

Fantastic video! Will try these when my camera arrives!

[@thefilmalliance]

I really appreciate that. Thank you Do you do filmmaking as a hobby or professional?

[@tosvus]

@@thefilmalliance I guess I will call myself an aspiring composer wanting to do some filmmaking in that field to accompany my music, and I like to film on a hobby basis here and there. My main camera is the Panasonic S1R with a range of lenses, but for many purposes it is overkill (and heavy!)

[@OracleFP]

Cheers, nice straight forward tutorial, I am new to Sony menus, so the custom settings and shortcuts really help a lot, I wear glasses for reading and with the camera being so small trying to navigate the menus out in the field is a nightmare!

[@thefilmalliance]

I know right? It is such a creative block when you have to stop and search through the menu system. Which custom button did you find most helpful?

[@OracleFP]

Potter Made I think the switch between manual and auto focus👍

[@TailoredTechnique]

revisiting this, you are a gem ma friend.

[@Bill.Heirwegh]

What peak setting do you have in de function menu

[@dimitristheoharis9552]

hi , would you prefer this camera or an iphone 11 for taking pictures ?

[@thefilmalliance]

Absolutely, this camera has a lot more dynamic range than an iPhone

[@AstroKasper]

Do you have suggestions for settings for still photographs?

[@MelaiBacor]

Hi...watched your zv1 videos is the memory1 and memory settings for outdoor only? Tried it inside the house and it seems so dark or i just need to adjust it.

[@thelionsden5771]

Same here! The settings worked great outdoors but when I'm indoors everything is dark

[@ComputerEngineeringmadeEasy]

I think its the nd filter.... it has to be turned off when indoor..

[@vanessalopez745]

I have a question how do I get rid of the black bars on top and bottom when uploading my videos? Is there an aspect I can change for when I’m shooting videos?

[@JoyfullyJilesPod]

This was absolutely helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Aaqilvlogs]

Hey bro I have watched many of your videos about zv1 now I’m confused I want to buy camera for vlogging and also cinematic short… should I buy zv1 or not.. waiting for your reply

[@richaineurope3716]

Hello, Thankyou for making our life easier to create this

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad that you liked it.

[@quasiguy]

This video was a treasure trove of useful information. Thanks for creating it!

[@thefilmalliance]

That was super nice of you. Thank you

[@Goyeeninja]

This helped so much!!!!! I just got my camera yesterday and was struggling. This helped!

[@thefilmalliance]

So happy for you! Glad it helped! We just released a video on in camera transitions with the ZV-1 if your interested.

[@wilgiefortis]

Thanks for guiding us the settings do we have a exposure lock here? Thanks

[@thefilmalliance]

That’s not covered in this video but you can use shutter priority to achieve that

[@vertigev]

AEL toggle is a must for me, that's what I have set to C1. I use it constantly 😅

[@thefilmalliance]

vertigev I know right? So important for me as well . Most used!

[@thefilmalliance]

Laurent Marichal you can find it in the modes section

[@vertigev]

@Laurent Marichal If you are asking how to setup exposure lock to a button while using shutter priority. Step 1 - get into shutter priority: 1. hit mode button, select the movie icon 2. a menu comes up, choose shutter priority Step 2 - assigning a button to AEL 1. choose custom key from the menu 2. choose a button (c2 for me) 3. assign AEL Toggle Now when you press the assigned button, you'll see a star at the bottom right of the screen, that means your exposure is locked.

[@1990leductho]

I shoot food cooking video at home. Thus, which PP should i choose? Thank you so much

[@hereweare9011]

Do you use the slow motion on this camera at all?

[@mansion101]

Rock star...! Keep 'em coming... dynamite...! And thank you...!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks for your encouragement. Did you pick up the ZV-1?

[@mansion101]

@@thefilmalliance Yes I have...! Settings are key (a struggle) for me... you've been very helpful in identifying what certain settings can do in certain conditions... great for filmmakers to know... peace...

[@kyushalimit5931]

@pottermade do you know if there is anyway to save the interval shooting functions? everytime i go back to my MR mode, I have to turn interval on, move to 5 second intervals and then up the photo count to say 9000 so it will timelapse indefinitly. Anyway to save these features?

[@thefilmalliance]

Hey there, Im not sure about that, If you find out please let me know. Are you changing out the battery when it happens?

[@kyushalimit5931]

@@thefilmalliance No doesnt seem to matter if I change battery or power off, but as soon as I leave MR mode and go to say Video Auto or something and come back then it resets them, If I stay in that MR mode it stays on correct settings.

[@jeremyarodriguez]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@thefilmalliance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@holycrapghosttv]

traying to figuer a way how to film easy with the zv1 in a 1080p best setting for great video quality traying figuer out a botton layout that i can swap easy from 1080p to 4k slow down cinematic footage. you have any info that will benefit me or a video on this?

[@mellomao978]

If I save my video setting in MR, will my WB be fixed? Meaning it will not allow me to change the WB at any given time?

[@LeeCharlesTV]

Very helpful. I’ve just bought the ZV1 to add to my RX100vii loving it so far but that’s going to make it easier and better thanks, subbed too

[@thefilmalliance]

Thabks, glad it helped. Your going to love it

[@ferdysgdumel]

Hi there Joe, just in one word: awesome!

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Do you have the Zv1?

[@ferdysgdumel]

@@thefilmalliance No, I've got the ZV E-10

[@StrykerBuilt]

JOeJOeJOe, Help w/ C1button trt 8:47, when did we set C1 to focus standard? I have followed along diligently hitting the space bar lol. Mine is still on bokeh.

[@StrykerBuilt]

Ok I figured out how to set C1 to focus standard but that bit is "on the floor" of your studio.....

[@thefilmalliance]

@@StrykerBuilt Hi Scott, glad you figured it out, yes focus standard is great for manual focus. I use it all the time. Thanks for reaching out

[@StrykerBuilt]

I cannot get belowF stop 2.8 ??

[@StrykerBuilt]

@@thefilmalliance Hey Joe happy sunday and thanks for the reply.... I cannot get below F 2.8 following along with you in the video presets......??

[@djdannybhtx]

Great video thank you! I have a question. I set my C2 button the same as yours. What I don't like is that the display doesn't tell you if you are in Manual or Auto focus.

[@thefilmalliance]

Hmmm, my display does show it. Maybe look in the menu under display settings?

[@djdannybhtx]

Potter Made will do

[@Akhlad]

@@djdannybhtxset one the buttons to "set focus" it worked with me.

[@Itsbigcyn]

Excellent.