How to Start Your Filmmaking Career With the Sony FX30!

[@thundering1]

Oh man that is the best sentence EVER: "A closed mouth doesn't get fed"!!

[@KofiYeboah]

You know it 🔥

[@yohansennaidoo1136]

I have been saving up to buy the FX30 and recently stumbled upon your content. BOY, I have been on a marathon of your videos. I hope your channel keeps growing. Your videos are concise and extremely useful. Keep it up brother 🦖

[@KofiYeboah]

Ayyy I appreciate that man , glad you like the content 🙏🏾

[@MikeBSalazar]

Sweet stuff Kofi. It’s been a year or so since I’ve seen your channel and this is a great video to remind me how much value you bring to the community. I dont think I’ll ever call myself a filmmaker but for sure I’ll keep creating. Next year I want to work more on the “practice” of my gear rather than just switching through bodies to try and review 😂

[@KofiYeboah]

As long as you learned something I’m happy man!

[@keithbeckwith9253]

You are so real and honest. Love the channel. Just picked up the FX30. Thanks keep it up.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks a lot ! I’m happy it helped !!

[@Brucelabvideos]

Thanks, Kofi. So much good advice in this video. As an old guy from a photography background just getting into videography, I find I've adopted a lot of similar traits in developing a game plan for what I want to focus on in this new venture. I very much appreciate, and have gained so much from your videos as well as those from your guests. Oddly enough, and I don't think it came up too much in this clip, I really find myself dialing in audio as a major factor in my work. Of course, my projects are typically more tied to the music industry so a lot of that comes from the audible production side of the media. It's all a very intricate balance with lighting, quality video, content, and of course , knowing who you're trying to target. In any event, good stuff as always....... thanks for taking YOUR time to put this type of content out there for "Newb's" like me and, to be honest with you, I just love your style man. 👍

[@KofiYeboah]

Thank you for tuning in friend 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BuckDuncanOutdoors]

This is exactly what I needed since I have been struggling to get better at filmmaking and this helped. I look forward to your classes and coaching

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks homie !!

[@cammackey]

Great advice Kofi 👏🏽

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks broski 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AmaryNdiaye-c8q]

im new in this element but we can truly see how honest this video is ... Thanks for the solide basic

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sergiosanchez2012]

Great video!!... Made me think back when I started up a while ago, and in my case the gear available was so expensive and out of reach that we had to find a company to develop a camera that we could use for our films, which ended up being the first digital camera that won an academy award for cinematography. A great adventure it was. And now, 16 years later if I had to start all over again... Hell, even at the pont I´m now, I´d get a couple of FX30 or any other affordable camera on the market to shoot a whole film or tv show and have fun getting my hands dirty rather than over spending in two steps of DR or superfluous features. Honestly the tools available now are just insane, even an iPhone is a top noch filmmaking tool.

[@KofiYeboah]

We’re in the land of everything being good which is awesome 🔥🔥

[@khalidantwi]

Just went to film school in 15 minutes 🔥 Amazing Value - Thanks Kofi 🇬🇭

[@KofiYeboah]

ahah thats 15. minutes longer than me

[@VictorLaforteza]

Man gave out the best advice out there! The brother we didn’t know we needed. ❤

[@KofiYeboah]

🫶🏾🫶🏾 thanks homie

[@lukman534]

I like how you jump directly to it 😂no time wasting that’s why i’m here

[@KofiYeboah]

It'd drive everyone insane if i did

[@elarrioguajardo208]

Good and sound advice! The world of filmmaking can be arduous and a struggle to get your voice out there, but it's worth the effort!

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@osikawiafe3176]

Thank you so much for this information I just got myself the fx30 and I love Love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@homefor-xs1kl]

To buy fx30 from Ghana is a achievement on itself. Hope you do the best brother.

[@KofiYeboah]

Ayy, I’ll be there in a month !

[@Tautvyo]

Bro this video is insane, asking your colleges about what would they do if they would starting is insane!! 💪💪💪

[@KofiYeboah]

Worst they can say is no!

[@officialmichaelhudson]

Sending a video message is HUGE and probably one of the most overlooked HACKS there is in getting business! I can't tell you how many people decided to take a meeting with me because I sent a video message, as opposed to a text/email, etc. People are very impressed with this type of communication - especially when it's a cold outreach - because video puts a name to the face and also builds up familiarity/trust right away!

[@KofiYeboah]

It goes a long long way!

[@cristiat]

Nuts, just nuts! Absolutely loved the caption on Jason Morris 😂😂😂

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah eagle eyed viewers know 👀

[@potatoboys7363]

Good informative stuff in this video. Especially about lighting. Love how the Luts are named after Toronto Neighborhoods. Though you might have to create the most 'slowest fade-in to colour lut ever' if you were to call one the Eglington Crosstown.

[@KofiYeboah]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 or take 9 years to release that lut

[@BrownieBits450]

I replyed to your tweet already, but wanted to comment here to add engagement for the video. This is great for me as I am just starting. Ive spent a ton of time watching those videos telling me what to buy and ready how to start. I feel like I learned the most from this video even though Im going with an entirely different system. Thank you for the great ideas!

[@KofiYeboah]

Man this works on ANY camera! Just based on my channel I have a ton of friends with new FX30s, keep it going 👊🏾

[@BrownieBits450]

@@KofiYeboah for sure! The main thing is people using the camera that works with their flow the best! The fx30s are fantastic cameras! Looking forward to more stuff from you!

[@KofiYeboah]

Oh just wait , YOU WILL ☺️

[@Dan_photo]

This was great! Just starting out my self and loved the valuable information here. Thanks!

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it helps!

[@ecstv]

Informative and inspiring. Thanks for thorough introduction to get started in the film production industry. I have my FX 30 and I am ready to go.

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Richard-nb8uw]

Impressive! Another fantastic video aiding individuals in optimizing their journey.

[@KofiYeboah]

Hope it helps someone!

[@blackxpat]

Had to save this video in my 'Lessons' playlist 🙏

[@KofiYeboah]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@jerraldspencer142]

This one was right on time. Thanks, Kofi. One of my best investments in time was following your channel. Keep going brodie!

[@KofiYeboah]

Appreciate it!

[@aleclatulippe]

Ohhh Kofe.. if I didn't already love you because of your edits for Will.... I love you now. Great content man!

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah thanks man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@luisebanik4576]

Thanks. I‘m just starting with the FX30. This helped a lot :)

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad I could help!

[@MinimalisTech]

Dope video Kofi. FX30 coming in tomorrow. I dig it

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahh enjoy !!

[@societyejectz]

I don’t know how I missed this video 🫶🏾 very informational and thank you for the encouragement for the new beginners. Your work is awesome bro.

[@KofiYeboah]

Thank you man !!

[@EchoesOfNewEngland]

Very inspiring. Thanks man, needed this!

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad to hear it! Appreciate it !

[@jaymills1720]

Great points! Curious what do you use when traveling and everyday video ?

[@KofiYeboah]

Check my travel kit video 🫡

[@jaymills1720]

@@KofiYeboah 💕 thanks stud! 🕺🏼 mans got it all covered !

[@jaymills1720]

@@KofiYeboah Kofi! Loved the video about your trip to Ghana. I misspoke, I should have reworded it: what do you use to record video and photo when on *vacation with your girlfriend/partner* sorry for confusion !

[@squaresaucemedia]

Your content is always on point. Great video.

[@KofiYeboah]

I appreciate that!

[@JustFelipeBrito]

Kofi, I really need that video of 10 tips to make profit on filmmaking haha Thanks for the content as always.

[@KofiYeboah]

I’ll be so honest It’s already filmed, and done, should be sometime next week ✌🏾

[@joshuar1ley]

great video, really helpful!

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DrummerTurnedProducer.]

Been waiting for this 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@KofiYeboah]

Glad it helped !

[@Techno_Rama]

Cool video again, Kofi. You know you made me think...there is obviously a good reason they say "Lights ,Camera, Action" in that particular order.

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah I mean that’s a cool way to look at it!

[@seancloutier2577]

good video...my problem is sound...I read somewhere "video is for amateurs, sound is for professionals"....getting a good image these days with all these cameras is easy...sound not so much 🤥 I have seen a few videos on the XLR handle...even these people contradict one another...😐

[@KofiYeboah]

I like mine a lot! just real easy to break haah

[@johnclay7644]

informative video

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks !

[@kevinpatrickfilms]

GREAT video. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@KofiYeboah]

Thanks!

[@raman139]

Thank you Kofi ❤🇨🇦 the only channel for best advice. I just want to ask a quick question that on fx30 when you have small lenses like sigma 18-50 so how would I attach matte box or rig it up when the lenses are too small. You advise will be helpful.❤

[@KofiYeboah]

If it has a filter thread, might be a better idea to go screw on if it’s the kit lens

[@raman139]

@@KofiYeboah hey brother ❤️thanks for replying. Have you tried sigma 18-50, could we have a review of that if possible. How’s the image quality compared to full frame lenses

[@adamdrakestudio]

What do you think is a good all rounder AF lens for the FX30?

[@TylertheThompson]

needed this

[@KofiYeboah]

Go get that bread fam🔥

[@TylertheThompson]

Do you do mentorship

[@KofiYeboah]

I don’t , wait should I?

[@TylertheThompson]

100%

[@TylertheThompson]

@@KofiYeboah would you be up for phone call?

[@DeviceElectronic]

Kofi, you are a great filmmaker. I was always wondering if you can make the Sony FX30 video look just like the Red Komodo X video. I know Komodo has a global shutter and R3D raw has a lot more DR than Sony S-Log3. But if we try to edit FX30 video to look just like the Komodo video... Could you kindly make a video about that please? I really love the look of Red but there are times that I only bring Sony camera with me. So I wish I can make Sony footage look almost like Komodo. I wish all the best for you. Thanks.

[@KofiYeboah]

I don’t think that’s necessary , the Sony looks great, and I don’t think making it look like something is not is going to fix that! Best thing to do is make your camera look the best it can, and if you want a Red Komodo look, rent a red Komodo 👍🏾

[@yeeisme]

This is a very insightful video... I am wondering, how much would apply if you were starting to do filmmaking more as a hobby than a career? I left video-post production after college and went into IT because the working with clients was so soul crushing that I'd rather tell the stories I want and work a good job to finance it. BTW, IT clients are also soul crushing, but in a completely different way that my ego can handle.

[@KofiYeboah]

I guess a hobbie, you’d just what whatever you’d like, there’s no risk really. You might have to self fund for resources, but essentially it’d be like hobby basketball I guess, just find a court, 5 friends and play 3 on 3

[@edventures9884]

Thanks!

[@MarioHilgenfeld-wh7hx]

I was missing some hint on how to start learning your craft.

[@KofiYeboah]

Try watching at half speed 🫡

[@EMAZINGERIK]

WHAT LENS DO YOU USE FOR YOUR TALKING HEAD?

[@KofiYeboah]

I think at the time the 13mm viltrox on the fx30

[@don-xl]

@kofiyeboah All these elements of your content make major sense!!! Especially with the color grading. I enjoy creating my own color grades than using LUTs from someone else. What I'm doing so far is creating LUTs for specific projects. Also, by only doing a few LUTs it gives you more flexibility in color grading based on the moods of scenes. At least that's what I plan on doing. And I make my own music, for my own projects anyway. So, the whole process for me is the most fun and engaging. Thanks as always for great content, Sir!!! 👍🏾

[@KofiYeboah]

Absolutely! A lot of these things I learned the hard way 😅

[@don-xl]

@@KofiYeboah I hear you. Me too, but I've learned the journey can be more enjoyable than the destination! When I figured out something, makes me want to climb on top of a roof and be like 🦸🏾‍♂ (Well, maybe not really get on a roof, but you know what I mean 🙂)

[@keysignphenomenon]

🔥🔥🔥

[@KofiYeboah]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@johnnozzi-photovideo6543]

Me still trying to figure out what cargo pants those are. 😢

[@KofiYeboah]

Soon!

[@Mike-vr7mb]

Chaley! 3ti s3in?

[@KofiYeboah]

I’m good my brother 🙏🏾

[@mucahitokurfilms]

Hello friend, I am a Fujifilm X-H2s user, but I want to use Sony X30. Can you recommend Sony FX30 to me?

[@KofiYeboah]

I can’t stop you my friend !

[@mucahitokurfilms]

@@KofiYeboah thank you my friend, I'm buying sony fx30 now. I will write that you gave me camera advice for my new movie.

[@VideoJTS]

The music change thing is super annoying.. That's why it's so important to give a super rough edit with music and send it out for approval. Otherwise you are stuck doing an entire revision.

[@KofiYeboah]

Ahah it’ll rot your brain forever haha

[@VideoJTS]

For real man. Makes me just want to keep the same cut and put a new song over it and deliver it that way lol. Thanks for all of your videos man. They have been super helpful in building out the video department at my new job. I just graduated and I'm the sole video person so I have no real guidance other than my own research haha. Appreciate all you content creators do for the community. @@KofiYeboah

[@KofiAgyei-A]

👏🏾

[@mondobytes]

Where’s my Cookie?

[@KofiYeboah]

Left it in the Tesla ☺️

[@mondobytes]

@@KofiYeboah 😉

[@NinefoeWack-yu8vf]

Are you Ghanaian

[@KofiYeboah]

What gave it away 😅

[@NinefoeWack-yu8vf]

@@KofiYeboah Ghanaian know Ghanaian lol

[@KofiYeboah]

😂 usually my names a give away

[@DeFeliceVideo]

What kind of cookie?

[@KofiYeboah]

oatmeal raisin

[@DeFeliceVideo]

@@KofiYeboah next time you’re in New York I’m gonna hold you to it.

[@nicholasjames5471]

Step 1: sell it Step 2: rent a much nicer camera with the deposit you charge clients Step 3: repeat step 2

[@KofiYeboah]

assuming you're near a rental shop, they have availability, and you want to deal with pick up and drop off, sure!