Lumix S5 BRAW

[@AltCine]

Sorry for some of the audio peaking at the end. Had trouble rendering on my 8gb Mac air and I missed it.

[@birianination7097]

Greet review again, still waiting for the eos m

[@AltCine]

@@birianination7097 thank you. Eos-m is coming soon brother but I'm going to make it a big one. It will incorporate the re-housing and build. Then a follow up video using it to shoot some sort of narrative.

[@birianination7097]

@@AltCine i never thought i will be this happy to see a review but funny i am😂😂😂

[@jdsmedia]

Niceee bro! S5 is a gem man, wish i hadn't sold mine. Video assist and braw for the win man, definitely a more manageable workflow than prores raw. Awesome work with the edit in the end bro, it worked, that bear looks good.

[@AltCine]

Hey Joel, thank you brother. Yeah I hope you find another one soon, it would be be great to discuss things in depth. The work flow is super simple, no caddy's, no external sata readers etc and obviously braw. And thanks for the bear comment. There's a couple bits I messed up along the way but I'm sure someone will be along to point those out soon 😅

[@jdsmedia]

@@AltCine yeah man 100%. Nice work on the short the narration adds a lot, the guy did a very good job.

[@AltCine]

@@jdsmedia thanks bro. That's actually text to speech Audio that I did online. You can play with the parameters to make a bit more natural. The video I'm giving to my friend who starred in the video will be focused more about an ai system looking through human archives and reading the diary entry.

[@jdsmedia]

@@AltCine woahhh link me to that text to speech bro sounds very good.

[@AltCine]

@@jdsmedia I will

[@LouisLuzuka]

The title says it all ❤🎉 thank you big bro for always showing me how to make the most and not worrying about what’s the best thing that just released but pave my own path, had the best birthday and I was thinking of you, much love from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 🎉 bless you always ! I was thinking how grateful I am for all the lessons you gave me 😊thank you for inspiring me to be grateful each day ❤

[@AltCine]

Yoooo happy belated birthday my brother and hope you had a great day. With the love I see in your family I'm sure it was great 🥳 Yes brother, we definitely need to follow our own path and enjoy this life wether rich or poor. I'm grateful for you too bro, all the support, it's so easy to forget people in this crowded space but you're always here 🙌🏾 Thank you Louis

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@AltCine visited grandma at the hospital and she’s doing better, as well as felt all the blessings and I had to let u know how much u mean to me! Always gotta pave your own path it’s possible to get a seat at the table even if it’s building your own table we all can eat! I will always support you Much love brother ! Also hold me accountable gotta get back to uploading again 😭🙏🏆😂👏 been enjoying this time off too much ! Thank you for everything

[@AltCine]

@@LouisLuzuka glad your grandmother is doing well brother 🙌🏾 yes I'm sure one day I'll get to meet and work with a you and others from KZbin, that would be awesome.

[@JamesonsTravels]

great work and i appreciate an honest opinion in the youtube camera genre. brands etc are pushed but all that matters is the best funcational imagine quality.

[@AltCine]

Hi Jameson, Thank you for the comment. It's definitely about being honest and as crazy as it sounds....the best is not always the most functional. It's all about a balance in this game imo. I would have loved to have kept the ninja as a lot of it is good and after many years it's still selling well but Blackmagic is so much better overall.

[@MMAHypeWatch]

BRAW and story looking too nice in your hands of course! =O

[@AltCine]

Thank you brother 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@officialsayer1tv328]

absolutely smashed it brother the visuals omg😍 and the review very necessary I always learn something new with you

[@AltCine]

Thank you brother and thank you for giving up your time to help me.

[@brandonrude]

Well done. I've recently acquired this same setup and it's fantastic. Can't wait to see what else you make with it.

[@AltCine]

Thank you 😁 and you've got an awesome setup. I like a lot of camera's but I haven't touched them since getting this combo. Personal & paid jobs have all been shot on Panasonic. I've just been hired to shoot a short film that has budget and this combo will definitely be A cam.

[@brandonrude]

@@AltCine Congrats on the short film! Can't wait to see it.

[@iftikh]

I was thinking of buying a Blackmagic video assist for recording RAW on my Lumix camera, is it worth buying? Does RAW video really make a difference?

[@AltCine]

It's definitely a better quality file and looks great but I only used it a few times as I was very happy with the internal quality of my S5. I can't fully say if it's worth it for you but knowing what I know now....I don't think I'd buy it.

[@Filmsimulation]

​@@AltCineI hate the internal recording of the s5 but you are saying now that its not worth pickin the va12g now?

[@AltCine]

I actually like it and it so easy to edit. If you don't like the image then I guess you'll have to use the VA.

[@JayEllyiot]

Amazing work as usual bro! The visuals are 👌🏽 Killin’ it with the S5! 🔥

[@AltCine]

Thanks bro, much appreciated. I'm serious when I say the S5 is fast becoming my favourite cam of all.

[@thatvideoguy4k]

Great video bro, making the most of your s5, well done, by the way i just got the helios, i can't wait to put it to use 👍

[@AltCine]

Thank you 🙌🏾 yeah I really love this camera, it's probably the most versatile I've used. Helios is such a great lens man, everyone should own one.

[@PalmettoMoon]

Amazing Colin! You are on top of your game 😃👍

[@AltCine]

Thank you mate. Very happy with how this one turned out. Although it was a quick job it's really given me confidence in this set-up.

[@stephanes.]

Nice short film ! The voice is very good hehe! The message is beautiful! The S5 is so convenient for low light 🕯️! 12:1 BRaw... Wow so small file size! I'd love to have 12:1 Prores Raw 🤣 The video assist is so much better, not having to take a big SSD that is bigger than the Ninja itself on the side and recording in SD cards... 😲 The menu on the Ninja is weird and slow, and you always have to redo some settings when you power on, like the luts view. Now I will study final cut and see the pros. Because final cut opens so much faster than resolve, I can only imagine that there are a lot of other strengths

[@AltCine]

Thank you bro 🙌🏾 Yes raw compression shouldn't be overlooked. Raw isn't always needed but it's nice to shoot with, have that flexibility and smaller files. Granted I knew what I wanted and didn't have many wasted takes but it's still nice to have. The good thing about 2.5" SSD is that they're quite cheap now but I agree about the size....although you can chop most of them in half 😅 Again I agree on ninja menu, even switching from playback to liveview seems a bit janky but redoing some settings is long. I still believe the image on ninja is a bit better...not so much that anyone would notice and I definitely didn't have those dancing pixels in the ninja footage.

[@stephanes.]

@@AltCine yes I can use tinier solutions I saw it on KZbin. But I don't want to spend more money for the moment 😅 It's the first time I see those dancing pixels, it's very strange, I hope Blackmagic will come out with an update that will fix it!

[@AltCine]

@@stephanes. I literally just opened up my my ssd, chopped the case, screwed it back together then used this a.aliexpress.com/_mtoBcpO It only takes really slim SSD though, mainly the Samsung or similar that's no thicker than 6.8mm.

[@AltCine]

@@stephanes. Or you can 3d print the caddy. Files are all over KZbin.

[@stephanes.]

@@AltCine wow! that all metal solution is sick! I want one! my Sandisk SSD will still exceed the limit but at least, it's much more solid! and I can buy smaller SSD! Thanks for that solution mate!!! (sorry, I don't know why I don't receive notifications sometimes...)👍 I will wait a little because I just bought a battery solution for 800€! here and in Switzerland, they are talking about energy shortage, so... we'd better be prepared for our fridges for example

[@Hamidu]

Brother came with all the gear, you not playing with us, we see you king. Wow

[@AltCine]

Thank you Hamidu. Respect 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@vilagivideos3020]

Fantastic work!!! Well done!!!!

[@AltCine]

Thank you 😁🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@cOcOmOo92]

4:23 in a German forums I've read about a rumor that it's because Sony sells damaged/low-grade sensors to Pana. One guy had his S5 returned three times but those dots were always there. Eventually he got rid of the S5.

[@AltCine]

Hmmm I don't know about that. I heard that rumour about lg oled panels too but it wasn't true . Anyway, the dots were from the hdmi. I swapped to another one and they're all gone.

[@manoorestagon]

Really cool short film! I liked the compositing. The fire and the bear looked great👍 I'd like to get the Blackmagic Video Assist as well, but I can't afford it right now, hopefully later on🤣

[@AltCine]

Thank you 😁🙌🏾 yes the VA is verrrry expensive. I think it definitely could be priced a little less or at least they could do a basic version with no SDI. SDI actually adds a ton of money.

[@ricardogoncalvesreis3730]

Hi man!!!! congratulations, amazing job!! I would like to ask a question... Can you tell me if the WB Braw is better now? if I can now change the ISO and adjust the WB more perfectly? Thank you!!

[@AltCine]

Hi, thank you. Braw can only be manipulated like that of it comes from a blackmagic. If using a video assist on a Lumix or something else, the exposure and temp in the raw tabs do a similar job to iso & wb

[@ricardogoncalvesreis3730]

@@AltCine I was told that after the last update the WB has improved a lot, is that true? thank you

[@AltCine]

I never used it before so I'm not sure 🙈

[@Bicycle-picturesBlogspot]

Great job! Are there differences between lumix BRAW and BRAW from blackmagick cameras?

[@MondoCheapo]

One thing that seems to pop up, is the Braw from the S5 isn't quite as flexible as the standard BMPCC braw (like there are some controls greyed out in Davinci) is that true? I do really love that extra helping hand of the S5's IBIS... Oh, and cos I hadn't said it before, nice short!! :)

[@AltCine]

Thanks Mondo. Yes that's right, not all options are there. For instance you can't change iso but exposure slider works in a similar way so not too bad.

[@alessandroaimonetto8026]

How did you stabilized everything so good? Amazing shots!

[@AltCine]

Thank you 🙌🏾 I only used stabilisation in resolve on 2 shots. The rest is kinda decent as I had a built up rig and ibis turned on. I don't really like rigging but it just feels good on this camera.

[@TheAETHER22]

Hey, if you want to use an external ssd for extra storage, do you need to have it plugged to the BMVA or the camera?

[@AltCine]

@@TheAETHER22 hi, you plug into the VA

[@mslater92]

When you say ProRes RAW looks cleaner - is this compared to 12:1? I have seen in forums people complaining about softness in 12:1. Perhaps comparing it to 8:1 or 5:1 may give you a more comparable quality?

[@AltCine]

Even at 3.1 I think the ProRes raw just looks nicer. It's not like it'll blow your mind better but it just looks a bit more sharp and clean. Because the difference is so minimal I'd still use braw all day and even at higher compression...it's only other filmmakers who'd really notice if they examined the footage.

[@realad88]

Thanks for the video! I'm curious about the aliasing and moire. Do you get it in BRAW? Because in ProRes RAW it's very noticeable, like with Canon EOS M, according to Zeek's video.

[@stephanes.]

You're very good at faking the roar ! I almost didn't recognize you!

[@AltCine]

The roar, the bear etc was elements I downloaded from KZbin 😅

[@stephanes.]

@@AltCine ahah I was kidding 😂 But nice edit 👍 Plus, I had a nightmare few days ago in wich I was attacked by a bear 🤣

[@AltCine]

@@stephanes. Ohhh 😅😅 I'm so slow lol. Did you really have that dream...I hope I don't give you nightmares tonight lol

[@stephanes.]

@@AltCine Yeah, I really had that dream, that's crazy ahah. No, don't worry, it was just that night 😂

[@xThe3xecution]

hey man. i have to say your sound design is right on point! it drew me into the story so much that i would've loved to see even more. I have one question regarding your Ninja V. I bought one a few weeks back and when i have a steady frame for like 2-4minutes and then keep moving the camera, the steady shot is kinda burned into the screen, like a burnin on a pc monitor. over time it goes away but this is my second unit and it still has the same problem. im using a gh5 and tried 3 other hdmi cables but nothing solved that problem. thought u might already have had some experience with the ninja v and mb u could help me out?

[@AltCine]

Thank you, I usually suck at sound but did try to make more of an effort here. Yes...the image retention 😮! I noticed a few times that there was a ghost of the menu if I had it on too long but like you it went away. Mine took about 5 mins to go properly. You could try reducing the backlight to see if that helps or try to cool the unit down by turning the fan up....if you can bare the noise. Other than that I'm not sure...it sucks though.

[@xThe3xecution]

@@AltCine that definitely paid off this time! keep on with this good work! ahhh... i thought i would be the only one with this problem. thanks for telling me its called "image retention". now i looked it up and could find one forum where more people were discussing this issue. seems like a lot of them that bought their ninjas a few years ago are fine. One mentioned that this is a problem with newer batches and that multiple of them lack of the "old" quality. will definitely try out to lower the bg brightness and upping the fan. thanks for that advice! Think i have to contact atomos with this problem. Thanks for the quick responds!

[@ononearts]

That was a fun little film. I especially enjoyed the sentient AI overdub. Nicely done! Those random little spots that showed up- were they only on the BM Video Assist screen, or did they appear in footage when you brought it into Resolve? Also- did you keep your BGH1, and have you tried that with BRAW? I just purchased a BGH1, and I’m pondering how I’ll build it out.

[@colinthecameraguy]

I just bought a second Ninja V for £350 New!! I’ve only used FCP so I don’t know what I’m missing (on Davinci Resolve). I bought the second Ninja V as a cheap camera/storage upgrade (have you seen the price of V90 sdxc cards?) for multi cam shoots 🤷

[@AltCine]

Hey Colin (nice name 😁) The ninja v is very good, not just for the price but it really opens up your options. The menu, whilst not being as fluid as the VA didn't pose any massive drawbacks. I added that clip from Grant Pretty Forbes interview as sometimes we just sucked into an eco system...but fortunately it's an eco system I like 😅

[@colinthecameraguy]

@@AltCine I bought a used Ninja V last year and (agreed the menu system is clunky) I found it so useful as a monitor and my Mac loved the ProRes CoDec. Having just done a multi cam shoot, it was a nuisance having to record all-i 400mbps to sdxc cards on my B cam. I decided that £350 was a bargain 🤷

[@AltCine]

@@colinthecameraguy I understand. I use v60 & v90. If I did need more then I'd attach my WD blue nvme. 1tb plus caddy was only £80 so not bad.

[@colinthecameraguy]

@@AltCine I got an atomx/angelbird 500gb caddy with my first Ninja V then bought a used 1tb version so those two should suffice. If I need another 1tb caddy then I will go the Andycine lunchbox/T5 Frankenstein route 🤔

[@davidmultimedia2024]

Thanks for your input bro! As for the red speckles, my guess is that it's coming from the cable. It seems that the most difficult part with the Video Assist 12G (and especially with micro HDMI) is to find a reliable cable to pair with it. Which one did you use? Also, there's a lot of people who seem to have an issue with the middle 1/4'' mount that is too close to the USB-C port on the Video Assist 12G 5'', so they have to offset the monitor (which is quite a bummer to be honest). Did you encounter this problem too?

[@AltCine]

Hey bro thanks for this. Admittedly my cable is cheap. I looked at the specs for the Atomos cable and found a cheaper one. I don't remember seeing and specks in my early test but I will definitely try again now you've said this and keep a closer eye. Yes the USB-C is in the dumbest position possible but thankfully the monitor display can auto flip so I just mount it upside down.

[@davidmultimedia2024]

@@AltCine Thanks for your quick and detailed reply man, truly appreciate it! Yes the auto flip is a life saver in this situation haha, but it's still a bummer having the logos upside down with usb cable popping up on top. I'm really hesitating in between the 5'' and 7'', since I'm quite used to 7'' monitors and it would solve the usb port issue (plus the added mini XLR ports for audio)... but it's like an extra pound in weight... which becomes even harder to balance the rig.

[@AltCine]

@@davidmultimedia2024 no probs, yes definitely a bummer for the OCD having the text flipped lol. I'll have to show you my ssd setup one day....it's super minimal when attached to monitor. I tried 7" desview monitor a while back and honestly...I LOVED IT! The screen was so easy to see focus but in the end it proved to be too big but man it was tough going back to 5" after that.

[@davidmultimedia2024]

@@AltCine I’m quite curious, since you make it sound even more minimal than a simple ssd holder attached to the monitor. Velcro? Haha Oh yea, i had a bunch of monitors over the past years, including an Atomos Shinobi (which is 5" like the Ninja V), and honestly I hated it. I hate Atomos menu, and since i’m used to focus on a 7" monitor, it was indeed hard to go back to 5". For the last few years, i’ve been using the Osee T7, which is in my opinion the best relatively low budget monitor out there. The joystick is a real "joy" to use (pun intended), and the fact that you can customize pages with all the tools you personnally need… I can’t go back! I find that most monitors out there have plenty of useful tools, but i don’t tend to use them that much because it’s not very quick/intuitive to enable/disable. So having the opportunity to build your own pages, just the way you like it… this is a blessing! Plus, it’s 3000 nits!!! I still consider the Video Assist for BRAW and ProRes HQ tho

[@AltCine]

Hi David, you're correct in saying it was the cable. Both of mine are cheap but one produces the red flecks whilst the other is clean. I was sure it wasn't as both meet the required specs but obviously they're not made equally 👌🏾👌🏾

[@byanymeansnecessary]

you used an adapter for helios 44-2 ?

[@stephanes.]

Do you have a brand of HDMI cable that work for BRAW or ProresRAW ? I bought the atomos one for 50€, but it is a little bit too short, and the longer one is 100€... (I hate atomos sometimes ahah)

[@AltCine]

Mine is really cheap 🙈 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09PYT3JS6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@stephanes.]

@@AltCine only 12 pounds! crazy ahah if only I knew... but are you sure it works with Prores Raw? for Braw 12:1 it's sure, but for the huge Prores Raw...

[@AltCine]

@@stephanes. Yeah this is the cable I was using on atomos. I looked at dpreview and he gave a link to the correct cable. I checked the specs, bought this one and it worked. Someone said that this cable could be the cause of the speckles in my image but I didn't have the speckles with ninja so it's either something to do with my VA or I pushed the grade to hard.

[@stephanes.]

@@AltCine all those arguments just to make you spend all your poney into their overrated atomos cables... The dancing pixels maybe it's the compression ? Do you experience that with lower compression rates ? Thanks for the details on the cable, I'm gonna buy this ahah

[@AltCine]

@@stephanes. Hold tight on that cable I posted bro. Give me 10mins....I'm actually just testing another cable.

[@petrosianus]

I don't get it... the Sigma 18-35 will only cover apsc circle... that means you have to shoot in apsc mode... how is that possible to get 5.9k raw?

[@AltCine]

Gosh, such an old video but if I remember rightly I turned on every stabilisation option the camera had which cropped in quite a bit. I them shot from about 28mm upwards. I'm pretty sure that's how I did it because I remember doing that with the 7artisans vision lens which is also apsc.

[@Hamidu]

Audio is great

[@AltCine]

Phew 😅 thanks for confirmation

[@AdrianBond]

Shoot BRAW at 3:1 or even 5:1, and it'll best ProRes.

[@AltCine]

I do sometimes but very rarely. I'm dp on a short film soon so will definitely shoot 5.1 on that 👍🏾👍🏾

[@waynealejo]

Braw?!

[@AltCine]

Yes, BRAW 12.1 on this video as I was using a 128gb SD card

[@hufman9807]

Alan Resnick tested codecs a while back, the horngut codec eas the best by far. Braw sucks in comparison.

[@AltCine]

Hi, I tried looking for this but couldn't find much apart from a couple of crazy videos. Did he show any examples?

[@eddieriosyt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katt-tv]

ProRes RAW kills the Braw. You make it hold up.

[@AltCine]

Yeah there's so much information in pr raw.