Make your travel videos like a movie (92.3% possible w/ Sony A7IV)

[@VictorLaforteza]

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[@leseuloiseau]

You better do straightly a nice advertisement instead of making people losing our time tricking with an ugly 11 minutes one. Your whole video is worthless

[@Luekis]

“Don’t try to film it like an event. Film it like you are on a vacation that you want to remember forever” … Sometimes I feel like I’m more into the videography than actually enjoying what’s happening around me. Thanks for the reminder!

[@madmattphoto]

Honestly, one of the best creative videos I've watched in a LONG time. You covered gear and settings, storytelling, and I loved that you brought in experience over recording. Absolutely awesome video, you gained a sub.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks, Matt! Glad to hear you you loved the video and got something out of it. Welcome to the channel!

[@kevinh82]

absolutely love the tips on not worrying about missed shots, sometimes it just gets so stressful about filming travel videos that we no longer enjoy the travel or even making the videos anymore ...

[@VictorLaforteza]

Definitely! Gotta make sure to capture the essentials and cherish the experience!!

[@ReganShorter]

This is one of the best tutorials I've watched! You go into so much detail, but at the same time, you're extremely clear and concise.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@q_prod]

You're honestly one of my biggest inspirations for anything creative. I love your detailed tutorials, and your editing is amazing. You're the reason I even got a A7IV lmao. Keep up the good work man!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Man, I appreciate you!! Thank you 🙏🏽 glad to hear that these little YT vids generate some inspiration! Hope you’re enjoying the a7iv!

[@judithchavarin4290]

I just took your advice on filming like a vacation I want to remember forever and I loved how my recent vlog came out! Definitely my favorite video I’ve created!

[@VictorLaforteza]

That’s to lovely to hear!! Share a link if it’s uploaded online! 🙌🏽

[@judithchavarin4290]

@@VictorLaforteza kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXuvpJarjbFjnac it’s a short one lol!

[@BigfootJourneys]

Thanks Victor for such a helpful video for travel filming. I had recently taken my Sony A7iv with a 24-105 lens, GoPro Hero 11, and iPhone 12pro max on a trip to Switzerland and a tour of Patagonia and South America. I like your tip about taking some time to enjoy the moment. I am 67 years old and my wife and I are checking off bucket list destinations. We are off to Indonesia and Bali in September. I do struggle with juggling so much gear while traveling that I miss much of the experience which I seem to relive when back home on the computer in Final Cut Pro. Your tutorials have helped me a lot. I will try to enjoy Bali in September and not worry so much about always getting the shot.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think as video enthusiasts we always have this itch to film everything!!! especially if its a beautiful location. Definitely try to keep it minimal. If you get a good shot, great! and if not, move along and enjoy the scene :) I do love reliving the moment when editing or even posting online. It becomes a visual diary! Excited for you guys and your trip to Indonesia! It's so much fun there!!

[@tomask.3983]

Hello Bigfoot, you are living the dream! Your comment made me check out your own channel.

[@houseofintent]

Composition, movement, and lighting are my go-to when I travel.

[@kingsmustrise]

love coming across this brotha!! love the channel, love the knowledge you share, and love your personality!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yooo Birdy!! Thanks for stopping by! Hope all goes well with the new brand 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@Jordy.H.Creates]

I'm heading off to Australia next month with a working holiday Visa, planning to explore & create as much cinematic style content as possible with my own A7IV. Plenty of tips I'll keep in mind for my adventures 📸 Great advice!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing! excited for you!! Australia's got a lot of different elements should be super fun to shoot. Glad you think the tips would be helpful. Cheers man enjoy your stay in Australia

[@Jordy.H.Creates]

@@VictorLaforteza Cheers mate! Absolutely buzzing for the change of scenery to shoot in. Looking forward to seeing more of your content!

[@Tardsmat]

Be careful with auto white balance since it can cause weird color shifts between cuts or even during one shot and can cause footage to not match up right. Having it set to daylight will probably be fine for most outdoor scenes, and even for indoor scenes if you're ok with them having a warm look

[@alexxu7452]

you are hands down the most underrated youtuber i've ever seen. keep going bro and welcome to China mainland to create more interesting videos.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you brother! Hoping to visit one day!!

[@BanderaFilmsAndMusic]

You've created one of the greatest channels on KZbin, brother. 🤜🤛

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you so much brother!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 forever grateful. I will keep trying to evolve the channel 🙌🏽

[@jj8624-s8m]

That edit in the beginning with the music was so good!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you!!

[@ajaygill1251]

Headed to South Korea next week for a month and a half. Can't wait to get some shots out there! Your video there got me even more excited to go there.

[@VictorLaforteza]

It's gonna be super fun! the food is so GOOOOOD too haha. Excited for you!!

[@ajaygill1251]

@VictorLaforteza Thank you! Excited to be culture shocked haha. Also if I could ask, what's the song you use for your outro?

[@zahidkhan04]

This was one of the best video of yours,till date...i comment less but i watched all ur channel content...wish you best.✌️

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing thank you so much!

[@trudeaujared96]

Just picked up the rest of my gear, ordered round trip tickets to Madrid Spain October 7th-14th! Time to get out there and film!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Nice!!!! Enjoy your trip to Madrid! Love that place 😍😍

[@AadidevSooknananNXS]

That intro gave me literal goosebumps Edit: Have you ever tried one of those gimbal cameras like the Osmo Pocket 3 for travel-stuff?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks! Ya I just released a review for it!

[@AadidevSooknananNXS]

@@VictorLaforteza INSTANTLY WATCHES, THANKS

[@MichalOlender]

Exposure always so good Victor!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! my #1 priority alongside with composition!!

[@jamrefugio]

I just want my vlogs to look like a movie hhu thanks for existing, appreciate your content ❤❤

[@VictorLaforteza]

Definitely can with just good exposure and composition! You got this!! 🙌

[@pokerboyz]

Great tips Victor, I like the tip of don't stress out about your shots and enjoy your vacation. Family does get stressed out sometimes if they need to "perform". I just came back from a beautify vacation in a southern beach in Costa Rica. I need to start editing, your LUTs would really improve my vids. Thanks.

[@VictorLaforteza]

absolutely!! luckily my partner and I enjoy both posing and performing for these types of videos but there are also days that we just go with the flow and not worry about filming. Glad you had time in Costa Rica!! Enjoy with your edit :) re-live some memories through it!

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks for this video! So much great advice. We love Thailand so much and you captured it's beauty perfectly. Our next travel plans are still up in the air. We left Thailand a few weeks ago and are in Bali at the moment. But who know's where we'll end up after this. Just subscribed. :) Safe travels!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks!! Thailand definitely has a place in our hearts as well. Good food, amazing hospitality, and beautiful places!! Hope you guys are enjoying Bali. We miss it so much! Safe travels to you guys too!! Holla at us if you guys ever go to Taiwan :)

[@mikeandashley]

@@VictorLaforteza For sure will! It's on the list for sure, but it's a LOOONG list 😅😂

[@getemspired]

I am going to Japan next and I am so excited to practice my videography skills and making content to share with the world. Thank you for your videos!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing!!! Japan is such a picturesque place that you'll be getting so many good shots there! Enjoy filming :)

[@LiveET]

I'm going to Thailand soon, so I'll give this a shot there too!

[@Drizzyfrank22]

Love these tips. I tend to not really shoot as much as I’d like on my vacations cause I like to just relax

[@VictorLaforteza]

Fair! I have those days too but I’m always itching to film something 😅😅

[@dannycgdfilms]

In a case of when you don’t have the budget for expensive lenses, what’s your view on adapting vintage glasses on Sony bodies cause they’re quite cheap.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Sure! Even better because vintage glass has this character that adds some nostalgia in the shots. It makes better memories for sure

[@_c.production]

Nice camera work! I recently start my flim making career and your guide helps me a lot🙏🏼 Thank you

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks dude!! If you ever have any questions about filmmaking, feel free to ask!! 🙌🏽

[@MiguelClimbs]

Loved the tips and the Bangkok shots brother! I just got back from a trip to Scandinavia but I only shot photos! It was nice to focus on photography for a trip ☺️

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah, I find setting up some intention for what you want to shoot really alleviate the pressure to get all the shots (photos and videos). Hope you enjoyed your recent trip brother!

[@creativepicnl]

Great tips. I’m not a big fan on bringing too much stuff while I’m traveling and actually ending up bringing too much gear anyway😂. I do manage to leave my gimbal at home and rely on the 5 axis in-body stabe instead. Just to keep the weight a bit down. I also try to keep the lenses as compact as possible but that can be a challenge sometimes.

[@jamieliveswell]

Appreciate the time and effort you put into this!

[@helle_larsen]

Ordering my Sony A7IV today, super excited! Saving up for the FX series in the future, but I have tested the SONY A7IV a bit and it is a really good hybrid camera.

[@VictorLaforteza]

nice!! definitely one of the best hybrids out there! Excited for your a7iv to come in!! enjoy it

[@ayanbanerjeefilms]

I am going to buy A7IV for videos and this video is clearly helpful for me, Is this a right choice for cinematic videos my budget is not more than $2,500 for body, Thanks mate :)

[@VictorLaforteza]

Anytime! Excited for you to get your camera! 🙌🏽

[@sprinteastward]

Welcome to Bangkok Victor! Don't know if you're still here, but hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you brother! We ended our 2 week trip last week! So many amazing restaurants and places to see 😍 Thailand was amazing!

[@thecompass80]

Thanks a lot for all your tips! You're an incredibly talented filmmaker. I wanted to ask you something, though. Yours are some of the very few videos I've seen shot with Sony cameras (and specifically the FX30 and A7) that don't scream "DIGITAL". I don't know why people are not talking about this more, because it's very obvious to me that no matter how good the image quality is on these cameras and how many times people (over)use the word "cinematic", 90% of the videos I watch featuring the last batch of Sony hybrid and cinema cams don't look like film, at least to me. It's not that they look "cheap" by any means. As I said, the image quality, colors and sharpness are super professional looking but, for lack of a better expression, the look "too real" and don't trigger the feeling of "this is a movie" that I get with other cameras. And I'm talking about cameras because I know there's a ton of different elements that contribute in making something feel like a movie, but in this particular case, you rely a lot on natural light and "simple" techniques and it still feels different from other videos I've seen shot with the FX30 the A7 and similar where even using pro lighting, it looks more like a commercial or a corporate video, but never like an actual film. What would you say it's that key element that makes your videos look different?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks! I know what you mean about that digital feel. I think a huge part of it is exposure and making sure you're softening up the highlights and shadows in post so it uses the full dynamic range! I've shown my entire workflow in terms of filming and editing and I'm not quite sure what else I'm doing different! could be the grading!

[@thecompass80]

@@VictorLaforteza Watching those videos as I type this. You really know how to squeeze the last drop of filmlike quality from these cameras. Thanks again!

[@studioryley]

Awesome video, definitely learnt lots of great tips that I can't wait to implement. Quick question for you - did you make your film burn transitions? Would love to see a tutorial on them if so!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Glad you learned a thing or two! The film burn is just from stock library and combined with sfx!

[@TheBrandonLeeCook]

Nice! Question, I noticed you mention you have film lut packs, but you didn’t mention anything about filming in Slog yourself, do you film in log?

[@VictorLaforteza]

always in SLOG3 :)

[@TheBrandonLeeCook]

@@VictorLaforteza victor! Thank you so much! I’m new to the “log scene” if you have a video on filming in log and how you use your luts I’ll be checking it out!! Thanks man! 💪😎

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@TheBrandonLeeCook sweet! there's quite a bit of tutorials on my channel so feel free to check those out :)

[@PlutoniumSlums]

Why am i watching this when i don’t even have $5k in the bank lol

[@VictorLaforteza]

Haha you don’t need all that gear. Tips apply even if just your phone.

[@ShamyMickaelaa]

This place is so beautiful

[@schoeferfilm]

For holidays I have bought now the small ZVE1 and I really love it 😍 my bigger FX6 and the crane 3s would be a little bit too big for this 😂

[@VictorLaforteza]

100% and holidays you don't wanna carry an FX6 😂😂

[@schoeferfilm]

@@VictorLaforteza definitely no 😂

[@scampifingers]

victor you are so talented my bro

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@markmueller_]

I bought the A7IV last year and the same Viltrox 16mm lense half a year ago. I was insecure about the lense but as I tested it, holy moly for that price it is really good. I was like OMG YEA BOYY as u showed in this Video wich lense you are using. Haha so my decision was pretty good buying that lense. Furthermore a great Video and an inspiration for me to film with different perspectives and wider of course. Thanks man! :) I also like traveling and always taking my camera with me for cinematic shots but the only thing I really need is a Gimbal for long steady shots like you did.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing combo right?! Yeah gimbals are great but definitely get the lighter one for travels! Make it easier to go on and off gimbals

[@harryfoulkes1207]

What font/style are using for the title cards? It’s so nice and I’ve been trying to find something like that for ages!

[@VictorLaforteza]

nt wagner :)

[@harryfoulkes1207]

@@VictorLaforteza THANKYOU!!!

[@fuyufx]

just got back from a trip to indonesia with my own a7iv,, fortunately I was using most of these tips in my own way

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing!! I hope you had some great shots in Indonesia. Beautiful country.

[@wavesummit]

I've been debating whether to get the fx30 with a sigma 16mm 1.4, the a7iv looks great.

[@VictorLaforteza]

The sigma 16mm 1.4 is a really good lens for the FX30!! if you need a wide angle it's a must have. Another good one is the Sony 11mm 1.8!

[@DigitalGenki]

I didnt know they had Boots pharmacy shops outside of the UK

[@joenicklo]

Really nice footage Victor.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks Joe! I appreciate you dropping by 🙏🏼

[@monktv4090]

How do you take care of permits to shoot? Are all locations friendly to videographers?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup! You’re a tourist so people don’t mind. Just be mindful of no filming signs or if you’re unsure, you can ask any staff around.

[@LenaLuciia]

Great great hands on tutorial

[@NotLoopine]

Good stuff as always, gonna try my hand at making one of these in London today!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Nice!!! Which part of London are you off to?!

[@NotLoopine]

@@VictorLaforteza First time so I'm sticking to Central, visiting Kensington area. Getting the feel of the city before heading off to Stockholm

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@NotLoopine Amazing!! hope you enjoy your trip!!

[@larsahne]

Wow I loved that! Will definitely try some of the tipps out on our long trip this summer. Du you mind me asking the name of the first song you used?

[@VictorLaforteza]

amazing! hope they help you out on your trip!! the song is Letting you go by De Lune

[@croninooo]

Great video, thank you for explaining so well! As far as the settings go, do you use SteadyShot when using gimbal? Seeing the wide shot, it doesn’t look like there’s any crap.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I usually turn it off but I also had some good shots with it accidentally left on.. so I don't really know which one is the best... lol most of the shots in this video is off though to give you a reference!

[@croninooo]

@@VictorLaforteza appreciate the quick response! I have a Sony 20mm f1.8 and was thinking it might not be wide enough with steady shot on, but I’ll just shoot with it off. I have Sony A7iv and RS3 Mini, first time shooting with it. Thanks again

[@babetravelling]

I use A7C 24-70 lens and only shoot on automatic lol i'm looking to up my travel videos but I'm no good at it and bringing a lot of gears is not my cup of tea....thanks for the video. I like your angle skills 🙂

[@HariBonda]

top notch production quality, what was the font name that you have used?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks! it's bebas neue

[@HariBonda]

@@VictorLaforteza i mean the one used here 0:49

[@Yourboydrew]

Great video for a beginner like me, thanks!

[@thisiserich]

How are we supposed to afford to travel after we just spent $4000+ on camera equipment 😂🥲

[@VictorLaforteza]

Assuming you already have the gear 😂😂

[@francissosing]

I’ll just put myself on the street for a couple weeks

[@thisiserich]

@@VictorLaforteza I know I know, I only kid. I’m actually going to use your advice here in a few weeks, though I won’t bring a gimbal. I want to bring just a single lens and a small mic. And batteries for my a7iv of course.

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@francissosing can walk and swim to the destination.. it's all about the journey, am I right? hahahaha

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@thisiserich Yeah, I find gimbals are one of those good to haves and not must haves! even locked off static shots are so good already. 1 lens, small mic, and a couple of batteries you're good to go!

[@JeppPadilla]

Maraming Salamat ulit Victor! Perfect timing before we travel. Ingat!

[@VictorLaforteza]

You're welcome bro! Safe travels to your next destination!!

[@JeppPadilla]

@@VictorLaforteza By the way, I finally got my dream come true. My friend sold me his A7siii through terms. Coming from ZV-E10 and A6400. What lens do you suggest I get? I have limited budget as I know the FE lenses are extremely expensive compared to APS-C lenses. I always use the Sony 35mm and Sigma 16mm on my A6400.

[@SiraFilm]

Welcome to Thailand! As I lived here I can say most of the time “I” overheat much earlier before the camera 😂

[@VictorLaforteza]

That was definitely the case for me as well 😂😂 nothing beats a cold drink and AC

[@s7evenTV]

Hoping to be able to visit Japan in November with my girlfriend, it's a dream for both of us and I want to capture those moments for us to be able to remember and revisit or show to friends and family, thus the reason i am watching your video haha, so thank you for this

[@VictorLaforteza]

Man, watching the small videos really hit hard in terms of reminiscing some travel memories. It's amazing how we can relive it with simple shots! Hope you guys get to Japan. IT'S AMAZING!

[@s7evenTV]

@@VictorLaforteza hhaha thank you man

[@nnoseda]

Great job Victor. Inspiring stuff. Which light equipment did you use to create the background round shaped light?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks! It’s a projector mount from nanlite!

[@GregDeocampoogle]

great looking footrage!

[@napatsaeng]

Thank you for sharing. We hope you enjoy Thailand

[@VictorLaforteza]

We loved it there!!! Amazing food, culture, and impeccable hospitality.

[@powerboi262]

the travel video style I always want to watch. and achieve

[@ProMeiFilmsOfficial]

Nice!!!!!!!!!, Which Picture Profile did you use? this is giving me vibes to pick my A7III back up and go shooting

[@VictorLaforteza]

Slog3 :) the a7iv would do good on slog2!

[@jovani1.2]

Great video man! But look: The overheating on the A7 iv is kinda like a myth to me. I'm a BMX filmmaker and I filmed the last month's under very hot temperatures for hour's. The a7 iv did not overheat a single time since I got it and I film about 80% of the time in 4k 60p 10bit... (I though try to keep the flip screen flipped out all the time so the heat can spread very nicely)

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think we got good a good batch tbh. I was shooting some scenes on a tripod and it was under the sun in Thailand and it was super HOT to touch that I had to cool it down but I didn't see the high temp sign at all. Maybe it was there for 10-15 mins but yeah... a bunch of people report that it overheats quick but some like ours are almost like tanks!

[@jovani1.2]

@@VictorLaforteza Yeah I'm thankful that mine is how it is. I found it's getting hotter when shooting pictures some times haha

[@johncastle95]

Two things: The A7IV has a low overheat threshold setting. Remove it. Tip 2. My A7IV also remains cooler if I flip out the screen out. As that is where the main heat sink is for that camera. So you are correct!

[@souvikkarmakar4059]

I'm a 3D artist and this video inspired me so much that now I wanna recreate all the shots in 3D lol

[@Adamrobifilmy]

My issue with this is that my journey stops being about travelling and begins to feel like just another chapter of work. There is a phrase I heard recently - to make your video look more authentic you have to make it a lot less authentic in the moment. You have to stop, find a frame, set it up, ask your friend to stay there, run back and forth a bunch of times and so on. Your chill walk through a jungle becomes a sweaty tiring mess. Your heavenly swim by the waterfall becomes a chore as you get out of the water for 12th time to redo a shot. Your movies are awesome and they look great but I just can't stop thinking about the BTS of them so these are few of my words for anyone's watching.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Totally get it... But the whole video is about shooting intentionally and not having to shoot so many times to get the perfect shot. There’s a segment here where I talk about letting go of the perfect shot and learning to accept the first time is good enough or just completely skip it.

[@shansull932]

Awesome video. Motivating me to get started making videos

[@kalanilin]

Aamzing tips love your style

[@oilkhm]

Which bag do you use to carry your camera and gimbal around during the day?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Wandrd Prvke!

[@LoganBeck]

The color grading though 👌

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks dude! long time no talk!! Hope you're doing great 🙌

[@Technicooler]

The art of letting go. Great tip that I need to apply for myself 😅

[@VictorLaforteza]

Unless it’s a paid job… let it go!! Hahaha but yeah we tend to really find the best shot and ignore being in the moment. Less stress that way!

[@jonasmoser]

Can i do it with my sl3? 😄😄 is dificult but i hope so!

[@VictorLaforteza]

can do it with an iphone too!! haha the key is to keep memories with intention and good framing & exposure :)

[@rishandprish]

Good tips Victor!

[@CWCG-u3o]

yeah ! totally agree ! thanks for sharing !

[@MIHAO]

good stuff bro

[@VictorLaforteza]

Glad you enjoyed! thanks!

[@MIHAO]

@@VictorLaforteza sure thing, will be coming for more

[@DominikMBlock]

doing a road trip from germany to france in september and I'm already thinking about what I can shoot there. great video, helped a lot!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing!! safe travels and enjoy your time there!

[@ZaMuMx]

nice video will put it to practice on the upcoming video

[@VictorLaforteza]

amazing! enjoy filming your upcoming video!!

[@tomchristen427]

Mr. Cinematic: base iso changes when you’re not in slog 3 🙃 So base iso in rec.709 is not 800/3200 anymore 5:31

[@VictorLaforteza]

Mr. know-it-all, I shot everything in slog3 and it doesn't change if you convert it to rec.709 in post. Let's see you shoot iso 100 on slog3. 5:39 there's a little ASSIST SLOG3? the PP8 on the bottom right?

[@chordnificent]

Definitely planning to travel to NY

[@AlternativeDaff]

how were you able to get drone shots? I know in Bangkok they are very strict with drone usage.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Downloaded from storyblocks

[@YannickFilms]

The good old 7eleven's in Thailand!

[@VictorLaforteza]

They’re amazing!

[@dariustoh.photography]

What are your tips on culling? I came back from a 4D3N road trip and although the clips were great but going through everything I shot makes it daunting. I'm going to Singapore in August and I'm thinking of implementing your tips from this video!

[@VictorLaforteza]

I definitely had this issue before but letting go of the idea that you're gonna miss editing a good shot is the way to go. You can revisit your catalogue and see if there's any new ideas for editing that pop up at a later date! Awesome! excited for your tip in Singapore. Only been to their airport. Definitely one of the best!

[@ianotography]

may I ask how can you get the permission to fly drone in some location in the city?

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’s stock drone footage from storyblocks.

[@IwannatrywithKat]

I think I have the hardest time with lighting. Even when I film when light seems adequate, I end up with Pixelization, especially visible in the dark areas and it drives me nuts. I shoot in 1080p and 2160. I'm not a professional so maybe my understanding of some settings aren't perfect, but I saved 3 settings based off tutorials for indoors, outdoors and dynamic scenes. I've tried manual mode and automatic and I get the same issues. It's especially worse when I zoom in some. I would have thought that filming at higher resolutions would enable me to zoom in without losing too much of the quality and yet, I don't see an improvement over my old camera (Nikon D3500). I'm using the Nikon Z30. I can't just be that the camera is just bad, right?

[@VictorLaforteza]

most likely will depend on the sensor of the camera! I haven't used any Nikon cameras but the newer ones are probably just as good as any other brands in the same price point. If someone else have done it with the z30, you'll probably need tweak some settings!

[@IwannatrywithKat]

​@VictorLaforteza I'll look again, but most tutorials on this canera, which was designed for vlogging, are about the photography portion and less about the video filming part. If you were to think of one setting to tweak or ensure it is not too low or high, which one would you think needs adjustment?

[@Sayject]

Hey victor, love the vids man thanks for sharing! Quick queston, do you use an ND fliter for those day time shots?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I usually do! an ND 16 is enough for me but if you like convenience a quality VND would work. This trip I actually forgot my ND so I had to compensate by using the lower extended ISO for SLOG3

[@Sayject]

@@VictorLaforteza ah!!! Got it, thanks so much!

[@Tonywirthfilms]

to me what makes something feel like a movie scene is the emotion, not the cinematography. You achieve good cinematography, but in film, a story, with a character, and emotion is necessary

[@VictorLaforteza]

I completely agree! This was more like to get that high quality video but to immerse the video with more story character and emotional journey is the true "cinema"!!

[@JohnMichael-gd2lh]

Going to Japan and the Philippines in August. I'm hoping to get to at least half of your level of videography in 2 months lol. Wish me luck! Quick question, do you edit while you travel or do you do it all at home? If so, what computer do you bring with you on your travels?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Japan and Philippines are going to be awesome!!! Excited for you. Love the white sand and turquoise waters in PH. I edit my videos at home. I bring my 16" macbook pro m1 pro just in case I need to do some client work but for these youtube videos, I usually try and do them at home!

[@JohnMichael-gd2lh]

@@VictorLaforteza Thanks! I'm bringing a tinier version of your rig: ZV-E10, E 11mm f1.8, and my Crane M2S. Seeing your wide angle shots made me feel good about my 11mm purchase lol. It really does showcase the setting nicely. Loved the 7/11 static low light shot. Will be doing a lot of that in Tokyo and Manila. Last question, what mic were you using during your vlog shots? sounds really nice even on the street.

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@JohnMichael-gd2lh YES!! wide angles are so nice. I used a DJI mic! you can see it attached on my camera sling bag strap! Still trying to make it the best I can with audio so this was like one of my first few times pulling off something decent

[@ebphotographyfilmco]

Great video! What is the opening song? Is it on spotify? Really diggin it.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah I think so! We licensed through musicbed and the song is Letting You Go by De Lune. They're an amazing duo!

[@jaymills1720]

Very cool! What parts of this could only have been done on a Sony mirrorless versus ProRes on iPhone pro and dehancer?

[@VictorLaforteza]

You can do everything with an iPhone! Any camera for that matter. Exposure and composition is key to making an interesting frame!

[@jaymills1720]

@@VictorLaforteza fair! What motivates to carry large mirrorless gear then? What’s the benefits over iPhone

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@jaymills1720 better image quality but I just do it for youtube. If I didnt, I would just bring a smaller camera or just a smartphone!

[@komocode]

Do you turn on Shutter AWB Lock?

[@sriman1999]

Can we use Sony alpha a7rv for commercial movie making purpose? How would be the final output on big screen?

[@VictorLaforteza]

of course! it's a beast of a camera. You can output the 8k footage no problem with it

[@neonnoba]

Great job Victor! and thanks for sharing. Maybe something that can be also considered is sound. Especially if it will be used as a meaningful component of the film. Having a small camera mic or sound recorder would make a great difference.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you dude! Absolutely sound is half the video!! Good audio /sound is crucial

[@Jonaslokk]

What VND filter do you currently use? Your last video about NDs was the haida 2 in 1. Is that still your go to? also would that be enough on a sunny day. Thank you

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup! still my go to :) It's definitely enough for a sunny day!

[@YaYousef5]

I like the idea. Thanks for sharing! For me, nothing about a zoom lens is "super light weight," and taking a gimbal with you while traveling sounds annoying and heavy. For traveling, I take my Sony A7iii with the Sony 24mm f/2.8 G lens. I also take a Godox TT350s smaller flash for portraits. That's an actual lightweight setup. When I do dolly in movement shots for video, I just do it handheld and stabilize it in Resolve later. Looks great. Having just one lens means I can throw the camera in and out of my backpack and I have to think a bit on how I want to frame shots. It keeps things simple. I also use my iPhone 13 Mini a ton! The stabilization is better than the Sony A7iii, and after doing a video I can easily share it with the people I'm traveling with. I lightly edit the photos/videos and it looks great. Next time I travel I'm leaving the camera at home and I'm going to challenge myself to only use the iPhone.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah depends on what’s tolerable with your setup! I looooove lightweight setups! kinda missing the 24mm. I do agree, I think at one point I’m gonna try just bringing my phone and a power bank! That’s gonna be more worry free travel and easier to capture photos with it! Snap and go kinda thing

[@YaYousef5]

@@VictorLaforteza yeah bro!!! 🔥

[@TheWhiskyList]

Great video!

[@Aidaenjohn]

hey victor! whats that lens flare transition thing you have going on? i really like it

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’s a film burn that I got from a free asset pack from artlist. They usually give it away during the holidays if you have a subscription

[@gutandrew]

Great job Victor! How to get so nice and soft image even in 4k?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think diffraction played a big part of it looking softer. The A7IV 4k is super sharp and being on f/8-f/22 introduce diffraction which makes the lens softer. Not a good thing for photography but it seems like it works pretty good with video! Balancing out the super sharp 4k

[@gutandrew]

​@@VictorLaforteza thanks! I thought that faster lenses have move soft image. If I open the aperture I will get more light and more soft image but I see it's completely opposite.

[@gutandrew]

@@VictorLaforteza what aperture was at @3:09?

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@gutandrew Well both are correct! at wide open it would be still sharp on the subject but everything else would be pleasingly soft vs diffraction, it makes everything soft that sometimes it ruins some shots! @3:09 talking head is at f/3.5 and then shot before that is f/16

[@carlstephan5733]

Hi Victor, great work as always! Which mic do you use to record audio from the surroundings?

[@VictorLaforteza]

This is something I'm actually working on! I just use the in camera audio. I feel like I'd just add them in post if things didn't work out with the built in mic but maybe a shotgun mic would be great. It just makes the camera a bit more bulky.

[@2531Prasad]

I just lie on the ground and hope the satellite captures my photos , my gear is worth millions