Rigging the Panasonic GH4/GH5

[@0fg4]

Got here from the recommendations. The beginning of this video was shot so professionally, I thought it was an ad and tried to skip it.

[@pierrekiwiz]

I love the way the video was presented, not your average "what's in my camera bag", this is why I love this video!

[@Andyax]

Here is the equipment: bhpho.to/2Ff4Ffu And here is the place we got our music from: bit.ly/2VyoaYg

[@henningskj]

I just picked up my GH4 YESTERDAY, so this movie is posted at the BEST POSSIBLE TIME for me! Takker, Andyax! :D

[@becauseisaac]

You guys are missing the entire point of this video. its not about the gh4, its not about the fancy tripod or the monitor/mic set up. common guys. its all about the cats.

[@Andyax]

;)

[@becauseisaac]

Andyax How did you get the cats to be so awesome? are they yours?

[@coburgly4189]

Isaac Brown Completely Oblivious behaviour on all are parts for mistaking such truth.

[@becauseisaac]

Aliya Coburg Forever shamed

[@coburgly4189]

Isaac Brown Excuse me while I hide in the darkness of my room now.

[@mhamusic.]

what i like about your videos is that when you think the video is over you're like "awh man not so soon", but then it continues again for like 5 minutes. great content my fellow scandinavian neighbour

[@carls.2649]

Good to see you back. Always look forward to your stuff.

[@andrenovello5417]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Perfect look, audio, color... I already watched all videos, Upload more 😉.

[@Andyax]

Thanks André, I'm glad you like them :) I just hope you haven't seen the oldest videos, because they are not perfect look at all, hehe

[@RaphaelWerner]

Hey Andyax, will the DEC still fit the Yelangu cage when having added the rod adapter? Because it seems like the body on the bottom of the DEC Lensregain is going to be too big for it... Have a great day :)

[@uppon2]

Raphael Werner Media Prod. Because the rod system connects to the front of the cage rather than directly underneath it gets in the way of the LensRegain. If only they made it connect underneath instead, without protruding out the front! The SevenOak cage and the Came TV cage seem to be fine

[@uppon2]

I purchased the Sevenoak gh4 cage and it fits perfect with Lensragain. You can mount the adapter and lenses whilst in cage with or without rod system

[@WhatAreYouBuyen]

GH4 my favorite small video camera right now!

[@nadir2044]

I think that it has a lot of nose in low light, no?

[@WhatAreYouBuyen]

Depends how much is a "lot" to you. Noise isn't the issue but rather just lack of sensitivity to low lighting. 6D on the same ISO as the GH4 will pick up a lot more details in low light than the GH4, noise isn't really much of a big deal compared to the details you're trying to pick up, keep that in mind! And yes the GH4 low light is not super amazing, but it's not totally unusable as many people claim though you will have to go out of your way to use super shallow lenses with limited flexibility in the night shots. The question you should ask yourself is, "how often am I going to be shooting in low light?" Then you can decide between a GH4 or something like an A7S which doesn't have as great dynamic range or slow motion in my opinion, but a heck of a lot better low light!

[@calachakama]

You are speaking about a7s mark I or mark II? :)

[@Homefarmhouse]

Your Videos are my favourite in the camera/gear world.. You show how its possible to Do so much without having to spend a fortune.. Imaginitive and creative...... Thank you my Friend..

[@Andyax]

Thanks John :) We appreciate it!

[@TrabelsiMarwen]

you are awosome man, iv been following you since 1 year always good stuff

[@psychopsychlops9974]

Dude! Holy cow! You totally blew that out of the water production wise! Fantastic job!

[@HowYouKnowDrew]

Finally dude. I always look forward to your videos and you were one of the main reasons I bought the Gh4. Its nice to see you talk more about it!

[@KyleOlthoff]

Amazed with the quality of work and time you put into these videos. Love it and is very very helpful to me. Thank you!

[@BejaeIngate]

Andyax is back!! I saw this vide the day it came out and forgot to leave a comment : ( great video as always, loved the cats at the start! Beautiful footage. Looking forward to the next one! (Just happens to be the exact same camera that I have recently bought).

[@geekazoid]

what you have done is inspirational thank you

[@G4M3RGU1D3]

Thank you Anders and Eskild. You have been so inspiring since February (month I have started watching your videos in loop when the kids were going to sleep. :) I'm repeating myself but yeah you guys are an inspiration and you should be paid for publicity because I bought pretty much all the stuff you showed us Anders :) Missing the Motion X2 but heh i'M starting somewhere at least :) Started with Canon 700D and now i'M with the GH4, DEC lens regain and Sigma 17-35. It is just awesome the footage I can do with those 3 things. Continue your videos both of you as I will be pressing refresh on my keyboard until you release a new one :)

[@Andyax]

Thanks, your comment means a lot! :) It motivates us to continue, and one day I hope we find a way to be able to do this full time. Good luck shooting :)

[@G4M3RGU1D3]

There's one thing I would like to ask you. Your youtube videos always seems to be 1 step above everything else in terms of quality especially those took with your GH4. I would like to know, do you plan to make a tutorial on what kind of codec / video compressor / bitrate you are choosing when it comes down to compression for final products / web distribution or are you always work in AVI/MOV until the very last thing then wrap it up in mp4 for KZbin. A video about your workflow would be really interresting.

[@TeunieJohanna]

I can only dream of the gear you're using now!! Super excited for your next video since I own a 600D and 6D :) thanks for making these kind of videos, they really help me out

[@nothingnope3543]

Nice camera work.... Your new set up is very clean. Good choices.!

[@shwrd]

I bought a gh4 with the help of you. I love the speedbooster tokina 11-16mm combo. Thanks man great video!

[@svornev]

Thanks for your great videos guys. One of the best on youtube.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

I think that adding a bracket or a magic arm from the tripod handle to the Aputure DEC handle would be cool so you can operate the tripod with two hands. I used a broadcast camera with two handles on the tripod, its very smooth using two hands.

[@richiev2923]

love these crazy high quality videos!! keep it up

[@DmitryTkachenkoChannel]

Kjempe nyttig channel! Tusen takk!

[@MrMalcusx]

Thanks Anders! as usual, great video and really useful information. I hope to see you in Brussels! cheers

[@dragonplateadoATho]

Great video! beautiful and full of interesting info for GH4 users ;) (i loved the intro shot with the cat and the side travelling, well done!)

[@robertcioata4034]

Spectacular Video. Even though all you did was show your rig, it looked like it was taken straight out of Hollywood.

[@itisjambo]

Rewatching this and thinking how much I miss Eskild. May he rest in peace.

[@combatdan]

Hi Andyax, I really like your channel. I have a GH4 with the Aputure Lensregain and the Sigma 18-35mm, fantastic! Unfortunately, based on this video, I also got the Yelangu Cage. I think should have mentioned, that 1. With this setup you cannot attach the bottom portion of the Cage rig (the one that attaches to the rods) as it does not fit between the cage and the Lensregain. 2. You can't attach the Micro USB plug into the Lensregain. 3. If the camera is all the way back in the cage (allowing the battery door to open so you can swap batteries), you cannot plug a remote into the GH4. Anyway, thought it good to share what I learned today after my Yelangu Cage came in. Thanks for the great channel!

[@NinosCabra]

Daniel Bassett Can I use the Aputure and sigma to make pics? Have you got any sample?

[@combatdan]

Niños Cabra yes, the camera works just as it does with any other lens.

[@NinosCabra]

Daniel Bassett So... no vigneting in 4/3 pictures at all? Do tou know if metabones .064 works well also with pics? For me apeture is great option but for take pictures, working with wirelesd handle doesnt like so much...

[@combatdan]

Niños Cabra I don't have the Metabones Speedbooster, but from what I understand the 0.64 version can cause vignetting depending on the lens used.

[@NinosCabra]

Could you send me a pic in 4/3 L, maded with sigma & aputure, to see vigneting at 18mm plsss? Is possible?

[@glennsak]

Fantastic gear roundup. Thank you for making this.

[@LuBiBochum]

Good one, thanks for that. Greetings and happy easter, LuBi

[@masuriasudjana9732]

i didn't even have a gh4. came here just to like and support. great channel!

[@drewmorg.]

hamakblada and gomajablada to you too Andy!

[@RaphaelWerner]

Hey Andyax, will the DEC still fit the Yelangu cage when having added the rod adapter? Because it seems like the body on the bottom of the DEC Lensregain is going to be too big for it... Have a great day :)

[@tongkolribut2469]

I really like the intro, It feels so professional

[@alecwry]

Don't know how often you read comments from old videos, but is there a reason you switched from the metabones speedbooster to this one?

[@Encoe36]

Inspirational, especially this movement 6:48 - thanks! Awesome video, as always. :-)

[@fajrmohamed]

andyax . great videos you have in your channel. thanks for creating such amazing contents . some of your review and product suggestions has been very helpful. keep posting contents... looking forward ...

[@K8Tech]

The quality build the trust.. your videos are great. try to upload a video every week. that will be amazing

[@GuiBoi]

Great video! Definitely going to check out some of this gear!

[@CKTDanny]

Beautiful shots!

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

Hey Andyax, that cage is also called the Neewer cage in the states (also 100$) it also fits the A7 series cameras. Just though that was neat fact to share

[@GermanGearGuide]

Nice setup my friend! I use a Gh4 with 25mm 1.4 lens, a manfrotto alu tripod, fluid head and a cheap konova k3 slider without a motor. Its a good setup for round about 2000€. But as you say, its not the gear but the story. Thumbs Up! regards Julius

[@Andyax]

That sound great :) Good luck shooting and thanks for your comment.

[@HuelpmifixChannel]

Your films helped me a lot with the decision, which camera to buy ;-) I'm very happy with my GH4. Thx for your good advices!

[@anthonypierre6604]

This video was HOT!!! Feel like getting a loan and buying everything!!! Very cool production.

[@franekmaj5759]

I can't wait to see the next episode because a few days ago I bought the 700D

[@Jarhead6]

very cool man! thanks for sharing!

[@gummihelgason]

Awsome fuckn video. Been pondering over a rig set up for way too long!

[@AlanJMash]

Great video Andy, I'm building a rig like that for my Canon XC10 and Canon 80D....and after Christmas, hopefully my new Canon 1DX Mark II. I was going to get a 5" monitor but since this video I think a 7" will be better. Keep em' coming.

[@flashheart69]

Decided to sell my 5d mk3 after watching this rig!

[@TravelNomad]

that's an awesome video about the equipment. thanks ;)

[@jaydenlindberg9101]

Love your videos. Great work. 😀

[@lexapictures4054]

Great video and nice video quality as well as color grading! Like

[@wiouxev]

I was about to buy the 0.64x speedbooster you recommend in other videos for my GH4. I already have the Sigma 18-35 1.8. After seeing the Lensregain in this video, it seems like a great alternative as it's cheaper and has the added bonus of remote focus during video recording. Would you recommend to get the lensregain instead of metabones 0.64x?

[@PrabhjotSinghTech]

Evan Stueve i would suggest the metabones if you do more of a run and gun type of videos and also if you do photography, because the metabones can provide autofocus and is less bulkier, On the other hand if you do more studio type video work or if you work in a more controlled environment go for the aputure, But remember the focus pulls are not as smooth by the remote, as by hand. it focuses in steps!! Thank you and have a nice day!!!

[@SPRCRS]

Great editing bro

[@gilbertknegt6419]

What is your experience with the aputure array transmitter? Heard it has to stay within a certain angle and no objects can be in between. However now I see it seems to work fine when you turned around. Would objects like the handle of a rig already disturb it or does it have to be more thick? I might get it too..

[@macmotions]

Same question here. Also interested in hearing your test results for the Array Trans.

[@bbDrones]

Great video and tips as always.

[@koolkutz7]

Nice set-up, great gear.

[@PipeWolfMedia]

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing

[@DanCaporello]

Just picked up a GH4 with a Metabones Speed Booster. that cage looks real nice!

[@Andyax]

Jepp, I like it. You even get rods with it, but I didn't show them in this video.

[@Channel-pg4bv]

This video is too beautiful

[@TechProof]

Sometimes I forget how beautiful the gh4's footage looks.

[@ElenaMatveevaa]

wow, great video. Thank you!

[@roninlennox2688]

a tip: watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.

[@kylerbenedict9214]

@Ronin Lennox yup, been using flixzone} for months myself :)

[@VitallyZilber]

How did you mount the camera to the cage directly without using the rods mount? This rods mount is very unstable and also does not let you to open the battery door. I can see from the video that the rig mounted to the tripod head using the Aputure DEC LensRegain, but there is very little space left for the screw to mount the camera itself to the cage. Thanks!

[@disyembre]

thank you for sharing your setup!

[@nahedanis2319]

I just got a 700d with the kit lens like a week ago so i'm way too excited now 😁

[@edenheart2867]

So in your opinion, has using that Lens Regain been better or more efficient or just more convenient than using a traditional followfocus? Or is a traditional follow focus more accurate still?

[@RollinFilms]

Great video again. A little constructive feedback: Your english is going slightly backwards comparing to earlier vids.. Like in this one "Light your films like a pro [Aputure Light Storm LS 1s]" Looking forward to the next :)

[@PhilippeOrlando]

Nice, usually what do you use to grade your footage? Do you use Film Convert in Resolve? Do you always use LUTs or not?

[@SimonBauer]

Great video man! Going to pick up a few things :D

[@PrettyLady7282]

i like the Yelangu Cage and Manfrotto 502D. On the monitor i'm using Aputure VS-3. liked

[@daniels7913]

You are amazing the quality is amazing

[@HamzaSeedat]

Hi Andyax, Finally got myself a GH4 and followed this video for some of your recommendations. Been struggling for the past two hours too try and get the Yelangu Cage on to my Manfrotto Plate. Are you using a larger screw?

[@tombu4484]

But from what I understand, the LensRegain is more suitable for video, and the Metabones works better for a still photographer, right?

[@samsote]

That tripod head is the manfrotto 502A right? Since it has the 75mm half ball connection. But you linked to the manfrotto 502AH which has a flat base.

[@samsote]

Okay i should have believed you to begin with. I purchased the Manfrotto 502A head and the Ifootage Wild Bull T5. And i didnt realize that the T5 came with a 75mm adapter. And the flat base 502AH is cheaper and more versatile as it can be connected to sliders and jibs.

[@michelledent67]

Also, did you notice that in order to fit the GH4 in the rig, using the DEC lens regain, you have to push it forward all the way in the cage? At that point you cannot open the battery door!?

[@jfish3576]

Great, video! Is there any zoom lens which achieves the same image quality and has an equally low f-stop like the Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 BUT with image stabilisation (which ideally can also be used along with the Aputure DEC LensRegain)? I would love to have Image stabilisation since I am shooting a lot without tripod etc. Of course, I am aware that this might increase costs. So is there any such lens?

[@iDH20bv]

Great video guys !

[@justenjoyus]

Hi Andy, i actually get a speed booster and a lens sigma 18-35. I`t normal to hear the lens motor on changing focus from speed booster? Thanks on advance!

[@davidsteege4119]

How did they attach that specific cage without using the rod plate that comes with it, to the tripod?

[@attilahorvath991]

I have a pretty similar setup, but i'm curious how did you mount the cage to the tripod base plate without the rod system attached to it. Did you screw it into the lens adapter ?

[@annisasabrina8259]

hey andy! i really need a camera but right now i'm in tight budget, my option was between the canon 750d and the panasonic g7. I would use it for both photos and videos mostly for filmmaking , which should i pick?

[@DiegoGape]

I have the first Aputure DEC and I can't change the aperture directly from the comera with my Sigma 17-50, only with the controller. Now you have the 18-35 my problem is that DEC doesn't support my lens or this happens with the old version. I'm about to change it for the Lensregain, doest it happen with that too? Thank you!

[@coronadofillms6531]

Does the Aputure DEC LensRegain work on the Lumix 12-35 lens as well? I really like the stabilization on this lens.

[@khenri88]

Hi! Nice and helpful video again. I just wondering how to you use LensRegain with glidecam? Do you mount the remote on the glidecam? Does it have any impact for balance? My second question is about sunsky-online. How much is the shipping fee is if I like to order some stuff to europe? Any taxes added? Thank you and keep making awesome and helpful videos!

[@khenri88]

Also I really like to know does LensRegain support autofocus and image stablization?

[@roninpictures]

First of all, i have to say : You are my jedi master. I have learn so much with your video ! Thank you so much for all. What kind of screw wheel are you using for mounting the DEC remote on the cage and for mounting the quick plate under the cage ? (in yout video, i can see a small ring just between the bottom cage and the top of the quick release plate). i think this is a hack because of the DEC. Can you give us some amazon links to buy these tools ?

[@Ranger7Studios]

Also, does the Aperture monitor work when the camera is in 4k mode? I'm thinking of getting this one soon, but I shoot 4k a lot.

[@pauliedontsurf]

Hey I'm wondering what kind of screw you used to put the lensregain handle on the side of the cage? I ordered the new regain model and want to rig it to the side like you did there! thanks a lot!

[@gageinglife7807]

I love aperture so much!!! lol

[@Ray-bz7gw]

hi mate, bought the Dec lens regain and sigma 18- 35 lens. I'm experiencing loud ticking noise when adjust aperture and focus on the lens,and the start button on the handle doesn't work... frustrating. do you work around these problems or its something serious that I need return the product.

[@siagakoti]

Hey Andyax! ^_^ Glad to see your new videos! Do you have any free-hand video panning techniques you could share?? ^_^

[@swekiller98]

i you don't wont the manuel focus can you still use the aputure dec lensregain and autofocus?or are you stuck to manuel? sometimes i need the auto and some i can do manuel and i don't wont to get two adapters for 500 euro each...

[@paulericksons]

I'm going to run to seven eleven quickly you guys need anything?

[@VERYVISUALCO]

i need toast..alot... of toast

[@adriangutz]

A sony a7r 2 please

[@Andyax]

I need some Tine H-Melk :P

[@mathiaswold2901]

My respect for you got even higher now. Now that I know you're a tine man and not Q

[@larsosejohansen]

+Andyax I need some Q milk..

[@muminovicamir]

what an awesome intro! 🤔💪🏼👍

[@ProBluesPlayer]

I've been an Owner of the GH4 for a few months now and have both a Simga 18- 35mm lens along with a Metabones speed booster adapter. Was just curious to know your settings for how you set up your GH4 for filming along with your export settings in Premiere. When using my camera, I don't seem to nearly get the sharp and clean image you seem to get, indoors or even outdoors. I shoot in 4K (2840x2160) at 24fps with a shutter-speed of 50. I always make sure to keep my iso as low as possible, but I seem to get noise at 200 ISO. I can understand indoors with a lack of, but outdoors I tend to get tons of noise in the blacks / shadows. Any help would be awesome! Cheers!

[@Andyax]

Which picture profile are you using? Have you done any other adjustments in the camera?

[@ProBluesPlayer]

Natural Picture Style. Contrast: -3, Sharpness: -5, Noise Reduction: -2, Saturation: 0, Hue: +2 I've set up my camera to follow the settings from this website guide: suggestionofmotion.com/blog/panasonic-gh4-setup-quick-start/ I don't know if it's just me setting up the camera wrong, or if I need to get it looked at beside another GH4 to compare. A video guide of how you set up the GH4 would be a hit for other GH4 users.

[@Dumbsaintmusic]

Can the Aputure VS-2 FINE HD accept the GH4 C4K 17:9 ratio? Or strictly 16:9?

[@marcolivier9495]

Hey Andy, I love your videos. Last week I bought a dec regain, gh4 and sigma 18-35 but I can't get camera to recognise the lens, or any of my canon lenses. Does Dec allow for any auto focus options with Dec or only manual focus peaking?

[@lukehomestead]

Great video and rig!

[@CHIMBOPDOTCOM]

Andyax love the video this is the same setup I ordered, BUT! I realized the Metabones speed booster and the foot with the rails won't work together because the adapter has that little foot that won't let it slide far enough onto the cage to allow the battery door to open all the way. If I copy your setup and take off the rails how do you attach the camera to the cage and then the tripod plate to the cage bottom with that big finger screw that is on the bottom?

[@zglowawchmurach]

GREAT JOB MAN!!! AMAZING....