Setting up Video on Olympus EM1 Mark II + Favourite Resources for Learning Videography

At the beginning of the year I started learning about videography! In todays video I wanted to share with you how I setup my video settings on my Olympus EM1 Mark II and some of my favourite resources for learning about videography!
Timestamps:
0:41 - Setting up Video on Olympus EM1 Mark II
7:21 - Understanding Video Basics
8:32 - Deep Dive into Videography
10:45 - Practice, Practice, Practice
Video & Channels Mentioned:
-Robin Wong Video: • Basic Video Shooting T...
-Joseph Ellis Video: • Setup tour for video o...
-Image Space TV Video: • Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark...
-Potato Jet Video: • What Frame Rate Should...
-Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Video: • Shutter Speed for Vide...
-Lizzie Peirce Video: • Beginner's Guide to Ca...
-Think Media Video: • Why You Need ND Filter...
-Matti Haapoja Video: • FORGET Film School! Al...
-Matti Haapoja Channel: / mattih
-Brandon Li Channel: / brandonliunscripted
-Allison Anderson Channel: / allisonanderson
-Laura Reid Channel: / laurareidd
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📷 Gear I Use:
-Filming: iPhone 12 PRO
-Audio: Deity Lav Mic // Rode Video Micro
-Lighting: Aputure MC Film Light // Neewer Softboxes
-Photography: Olympus EM1 Mark II // 12-40 f2.8 PRO // 40-150 F2.8 PRO // 7-14mm F2.8 PRO // 25mm F1.8
-Accessories: Ona Bowery Bag // Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L // Peak Design Capture Clip // Manfrotto Pixie Tripod // Newer Tripod
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[@RobinhoManU10]

Awesome! So glad I discovered this video. I received my EM1 Mark ii two weeks ago and I've been messing with the settings and learning all the camera verbiage. Now I am just learning about external audio and microphones for better sound. I'll check out the videos you suggested as well. Thanks a bunch!

[@robynnemacleod]

Hi Darrien! It can be a lot cause the camera is so customizable. I hope you are enjoying the camera. I've had mine for a couple years now. It has so many great features :)

[@francesremo]

Thank you for this! I've been wanting to learn how to vlog with my Oly Em1 Mark ii! 🥰

[@lailaabashir6316]

You are a absolute 🐐for this Thank you :)

[@rztrk3311]

Thanks for this, it is helpful. Been shooting stills on my em1 and getting into the video side now 👍

[@robynnemacleod]

Hi Erik! I'm in the same boat. I've been shooting stills on the camera since I've gotten it. Video always seemed intimidating so it's been fun exploring into the world of video.

[@RoyJenkinsPacker]

Good choise in following, Robin, Joseph and Gavin. Thanks for sharing your ideas, on this subject. What do you think of the New Olympus OM1.

[@robynnemacleod]

Hi Roy! By first impressions it looks like a very nice camera. My biggest hesitation is the size. I think according to the specs the camera is bigger than the one I currently use (not by a lot but it's still bigger) and if anything these days I'm leaning more towards more compact, smaller setups. I know you shoot with the EM1X so I'm sure the size would be a welcome. I think the only feature that would still make me upgrade from my Mark II would be the video capabilities. What do you think?

[@RoyJenkinsPacker]

@@robynnemacleod Hi , therer seems to be few upgrades, I do like the coloured menu system. It my be smaller against the EM1X, but adding the battery pack, about the same size. Stick with my EM1X. Still learning my way round the camera. Must get out more. Take Care.

[@powerforward1955]

Hello Robynne, I’ve been thinking about switching from Canon apsc to MFT. The Olympus EM1, Mark II is a lot of camera for the money. One of my primary concerns is the out of camera footage-I don’t want to expend time color grading. What are your thoughts about the out of camera footage? Also, the resolution of this video is great. Are you using your iPhone or another brand of camera? Good success to you. Peace.

[@robynnemacleod]

Hello! I'm still learning the videography end of using the Olympus EM1 Mark II but in my experience the footage is okay. A lot of the 'film/video' I do is personal so I don't spend a ton of time color grading the footage and sometimes I'll just leave it as is. The Rocky Mountain vlog from last spring was shot between the iPhone 12 PRO and the Mark II (mostly the Mark II). I just had the camera on 'Natural' and I don't think I did any color grading. If you're looking for kind of a reference on what the output of the camera can look like. Also no ND filters were used cause I didn't have one at the time. It also only goes to 30 fps I think so you can slow the footage down a bit but it's not as smoothe as if you were shooting at 120. I love this camera for photography but in my current knowledge state and personal experience I'd give it a 6 out of 10 for videography. Again, I'm fairly new in the videography side of things but hopefully this helps a little.

[@powerforward1955]

@@robynnemacleod Thanks a million for your honesty and for sharing. Be well.