Sony A7siii Set Up Basics for Filmmaking

[@thomashorvat9730]

Love your videos, you nailed your studio, dynamic in vids, B-roll and super text etc graphic that you added to keep viewers entertained. I'm in no doubt you'll reach 1000 soon and I feel it'll skyrocket even after that. I'll start my KZbin channel I've been telling myself for long, I believe I have the knowledge now too, what I don't have I'll learn right? Just life happens as you probably know, but I'm coming and I have you as inspiration as you're on the same quest now. Kudos to you sir!

[@seandewispelaere]

Thank you for saying that. I’m glad this landed for you. Definitely start your channel 🤙

[@thomashorvat9730]

@@seandewispelaere btw I can't for the life of me figure WB set under 1,2,3 modes with gray card. To elaborate I can go to Picture mode and set my WB with gray card by taking photo and it adjusts then, but when I move my dial to 1,2,3 of course its reset back to what is saved custom wb. Also there's no option to set manually wb using gray card inside those modes. How did you resolve this?

[@seandewispelaere]

@@thomashorvat9730 yea you can’t custom set off of a card in a custom setting. I usually use the AWB toggle or do a card custom set in reg movie mode and then go back to memory recall and plug in the results manually.

[@thomashorvat9730]

@@seandewispelaere yeah that's exactly what I did, just memorised details and put it once in correct mode. Pitty they don't allow wb set in modes perhaps future firmware will sort it 👍

[@DaisysWorld192]

This has to be the best Sony A7S3 setup video on KZbin by far and trust me I've watched them all! Coming from Canon I own both the SL2 and RP I thought I would never be able to set up my Sony. You took your time and explained everything like I was a two-year-old. I now have my Sony fully set up including the costume buttons 1 2 3. While I haven't learned to color grade and don't use PP I did set my custom 3 button to your profile and eventually plan to learn. Thank you so much. I got this camera as a Christmas present and it was fast becoming a very expensive paperweight. I no longer fear this camera.

[@seandewispelaere]

Daisy, I am really glad that this helped you. I'd hate to see your S3 be a paperweight!

[@adrianaamez2078]

Excellent video! The best I have found on the net! The most complete explanation and configuration detail of my new camera. Just what I was looking for! Greetings!

[@alaa_elsherif-p2m]

How impressive and fascinating is your studio setup !

[@seandewispelaere]

Thank you - it took forever to get just right

[@ChristopherPassey]

Underrated guide! Well done bro!

[@seandewispelaere]

Thank you, thinking about doing one for the a74 - think I'm too late?

[@robertwensley7514]

This is pure GOLD! Thanks a million! You made my shooting 10X easier!

[@seandewispelaere]

That's what it's all about, Robert - made my night!

[@The22Century]

Thank you Sir! I'm definitely gonna go through this. So much to learn. Found your videos just when I needed it.

[@seandewispelaere]

So good to hear, my guy 👊

[@John_Lilley]

Super helpful, thank you Sean. Waiting patiently for vid on using A7siii for photography....

[@seandewispelaere]

Coming soon!

[@julianuk3266]

You seem to have a solid setup. Just got my A7S3 yesterday and am actively looking for some custom button config idea's. I've seen a few out there on the tube, and this one i like the most... Subbed.

[@seandewispelaere]

Julian, that is great to hear and happy to have ya

[@eladbari]

@@seandewispelaere yea, your button setup really makes sense! P.S - Do you think it's possible to use IBIS +stabilization of the Sony lenses, and just slap the A7S3 on a shoulder rig and get real smooth walking shot (fake) dolly in/out moves thanks to all those stabilization systems combined?

[@tech2videoDE]

Nice! I wasn’t‘t quite sure how to use the Memory Recall function. Perfect explanation. Regards from Germany

[@seandewispelaere]

Thank you. I went to Germany once and it was incredible!

[@Anona_Meows]

Please please make a set up recommedation for weddings video for the custom settings. Your videos are so in depth. 🙂

[@seandewispelaere]

Hey, Anona, thank you for that. I don't shoot weddings so I'd probably be the last person you'd want to take adivice from on that. Check out this channel -> "Matt WhoisMatt Johnson", it might help ya!

[@Anona_Meows]

@@seandewispelaere I follow him too 🤪 He has great content. I haven't seen one quite like this for settings, thanks for the video!

[@raymanmufasa]

Thank you so much, I have been looking for a step by step process to get this camera set up for a few days now. Massive appreciation, just subbed!

[@seandewispelaere]

What's up, Rayman?!?! Pumped to have you and glad this helped

[@keyframe0074]

Thank you Sean! Perfect explanation of how recall works.

[@seandewispelaere]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cinemasterproductions6940]

Fantastic introduction! Being new to the a7Siii and Sony in general, it is clear there is a lot to learn. As a Canon user I find the Sony menu's not as intuitive, so your video was a fountain of information, Thank you. I shoot Real Estate footage most the time, which has lead me to the Sony a7Siii for the dynamic range capabilities. I use a gimbal while shooting and think the setting, custom buttons and memory recall will most likely have to be different then you suggested, primarily due to the lack of accessibility while the camera is on the gimbal. This is going to be a trial and error learning curve I am sure, however, your through introduction has given me a starting point and road map to follow. Loved your down to earth, relatable delivery and instruction. You where clear, easy to follow and warm with the viewer. Anyway, I guess I enjoyed the film....chuckling. Currently, I just pulled my Achilles Tendon, so I can not even practice with the gimbal as I can not walk, Funny timing to get a new camera. That said, it gives me plenty of time to get familiar with the menu and how to move about it quickly. I learned a lot from your tutelage, Thank you for your time. I am now a subscriber. All my Best, Mark P. S. by any chance do you know a HACK to get this a7Siii to communicate with a Zhiyun, Crane S2 Gimbal? I was very spoiled using the Canon as if gave me all the Canon controls in the body of the gimbal, ( shutter speed, ISO, f-stop, record and focus pull) but the older Canon just does not hold a candle to the new a7Siii when it comes to film quality. Thanks again.

[@seandewispelaere]

Hey Mark, sorry to hear about your Achilles, that’s a really rough injury. Thank you for your kind words and I’m really happy to have you as a subscriber to the channel! I don’t have any experience with the Crane 2 but the RS2 can do all of that with the S3 if that helps ya ✖️🤙

[@cinemasterproductions6940]

@@seandewispelaere Thank you, with time ( lot of time) I will be back and running hard. Also, much thanks on the Ronin S2 tip. I will explore this lead, may just be buying a new Gimbal. Well, laughing no real hurry, have to heal( pun intended) first. Best, Mark.

[@johnriper4416]

Superb tutorial. Your explanation and prioritization for the Memory Recall modes is especially strong.

[@ramonbannister9498]

W/ your C3 button setting, does turning off the display and only sending it to the viewfinder help save battery life? Like if you get a shot and you know you can let it sit while it records. So you toggle the monitor off to save battery power. Does that work?

[@seandewispelaere]

Not sure? I typically just use it briefly for focus. Airplane mode = saving battery though

[@NowNowMedia]

Very informative and helpful thank you. Important question for me personally though and something I've struggled to find elsewhere but saw on your menu; where on the Sony A7SIII can I find the option to turn off AF w/shutter? Thanks.

[@seandewispelaere]

I'll get back to you tomorrow on that when I get back to my camera. I think it is on the AF/MF tab though... Thanks for checking out the video - good to hear that it was helpful for you

[@seandewispelaere]

Did you find it?

[@NowNowMedia]

@@seandewispelaere unfortunately only when in photographic mode. When in video mode the options isn't available under the same Autofocus page. And I can't find it anywhere else. Any advice?

[@seandewispelaere]

I think that I know what the issue is here. I'm assuming that you're trying to find this setting while the camera is in come kind of video mode. The menu changes if you're in photo or video mode. Go into a photo mode and go to the purple af/mf menu and then the "AF w/ Shutter" is on the first tab at the bottom. Let me know if this solves it for ya.

[@adamsunday2010]

Great! Just what I was looking for. Cheers!

[@seandewispelaere]

Boom - thank you!

[@funnyzen6002]

Wonder if you can add say on the dial 1-2-3 say you want 24fps and. The s cinnetone pp also so when you go to 1 it’s all setup to go.. and say dial 2 you have 24fps also but with S log setup on dial 2 that be nice so u can shoot for those pp fast 💨

[@seandewispelaere]

I'm pretty sure you can

[@therexallen]

Awesome work as usual man. Quick tip - if you get an Elgato Cam Link, or something similar, you can feed the entire LCD display (as opposed to a clean feed that you'd normally use with an external recorder) so you can record your screen selections. That'd allow you to do some sort of PIP of the menu as you go through settings and still film yourself. Either way, it works, but this may be something neat to try.

[@seandewispelaere]

*sees this now, buys Ninja V*

[@therexallen]

@@seandewispelaere Rock on. Love my Ninja V. Used it for a big product photo project just recently - very versatile.

[@chris5355]

Hi, Sean. Great video thanks. I wonder if you can tell me how to reset a custom key to "not set"? I would be eternally grateful!

[@Anona_Meows]

You have probably figured it out by now but for anyone else, you click on where it says follow custom, and on the right side panel it is the 5th option down.

[@aim_qat]

Great work !! keep going

[@aim_qat]

SUBSCRIBE

[@seandewispelaere]

Thank you

[@ChrisGen]

Bro this is such a good video. You should time code this.

[@seandewispelaere]

Hey Chris, you're right - I'm on it

[@theark3132]

really useful thanks

[@seandewispelaere]

Glad it helped!

[@CAMTechChris]

Hey Sean, i just found your channel - awesome stuff here!. You have a cool studio - video and sound. As an armature content creator I'm still learning tons about my a7siii ( and my a7iii & zv1, for that matter). Do you mind sharing the video transitions you are using in Pr? Subscribed

[@seandewispelaere]

Thanks for this I don’t use any transitions but do use a wide range of MOGRT titles. We’re there some that you were looking for in particular?

[@CAMTechChris]

@@seandewispelaere no, none in particular really. Just similar to the ones you are using in this video. I'll check out the MOGRT titles. Thanks Sean, im looking forward to more of your content.

[@seandewispelaere]

Thanks and yea check out envato market for some good Pr Pro MOGRT files 🤙 Matti Haapoja’s pack is also strong

[@antonioeduardo8536]

Nice video, thank you!

[@olamoen721]

On my a7siii in PAL Europe format I have XAVC-HS 4K with fps only offered in 50 or 100. There's no 24 or in pal instance, 25.

[@seandewispelaere]

Dang it, I always forget about that

[@petrub27]

Thats why fx6/9 is better

[@cogmission1]

Is C3 now S-Cinetone, now that we have that (I realize this comes much later than this video was made)?

[@seandewispelaere]

I still have my pic profiles routed to the "down" button on the ISO dial

[@JESSEHARTBRASIL]

Awesome 👏🏻

[@seandewispelaere]

Thanks, Jesse

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

Hi Sean thank you for your video work. One question for you please; Can I set the movie record frame rate to a button? (Or add it to the dial on the back where display is) Or, add it to the Fn menu?

[@seandewispelaere]

Hey Roz, I don’t think so. Closest thing in my experience is to set it in the custom menu, unfortunately. Hopefully there is a way in an upcoming firmware update.

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

@@seandewispelaere thanks so much for your reply Sean ...

[@fleastudio5499]

in modes 1.2.3 - how do I change the exposure mode to manual(M)? in video mode I can do it but in 123 modes I cant

[@seandewispelaere]

Your custom buttons are probably not mapped to the same settings as what is in your manual mode. I'd suggest putting it in "m" and then immediately mapping your recall buttons without turning the dial and then you should be good.

[@ZEROFilms_]

Hey Sean, great job!! Would be also interesting to see your photo settings for the a7siii. And your latest pics on instagram are killer! could you please give us a tutorial how to do those colors without using luts? Greetings from Germany

[@seandewispelaere]

What's up and glad you liked it. Appreciate the kind words and I'll have a few vids on those topics out soon. I do have a Lightroom vid on my channel that might help ya in the meantime ;)

[@darrene.mathews5566]

Great video. The level of detail of the menu options is mind-blowing.🤔😓👍🏿

[@seandewispelaere]

Like riding a bike...

[@priyam66]

such a nice video and explanation ..:)

[@AvalonCreative]

Really nice work Sean! Thanx!

[@seandewispelaere]

Thanks for checking it out

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

Why doesn’t the A7S3 have an option to film in 25l?

[@BrannonNod]

Ok Im really Confused...Why did I just see your PD Anchor Flop all Over? A7Siii Fixed This??

[@seandewispelaere]

They did, that was the 7III

[@BrannonNod]

@@seandewispelaere ohhh lol ok using the A7iii for Prop Purposes 👍

[@seandewispelaere]

@@BrannonNod yea I think I mention that I shoot the b-shot with it

[@BassPlayerAvailable]

It would be handy if this had chapter markers

[@seandewispelaere]

Agreed - I’ll add those

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

Thanks :)

[@ozb2006]

ok this video is very hard to follow, it's good for someone who knows the camera and how to control it, he just runs through the menu without explaining what anything does and what is the reasoning behind stuff

[@seandewispelaere]

Hey Oz, do you have any specific questions about areas that were confusing that I might be able to help with?

[@ozb2006]

@@seandewispelaere hi not at the moment, i am trying to learn my camera and the menu is deep and complex, and i am trying to understand it, so i can configure my new camera, but sense i don't know it yet i don't know what to configure yet

[@ozb2006]

@@seandewispelaere and also sony did some kind of an update, the menus are a little different

[@seandewispelaere]

Yea it can be a lot but is absolutely learnable

[@seandewispelaere]

They did yea and I find it to be a huge upgrade

[@f24creative]

Why you are explaining too much fast..? even i couldn't fallow . pls make slow

[@telmorojasramirez5872]

Why you make a guide and then use you costum menu XDDD

[@Elbsmy]

Man just get to the point

[@seandewispelaere]

I agree, I've been learning a lot about how to structure videos and think that this intro was far too long

[@chris5355]

Hi, Sean. Great video, thanks. I wonder if you could tell me how to reset a custom key (back to "not set")? I would be eternally grateful!

[@chris5355]

Hi, Sean. Great video, thanks. I wonder if you could tell me how to reset a custom key (back to "not set")? I would be eternally grateful!

[@chris5355]

Hi, Sean. Great video, thanks. I wonder if you could tell me how to reset a custom key (back to "not set")? I would be eternally grateful!