The TRUTH About Netflix Approved Cinema Cameras!

[@mondobytes]

*This video is also available in SPANISH* kzbin.info/www/bejne/haaZh6qsjdqfm8k

[@jaredfilms]

Armando Ferreira woo haha me hablo español tambien:) pero i understand english way better:) Greets from Germany

[@michaelangelo1887]

Hey that's pretty dope. I speak both languages and English is my primary. Might be an uphill battle taking on double the workload with the language change but it's still pretty cool man. Hope you find a good audience for it.

[@toby8462]

I am not even spanish but this is such a great thing to do for your audiewnce

[@meninjey]

Oh...vaya, y acabo de verlo en inglés con subtítulos traducidos a español .....lol

[@maxmaxmaxgoon5602]

Armando I wanted to buy 1dx mk3 for the raw I can't lugg a cinema camera my work is covert journalism can I shoot raw and will netflix have a chance of saying no the quality does not cut it ....I don't wanna Invest endless hours only for my work to be rejected

[@DogFiles]

I sold my feature doc to Netflix and they played it for 1.5 years. It was shot on a Canon C100mk1. They never even asked.

[@jhenukumar]

Very interesting ! what is your documentary name .... would love to watch it ....

[@starnutron6147]

how much they paid you plz tell me

[@Nico_FMK]

Did you have any contact or they approached you first ?

[@OuzRev]

Im interested.. hopefully he will answer

[@vinnyvince23]

Did some digging, it was called Second Chance Dogs. I would love to know more about how this went about.

[@BenjaminRowlandTV]

Note that there are two types of “Netflix Original” content: 1. Productions that Netflix is involved with from the beginning which are expected to follow the guidelines laid out by Netflix. 2. Productions that Netflix gets an exclusive license for where the production isn’t expected to follow every guideline because it was acquired after production or after completion. I worked on a Netflix Original that was licensed after the project was completed. Most of the movie was filmed on Alexa cameras (a camera not on the list). You mentioned a few requirements of cameras on the list. Another thing they have in common is that they have a timecode connection on the camera (at least last time I checked). Thanks for sharing such great content on your channel!

[@florentdevier]

Hey man, i'm currently working on a docu-series i'd like to sell to Netflix. I was thinking on producing the pilot myself (with my production company) then approach Netflix to sell it to them. Any advice would be great on how you suggest to process to maximise the potential to sell it ; i was thinking filming it all in small crew with a canon c70 (approved) and do the interviews the "Netflix way" (cam slightly below the interviewer). The idea would be to reach their production level in the pilot then have them produce the series. Thanks pal

[@tylerwinter512]

Fx3 is on the list but doesn’t have time code.

[@MarkHoltze]

We were just talking about how ridiculous it is the Alexa Mini not being approved is. It's not even just Netflix, ALL broadcasters have a min spec camera they'll accept as part of their original content. From behind the scenes when working in development to get a show sold to Netflix...(which is not easy by the way). Producers will shoot their development content on an approved Netflix camera simply to improve their chances. Most of this is because of how the service spits out the end video after compression etc and they want to make sure the "look" doesn't waver too much. Still not a lot of people who are streaming netflix in full 4k either. I just did some work on a development series being pitched to Netflix and they intentionally shot it on approved camera specs, even though nobody outside of the top brass at Netflix will see it. This is why camera rental houses exist ;)

[@mondobytes]

Mark Holtze Bingo 👏🏽

[@NirnBootMod]

Thats fine, go for Shudder lol.

[@benswolo5561]

Right! The Arri Alexa Mini has been used in so many amazing films! Most recent Oscar winner-Joker.

[@eyetvideos467]

@@benswolo5561 I think that was the Alexa Mini LF which is a different camera! Edit: the Alexa Mini LF is a Netflix approved camera.

[@benswolo5561]

EyeTVideos they used a huge lineup of Alexas. Not just one.

[@hiskishow]

Finally someone said this.

[@vonpotatostein]

Great video, people online tend to forget that most movies outside of Netflix aren't shot on 4k cameras at all (most of 'em being 2.5K) because outside of Netflix, the bigger and more diverse film industry around the world favors more the quality of the sensor rather than just the resolution itself.

[@AustinNewman]

Was just thinking about this the other day. They pick up movies in the festivals that don’t adhere to the list even. Glad someone said it - great video 🤙🏻

[@luismagno34]

Steven Soderbergh's High Flying Bird. Shot entirely with iPhone 8 + Filmic Pro app. It's on Netflix. Just saying.

[@seangentry2943]

Netflix bends the rules for filmmakers with a lot of clout. They also allowed Buster Scruggs to be shot on the Alexa in 3K

[@OakViewFilms]

@@seangentry2943 They also allowed Michael Bay to shoot more than 10% of Six Underground with an Arriflex 235 35mm camera.

[@tjwalkup7155]

That explains why almost every shot is in focus. I wouldn’t have known it was on Netflix if this video had I not seen this video.

[@tjwalkup7155]

Ahhh dynamic range

[@lahamada]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the amazing lighting and the Spanish version of this video. Talk about Dedication. Armando, you are on my list of best youtubers.👏

[@mondobytes]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏽

[@MikeRoV]

You really keep on making better and better videos. I don't watch PM videos anymore, but you keep on getting better

[@alejandrodelapena4864]

Maaaaannnn you just gave me a breath of fresh air, I just bought 2 Black Magic Pocket 6k Pro for a documentary and of course we all want to sell our content to Netflix or some platform to be exposed, but I really was disappointed with my purchase because everybody said that Netflix didn't approve my cameras and you start to feel like really frustrated. Thanks a lot Armando!! Great content!!

[@akbarishmael3551]

Thanks for clearing that up for me!!! I have a BMPCC 4K..... and I’m just starting on my first indie film project!!!

[@BenderTubeOG]

I wasn’t aware this was a thing before today. That’s insane that people are demanding that Netflix approved cameras are the only route to go.

[@EposVox]

It's strange to hear the 2:1 requirement when every Netflix Original show I can think of that I've seen is in DCI 4K, ~17:9 aspect ratio, not 2:1.

[@mondobytes]

Curious to know what shows you’re referring to? Most of the popular ones that I can think of are all 2:1. Of course there are exceptions.

[@bertrandbest]

I had to subscribe expeditiously, you are the only person to answer this question I've had for so long as efficiently as you did! Thank you!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Lighting is MONEY lately bro!

[@mondobytes]

Sidney Diongzon thanks bro!

[@elvispresley2542]

You're a freaking KING!! I did not know this.I was confused. So many of the doc's look low budget but the rules are so vague on the approved list.

[@danieldougan269]

So, what is important to look for in a video camera? - Usability / workflow - Ergonomics - Image quality - Color space, depending on your level of desire and skill for color grading - Sensor size / interchangeable lenses, depending on what you are shooting - Log profile (and not all of those are created equal) - Audio, including XLR inputs and preamp quality (sure, you can use an external recorder for that, but it adds time and complexity) - Neutral density filters (which goes back to usability) - Good autofocus is very handy, but most pro video is shot with manual focus, so it's not required - Viewfinder / screen quality - Assist tools for framing and exposure (peaking, punch in, zebras, waveforms, vectorscopes) - Enough money left over for good lenses and lighting 4K has become a near necessity today, but that doesn't mean just because the camera is only HD, it's bad. It's probably just older.

[@RockWILK]

This was the EXACT information I was looking for today. Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@andrescolintv]

Hola mi hermano. Cuál lente usas para este ángulo principal, el de 100 2.8? Gracias

[@mondobytes]

Andres Colin estoy usando el Zeiss Contax 50mm

[@andrescolintv]

Armando Ferreira me late! A qué lente focal? 1.4? 1.8? 2? Gracias un abrazo.

[@mondobytes]

Andres Colin el lente es 1.4 lo grabé en 2.0

[@andrescolintv]

Armando Ferreira gracias 🙏🏼

[@DrEarbuds]

Great video Armando ! This subject should not end . Please make a follow-up video . Right now for my channel I'm using the Canon M6 . Should I update to the Canon M6 ii or Black magic 6K or something else

[@meninjey]

Puedes hacer contenido para Netflix con una bmpcc4k y tratar de vendérselo?

[@musicwitharijit]

This one was just amazing! Thanks for the valuable info

[@rushabhjain]

Fujifilm XT3 should be added in the list by Netflix

[@CITYDAGR8]

What disqualifies the s5 and approves Bgh1?

[@RawDeal-mo1ng]

Great question, I don’t have either but I would very much like to know.

[@HablandoconRazón]

Hi Armando, I’m shooting my documentary in a DJI Ronin 4D and is cinema camera, is this ok for Netflix?

[@gavin_z28]

"you have probably heard someone say; this camera is not Netflix approved" uhmm no ?😅

[@hiskishow]

A lot of people on forums talk about this actually. The website with the specs is often referenced and I have heard people talk about it in person too. People get all caught up in these things. Also I was a part of a Netflix original which shot on Arris that were not 4k, so it really doesn't matter even then.

[@DanielBasulto]

Sadly I have heard this multiple times.

[@jeffreyfleming4016]

Awesome video. Thanks, this information is very useful. Really appreciate your Chanel.

[@sks5577]

Bro, thanks for the valuable information... take care...

[@calelarueentertainment5041]

Great video and timely information Armando! Thanks👍

[@krystalbolden6733]

Thanks for the insight bro! This gave me hope!

[@MrCamera]

AMEN 🙏 The BMPCC4K and 6K are not Netflix approved juste because they dont have an internal time code...

[@LeoArmenta]

Armando!!! For you, r5c or fx3???

[@idin.aazami]

Absolutely fantastic video as always Armando!! Thank you so much for this industry insight! This misconception that by it being Netflix approved, it made a camera "superior" when really it's just a set of specs Netflix openly shares regarding what's approved for their Originals. Btw, was wandering if you are considering doing a video on the Panasonic S1H? I'd love to hear your thoughts on using it and Panasonic's approach.

[@mondobytes]

🙏🏽 Thanks man! As of right now there’s no plans but that could change soon with all these mirrorless cameras coming out.

[@idin.aazami]

@@mondobytes I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on the S1H if you get a chance to give it a whirl. But either way, I'll be looking forward to your next video!

[@allpixphotographyandvideop8010]

BTW not just netflix a Europian art and Docu channel named ARTE has strict guidelines in terms of codec and bit rate

[@barrygriffin5609]

Being telling people this for the last year. Best example at the moment is the Oscar winning feature documentary "American Factory" which is a Netflix production was shot on Full HD C100 Mark II's, C300's and 5D Mark III's. Some people just fall for the blurb. Thanks for helping in getting this message across

[@thenaje]

great video. great reminder. so easy to get caught up in these kinds of convos. let's not forget Roma wasn't even shot on a Netflix approved camera.

[@markjob6354]

Why the hell is the URSA Mini Pro 12K not on the Netflix Approved Cameras for Production List ? It's got a Super 35 mm sensor and definitely meets the 4K sensor pixel spec, while far exceeding it !

[@EliasJRosario]

It's about time this topic has been demystified. Thanks Armando!

[@brunostpla]

Best video I've seen regarding this topic Great way to earn a subscriber and supporter

[@JayEP86]

Is a Sony Alpha 7r iv great for making movies to show on Netflix?

[@cmykern]

Ridiculously informative and no chip on your shoulder. YOU just say it how it is !

[@stephanes.]

Give me the Alexa Mini, I'd prefer that over a S1H Netflix approved...

[@idin.aazami]

The S1H is pretty nice though! But true, Alexa mini is phenomenal and in a different league. I think Netflix should make an exception for the Alexa's

[@marrowfilms6187]

@@idin.aazami The new mini LF is approved. I am actually excited to see the camera usage list this year due to that. Black summer went from using 4 Reds too 2 mini lfs

[@JeffCorcelius]

I work in post production. You think Netflix camera list is bad no one thinks about file formats and frame rates for content distribution. Try getting a movie on iTunes store.

[@panashooter10]

Hey Armando, thanks for the wisdom. Much appreciated! 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@buckwilde1511]

Broadcast networks have approved lists too ... there used to be an "approved" list by the BBC, which you can look up ... there probably still is. Broadcast networks used to have ridiculous standards - for the day - yet most broadcast in 720p or 1080i ... so ... this is not surprising. Broadcast networks I think still use mpeg2, and broadcast only in 720p or 1080i ... !!!!

[@buckwilde1511]

@John Hooper SOOOO true! If you're shooting something UGLY, a great camera isn't gonna help! LOL! (People REALLY don't get that, huh?)

[@RodrigoPolo]

Hi Armando, I was wondering which RAW camera to get after seeing the Sigma fp, the new C500 Mark II, the Blackmagic 4K and 6K, etc. and how the RAW workflow works. I downloaded many raw footage from different brands and I cannot believe how difficult is to work with RAW video and the limitations it has. Maybe this is an issue I have with the marketing expectations vs. the reality of the product, you see, when I open any RAW image on Adobe Lightroom, I'm able to recover highlights, lift the shadows, choose a camera profile for the colors and apply any look or preset, but RAW in video is completely different. I was expecting to have the same amount of control as I have in Lightroom. Canon's Cinema RAW Light offer a single CRM file, but it is huge and slow to process in Premiere and Resolve, the provided Cinema Raw Development app is quite limited, the Sigma fp produces DNG sequences that only on Adobe After Effects can be fully tweaked using the full Adobe RAW dialog, but only on the first frame, a workaround is to open a specific frame in Photoshop and then save the settings to load them or use them on AfterFX, the playback and export is painfully slow. The Blackmagic BRAW files can be opened in Premiere by installing the "Blackmagic RAW" driver or plug-in, playback is smooth as butter, but again, the options for tweaking the video are quite limited, the only RAW video file that was somewhat "tweakable" was the RED RAW files, smooth playback, fast render, but as other RAW files, I had to do an extra grading using either Adobe Premiere or Resolve native controls. Many video enthusiast claim that LOG profiles are an intermediate between RAW and compressed video, so why is it that almost all RAW videos appear to be in some kind of LOG profile? Why I do have to apply some LUT over a RAW video that looks to be in LOG format? Considering that when I open a RAW image in any app like Lightroom, I have the full color range. Much appreciation if you could explain this and the complete workflow using RAW formats. BTW my workflow with the EOS R and the Atomos Ninja V from vlogging is the following: -Light setup. -Camera setup (24fps, 1/50, 4K/crop mode for native pixels, C-log 10bit) -Atomos Ninja with BT2020/C-log profile loading the BT2020_CanonLog-to-BT709_WideDR_65_FF_Ver.2.0.cube LUT -Grey card in the spot where I'll be. -Exposure by false color with the Atomos Ninja and grey card. -Color balance with the Atomos Ninja using the RGB parade. -Record in the Atomos Ninja. -Editing in Adobe Premiere from the SATA SSD where the Atomos Ninja recorded. -Export to DNX/.mxf. -Encoding to HEVC/H.265 using FFmpeg from terminal. -Publishing on KZbin/FB. I have a Mac Pro (Late 2013) 3GHz 8-Core Xeon E5 with 32GB Ram, 2 AMD FirePro D700 6 GB and 1TB SSD.

[@xceedmediaUS]

Finally some clarity!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@sikanokon3851]

amondo so its okay to used 6k settting on my panasonic s1h , thats the camera i have

[@johncharlesgerald8247]

Armando this was wonderful, thank you!

[@MegaGalaxy100]

What about the IMAX 70mm in 8K digital format

[@AshvonChamier]

Great to hear some confirmation on this! Thanks Armando!

[@johnnybermudez]

Awesome stuff as usual brother! Thank you.

[@theaaronimal]

This was really helpful! Thanks

[@christianmejia4839]

Thanks you for this valuable video. I was under the impression I need to have those cameras.

[@LesChroniquesDeGeorge]

Why am I watching this? I don't make movies

[@seunjonathan]

Maybe the Lord wants you to make one! Just like me too

[@goddyab]

@@seunjonathan 🤣 lol

[@pleasure1120]

Pastor Seun Jonathan - PSJ 😂

[@QuicksilverSG]

A camera's proprietary log gamut is effectively a "baked-in profile". Unlike RAW capture, it is not independent of color temperature, and is highly sensitive to the camera's white balance. When you use a correction LUT to convert log footage to a particular working color space, you are converting from its original log gamut into the target color space. Log profiles are very low in contrast, excellent for capturing subtle gradations in low-saturation footage, less so for high-contrast subjects. I wouldn't use log to shoot film noir, for example.

[@MaxRovensky]

Those sweet sweet Panavision Millennium DXLs they shot Witcher on aren't on the list iirc but it fits the specs 🤔

[@mondobytes]

Max Rovensky because you can’t buy that camera, it’s a rental only.

[@MaxRovensky]

Armando Ferreira damn, there goes my plan for what to do once I get filthy rich

[@JayLippman]

I was talking with someone not too long ago about wanting to try out the Z Cam cinema cameras and the first thing they asked was "Is it Netflix approved?" Too bad this video wasn't around during that conversation 😂

[@samimqazi4270]

dude always enjoy your content ..... thanks for th info

[@ProjectOverseer]

Clarification ... Brilliant 👍

[@QippysChannel]

That's nice to know, I was always was under the impression that it was strictly based ion their approved camera list, but then again it can't be true when we come to think about it , cos with original content sometimes you have to shoot with what cameras you have on you at the time..Great info Armando!👍

[@streetlegends]

Thank you for clearing that up. I hope this message gets heard all around the content creation/film making community.

[@shubhajit_97]

Nice and informative thanks ❤️

[@savillecreations8046]

When I've heard these discussions, in the back of my mind I want to say to the person, have you EVER had anything close to going on Netflix? The answer is NO. And if you are going to have something Netflix possible, you can always purchase of rent a camera that would work. Thanks for the video Armando.

[@themjian]

The hard to swallow truth for all the keyboard photographers and cinematographers. Thanks Armando!

[@ANRO_ANRO]

LUMIX S1H IS APPROVED..cost much less than the Canon R3. Is the Canon R3 netflix approved? Id really love to know because id like to buy that camera to shoot some short movies, documentary etc and have that netflix approved.

[@SAHAPADI]

Absolutely informative. No one said this.

[@MagnanimousMediaChicago]

We get questions about this all the time, very helpful video!

[@mondobytes]

Send them this video 😉

[@frontinifilm]

thanks. the exact question i needed answered

[@SeanMisa]

I just found out that a Sony A7SII was used to film parts of A Night On Earth because of its great low-light ability and the ability to record in UHD

[@Eoj24]

Idk anything you just said at the beginning.. Could you show me a cheap decency camera I could use? Preferably under 1000

[@roots2gotv]

How do you pitch/sell a show to Netflix?

[@hautehussey]

I don’t understand the requirements since you can shoot on external recorders and be within spec on a lot of cameras.

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

What about a movie shot on real film?

[@AlysciaCunningham]

What about any of the Sony Alpha cameras? Would it work?

[@chosenideahandle]

Late to the party (2 years lol). Thanks for the info Armando!

[@pedromedina7349]

muy oportuna tu aclaración. Saludos desde Panamá

[@ravicholachagudda5912]

Is sony zve10 ok for Netflix ?

[@danielaudacious]

I didn't know for sure but I felt if you put something together that was amazing they wouldn't be able to resist even if it wasn't on the approved list.

[@mrpix3l_colorist]

Netflix just looks the numbers, So they dont have problems with the clients asking for REAL 4k. But I know I prefer an Alexa mini every day over any 8k RED camera.

[@SheaD-TV]

Thanks for making this. I also own a c200 and always wondered why this camera is not approved. Maybe you could make a video on that. It meets all the requirements.

[@mondobytes]

Shea Durant it actually doesn’t, cameras require timecode and the C200 doesn’t have it.

[@GustavoArceMusic]

Saludos, yo escribí un script para grabarlo con la intención de presentar el proyecto a Netflix. Deacuerdo a mis limitaciones económicas compré una Sony a 7iii , y viendo la lista de cámaras no cumple con las especificaciones, que otra cámara funcionaría pero que no cueste tanto por favor

[@mondobytes]

GustavoArceMusic Panasonic S1H

[@GustavoArceMusic]

@@mondobytes a diferencia del precio cual es la diferencia con la Blackmagic g2 entre las 2 opciones por cual iría.

[@beautyofmyplanet]

Thanks Armando for the genuine information !

[@JeffSpeers]

In addition to the reasons you gave for them to be on the approved list they must also have timecode. It’s why the C200 didn’t make their list.

[@gonefishinzach7811]

THANK YOU!! I was so curious about this!!

[@weixingyang898]

So netflix original no animated series? If yes, what camera did they use?? :-P

[@aadityasingh3450]

Can I use Sony alpha 3s 4k camera

[@AnchorLineTV]

Great insight! Thank you for explaining that in a simple to understand way.

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

This is so weird, Netflix should just have some resolution requirements and let the production do what's best for the project. The DP and director will have better knowledge of what's appropriate for their project.

[@UjjwalPandey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dochayes3270]

My Brother I am so glad you made this video. You have cleared so much up for me, thx. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@truth884]

THANK YOU! People go to the extremes so quickly and so often. I mean if you got the money to drop on any of the cameras on the list cool, but getting hung up on it is counterproductive.

[@NirnBootMod]

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't it somewhat pointless to shoot log when you are shooting raw?

[@intrinsiccinema7374]

thank you bro i knew it had to be some misunderstanding because i saw movies on there that look not shot in 4k thank you

[@DRAMAFLS_official]

Thanx for clearing this out bro

[@rebelrocksmm]

Great intel man

[@EMBEVIDEO]

It's a simple at the sentence that Netflix states: "Netflix approved cameras" - that not saying at all that others are not allowed.

[@NitroHotFire]

What he means by filming a Netflix original is that you will be starting production on a movie or TV show from the very start. If you create a project and submit it to Netflix, they don't care what camera you used.

[@og7650]

Armando: would you like to make a video about camera brand comparison? Like about the competitors for C500 and their weakness and strength. Canon/Panasonic/Sony. And what brands are the most popular in different categories and why (documentary, broadcast, filmmaking etc).

[@MrMeredith]

Thank u for this💪🏾💪🏾