This lens turns your life into a movie (95.9% perfect w/ Sony FX30)

[@VictorLaforteza]

The FX30 was set on 5600K and you can see the warm color cast of the Sirui 24mm. It's about 4900k on a 5600k light. It's similar color cast to the 7artisans 35mm cine lens and adds to the overall "filmic" look. It's an easy fix in camera or in post if you want a true white balance. If you want to learn more about anamorphic lenses, head over to www.youtube.com/@AnamorphicOnABudget Tito is a master at this topic!

[@TheSteveKinney]

One thing I don’t like is that it doesn’t have a constant squeeze factor. And I HATE that the laowas make your aspect ratio a 266 🤦🏻‍♂️ Those lenses werent made for 16x9 sensors. Crazy.

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@TheSteveKinney WHAAAAT!! yeah, we need open gate to shoot 3:2 or something

[@TheSteveKinney]

@@VictorLaforteza ya. I’ve been waiting and waiting for a true great anamorphic for the Sony mirrorless, but I’m starting to think that it’s just gonna have to be a camera swap kind of thing for what I want. The laowas are perfect, but... only for non-16x9 sensors.

[@Vishfilmxxx]

@@VictorLaforteza font name please

[@BenWeeks]

The link is down as the emoji is part of it. Pulling it out of the code, it'll work again. Lovely video btw. Romantic vibe as the relationship between the lady and you as POV was implied and came through, it felt closer to a "tree of life" vibe vs B-Roll.

[@hogg1media627]

One thing i love about cameras and video\Film, is they all have their own charisma. as long as you shoot something good, and cut it kinda good. its like you cant miss! i enjoy everyones gear and how they use it. DOPE!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Exactly!!! It’s amazing how other creatives do with their kits! I may or may not have a challenge with the fx30 very soon 👀

[@LucidRecords]

So i'm actually a director for a show thats coming out in 2023, and we are using sony for our choice of cameras, and opted in for the SIRUI Full Frame anamorphics, one cause it saves hella money for production and two I personally love the look of the lenses, they are amazingly sharp but still feel broken(aka the distortion) and paired with a film emulation like the kodak one you used in this video the style is so unique that it was loved across the board from the creative team.

[@VictorLaforteza]

We’re truly at a time where filmmaking is reachable in all budget levels! Sirui does the job on cheaper options that have character. So glad to hear they were used on a show!! Link me when it’s out! I would love to see the end result 😍

[@LucidRecords]

@@VictorLaforteza Will do so, we've just started production a few weeks ago, cause im extremely excited to get this show out for its story but mainly for up in coming film makers cause if we can pull this off, this will show thats its possible even at a "affordable level" plus that would give credibility to SIURI just so much more.

[@JS-pm6pd]

Great!Where can we see it? I want to see how it looks…

[@lumpiaqueen]

The cinematography and editing is top notch. I would watch anything you produce.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Abi! I appreciate that!

[@marshallhajek]

Anamorphic just looks and feels more like I'm living the video vs watching a video. Def need to get my hands on a few eventually! Great shots!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you my dude! Exactly my thoughts with it!! I'm still diving in deep into this rabbit hole.

[@ilyafoskin]

2:52 I believe in the two years since this review, Sony have released a software update which enables anamorphic de-squeeze functionality for the FX3 & FX30 monitors. It allows 1.3x de-squeezing and a couple of other sizes. I'm planning to get this camera so I've been watching a lot of reviews and it was talked about in a more recent one

[@Subverttech4]

I own the fx3 and even when I knew you pushed it higher than the base ISOs, I didn't care. These shots are incredible! The add imperfections and the noise really brings back the nostalgic vibes. I loved it when you see the shot out of camera then transition to the final results!. Beautiful stuff, my friend!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! Felt the same way about noise! 🙌🏽

[@heretikpapy]

Nope it look like 720p fully compressed video by night. It's disgusting considering the price. And also considering they have the A7SIII sensor to do soooooooooo better shot by night... Almost as good as RED and Arri. What a shame. They put a ASP-C sensor... What a shame. Can't wait for a FX compact camera with the A7SIII sensor. I will rock the cinema making business. A lot more than the FX3 (just used in Creator movie).

[@jimnguyen7627]

@@heretikpapy The FX3 has the A7SIII sensor. What are you saying?

[@ntoxicatedtigah]

omg I love it! This has so much style, it feels so nostalgic. Like I'm literally in a memory. Amazing!

[@OFlynnematography]

bro that intro with your shots and that music was beautiful. ghad dayum

[@verdaderoken]

The song choice you always pick in every vlog test adds soooo much to 'cinematic' feel!! Thanks for that!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Glad you like them! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@silent6648]

@@VictorLaforteza Hey man, what's the name of the song you used at 0:50?

[@thetysonkuteyi]

I make music for tv for a living. This is a masterclass in how to use music in films. Well done. 👊🏽

[@OpenDGuitar]

About to purchase the FX30 as a B cam, with an anamorphic lens. And also an anamorphic lens for our C70. Debating 24 and 75 Sirui. Probably getting one for one camera, and the other for the other camera. And get diopters. Primary use is nonprofit corporate, and low end documentaries.

[@VictorLaforteza]

seems like the perfect match for both cameras!!

[@kai_reilly]

I have watched your intros on repeat for hours... It feels like it's when the food critique from ratatouille finally takes a bite out of the final dish and has the flashback of childhood memories being unlocked. Thank you for creating beautiful content - You have resurged my inspiration

[@VictorLaforteza]

I appreciate you my dude! I’m happy that it sparks that feeling especially with the inspiration 🙌🏽

[@whoaitsdevon]

I love the anamorphic look you get with these lenses and how it shapes my video. Welcome to the anamorphic gang! Keep up the great work!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! It’s definitely super fun to shoot with. So different than my usual lenses!

[@cubbyvideo]

The distortion is honestly one of my favorite parts of the anamorphic lenses. They have a beauty to them that was only able to be used by Hollywood movies.

[@cynthiagarytravel]

These shots are incredible!! We need to get one of these lenses! Great editing as well!

[@tylershirley6951]

You are my favorite KZbinr. Thank you for being you! God Bless brother

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Tyler! That means a lot 🙏🏽 thanks for catching this one. I made this with some TLC haha!

[@EricTsai]

Came for the video, stayed for the Taipei footage. Thank you for shooting my city so beautifully. Would love to see more of Taipei through your eyes.

[@VictorLaforteza]

There’s a lot on my channel! Haha love Taipei

[@EricTsai]

@@VictorLaforteza I just DM'ed you because I am trying to help tell Taiwan stories and would love to get your help. Thanks in advanced.

[@exomojo]

So simple. So mesmerizing. Especially paired with this awesome music selection.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you !! I appreciate you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@FjCuts]

maaan! that intro was crazy! wish you the best!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks! You too!

[@benonyt]

Nice vibes! That was very kind of you to do. Through your kindness, happiness can be felt.

[@VictorLaforteza]

thank you!! I appreciate that!

[@MichalOlender]

Looks great! I got the 35 and 100 paired with a7s3 and it's fantastic. Sirui really did an awesome job!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! Ya I can’t wait to try out more of their lenses! Hoping to expand my collection 🙌🏽

[@Sarthak_J]

Thanks Man❤

[@tyoung]

I am late to this but: if you aren't aware - Desqueeze (1.3x and 2.0x) was added in the latest firmware update for the FX30 - no external monitor needed now

[@VictorLaforteza]

yep! this video was made/posted before that firmware

[@ulasateser]

I don't know how useful a camera like this is at a time when everyone wants a vertical shot.

[@VictorLaforteza]

True to an extent but there's still a lot of jobs that doesn't need vertical videos

[@lensflareclips]

we have all four of the SIRUI anamorphic APSC lenses, which we used on the a6600 for a while and now starting with the FX30 (finally). They are just amazing.

[@VictorLaforteza]

they really are amazing!!

[@jakelawrenceespinosa]

Still amazing how fx30 packs so much for its size and price tag, will definitely be looking into getting an anamorphic lens soon

[@VictorLaforteza]

right! I wish they released this before the fx3 lol I would buy two of these instead

[@DRJUDE]

This is absolutely friggin beautiful!! nice work

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you so much!! I love how it turned out!

[@Andy1076]

Oh wow, paired up with a body with such incredible stabilization. The colours, so perfect!

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’s an amazing combo! Been a great production cam too

[@BobaTShinobi]

When that intro music hit the headphones. Chef's kiss

[@VictorLaforteza]

Looooove the track!!

[@Upmacher]

1:48 have to know the lighting setup! 😍 soooo beautiful!

[@VictorLaforteza]

3 tube lights! blue ambient light on the top, orange rim light and background! that's it!! hahaha

[@RockWILK]

So awesome. Footage looks great. I almost bought the FX30, but went with the Panasonic S5 mostly because I could de-squeeze in camera, and full frame gave me a bit more advantage with low light. But the FX30 looks awesome as well. Great video as always.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you!! The S5 is an amazing camera. If I didn’t need AF for some of my work, I would absolutely switch to that! I wish Sony had some of the features it needs as a “cinema” camera.

[@RockWILK]

@@VictorLaforteza the autofocus is pretty underrated in the S5. At least in my experience as a user. But if autofocus is absolutely needed at the highest level, then yeah, Sony is king. No doubt.

[@Filmsimulation]

Went also with the s5, I was 1 click away to fx30 but after someone commenting the s5 on fx30, I searched for 1 week and finally bought the s5

[@VincentForDesign]

Not gonna lie, it's the cuteness and background music that makes this cinematic.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Good critique! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@sonicck]

Man straight off the top Victor just the opening man it looks awesome I’m a canon guy but watching this I would buy the FX30 and that lens just for video.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you dude!! haha it's a good combo for sure! Which canon camera do you shoot with? I've shot with the R5 and C300. Amazing cameras!

[@sonicck]

@@VictorLaforteza The R6 and I still use the R also I still believe the R is underrated.

[@Bonobo3D]

Beautifully shot video and perfect description and explanation!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ProMWM]

Random ass video in my feed, but I enjoyed the quality of this video greatly. Very well done. We live in the age where a lot of amateur content creators can create content that surpasses even professional programs from the 90s and early 00s. Subscribed.

[@Myscopia1]

Unreal how beautiful these shots are. very well made!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@daucauxom]

I'm a learning film making, and your intro is just absolutely sick.. I love it. thanks for the inspiration

[@JimZim]

The problem is that it makes a nice big computer monitor or television look small. You waste so much of the screen to black. My TV has a 16:9 aspect ratio. My computer monitor has a 16:9 aspect ratio. So, shooting in 16:9 mode makes use of the full screen on both devices... making the picture look larger and more detailed.

[@TheCratesMotel]

It looks really nice dude. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeppPadilla]

Your videos are too beautiful to look at. This video fits great with my 21:9 monitor. I frickin love your color grading too. Salamat. Lupit mo idol!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Salamat bro! Sana may 21:9 din ako 😂 thanks for tuning in 🙏🏽

[@avhuncho6817]

This short cinematic inspires me you are an angel , I don’t Know SCRAP about cameras but I’ll learn and I’m hungry you will make me a millionaire sir my mind with this camera will shock the world ❤️❤️

[@nthnni]

Had my FX30 last week but I still need to save up more for a lens. Man, I'm super excited to finally use it and I've been binge watching a lot of your videos just to hype me up!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Just finished my jobs with it and I’m super stoked to play with it more with just creative personal stuff on YT! It’s an amazing camera I wish it came out before the fx3. I would have two of these instead 😂 thanks for catching this one Nathan! More fx30 videos coming up soon!

[@nthnni]

@@VictorLaforteza Looking forward to seeing new content regarding the FX30 Kuya Victor!!!

[@mrmotomoto]

Dude, I don’t know how you can do that to yourself. If anything, buy old manual focus lenses, they’re super cheap and everywhere, and just adapt it to work on e-mount for the time being. Something like and old Nikon lens with f-mount to e-mount adapter.

[@MrPlainPizzaGAMING]

oh this is really well done. love it. i wanted to make something like this but you knocked it out of the park. you got a new subscriber just based on this video.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel :)

[@Biggdadd70]

Thanks for uploading in the wide format. Wish more creators did.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Me too but the problem with wide format is that creators can’t use the end cards at the end of a video :( KZbin only supports it on 16:9 I think

[@mustakinhashim]

Love the anamorphic look 😍

[@DonovanMediaCenter]

About to order Sirui anamorphic lens and FX30...and we have a SmallHD 7" Touch - it has anamorphic de-squeeze.

[@ranjinirajainfilm]

That edit, what can i stay - the whole lens, emotion, edit and choice of music made us transport elsewhere!

[@VictorLaforteza]

thank you! I appreciate you

[@tc_da_f]

Can do video explaining what shot situation would be appropriate for manual vs auto-focus lenses

[@khooshalcoonjan2086]

There's really a nice warm tone to it

[@VictorLaforteza]

yup!! nice and warm

[@lansoyanthan7652]

That intro was 🔥🔥🔥. Almost made me get out of my bed and shoot in this cold winter morning 😁😁

[@VictorLaforteza]

thank you Lanso! I'm glad it sparked something to film!!

[@Jakechams]

Loved this video ! Good work friend. Subscribed and can’t wait to see more!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Jake! there will be more for sure :)

[@edvelfilms]

I'm pretty shocked that the FX30 being a video focused camera, doesn't have a de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses built-in. As always, love your footage and style. Big inspiration. Keep it up! Btw, are you filipino? 😅

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah, “cinema” with this and the fx3 are both just marketing. I mean it’s still capable but missing lots of cinema camera features. Yup! Born and raised 😇

[@nath_holzer]

@@VictorLaforteza De-squeeze can be used when the camera’s system software (firmware) is Ver.2.00 or later.

[@VictorLaforteza]

yup! this video was made before that update @@nath_holzer

[@itzKyle.official]

Im an amateur when it comes to film making, taking photos and what not so Im always using my phone. I want to learn more about how to properly use a camera for such, and watching this video inspires me to learn more about cameras and using them properly. But I will have to work my way up cameras, learning more till I get to something like the FX30, but glad to see what kind of quality I can get from this camera, which is the type of quality I want in my videos eventually. Thank you for the video, Subbed👍👍

[@VictorLaforteza]

Slow growth and getting the foundations right is the best way to go about it! Welcome to the Channel my dude! If you have any filmmaking questions at all, feel free to ask!

[@fabian3265]

Wow I LOVED LOVED this, I subbed

[@philliptamez]

I have a quick question. So since this has a 1.33 desqueeze, what aspect ratio does that make it in post with the FX30? I'm wondering because lets say I film some stuff with the anamorphic lens and some without, I would want to match the fake bars of my cine lens to the actual frame of the anamorphic just like you did at 3:50 lol

[@VictorLaforteza]

2:35 aspect ratio! I usually just add the bars on top of everything else so it would fit anamorphic and spherical footage together

[@JustinQuirino]

Your quality is awesome, bro!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks, Justin! 🙏🏽

[@XIII_MEDIA]

Price point is awesome, and the shots are stunning! In my opinion, the only issue I see is the push for vertical on social platforms like IG and even now youtube shorts. This type of lens won't meet most clients dumb request for verti only. So the average use of it will be almost obsolete. Annoying as it is, mosty viewers on platforms only respond to vertical, which is really sad for creatives in our film communities who appreciate the anamorphic glass. I've seen some of these lenses with internal rotating capabilities too, but i'm uncertain of the price points. We are losing the oppurtunities to showcase our horizontal shots more and more each day. Your shots are stunning, thank you for sharing!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Gregory! I do think there's still a lot of work for horizontal work especially for indie filmmakers / documentary shooters. Budget anamorphic is a great market but I understand where you're coming from. I had to shift mine to 50% vertical now since most of the brands I've worked with just wants more vertical deliverables. It's more work and time for both parties to do it right but gotta stay in business lol I wish we go back to everything horizontal or even square-ish aspect ratios.

[@王桂美-g5y]

Love the vibe and the scenes ❤ and the music 🎵

[@swoodiptwo]

damn i cried so hard through the intro its so beautiful

[@VictorLaforteza]

awww thank you!

[@wilsonwilly1701]

im in love with all your video ❤ your colour grading in this video makes me want to go back to Taiwan so badly 😢 Thank you so much Victor 🙏

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Wilson! Easy to go back to Taiwan now! good to escape the winter haha!

[@RyanAudencial]

Damn!! Great video kabayan!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Salamat Kabayan!

[@joshuafaustino9430]

Your vids are the best, man

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks Joshua! That means a lot 🙏🏽

[@johnpaultougan5241]

Love the look of the Sirui lens!!

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’s so cool!!!

[@moriporai]

Very good quality. But i might say, it is not too noisy?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I added film grain :)

[@BastiMark]

Really nice video! To be honest, In my opinion, I don't like the Sirui lenses, but your grading is soo great that your style fits perfectly with this lens. I would love to see your videos with an good anamorphic lens :OO Can you make a video about your grading process?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! I do think these fit my style too. I'm now stuck into the anamorphic rabbit hole haha! I have a few grading videos already posted on my channel which is still my process but I will have another one with the FX30 specifically with some shots shown in this video :)

[@evopenguin5742]

FX30 looks great. Even being cheaper than most of cinematic cameras like RED and others. Considering the quality, FX30 is a game changer for the entire film industry.

[@VictorLaforteza]

100%!! It’s great price point for the quality it puts out

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

I really like the song you picked to start out your video. I will have to look in to musicbed (currently using soundstripe for music).

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! The music selection is pretty great and the copyright clearance thing for KZbin is good as well! Maybe adds one more step to the whole thing but it’s worth it for the song selections

[@naviyair]

i love this so much you don’t even understand

[@VictorLaforteza]

Appreciate you!! thank you

[@CHILL3435]

BEAUTIFULLY MADE VIDEO!

[@Alenk]

What a perfect intro! 🥹

[@VictorLaforteza]

Glad you like it!

[@Jaycayo]

Love this! Very inspiring! What is the song playing in the end that starts at 8:06

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you!! the song is Something New by Anthony Lazaro

[@jonasmoser]

Dude! The footage looks amazing!!! Beautiful song too! 😊🔥🔥

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you dude! Love the anamorphic look!! 🙌🏽

[@firstlastfilm]

GREAT track! Sold the whole thing!

[@lauritee]

being eyeing this lens for some time! Def a unique look!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Right?! Haven’t been this excited about a lens before !

[@wellinspired4657]

the aspect ratio works really well on my wide screen monitor. Definitely am interested in getting both the sirui and the fx30.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I need to get me one of those wide screen monitors!! yeah it's a beast of a combo

[@realtorgamer]

WOW, great post-production video and great content! Happy to subscribe~ Happy New Year! 新年快乐！

[@VictorLaforteza]

新年快乐！ 谢谢你 🙏🏼

[@BingsBuddery]

Beautiful shots!

[@suisujin]

I enjoyed this video, good job man!

[@Doughnutmanmanman]

I love your videos and this video is so beautiful!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you so much!! Glad that you enjoy em!

[@jonnyaesthetic]

Amazing content and review man!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks a ton! glad you enjoyed it!

[@gabbbyle]

this is beautiful

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ricosuave7102]

I’m an aspiring film maker. I can’t stand photo lenses or the digital look. I use it for monologues,short films,pictures,videos. However the anamorphic cinema look has always been my favorite to watch. I’ve never used it before and when I ask camera men if they use it they almost always say no and they don’t like to. I’m not sure why that is but to me I think it has a much better feel to film that spherical lenses just don’t have. I plan to shoot a 30-45 minute film with 2 cameras and am wondering what would be the best full frame combination to use?

[@VictorLaforteza]

you can go with one wide and a 50mm. It should. be enough to cover everything you need!

[@ricosuave7102]

@@VictorLaforteza Gracias 🙏

[@Yang0920]

這是臺灣嗎! Great video with scenes I am familiar with !

[@VictorLaforteza]

對！在台北中山站附近。我想回去喔 哈哈 這裡好冷。

[@jumitebee]

Great video!, I was wondering, can this lens be used with the sony zv-e10?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yes it can be :)

[@gabe1784]

Victor, do you have any recommendations for a similar camera to the FX30 that’s a little more budget friendly that would do well paired with an anamorphic lens?

[@aurorafilm]

i’ve been considering saving up money to buy a camera, it would take me a while but now that i’m trying to start a film class in my local community college i want to have my own camera and lenses to use so i can go out after school and enjoy filming what i want.

[@VictorLaforteza]

It’ll definitely last you a long time too once you invest into a good platform! Cheaper lenses and more selection outside of Sony

[@vangabrielgabriel588]

Im a new fan bro. Love the content

[@YoungBlaze]

f2.8 is a challenge? in low light for you?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Fx30 is notoriously noisy outside the base ISO so yeah it was tough to get a clean image. If you have your secrets with uncontrolled night lighting, feel free to share them.

[@RonnieCatipay]

I love your footage and grading

[@shotbysierra2979]

This video is beatiful. Do you have any videos of how you add the LUTs + filters you show?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup! There’s new video going through my grading process.

[@ronholden9266]

The music hits every time.

[@user-sl309jd90]

That was a beautiful intro!

[@PattyBlogs]

The intro was 🔥Keep it up!

[@VictorLaforteza]

thank you!!

[@nicosouza5]

This is a masterpiece

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Nicolás!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thanks goes to Kofi Yaboah for pointing me to your channel. I've actually seen a couple of your videos on the FX30 while I was researching it before buying my own FX30. This was an excellent video. And I have subscribed.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Amazing!! Glad it popped up and hopefully helped with the buying decision!! Any questions at all with the fx30, feel free to ask 🙌🏽

[@Antoinebech]

I love the result! I wish I could achieve something similar but on a student budget !

[@VictorLaforteza]

let's hope they make more budget options!!!

[@BigZoShowTime]

Anybody know the location of that Pikachu shadow from 0:25? Coordinates or an address would be appreciated.

[@VictorLaforteza]

it was a pop up event :( it's gone now unforunately.

[@thejohnnybrooks]

This is my favourite Sony footage - always love what you shoot! Could you please tell me what camera/lens combo you used to film the talking head segments? I SO dig it! 🙌

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you so much Johnny! I shoot with the a7iv and the sigma 28-70 2.8 at 35mm for talking heads. I’m about to replace the sigma though because the chromatic aberrations for close ups and screen are terrible and there’s barrel distortion. I might give the tamron a try!

[@Spencer_Bikes]

Great work Victor!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks Spencer!

[@sadtaytay]

Would I be able to achieve this cinematic look with a Sony A7iv and not the FX30?

[@VictorLaforteza]

100% I have been comparing the FX30 and the A7IV and it's quite close in performance.

[@sadtaytay]

@@VictorLaforteza thank you. I’ll be using a setup like this for paintball and sports videography. I’ll use your purchase code. Gracias!