I built a Sony FX30 vertical rig that everyone hates... (but it's necessary)

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[@VictorLaforteza]

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[@POVwithRC]

What's kinda funny is that I am starting to see Instagram content that forces uses to go horizontal to view properly. Nature is healing. All the same, I love the rig and you have done it right.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I really hope we go back to just horizontal... but we gotta adapt. Hopefully the vertical dies hahaha

[@vladweber]

Slowly but surely building up a rig for my FX30 and this your video gives me some new ideas of what I can use to get it done with. Thanks for your work Victor, you rock!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Of course! if you have any questions with rigging, just message on IG :)

[@TheDoctorsLens]

Love that you put the prices in the description as well. Great video!

[@wearetrackclub]

Really great vid for content creators! Vertical video is here to stay for sure

[@johnnybermudez]

Dope solution. Has given me some ideas. Thanks brother!

[@KofiYeboah]

Inb4 someone goes on an open gate diatribe and says just move all your Sony gear to do so 😂

[@EposVox]

This is rad!

[@AAD91]

Well I usually shoot horizontally composing for the center third of the frame and trying to care for the other two thirds to be "clean" so I can get both horizontal and vertical video. I only shoot vertical when shooting a person talking directly to the camera or when I need an ultra wide shoot. This way I sell two videos to my clients, one horizontal for KZbin that helps them with their SEO and a vertical one perfect for vertical social media. Also works better for me if I want to share that work on my webpage. Vertical video is in a 99% of times for IG/TikTok where video works in 1080/1920 so I can perfectly crop without loosing any quality and actually show the center part of my frame which is the best in optical performance. When the frame it's too tight, ok vertical, but if I can fit it in the center of my horizontal frame I keep it that way 😃

[@VictorLaforteza]

Definitely the way to go if deliverables were both horizontal and vertical at the same time. I always tell clients that vertical would suffer if that was the case but they’re okay with it. Center frame can work but not every shot can be Center frame

[@Donbros]

@@VictorLaforteza if you have uwa lens its fine

[@joenicklo]

So well said.

[@sharkerio]

Exactly dude. Shoot horizontal ALWAYS. Cropping in for vertical is easy. And there is no notica le “loss in quality” Shoot HORIZONTAL

[@VictorLaforteza]

​@@sharkerio It's true for social but it's a different story if gets played on big vertical screens / stands in stores.

[@lauritee]

definitely a very solid rig!

[@DyeybiTVOfficial]

I think the vertical video has a lot of potential in today's market. I know a lot of clients here in the ph prefer to have their videos in portrait since it is easier for the viewers to see the content. But still it will depend on the trend and how they like their audience to see their videos in the following months. Both vertical and horizontal are amazing!

[@DanielSilva-te1ww]

Serious bookshelf!

[@Ansonandco]

dude love this build!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks dude!! Starting to like vertical shooting with this one!!

[@Ansonandco]

@@VictorLaforteza I’ve been debating on building a dedicated rig for vertical, this may be what makes me finally pull the trigger

[@marioridesbikes]

wow it gives me the feeling of looking at a 2023 new red Komodo camera made for instagram such a nice rig man!! also great video!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah! I was thinking the same with the camera screen tilted up!!

[@lucasjohannesbas6827]

I really think that vertical content will continue to be crucial but i am waiting for the moment when social media platforms introduce a horizontal flipping mode. As i still believe that horizontal video is still the best. Love the vid.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Same here, I've adapted fully to vertical shooting since most of my client work is 90% vertical and starting to have fun with it but I want horizontal back!! lets goooo.

[@Suby.Creative]

Personally I used to hate vertical video becoming a norm, but then slowly accepted it and began to love it 😂 it's now also a big part of the services I offer in my videography business 🙌🏽

[@VictorLaforteza]

SAME but most jobs that come in to me are almost always vertical 😅 love hate relationship haha!

[@gbwalther3198]

Vertical is dumb! The Emperor's Clothes. Just use your iphone if u want to waste footage. That's enough! 😎😎

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@gbwalther3198 It's not dumb when work is consistent and has mid budget. It's not only for social media but for in store vertical screens and stands.

[@qdubbmedia]

Feel like it all comes down to the SM platform developers and if they're willing to make the application of horizontal video easy for its users. I feel like rn now it's easier for platforms to just leave things vertical, based on their analytics of how users engage with video on their platform. Which is probably by a lack in improvement of UI and UX for horizontal video on these platforms. However, if they're able to find a way that makes the UI and UX seamless for horizontal video it'll definitely make a comeback on SM platforms. As creators would feel more freedom to create more engaging pieces of content that's sometimes limiting in vertical framing.

[@jakeV1717]

Hi, I am new to your channel and I love your vids. They'er so good

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you Jake! Welcome to the channel 🙌🏽

[@ekphotography]

On a side note, does anybody know if there is a way to view the playback of my 60p videos actually slowed down via the camera to my Montior? I shoot 60p 90% of the time and when I play it back for the client it looks all jittery and like crap..LOL, and no I do not want to shoot in S&Q mode... Thanks

[@robertsakowski]

Great Video! Im using a dummy batterie and power all the gear with the same 99 V mount battrie like you. Never had any problem. But I was scared using it at the beginning as well.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Which one do use! Would love to try it 👍🏽

[@danielbarbosa5474]

@@VictorLaforteza I'm using a Dummy from Alvin's Cables, so far so good, well built. great cable

[@mrdamiansingh]

Love it! what's your solution if client somehow changes their mind last min? what would you do in this case?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Which kind of last minute changes? I have it in my contract that if there’s big changes last minute, that we have the right to cancel the shoot. We prepare for what was approved from the pre production. Anything small and doable we accommodate but anything crazy we push back.

[@DEFYfitness]

Any chance if you would know if that Falcam cage works in both vertical and horizontal to mount to the DJI RS3?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I don’t think so but you can put a QR plate on it so it just goes in!

[@Nicooo.G]

Maybe you can consider adding a smallrig 3019 on the build! It's an adapter for your HDMI cable that's gonna be attached on the cage itself. It can also save your HDMI port in the long run!

[@VictorLaforteza]

I was thinking the same! just need a bit more space in between the monitor and the hdmi port!

[@Nicooo.G]

@@VictorLaforteza Nevertheless, It's an Awesome Build for sure!🤘

[@johnjoshuapastor9063]

Hi Victor! Solid work by the way. Any chance you can create/update your normal FX30 cine rig video, using the FALCAM system? Really learning a lot from you bro :)

[@VictorLaforteza]

Should be an easy switch without the handles :) I’m still currently working on V2 of the normal rig. I’ll post when it’s ready 🙌🏽

[@johnjoshuapastor9063]

@@VictorLaforteza Thanks bro! Will wait for this. ❤‍🔥

[@DubYaJsWorld]

I think open gate is my vertical go to. I'm using the s5ii with the 6k open gate. Cheat code

[@VictorLaforteza]

I wish Sony had it too :((((

[@luiscastillonvn]

Which gimbal do you recommend for the FX30 i saw you use a zhiyun, (Don't know exactly the model) but what model or brand do you thing is good?!

[@VictorLaforteza]

I use the Zhiyun Weebill and Crane series! They're great but the Crane 4's battery isn't holding a charge anymore. I'm considering getting the DJI ronin soon.

[@craigdick3231]

Nice Rig! Given vertical is here to stay, and with clients constantly requesting multiple formats for delivery, these additional boundaries are great at pushing us all creatively! Personally, I'm a big fan when someone can produce beautiful work, that wouldn't look out of place on a super wide theatre screen - or a mobile.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Very well put, Craig! definitely a way for us to push creatively!

[@vaneickelen]

How did you connect 2 HDMI cables with the Shinobi? I have one but it only has one input but no output.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I actually have the receiver first. Camera > In Receiver > Reciever Out > Shinobi (1080p) depends on your receiver but I can only output 1080p from the cineeye 2. I'd much rather prefer the monitor first before the receiver though that's why I got the Ninja V! Hope that helps

[@kudobeats]

I tried to emulate a scuffed version of this rig. I like it, but one issue I am having is allowing enough space between the powerbank and the camera to access the camera buttons (wheel button next to the screen). Do you have access to them?

[@VictorLaforteza]

A little, you’d have to keep a small space and work your way through. There’s a new plate smallrig made that allows you to tilt it when you need to open more space between the battery and the buttons

[@WhenWillILearn]

I come from a photo background so I never really saw the arguments against vertical video compelling. We've been shooting vertical in photography for ever. When it makes sense for the end product it works

[@VictorLaforteza]

Well put! I’m not so sure why it’s such a negative thing but if the job calls for it, we definitely have to do it. Some folks are just purists for traditional filmmaking.

[@WhenWillILearn]

@@VictorLaforteza For sure. There's no way I would want to watch a whole movie in 9x16, that would feel so claustrophobic!

[@evanwallis]

As a fellow falcam user have you noticed sometimes the top handle or any other mount depending on the weight onto the connection will not seat properly?

[@VictorLaforteza]

There are times where you really have to make sure it’s hooked or it’s game over 😂 but yeah. Just gotta be careful with it

[@ljamesrosel]

do you recommend tamron 17-70mm f2.8 for this camera fx30 and zv-10?mostly for video shoots

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup! or the sigma 16-50mm 2.8 :)

[@ljamesrosel]

@@VictorLaforteza which one do you like it best? sigma 16-50 or tamron 17-70? :)

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@ljamesrosel I personally haven't tried the 17-70 but have heard good things. I'd honestly would rather pick the 17-70 because it's you get a longer range :)

[@PM-eo3bk]

how can i connect accsoon cineeye 2 monitors only hdmi. sorry i'm not good at english

[@VictorLaforteza]

Anything with the accsoon app would be another wireless feed! iPad & MacBook would work but for hdmi only, you would need an hdmi splitter

[@twobrothers5855]

I personally dont like vertical videos, but i think they are go to for social media platforms, but i dont think that they will be used in comercials youtube and so on:) But great rig btw!)

[@VictorLaforteza]

Same, trends tend to die so hopefully we’ll be back to horizontal only soon!! 🙌🏽 thanks!

[@hakimfaroosh]

Hey Victor! What is the one focal length you would suggest for vertical video? Thank you

[@VictorLaforteza]

24mm! Super versatile imo but some people might prefer others!

[@hakimfaroosh]

@@VictorLaforteza Thank you for your reply! Appreciate it! What about distortion tho? I read somewhere they mentioned that 50MM would be the sweet spot? Let me know what you think

[@VictorLaforteza]

yeah 50mm would be the sweet spot!@@hakimfaroosh

[@israelasafe7383]

how do you use multiple hdmi outputs with the Shinobi ? I have one and the fact that i does not have an hdmi output is killing me as i work with Live streaming as well

[@VictorLaforteza]

I actually route the hdmi feed to the transmitter and then it outputs a 1080p image to the shinobi. Not too bad tbh but I'd rather have the hdmi in to the monitor first and then to the transmitter that's why I got the ninja V for the upgrade.

[@israelasafe7383]

@@VictorLaforteza makes sense! Thanks bro! Love your videos btw

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you brother! Any other questions feel free to ask!

[@tomaszbejnarowicz]

how much did you paid for that rig? without a monitor and wireless unit?

[@VictorLaforteza]

about $900 but you can get down to half or less if you picked cheaper rig parts or even used rig parts.

[@florianhaimerl2358]

Woher sind die Soundeffekte mit den flares? Wo kann man das Downloaden ?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Artlist !

[@BreezeA]

Nice.

[@N-DOP]

Hey Victor, nice build man! I have no questions regarding the rig but I rather want to know how you got started as a cinematographer? I know its a very generall question but I am watching your content for a while now and I'm kinda curious how your journey developed.. ✌

[@VictorLaforteza]

Did modded car videos for free just cuz I like em so much! Just kept taking in different jobs until I found the industries that I like best! Started in 2016 so it's been a slow fun process for me

[@N-DOP]

@@VictorLaforteza That’s amazing! Thanks for the insight and keep up the great work!! 💯

[@aram.v]

Great video. Short Answer for me... Panasonic S5II Open Gate

[@VictorLaforteza]

if only Sony had em...

[@Nqrgaard]

I think vertical video are great for SoMe content and I use it a lot, but I like 16x9 better. Many times I feel like I loose too much informations on side and get too much top and bottom with info that isn’t doing anything for the video

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yeah, I felt the same way in the beginning but there’s a certain way to really utilize the vertical real estate. Tough since we’re so used to horizontal filming but it’s workable!

[@neystudio9342]

🔥🔥🔥

[@NTVIZUALS]

Please, I have to know the name of the song at 1:47

[@NTVIZUALS]

Finally found it, laxcity - good morning. Can't gate keep such an amazing song :D

[@impeccabl334]

will this Rig work with Sony A7IV?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yup! They have a quick release cage for the a7iv as well

[@ekphotography]

Nice one again, I tried shooting vertically for a while, But did NOT like the distortion it gives on wider angle lenses bc the worst part of the lens are the sides and the distortion is way more noticeable. So lately I have just been shooting Horizontally and cropping which gives way less distortion on the corners of the lenses. I imagine on anything 35mm and above it might not be as bad, but since most vertical videos are for social networks, not many will notice any difference in quality, but distortion when shooting models is pretty bad when their face or head is closer to the corners... Shooting 4K 60p with my A7IV is plenty to crop afterwards and I just leave some room above and below my image while shooting. Plus I will have Horizontal material for ever when the vertical trend goes away. I cannot stand Vertical format nor the trend.

[@VictorLaforteza]

100%!! I've had that issue before that's why I like shooting at 40mm+ with vertical. It just works best without that corner distortion with wider focal lengths. I wish vertical video dies fast though but we'll see.. it's just weird to frame sometimes.

[@ekphotography]

@@VictorLaforteza absolutely

[@iantigerconrod]

F22 FTW LES GO!!!!!!!

[@VictorLaforteza]

IT'S SO GOOD

[@robertsenese3188]

What’s this video filmed on?

[@VictorLaforteza]

A7IV!

[@StaceyAmour]

Honestly love and appreciate this video but I wanna see how you get commercial work.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Sure! but here's the overall summary.. Network, network, network. Once you know how to shoot and you just have to be decent at it, it's all about who you know. Client experience and relationships are also a big thing. You can easily get repeat work and recommendations. I actually have a video about it!

[@StaceyAmour]

@@VictorLaforteza let me go check that video out. Your content is always so helpful brah

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Money talking. Great necessary build rig for Professional use. Congrats and Thank you for sharing.

[@Marker192]

I started my videography journey doing only vertical video with tiktok blowing up. It is sometimes hard to fit the full story and composition in the frame but it requires new creative approaches to get a good finalised result.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Definitely exercises your creative approach to a lot of things! Absolutely necessary to keep up with today’s market

[@definingslawek4731]

No top handle?

[@VictorLaforteza]

You can add it but in my case I like side handles for vertical content more

[@daylight5500]

❤

[@Nonixification]

I thought the title was click bait, but no everyone should hate that rig.

[@VictorLaforteza]

clearly.

[@jammaschan]

yea vertical videos are still not my thing, but still they're way better than horizontal videos cropped to fit on a vertical screen

[@aindoorsman]

你好

[@earnieboy54]

Nothing wrong with a vertical rig. It’s just a tool/resource to answer a demand or need.

[@VictorLaforteza]

exactly! some people seem to hate it a lot..

[@VijitChandna]

I do like vertical video but I also find it incredibly annoying because of the way social media apps kinda feed them to you so you keep watching

[@bafeink2]

Someone on Reddit built an Alexa mini vertical rig...he was banned

[@VictorLaforteza]

hahahah damn vertical rigs...

[@ToLoQueVesPodcast]

I HATE WHEN U SAY HI IN CHINESE, WHEN U R NOT, OTHER THAT THAT, GOOD CONTENT

[@VictorLaforteza]

Lol why? I’m based in Taiwan and it’s the language here.. and what’s so wrong with speaking Chinese? Foreigners can’t? Almost everyone speaks English why not Chinese?

[@MrFreddGG]

unfortunately it is becoming more and more necessary to record in vertical, I'm not a big fan but the industry is requesting it more and more. Most of the time we have to adapt to what the clients ask for and leave aside our personal preferences.

[@Donbros]

Vertical videos are almost cursed hate it. I am more into squares. That one works for both

[@VictorLaforteza]

I hope Sony released an open gate update!

[@Donbros]

@@VictorLaforteza exactly what i really want even if it were 24,30 fpsp i have anamorphic lens and want to use is it less cropped in

[@ZvilgantisKailis]

This happens when you don't know how to crop :D You don't need a vertical 4K on the 5 inch phone screen.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I've shot many cropped 4k shot horizontally but sorry it's not the same. Especially when the budget is 5 digits.

[@ZvilgantisKailis]

@@VictorLaforteza Has anyone noticed anything looking at the final result on the phone when you stopped croping and started to shoot with tilted camera?

[@VictorLaforteza]

No but you want your client to see the final look on shoot than showing horizontal video and asking them to look at the cropped line. It's all about the client not your shooting experience. You also get the flexibility of actually getting better pixels in post reframing vertical 4k is better than reframing overcropped 4k. If it's a vertical only shoot, why not give the best possible outcome?