How To Film Weddings Anamorphic | 3 Sirui Anamorphic Lenses

[@YCImaging]

Fire video bro!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Man, that means a lot coming from you. Thanks!

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Fantastic video. You deserve more subs. Very well spoken, and straight to the point on each lens. Might experiment with an anamorphic lens.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you very much! Def, loving playing around with these lenses. btw, checked out your channel good stuff man, I need some motivation to work out!

[@brianschannel8800]

This is quite possibly the best video I have ever had the pleasure of watching on KZbin. Both beautiful to watch and informative. Thanks so much!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you so much!

[@rogerengland2821]

This is one of the best informative videos on anamorphic I've seen so far and Very visually beautiful indeed.

[@ItsaDrama]

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[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Your too kind! I am glad you checked out that podcast episode it was truly a pleasure to chop it up with dusty. Thank very much for checking out my video.

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[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you very much!

[@hamish.mclennan]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmakinghow do you go about uploading this online or giving a video to a client in regards to aspect ratio? Haven’t figured out what is the best way but do you crop to get something like 1.91:1 for social media, bake in black bars and have letterboxing with the normal aspect ratio or just leave it how it is?

[@thirdreelfilms3712]

Duddeee!! Loved this video, such a refreshing take on KZbin! Great voice also, super friendly 😊 !

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[@BrendanEvan]

Man when a professional storyteller sits down to tell a story about how he tells a story, it’s awesome. Thanks for this video! Edit: JUST saw the name of the channel😂 Makes sense!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

😅 thank you so much

[@Emind7]

Peace!!!! Once again beautiful storytelling!!!! All of your stories keep me locked in. Clean footage...excellent work!!!! Big PROPS and RESPECT DUE to your Queen!!!! I see you shining sis...I know YOU BEEN SHINING!!!! Always looking forward to more content from you!!!! Peace

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks brother. I told my wife you gave her a shoutout as well. Always appreciate the support.

[@Brookssmedia]

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[@Emind7]

@@Brookssmedia The two of you are a blessing! Keep shining!!!! Peace

[@emiliomartinez5352]

The effort in your videos are something genuinely so refreshing

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheFraziers]

This channel is a gem. Great work my friend.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you.

[@jabaricain]

Dope video man! Love the examples of the different focal lengths.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Sup J! Thanks man!

[@KofiYeboah]

This is so good 🔥🔥🔥🔥 love the story telling

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hey K, thanks!

[@m_hall]

Props for filming entirely with manual lenses. I've only filmed like 8 weddings, and although I have a decent handle on it, I don't think I'd be comfortable without some solid autofocus haha, things are just too hetic and that's one more factor I'd have to deal with. It would be so fun to use those lense though. I used the 50 once during the dancing portion of a wedding and that turned out beautiful. Great video

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you very much. Yeah manual focus does take some getting use to.

[@OSKVIDCreativemedia]

When u nail manual you never going back to autofocus

[@TheShabazzProduction]

Man you are awesome, the quality of your work is amazing!

[@AJVogel]

Shots are amazing and your intro was hilarious!

[@joakimtollerud2172]

This video was amazing. I really enjoyed your voiceover while showing the wedding. I just bought the 35 n 75mm Sirui combo so I am excited. Subbed.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Awesome! Thank you! I haven't tried out the 75mm. I can't wait to test one out.

[@StephenBell_video]

Awesome- you got two new fans in Toronto! Lumix FTW! Keep up the awesome work Thomas

[@CanoeTheNorth]

So well done. Awesome video. Great vibe and beautifully done. 🎥

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks so much!!

[@Yountica]

I love the vibe of your videos! There are so many people on KZbin who just want to look exactly like everyone else, but you totally have your own style! So refreshing and fun!

[@gabriel-mckee]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Loved the narration in particular, well done :)

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcels.8703]

Storytelling... SUPERB! Thx 😊🤙

[@viewpointfilmphotography5590]

Awesome Sauce!!!!! Obviously there is an amount of time and effort in your videos! Bravo!!!!!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@stoneylama]

You're a great storyteller. So much useful, real world info. I found myself genuinely involved in the wedding even though I was just hoping to see the differences in the three lenses. The use cases sucked me in.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@anaphael]

dafuqqqq what on earth gives you the audacity to be soo fucking funny and have so many fucking funny things in your video. Like im in minute 2 and already have the time of my life. Loved the shot on you both at breakfast table. you are wild. much love

[@andrefrueh]

Dude, something about this video and specifically about your intro made me just totally get lost in what I was watching. As soon as you transitioned to that "Loxley Alabama" title I felt like I was watching a TV show. I don't often feel that watching KZbin videos so great work!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you very much!

[@elbork1]

Duuuude, I’m so glad that I found your channel. Dope videos 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@jamesratterreedesign2926]

GREAT way to show desqueeze. Good work dear sir!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Many thanks!

[@Tusa_Mamba]

Love your storytelling! Subbed !

[@LukeHartley]

excellent work. I was look for some good examples of these lenses and this is perfect. Thanks!

[@zariamultimedia]

Was recently debating on buying my 1st anamorphic lens and I think you just helped push me over the edge. I'm a wedding film maker as well and I was wondering about doing a wedding in anamorphic, had no idea it had actually been done already! LOL Great job bro, can we please see some of the behind the scenes on set bickering between you and your wife? LOL I can't imagine living and working with my wife like that, yall must have some serious patience! Keep up the great work! "Z"

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

I am glad you found the video helpful! I still love using these lenses (on my S5 now). And my wife and I don’t bicker because I just say yes ma’am and no ma’am 😂.

[@austrian96]

Great footages!!! Thanks for sharing your experience! 🤗💗🎊🇰🇭

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you.

[@garyd2448]

Another great video with plenty to think about!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thx Gary!

[@BrianTheChristopher]

Thank you so much for this video. Full of useful and candid tips.

[@uriallon]

Great video! I don’t use this word a lot but it’s cinematic👌🏻 You and your wife really got those wonderful shots and had a truly film like feeling👏🏻 What hard drives do you use on your Ninja V?

[@mattbergh4130]

Great video! Every shot looks like a film. Love your breakdown of which focal lengths you are using and where/when. You and your wife have amazing shots -- inspiring for us video people!

[@cherminotor]

Это так круто!!! что вы вместе снимаете видео с женой )))!!!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks

[@remikus]

Very informative! Thanks. Can’t wait for my FF anamorphic Sirui 50mm

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks! Yeah I have the FF 35mm ana and I love it.

[@AfoteyAnnum]

I love these lenses so much. Game changers. Great to see your work with these!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@davinadinata1573]

I love this vid !!! And your voice man !!!

[@markaiello]

Yesss!!! Loved this bro. Can't wait to get my hands on some good Sirui lenses!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks Mark! Yep, they have them in e-mount. You'll just have to use it with your a7c in A-PSC mode.

[@markaiello]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking Excellent!

[@shivaji432]

the storytelling man! 💙💙🤟

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thx!!

[@geppedoOnstilts]

That footage is insane.... I also shoot with the GH5 and it’s so inspiring to see someone like yourself show how far this camera can really go. Lol I have so much to learn. Definitely subbing

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you so much! I think it's a great camera. I have been spending a little more time filming with the Lumkx S5 in the past week as I broke one of my GH5's a week ago.

[@burnbassoon]

Really informative and wonderful to see so much of the shoot you did! Thank you!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thx Andrew.

[@TheWorldofPierre]

Thanks I am set on the 35mm for my first anamorphic lens :)

[@pwilliam7559]

Wow the image is truly amazing

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Great documentation mate! GJ!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you

[@ChristianTrampenau]

Quality content and information, really informative - I'm now inspired to go out and get Sirui to use with my Fuji set up.

[@azamatsainaro1779]

01:46 Beautiful shot.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you

[@aka_aj]

Loved man❤

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thx

[@teknologysound]

Amazing work, Thomas! Very entertaining and informative at the same time

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

What's up Tek? Thank you very much.

[@hybred757]

Love the story telling along with knowledge drop. I been curious about t he Sirui lens…I might just pick up the 35mm and experiment with that.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@TedBorel]

Wifey was rockin’ a sweet rig!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Yeah, she always wants the best toys😅.

[@TedBorel]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking I have the 50mm for my GH5 - that thing has some nice bokeh, but I'm really liking the 35mm based off of your footage. Though I wanted the 24mm but not a fan of how you have to compensate with that close up example. If you could only pick 2 with you for a gig - which 2? Thanks for sharing!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Sorry I should specified that you would have to do that with the 35mm as well (if you got to close with it). That is really something that is common with Anamorphic lenses (when you film faces to close) and not just the Sirui lenses. So, If I could only have two of them? That is such a hard decision to make 😥. I definitely have to have the 50mm for the toasts and close-ups for the formal dances. So I asked my wife to decide between the 24 and the 35mm. She choose the 24mm because it's much wider and taller. That's a harder decisionfor me because or the 24mm's f2.8 aperture (for the reception).

[@thomasjguyton]

Loved this!!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@karlnotyourbusiness4429]

Really loved this. Thank you.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hey Karl, thx.

[@1fresh199]

LOVELY!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you.

[@zandoleemedia9272]

Great job.

[@azamat19]

What a great video... Thanks for this.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brgphotography]

Fantastic video and really interesting to see your process. Great tip about the minimum focal distance! As a fellow owner of all 3 sirui lenses and a GH5, I wonder your thoughts on the color differences between the 3 lenses. I love all 3 lenses, but after doing a little test I noticed my 35 was significantly warmer than the other 2 lens. I did a side by side comparison, and honestly none of them match, but the 24 and 50 were a lot closer than the 35. The 35 was really off, and a lot warmer with a slight yellow cast. Of course this can be resolved by white balancing each lens, but it's definitely something to be aware of. I think I might save each lens as a separate WB preset, so I don't have to re-white balance when switching lenses. I'm curious how you deal with the issue. Again, really digging your content, and as a fellow GH5 owner, it's always great to see the amazing images that camera can make.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hi thank you and I always happy to share. And you are correct about the difference in colors, actually before I purchased the 35mm another reviewer mentioned the difference between the 50 and 35mm colors so I was aware of this. I did have to do a few small WB tweaks with the wedding footage in post when making this video but it wasn't too bad since I filmed in Vlog-L.

[@ricebare]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo 😃Excellent travail vraiment et bonnes explications bravo 🤩👍🏾🙏🏾😎

[@ricebare]

Tu as tourné tout seul ou avais-tu un assistant? Comment as tu gérer les changements d‘objectifs ? Le plan de déroulé de la journée était il suffisant pour ta mise en place ? Cordialement

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Bonjour, merci encore. En ce qui concerne l'assistante, c'était ma femme et moi. Elle remet la documentation et je m'occupe de tous les clichés créatifs. Il y a eu beaucoup de changements (concernant principalement les photographes haha) mais nous avons réussi à faire fonctionner les choses. Comme il s'agissait d'un mariage hors de la ville, nous ne savions vraiment pas dans quoi nous allions, mais nous y sommes habitués. Ma femme et moi nous faisons généralement confiance pour obtenir les photos sur notre liste (nous utilisons une liste de photos) et tout a tendance à fonctionner. Merci encore pour le commentaire.

[@ricebare]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking Merci d’avoir pris le temps de me répondre. Vous formez une belle équipe de choc. Votre travail est très important pour un passionné comme moi. Bonne continuation. Cordialement

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Aucun problème du tout. Merci d'avoir regardé.

[@samsebeblog]

Big thanx for this video.

[@midisax]

Great video! I just purchased the 24mm and 50mm Sirui lenses. Where did you find the blue geared focus rings? Pretty cool.

[@NEXLIFE]

I like your work and the way you make this YT Videos

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@UrbanTreats]

Amazing video, fun and informative. Im considering shooting anamorphic but im a bit scared.

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Hehehe, super good ,love it . Subscribed . Btw Can you explane the anamorphic insert in the 35 ? ( the one that Tito speaks about to make the lens be more anamorphic) and how to squeze it in a software? Thank you so much maestro.

[@juanchogarzonmiranda]

Great vídeo !

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you!

[@oscardario1179]

Hi Thomas, I love the fluidity the rhythm and the freshness of your videos and all that thanks to your narration. What happened to your dji RSC2? You had already convinced me to buy it, but now that I see that you changed it for the RS2 I'm not sure if I should rather think about going for the RS2, but my budget is not enough for the combo and even less for the 3D focus.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hi Oscar, thank you so much. You know these type of videos are just as much for me as for you guys. I feel like if I can explain my process for a project then I can know where I can improve and I can do even better for the next shoot. Regarding the RSC 2 and the RS 2, I have a video coming about the RS 2 and I am going to explain why I moved up. The short answer is as I mentioned in my last RSC2 video (with the mansion) the battery life just wasn't enough on the RSC2. I need a gimbal to last for 13 hours (the RS 2 definitely does that and more). I like the RSC 2 and I don't think I am going to get rid of it (just yet atleast). Lastly, the RSC2 does not work with the 3D focus (I bought the 3D focus when I purchased the RSC2 and I was not aware that they were not compatible). So I got tired of looking at my unused DJI 3D Focus lol.

[@ThaStriker]

Dope Thomas! The footage is so clean!! All shot on GH5’s?

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you very much! Yep, all on the GH5's as my Sirui 24mm L Mount lenses hadn't arrived yet.

[@RockWILK]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks for watching!

[@RockWILK]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking i’m about to shoot a feature length film by myself, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to use the Sirui 35 mm F1.8 for the entire film. So watching your video really helped me. Thanks again so much.

[@mahadragon]

A fantastic video thank you so much

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@cyneman4u]

Nice video. You was the reason why i bought me a Sirui 50mm Anamorphic 1.33. But I don´t know why I don´t have the letter boxes. Normally I thought the letter boxes automatically appear after change the footage in Premiere Pro to Anamorphic 1.33. Is it still necessary to put Letter boxes manually? Thanks and regards.

[@KDhappinessmakers]

Hello, thx for this perfect video. I need this anamorphic lense. Can i just ask you, if i can combinated with spherical lense? Like a Sigma 18-35 plus Sirui 35 - 50? Thx for answer.

[@SIRUIImaging]

❤❤

[@CamiloMaster10]

I love your videos man, I really prefer lens reviews focused around experience rather than people who use the lens for a day and then throw up a sharpness chart and some cool shots(no shade to those people). So I wanna shoot full anamorphic with these lenses, I own the 24 and I’m aiming to get either the 35 or the 50mm. I really wanna get good close ups but I often find myself shooting in smaller places so the idea of the 50mm is a little crazy, so I’m wondering if you think closeups on the 35 are good enough compared to the 50. I’d imagine the 50 is better for that depth of field cause it’s more of a telephoto focal length but I wonder if I can achieve that same look with the 35mm. Love your videos man, well worth the wait.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks Camilo. So regarding the 50 and the 35mm. If we are talking about close-ups of peoples faces I'm going to say the 50mm all day. If we are talking about close-ups of items/decor then I would say the 35mm is much more manageable. The reason why I say the 50mm for faces is you won't have to worry about switching your aspect ratio to 1.25 because you can be further than the minimal focal range and still get a nice close up of someone that will not distort their face.

[@mlmawson]

Great video subbed!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thx

[@lhorizonfilms7784]

Nice! I liked 35mm a lot better for this singer close up though 🙂 I wonder what gh5 picture profile was used for this wedding video? And did you use any diffusion filter?

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks, yeah you can’t go wrong with the 35 or 50mm focal length. I guess the 50mm is just nice and sharp for these old eyes🥸. I color graded all of the clips in davinci resolve using the GH Alex Lut/kit. I used black pro mist filters on all of the lenses.

[@lhorizonfilms7784]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking Thanks, can you tell me what is the number of black pro mist- 1/4 ?

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

@@lhorizonfilms7784 1/4 is correct

[@SimonBurnCreative]

Another wonderfully informative video with some sweet footage to illustrate your points. Love that 35mm set-up. Sadly not available for Z-mount 😕

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you Simon. They actually sell a Z-mount adapter for 19.99 on their website.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Here is a link to their different adapters. If you do get the lens you'll have to use your camera in APSC mode. www.siruiusa.com/mobile/Index/mall?c=81818/NEWSIRUIPROFESSIONAL133XANAMORPHICLENSFORMIRRORLESS

[@SimonBurnCreative]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking I did not know there was an adaptor, thanks for the heads up, will check it out! Also, great shout out re: @cammackey​ - watched a couple of his videos and subscribed. Thank you.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

No problem at all. Thx for always checking out the vids! And Cam is definitely the man. I especially love his BTS videos of his shoots, I always learn something new.

[@Ricardo-kd7ti]

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[@juvenalmata8001]

Thanks! nice content!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Glad you liked it!

[@benmillerstinks]

Dude! Your videos are incredible. I love your storytelling concept! Keep it up and thank you for the info.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you very much! I have some S5ii content dropping in the next two weeks.

[@barrywortz]

Thanks for the great videos. I have been watching your different anamorphic shoots. I am also a wedding videographer using a gh5 and am considering playing around with anamorphic lenses. I know you showed the different aspect ratios you use, are you adjusting that in camera or in post? I know most people say to keep the 1.33 in 16x9 rather than 4:3. Thanks!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hi Barry, sorry for the late reply. I am adjusting in camera (I shot in a 16:9 aspect ratio). Then in Resolve I convert the footage to 1.33. Also thank you for checking out my videos.

[@felipemvera]

Incredible video and explanation!! Did you use any diffusion filter or nd filters?

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thank you. I used the BPM 1/8 filter.

[@PhilFlock]

Dudeeee. Why did you stop creating. Your content is fire!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hey Phil, my bad I filmed 46 weddings in 2021 (plus a few major life changes). I have two last wedding films to finish from last year then I promise I will get back to making content.

[@PhilFlock]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking Thats a whole lot of weddings. Good for you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WTG194]

Hi Thomas very nice look with the lens I really want one now. How come you don't shoot with your Panasonic S5?

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hey Jon, I wanted to shoot this wedding with all Anamorphic lenses and at the time when I filmed this wedding I did not have an Anamorphic lens for my S5 yet. For L Mount (And RF) Sirui lenses you have to order them from a company called MTF Services (they are based out of the United Kingdom). I recieved it about 2 weeks after I filmed this wedding. I actually just purchased a second S5 (as I broke one of my GH5's) a few days ago at a wedding😥. So moving forward I will be filming weddings with two S5's and one GH5.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

00:00 - Introduction 02:08 - Sirui 35mm 03:56 - Sirui 24mm 06:03 - Sirui 50mm 07:42 - Quick Tips 08:54 - YT Channel Recommendations 10:48 - Anamorphic Footage Recap

[@duane4532]

Great video and Information . Thanks for sharing

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

@@duane4532 Thank you brother!

[@colinthecameraguy]

I bought the Sirui 35mm Anamorphic from the Indiegogo launch (and saved a few bucks) and that’s a fine lens (for my GH5). For now it’s the only Anamorphic lens I have but NOT the only lens I have . . . . I mean 16 is a nice round number right??

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Yep 16 is a nice round number.😅

[@andrewmusgrave5377]

Hey, I share your view that the 35mm is a great choice for the creative/narrative-look. I don't know if this sort of question is appropriate for your particular channel because your focus is on weddings and parties, but if you could advise an aspiring indie-filmmaker with a tight budget, do you think you could recommend a setup built around a 35mm f2.8(ish) look that could handle low light? I've limited my research to APS-Cs and full-frames so I'm pretty ignorant about what 4/3s can offer.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hi Andrew, I am happy to help. I've only owned 2 MFT cameras thus far. The GH5 and the GH5S. The GH5S is superior to the GH5 in low light (and has a slightly wider field of view). The only thing that the GH5S lacks is image stabilization (So I always used mine on a gimbal). I recently sold my GH5S when I purchased the Lumix S5 as the S5 would be even better in low light than the GH5S, have a even wider field of view since it is a Full frame camera, and still has image stabilization. You can find the GH5S on Ebay from $1100 - $1400 and the S5 is $2k. The one downside to the S5 is going to be the lack of lens choices in the L-mount line-up (at least for now). MFT lenses are pretty inexpensive compared to FF. I hope that info helps!

[@andrewmusgrave5377]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking Thanks for the reply! If budget's an issue, would you say 4/3s is the way to go in general? Main reason I'm asking is because while full frames are more expensive than the GH5S, the Nikon Z50 is less expensive, and it too is a bit tempting.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

So the short answer is I think MFT is definitely the cheaper option. But I do think the Z50 is a great option if you wanted a bigger sensor with it being A-PSC (and it has great AF). I used it for one video when I first started this channel and never used it again as I was already invested in MFT. Pushing budget to the side, I think it's most important to invest in the camera system/brand that you think you'll be happy with in the long term. What I mean is do you think you would want to grow within the Nikon ecosystem for the next 4-5 years. After the z50 would you want to then go to the Z6 or Z5? Do you like their lens line-up (how much do their lenses cost compared to Canon, Sony, or Panasonic and vice versa..). Also do you like their color science? I love Panasonic's color science, ergonomics, and menu systems that's why I deal with all of their other flaws lol. To be honest I would definitely be a Black Magic user (because I edit in Resolve) if it wasn't for how awkwardly sharped the bmpcc 6k body is (but I still may take the 6K pro for a test drive).

[@andrewmusgrave5377]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking It's hard to answer. You know that video you put out a while ago about being a rabid spec-hunter? That's me right now. Currently the Z5 ticks all the right boxes, but investing in a Z50 means I can put more money in front of the camera (ie: actors, locations). I can live with the lack of stabilization (got a gimbal), and I can deal with a lack of full-frame IF the low-light is good enough. Colour quality is actually lower-priority to me than consistency -- I can live with imperfect colour so long as the image quality isn't fluctuating all over the place (that's one of the reasons why I'm leaning towards building around a single lens). Low-light noise is a way bigger problem, though. If I can't get rid of that then I might as well stick with the lousy budget cam that I have. Thanks for all these answers, btw! It's really helpful. We're in pandemic lockdown right now so this is the nerdiest discussion I've been able to have on the topic since the beginning of 2020!

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

@@andrewmusgrave5377 I am happy that I could help. If you want any more questions hit me up on IG @creatorswithvision I like to dive into all the gear stuff over there. Peace!

[@lovefirst6157]

Your wedding always look so good and I know on the gh5, you use ghalex lut but what do you use for lighting for weddings. Are you using 1 light, two or more etc.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thx! For this wedding we used 3 LED lights (the dance floor was really small). And, there was a part that I cut out of the video where I talked about the photographers (they were using 2 constant LED lights as well so we had 5 lights going during the reception).

[@lovefirst6157]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking could you recommend some led light I can use.

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Another great video. I am so glad that you don't try to be the next Peter McKinnon.

[@Aviciiz]

Lovely image quality, what lut are you using?

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

GH Alex kit

[@SergeGolikov]

3:55 Man, what a sign of the times, a whole wedding function with people in face dippers! Loving the content 🍷

[@tariqueorderson9808]

Hey i have a Panasonic Lumix G9, when desqueezed will the Sirui 35mm MFT image be more similar to a 70mm or 52mm full frame

[@morpheustorus232]

Nice presentation GH5 4EVA

[@SamuelRush]

Did you buy the 75mm?

[@darrellbroady3850]

Which adapter ring are you using?

[@adwayduttagupta9887]

you are a nice guy :)

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Thanks! 😃

[@Brookssmedia]

Out of curiosity. Why do you choose mft now that you have a full frame camera such as the s5. The shots that I saw were noisy and had that green color shift.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hey Shawn, thx for the comment. I definitely don't mind answering. Well, first I love my GH5 I dont think I would ever give it up. For a MFT camera it has so many great features (and is so easy to shoot with). The funny think about noise is so many feature films we watch have scenes that for one reason or a other turned out noisy. So for this wedding film all the shot weren't noisy, the only shots that had noise were a few of the indoor shots where my wife made a mistake and kept the ND filter on (mistakes happen). Its so funny when I was editing this video I was like a million people are going to kill me about the noise in those shots lol. But to my surprise you were the first one that has commented thus far. I ended up using them anyway because story matters to me first and those few shots helped tell the story I wanted so I kept them in (if I would have used noise reduction I could have removed it). But none of the ceremony or reception shots had those issues. I love the S5 and I do use it on a lot of weddings, I didnt use it on this one because I wanted to use all Anamorphic lenses and at the time of that wedding I hadn't recieved my L mount Sirui lenses yet (I have them now). I have two full wedding videos on this channel (all shot on the GH5) and if you check them out you wont see any of those issues. Buy yeah I use the GH5 because I really love it and I know it very well.

[@Brookssmedia]

@@StoryDrivenFilmmaking appreciate the response brother. I get it. I went from a gh5 to an xt4 and now the A7siii. I loved my gh5 because you are correct. Super powerful camera with features that are still top of its class for a 4 year old camera. But if I had to be honest afc and low light has spoiled me. Great content as always brother. Just was curious 🤜🏾

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Shawn that A7Siii is the truth🔥🔥. If it wasnt for the price, all of the lenses, and the accessories I would have to re-buy I probably would have made the a7siii my wedding camera (but I would have to buy 3 of them). I have been considering buying a second S5 for weddings (so I'd use two S5's and 1 GH5). But I am hoping Panasonic will drop a GH6 in 2021 (still holding out lol). Anyway brother thanks for checking out the video.

[@maddawgzzzz]

Are you hiring man? I'd love to work for you and your company. Also, I love the 50. Is she using full frame? It looked DX to me.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Hi Nico, thanks! I am not currently hiring but if you send me an email I can definitely keep you mind when I have projects where I need multiple shooters.

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Oh I forgot to answer your other question. Nope both my wife and I only used the GH5 for this wedding.

[@majkizbajki2661]

Mist used?