Venice, Italy - Filmed with BMPCC

Here’s a little view into the city on water.
Shot ProResHQ Film on BMPCC
Canon 16-35mm f/4 IS (actually f/2.4 with the metabones speedbooster)
Colored with OSIRIS and Film Convert.
Edited in Premiere Pro CC.
HOW I COLOR GRADED VENICE
• How I color BMPCC Foot...
I ended 2015 with the trip I had dreamed about for years. Venice, Italy. As a kid, I would sit and listen to my mimi’s story’s about riding gondolas and dancing in St. Marks Square. I was hooked. I debated on this, but with it being the most romantic place in the world, naturally I have to include some kind of mushy story to go along with it.
The first gifts I gave to my girlfriend Fay were a clock and a journal. The clock was to always stay on my time while she was in London, and the journal was for her to document all her travels and experiences along the way. The cover of the journal, tastefully chosen by yours truly, was St. Marks Square in Venice. Little did I know that a year to the day I gave her both of those things, we would be flying out of London on our way to Italy, all planned by her.
In one year, my dream turned into reality. I cant even tell you how excited that makes me for this next year.
Friends, here’s Venice as seen by me.
Best,
Jordan

[@JordanThiem]

I've finally made a video about how I colored the BMPCC footage! I'll put a link in the description. Let me know if it helps you out!

[@beetle786]

Jordan Thiem which camera equipment you use buddy for this video.

[@mystic7splace]

Are you kidding? Read the title.

[@mystic7splace]

I have a ton of video I've shot under similar conditions. Overcast and dull. I'm curious to try your technique on my footage. Will report back. I use a GH5 but I imagine there should be little difference in the result.

[@real_joey]

been waiting for this. thank u :)

[@stashbox1809]

Friccckkkiinnn Amazing!!!!!

[@belogiannis]

Absolutely Stunning. Does any one else feels like no other camera can produce this image in 2023?

[@n3d.studio]

I don't know, remember that digital bolex?

[@13StopsPocketFilms]

2024 and this is still sublime. Gorgeously captured, composed, and arranged.

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks I love that little camera

[@tylou4479]

2020 I'm still watching... Going to start using my BMPCC again after many years

[@JordanThiem]

Ty Lou same!

[@PhilipCutting]

Probably the best film I’ve ever seen made on the BMPCC. Wonderful.

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you Philip! Appreciate you stopping by.

[@jdsmedia]

Without a doubt some of the best prores(of any flavor) footage i've seen out of this camera. Hell, it's better than most raw footage i've seen.

[@Curse_of_the_moon]

There’s something I really love about the black magic aesthetic. Can’t really explain it

[@menoats]

I'm watching this more than 4 years later and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic filming, editing, and color grading.

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you mate!

[@saysomestuff]

Ah, thats the way to get the smoothest tracking shots, dig an intricate network of canals and just float on past 😂. Beautiful work ❤

[@LutzTeichmann]

Masterpiece. The music fits perfect and i love the pan with the gondola driver.

[@qhshishir]

Such a great cinematography. Every second of this film is beautiful. Keep it up. Cheers.

[@Mal0wens]

OMG! This is simply stunning. You had my hooked from the beginning. Incredible!!

[@dwaynefoong]

Beautiful composition and movements. It’s such a pleasure to watch till the end!

[@Carkysunt]

Jordan, one of the best travel films I have seen, you clearly took time to find the right music, your matching cuts and flow is excellent (especially hard when searching through footage from holidays) the right camera for the task and despite other cool details I have missed, the colour grading is immaculate, well done!

[@SourceAwareness]

Absolute Masterpiece! Thanks for this!

[@anthonybryantmedia]

I mean it was all so good but the first scene with the clock and sound design... nailed it!

[@istvanfilm5431]

Finally an honest man who tells us about his methods Osiris Filmconvert. Beautiful film, very well done! And humble thanx for sharing the way you did it.

[@paddymchugh2719]

Beautiful, brings me right back to my holiday there. I'll watch this again and again!

[@JordanThiem]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@directormogz3030]

0:55 that shot alone blew me away, good work!

[@user-ok2xn1fy5i]

this is amazing.. i wanted to cry over how beautifully this was shot.

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks M, Venice is a magical place.

[@Afroninja10000]

God bless you for making this.

[@agb591]

This is a masterpiece, the image and the music are simply perfect.

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you, I'm happy you appreciate it.

[@Jerry_Mushala]

2019 who is watching?

[@JordanThiem]

me

[@kappcave]

@@JordanThiem and me ) nice work! sound and footage are awesome

[@JordanThiem]

@@alexemm Thanks for the kind words Alex! I love this little camera. I'm sure the 4k and 6k versions have their advantages, but I still use the original alongside my RED all of the time. Hope it helped!

[@UgniesSodas]

@@JordanThiemwartching twice a week :)))

[@theothertoday]

2020

[@dallasbagley]

I love my bmpcc4k, but this really does look filmic. The color and dynamic range is here, without being overly sharp, and I like that. Beautiful.

[@markragan120]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful, I inspire to make videos such as this. Just watching this makes me want to cry much more with appreciation for life. The eyes truely are a gift in beholding the beauty of mother nature and all its walks of life. You nailed it and this is exactly why I want to become a film maker. I want to capture, create, and share masterpieces of life and the simple moments we have. Thank you for sharing your journey. Diffinetly liked, shared, and subscribed.

[@KaiPawlowski]

Great film! Yes, dreams can turn to reality :-)

[@denistonicello1360]

This is the most beautiful video on Venice I've ever seen! It made me feel emotional! Great job mate!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Denis!

[@ChrisFilmmaker]

Amazing !!!

[@nagaviewpoint5750]

wow wow wow,hahaha maaan this is deep. this is art, my god, Cinema.

[@tonywatson1508]

Pure class great track too

[@jalexb915]

Wow. Beautiful footage.

[@rinusworldzm]

This is amazing Jordan. Amazing. If I didn't juat watch ypur video saying this was ypur first time using it, I wouldn't have believed you.

[@tgeo2880]

such a beautiful document

[@jtpilks]

This is absolutely stunning, honestly gave me chills and the grade is just perfect!! Subscribed!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Josh! I need to take this camera out more often. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexandermatragos]

Beautiful work, love it!!!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Alexander! Appreciate the kind words

[@Marcus.and.Chelsey.]

Dude this was amazing! I absolutely loved the colour grading and how well the music blended with your video! Keep it up!

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you Marcus!

[@johnjackson3220]

I went to Venice last October for my honeymoon. Your film brings back some amazing memories for me. Excellent work!

[@rs-369]

I really enjoyed watching the cinematic film look of this camera. Very nicely done!

[@jackocallaghan2786]

Looks beautiful!!

[@DanielKarjadi]

This is amazing dude. How you are still on 501 Subs is beyond me! So much better than most travel videogs out there.....this actually has a story in the shooting and editing. beautiful work mate. Keep it up. Subbed

[@triggerd7385]

not enough content

[@VistarCreative]

This was absolutely amazing. You have some skills!

[@groesbeck]

Jordan, every now and then, the music, the scenes along with the mood hit a creative energy in ones soul, in your case a baseball bat struck you hard !!! Maybe the best BMPC video I have ever viewed completely. Bravo Bravo !

[@JordanThiem]

Larry Groesbeck thank you Larry, that’s very kind of you! It means a lot

[@majomedia9753]

I'm still blown away by this. and the footage that comes from the bmpcc. it really looks more like a 35mm analog film, than a digital camera. the kontast and unsharpen picture, but still detailed and beutiful. Really nice colorgrading as well. Stunning!

[@hermanosbander]

Mi video favorito con la bmpcc !!

[@guidosinram]

I prepair to got to Venice in 4 weeks. And now I have another idea of filming this beauty place. Your video is so stunning and the edit fits perfect to these old town. Compliment!

[@AlbaAdventures]

This was beautifully done.

[@winstonseb7706]

this is too beautiful

[@jamesmathews243]

Hauntingly beautiful.

[@JordanThiem]

This comment has stuck with me for a while. Sorry it took so long to reply. Your Discover America videos look great! Keep it up

[@cinema7014]

brilliant work. I'm in love with the cinematography. You have a good eye!

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you!

[@cooperstylez9829]

Why am i just now finding this masterpiece?! Amazing work seriously!!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Cooper!

[@Mikeshyne100]

Just wowwwwwww!!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Mike!

[@nativegenius]

Those first 30 seconds were really compelling. The edit and music made me really interested to see what was going to happen.

[@crehanchris]

Beautiful.

[@GodsPlainTruthTV]

How on Earth are there any dislikes on this work of art?

[@MattSolo]

it gives me the feeling of Venice I visited year ago, you can feel cinematic vibes, great work!

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you Matt! Your videos look great

[@aspirant5872]

Well done. Like the transitions.

[@RamasolaProductions]

Great piece Jordan.

[@milanjani7615]

Lovely footage.

[@Fernando-cp2qe]

Beautiful!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks for watching Fernando!

[@dudeframe9511]

Good quality work! Nice one

[@Borjamarting]

Jordan, this is beautiful but the story behind it is even better. Enjoy the rest of the script buddy. All the best.

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you Borja, sounds like you got exactly what I was going for. Much love.

[@aravindan07ec04]

Awesome editing !!

[@connorwagstaff2348]

I legit want to trade my 4k for the original. It just looks better.... hard to describe. The lower resolution is actually welcomed imo. AMAZING job Jordan!

[@JetSmackedHD]

i dont know if i commented yet, but this IS INSANE! HOLY SHait!

[@reginaldworthington7558]

Liked this. Nice job.

[@allyimage8151]

2021 still watching

[@sumitdeshmukhcg]

You deserve subscribe button sir....I wish you will become best filmmaker and all glory will comes to you... Good luck sir

[@DerHengi]

I love your vids man. They look fantastic!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks a lot! More to come soon!

[@rubenpoma5512]

You are a genius man! VERY VERY NICE !!!

[@JordanThiem]

Appreciate the kind words Ruben! Would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks!

[@MAJOOR]

The dynamic range is just stunning

[@JordanThiem]

It really is stunning.

[@MAJOOR]

Jordan Thiem i just heard today there will be a bmpcc 4k announcement. I hope they will fix the low light performance a bit and than you've the ultimate mobile cinema setup!

[@AnhVu-ez1xv]

Wowwwwwwwwww

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

beautiful work

[@williamcourtney8593]

Gorgeous.

[@shantaelchateauelan5199]

Amazing, great Job

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Shantael!

[@mandalatv5990]

God bless BMPCC !!! jaja Beautiful tiny gold camera

[@JordanThiem]

Amen!

[@TomasStavik]

Great cinematography!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Tomas!

[@JetSmackedHD]

this is insane, cant wait for the bmpc4k

[@jeacunag]

Fantastic footage, editing and grading I agree with some comments on the OG bmpcc beating the s#%& out of current pro-grade cameras.

[@JordanThiem]

Agreed, it definitely has earned its place in my camera bag

[@almatrook88]

Fabulous 👏

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Mohammed!

[@analogpunk-7743]

Own a BMCC. This video made me pull the trigger on the pocket version. Beautifully composed video man.

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Michael! It's pretty amazing to see how many people enjoyed it, especially because it was something I wanted to film for such a long time. Cheers!

[@johanneskrautwig8916]

Amazing! Well done!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Johannes!

[@patrickdonnelly5223]

A great camera! Thanks!

[@orlandoalessandrini2505]

Congrats dude. You have a future as a cinematographer.

[@andrejd612]

very professional film, thank you!

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks Andreas!

[@Andresvideo]

Loved it. Great job!! What I missed was some kind of "italian" music to make it more immersive. But your images and editing are superb!

[@green20022]

Unbeatable image quality and character. Love mine and will never get rid of it. Nothing competes with this image even in 2020 IMO.

[@JordanThiem]

I agree! I need to use mine more often

[@Passportbrostv]

Beautiful

[@EuphoProd]

Best BMPCC movie on youtube :O

[@planet101]

very good!

[@AlbertoLopez-vr5ss]

this is beautiful man great job

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you Alberto!

[@stevofoo]

very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VIDEOARTofficial]

Great video!

[@TeaJayPhotography]

Nice video, i like the grading.

[@jbtube73]

Beautiful imagery. I love the BM Pocket.

[@JordanThiem]

I agree! I wish I could use it more, battery life is horrible.

[@jbtube73]

Jordan Thiem Exactly, but it's still a gem

[@creativeconsultant.artist]

It's beautiful

[@JaksMold]

Good job mate!

[@eddu4361]

Well done!

[@molekulaTV]

Gosh. Cinematic look jusf like that??? This is so fricken cool.. Im in a shock.

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you! Hope it inspires

[@scottmcmahon7209]

This is the best footage I've ever seen with the BMPCC. Amazing work please teach us how you did this.

[@JordanThiem]

Hey Scott I have another video on my channel called "coloring BMPCC footage" that might help you out!

[@roxics]

Stunning! You did an amazing job shooting this. Despite the fact that I've moved on to shooting 4K, this footage makes me want to pick up a BMPCC.

[@JordanThiem]

Thanks a lot! There are a lot of limitations with the BMPCC, but I think when used in the right way, you can't beat it. Probably some cheap used ones out there by now!

[@MGeezy90]

Are you kidding me!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JordanThiem]

Thank you!