VIETNAM in 4K - South to North - Fujifilm XT20

We traveled for 17 days around Vietnam in March 2017. From Ho Chi Minh in the South, to Hoi An centrally, and finally Ha Noi in the North.
Read and see all the images from this trip in three full guides.
adamwilson.exposure.co/vietnam-part1/
adamwilson.exposure.co/vietnam-part2/
adamwilson.exposure.co/vietnam-part3/
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I bought my new Fujifilm XT20 3 days before going on this trip, didn't read the manual, and just started filming.
Edited and Colour Graded in Adobe Premier Pro. Base layer Colour Lut is OSIRIS M31 Rec.709.
Music: Justin Klein remix of 'Lemonade' by Cocorosie.

[@aprovoli]

One of my most favorite videos, well done!!! I don't know why i like this so much!!!!

[@Sukh.Sanghera]

Wow you took my right back to my south to north Vietnam trip. This video brought back some great memories - as well as demonstrating the XT20. beautiful

[@SnowBunny2695]

The video is so beautiful. I’m in love with the color of the video. Thank you so much for visiting Vietnam and making such fastinating video about our country!

[@AdamWilson1983]

Thỏ Tuyết you are truly welcome. It was one of the best trips of my life. I'd love to revisit the North in full one day. Maybe even live there.

[@grahambiscuit7717]

very nice editing. not the usual boring travel vlogs. I also like your color grading

[@DFitzell]

Great Footage! The Images from your guides look amazing as well!

[@AdamWilson1983]

David Fitzell Thanks David. This was the first video I'd ever made, which was a challenge. The stills part, thankfully that came a little easier.

[@MrColorsky]

Thank you, Adam, for magic travel with your beautiful film))

[@MrHominh]

This video maps well to my 21:9 display, good work in post production, I really enjoy it. Thanks.

[@AdamWilson1983]

minh bach Ho The aspect ratio is actually anamorphic 2.35:1, a classic choice. But yes, that is damn close to 21:9

[@JoseOchoita]

This is just stunning. Cheers!

[@thegrainylemon]

This is so beautifully created. At the moment, I'm looking for cinematic videos captured by Fujifilm XT20 and I can say your video inspired me. I had my xt20 in 2017 and still using it now for photography and vlogs. I hope you create more of videos like this 😊

[@KautiousNupe]

Beautifully shot and beautifully edited video! I'm not quite comfortable taking video with my Xt-20 just yet..but this video has made me want to make video a stronger focus of mine! Much appreciated good sir!

[@v1rg11]

Dude, crazy skils. This is so good

[@AdamWilson1983]

Virgil Dimbezel much appreciated. Be sure to check out my Croatia Film too

[@KingCanon]

Love it! Really good work. Thx

[@wayne_right]

Wow epic video! The gallery is great too,

[@dronesvideos]

amazing, great editing

[@MikeDewey]

Such a rad video, nice work dude

[@jamiechancetravels]

great video! really inspired me to try and shoot video with my X-T2!

[@user-jr2us5co3q]

Great video ~love It love XT 20

[@samghanma5994]

This video gave me life!

[@AdamWilson1983]

Guys. Kit lens for video. The 18-55 because it has OIS. For video this is a great lens, but its average for photos. Which is why I use the 35 f1.4 for that.

[@sebastiento9695]

Adam Wilson kit lens?! Fuji spoils us with such a good "kit" lens!

[@dznguyen6493]

It means photo with kit lens is not bad quality?

[@dznguyen6493]

Did you use the 35 f1.4 for all photos?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Dz Nguyễn pretty much yes. The occasional wide shot is the kit lens but that's it.

[@user-xk7pk7wq1x]

Adam Wilson Hi Adam, im also planning to buy the XT20. I my torn between the 23mm F1.4 and the 35mm F1.4. Please share your thoughts on this dilemma. Cheers

Congrats, great edit !!

[@user-ib7ph1em3u]

i love your video so much, it's so beautiful

[@AdamWilson1983]

Thank you so much

[@mrpokiesmeister6525]

18-55 for vids and primes for stills .. love your work Adam!

[@LambentLizard]

Great video, not too overstimulating like others I see

[@321estrellas]

Cool video! Looks like you have a great eye for storytelling.

[@AdamWilson1983]

Chris E. You're very kind. Much appreciated

[@hongliang185]

Great video! I like BGM.

[@siimteppand]

awesome travel video..really cool

[@InternationalVinhHo]

Beautiful!

[@nickgonzalez736]

Great demo for this, and nice work on the video. I'm looking at the X-T3 or an X-T2, but man that little X-T20 sure is a great, compact camera!

[@AdamWilson1983]

Really just depends what you're into i guess. I mainly shoot stills but wanted to play with video. This did both for me without being cumbersome. Although I'd probably look at the xh1 now for higher video specs.

[@jaceksztandera6561]

Great video!

[@BrianKhrisna]

Wow good color grading

[@Murphy599]

Beautiful

[@MinhLe-ug5hp]

form vietnam with love

[@bmkq2007]

Hi Adam, its an awesome demonstration for clean clear 4k footage work and i love it. I have a question tho, does the xt20 or xt2 in AF continous mode can tab to track people in use of the screen or you have to follow the subject otherwise it will not follow? I hope you get what im saying :)

[@PaoloMarasigan]

Having doubts to get this camera because of video capabilities. Seeing your video makes me rethink again. Great video and editing by the way! Subscribed!

[@AdamWilson1983]

Back in January 2017, this was a game changer. Today I'd buy the XH1, or a get a cheap XT2 though.

[@sarinmurlidar4076]

@@AdamWilson1983 is this on the @18-55 OIS Lens?

[@AdamWilson1983]

@@sarinmurlidar4076 this was actually the 16-50 XC lens. Very cheap. But I've since picked up the 18-55

[@samtvinparis]

May bakas na, Pake balik Ng ma ayos, keep safe and staycon

[@harristung4601]

Very good

[@teenPlusthai]

Look like 14 stop HDR !!

[@rodlockyer4318]

Really like this video, fun little snapshot. I'm travelling for 6 months around SE Asia come November, any places to recommend?

[@NathanElcoate]

Awesome.

[@JohnnyBeFilms]

1:06 - nice rolling shutter

[@kirstenmcauliffe8410]

awesome video, really takes me back to being in Vietnam ! i really like the tunes you have used whats the name ?

[@PaulStam]

Nice video.

[@keyren1632]

love you, new subscriber.

[@tobyr8555]

Very nice Makes me want to sell my XT1 for an X-T20 (Xt2 is very expensive). What % did you use the LUT at? Also what film simulation are you using as your default? Cheers and keep up the good work :)

[@namtrung7082]

i am from vietnamese....Video very good

[@kliaklia6391]

you should say " i am from vietnam".."very good video"

[@bonniewong5877]

Hey, so I’ve got a big interest in buying this camera for a bit of fun for both photography and videography. The only thing that is slightly putting me off is the image stabilisation, I’m pretty new to all of this and never owned a mirrorless camera too so how’d you go about keeping ready shots? Do you use any gimbals? If so which one. Thanks :)

[@gimtofaisleshow9355]

Love the video! The quality is amazing! I'm still debating on wether I should buy a sony a6300 or a XT20..

[@legniak1]

The Lumix G85 is another one to look at

[@mattslack3015]

Hey there - love the video. How much of this is color adjustment while you are taking the video versus post production? Newbie question..

[@svenweer]

Did you upscale the footage from 1080p to 4k in post? Because you have a lot of slomo in your footage and in 4K the camera is only capable to film 30fps. So I wonder how you got such great slowmo footage while maintaining 4k. Also, which film simulation mode did you apply? Had any issues in post with color grading due to the lack of log files with this camera? I am wondering since I am doubting to buy this camera. Thanks in advance! And great video btw! :)

[@AdamWilson1983]

Sven Let me explain. I shoot a combination of 24p and 30p in 4k, and 60p in HD. I conform all of this to a 24p timeline, so 30p at 80% speed, and 60p at 40‰ speed. I do need to upscale the 60p footage to fit the 24p 4k timeline though. No film simulations, just standard. This is the 'flattest' profile. I also set my Highlights, Shadows, and sharpening to -2. It's not quite log footage but it still works pretty well. To further it I run a log simulation Lut in my Technical Adjustment Layers in Premier Pro to the full timeline to level the footage out more. This way I've got a nice clean start for colour grading. Which I won't get into here but you get the idea. Check out my Croatia video too!

[@svenweer]

Ah thanks! Makes sense. Good idea to make a `flat image´ LUT for your footage. I will check out your other video too!

[@svenweer]

I also see that you´ve made previous videos concerning the grading/log file etc. 😅

[@MonSarun]

Great video, What lens do you use ?

[@ksa_net]

Mon Sarun 35mm 1.4

[@MrGRANDEBERNA]

hey i thougt the camera hasn't slow motion mode? @2:17. and how did you feel that the camera isn't water sealed? thank you! nice video!

[@SkyeZ15]

Fantastic video!!Which lens did you use for shooting this video?

[@mariamaria2584]

Hi! I've been debating if i should buy Sony A6300 or Fujifilm XT-20, if like to use mine for video and vlogging than photos, can I ask which is better

[@dodongchannel]

what lens did you use for this video? new subscriber here..love your video

[@PreciousRetes]

I love the color grading! What did u use?

[@alexlovesjapan]

Really great shots! Did you use a gimbal? What lenses did you use? Thanks!

[@MinhHoang-mz6ch]

Wow that's beatuful video. I come from Vietnam and what did you setting?

[@AuntyTetiComedy]

Please whats your setting on this video.. Its too clean

[@dr.ssa_zagorita]

Hi Adam, really great work, love your videos with your xt20. I have a question: how do you make a slow motion and fast with xt20? Because I know that it is not in its funciont. Thank you so much :)

[@AdamWilson1983]

Ilaria Pia Canestrale hi there. Thanks firstly. If you scroll down a few comments to Svens question he asked the same thing. I wrote up a full reply. The XT20 does shoot 60fps though, which on a 24fps timeline can be slowed down to 40‰

[@dr.ssa_zagorita]

Yes, I see that, but thak you anyway. I will buy xt20 as my first mirrorless hoping in an improvment because I will switch from Canon 600D to it. :)

[@ThereGoesSpider]

Mr. Wilson... I have watched so many X-T20 videos and comparing them to X-T3 ones. Why oh why does this little X-T20 seems so much more film-like? It's so much more cinematic than the X-T3. Could it be the difference with the X Trans3 sensor and X Trans4? I have the budget for either... but my goodness this X-T20 looks soooo different and soooo filmic. Any thoughts since you've used this camera? Perhaps my eyes deceive me, or I am going crazy? :)

[@AdamWilson1983]

Hello. Very kind of you to say firstly. So I think you may just he swayed by the content of this video itself, this was the first thing I made with my xt20. I'm an experienced photographer, but at the time was a very inexperienced videographer. I just got lucky with great content. You'll capture cleaner files with the xt3 I'm sure, but I've heavily edited this footage to get it how I wanted. That being said, I wish I had access to Fuji's Eterna profile for simple quick videos, this seem to strike the balance between raw and straight out of the camera good. Message me if you want more details

[@joeboxerrr]

cool!!

[@miguellee3]

Adam, I'm so torn now. I have an X-T1 and I absolutely love it but I really want a better capable camera for video, which is why I'm looking into the X-T20. Though I haven't purchased enough primes to say I'm committed to the X mount, I was planning on buying the 16mm F1.2 down the road. I truly wish Fuji had IBIS for video though. Do you think I should just stay with Fuji or bite the bullet and switch to Sony (a6500)? Everybody is also welcome to comment. Thanks!

[@Jaderlund]

I think the X-T2 would be better to compare the A6500 with as they are in the same price range, wheras the X-T20 is like the a6300. Fuji definetly has the better kit lens with the 16-55 f2.8-4 and if you are not planning on buying converters or putting full frame lenses on the sony, the X-mount offers more nice glass at a better price and size if traveling. I did alot of research before buying the X-T20, mostly comparing with the a6300 and found the design of the Fuji and lens selection more appealing, but lacking some of the video features of the a6300 (s-log and slightly better AF in video). I don't do that much video yet, but I got the Peak Design mirrorless strap for it. Use it as a shoulder strap, push the camera out so you have tention on the strap . BAM! Instant stadycam ;-) Should work with any strap though.

[@LInhNGuyen-ze3kb]

VietNam is my home away from home

[@hamstersamster0]

Love the video!! How are you holding the camera so steady? Do you have a grip attached or is this just the lens IS?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Is it that steady? Thanks. All hand held, just steady hands. And the lens has OIS.

[@mrpokiesmeister6525]

@@AdamWilson1983 wow no gimbal either? Man you have steady hands .. you're a doctor moonlighting as a videographer? :P

[@AdamWilson1983]

I think you can get away with it for short clips like these. Also, can you imagine trying to carry anything heavier than a camera in tropical heat?

[@mungha2536]

I am from Việt Nam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

[@nfilmenatanaelpinaherrera9628]

There are a lot of pictures that are not really 4K, so when you enlarge the quality of that image you can tell without the definition that the other clips provide you if they are 4K. I could see a couple of pictures where the color correction of the same scene varies. It's good to see someone take advantage of the Ultra Wide look, but there are many details.

[@AdamWilson1983]

No shit man. It's called editing.

[@nfilmenatanaelpinaherrera9628]

@@AdamWilson1983 Shit? shit is that you justify the deficiencies of your content with an excuse so stupid as to say: It's called editing. Editing is not uploading a video in 4k, modifying the scale of a video that is clearly not 4k, editing is not that in the same scene the contrast and range levels vary. Learn better to edit, learn better to color and learn that it is useless to upload videos in 4k if all your material is not 4k. And learn to receive comments that are giving you something, because then the shit, in addition to your edition, is your attitude.

[@readandrhyme]

Great video, were you using any camera grip for stabilisation?

[@AdamWilson1983]

ENNHM All hand held. There's a few scenes of warp stabiliser but if you look closely there is a little camera movement throughout.

[@minickfortaleza4238]

sir how do you achieve a cinematic effect such as your videos? It really looks amazing

[@AdamWilson1983]

minick fortaleza I'm just learning. A combination of colour grading and the crop help. But it's all about the good content really.

[@user-vm3cf9ih9b]

Good👍

[@azizahkhoiriah6140]

wow great video, i just considering to buy this camera. do you think xt 20 is worth for video, or I might be better buy other camera ?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Azizah Khoiriah it's a stunning stills camera. But clearly good for video too. Not for pro level work but for travel pieces like this ideal.

[@bunnyjumb]

wow

[@rsimko]

Looks nice. Such a shame Fuji doesn't have IBIS. It would be so nice to have for video. But you did a good job, the handshake is not disturbing at all, actually it helps the story

[@AdamWilson1983]

Richard Simko I know I wish it was built into the body, then I could use my prime lenses

[@mickrome309]

Richard Simko Same, I trying to decide between the fuji and Sony and so far I'm leaning towards the Sony because of ibis.

[@AdamWilson1983]

Mick Rome if I were starting from scratch I'd probably go Sony. But I was into this X system years ago so sticking for now.

[@mickrome309]

Just noticed this lol

[@rsimko]

I am sure the will bring it closer to Sony video capabilities with next generation

[@faisalkhan3]

Nice video. Panning is very smooth. What lens did you use? 18-55 kit with OIS?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Faisal Khan that lens indeed. A few shots were the 35mm f1.4 but not many

[@Nas.hariel]

Hey Adam, what lens you used?

[@crnapagoda]

xt20 can shoot 4k? do you recommend it in 2021?

[@2greenhorn]

Love the content and how the story was told on this film, wonder what color grading software have you used in here, or was it color corrected and graded in Premiere pro without plugins?

[@AdamWilson1983]

All Premiere. My first grade. It's powerful enough for most uses.

[@2greenhorn]

great FCPX has some limitation when it comes to color grading i mean it's great editing software but when someone wish to learn how to color grade one must install some plugins or LUT from other source . thanks much for the reply sir.

[@AdamWilson1983]

Arasaw Tumpaak AWA There are luts on here. But coming from photography, these are really just glorified presets. All the work goes into the correction.

[@arioseno8320]

Man i really like color of your videos. Is hard to achieve that look? sorry for my bad english

[@AdamWilson1983]

Ario Seno I'm completely new to colour grading for video. But I think years of photography helped me here.

[@JeJoProject]

Hey, nice video! Quick question since I'm leaving to Vietnam myself. DId you have any problems with the humidity and the camera ? Since the XT20 is not weather sealed .... :/

[@AdamWilson1983]

Wanderlust na. Humidity won't be a problem. Weather sealing is more for rain, or frost. The only problems I had was leaving air conditioned rooms into the heat which fogged my lens up.

[@JeJoProject]

good to know, thx!

[@celiaemmanuelli7023]

Which lens did you use?! Beautiful pictures !

[@AdamWilson1983]

Pinned to the top of the chat.

[@tait8900]

hey mate, great pics! what frame rate do you shoot at, and what shutter speed do you set? being from Australia i'd use 25p or 50p... but there is no /150 or 1/100 shutter speed on the dial :)

[@AdamWilson1983]

Tai Tran 24 fps for simplicity, and I just stuck to 60 on the shutter speed. I know that's not exactly the 180 rule but it's just a guide. Rules are mean to be broken. At 60fps in shot at 125.

[@tait8900]

love the rule breaking resulting in your awesome footage. Btw i worked it out, you can use the jog dial to adjust the SS to 100 or 50 to meet the 180degree rule :)

[@yukihanakata1589]

Is kit lens XC 16-50 good enough for XT20 in photos and videos?, I received a gift that had Xt20 with XC 16-50 lens.

[@AdamWilson1983]

It's pretty good. Not a lot of depth, but a perfectly fine starter lens

[@yukihanakata1589]

@@AdamWilson1983 thank you Adam :3

[@yukihanakata1589]

@@AdamWilson1983 Can I ask 1 more question? Should I change that to 18-55 2.8-4 lens or save money for another fix lens?

[@JakeMercierFilms]

What font is that?

[@alternativetrip]

how do you set camera befor Colour Graded

[@AdamWilson1983]

Jhonny Dave it's all in the description there Johnny.

[@kinigor]

Прекрасная работа - предлагаю провести онлайн урок по созданию этого ролика

[@thomashill5768]

this is great. Is the slowed down stuff 1080 60fps or is it all 4k? What editing software did you use?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Hey Thomas. Two setups here. 4k 24fps, and 1920 60fps. The XT20 only offers 60fps, for my needs I think I'd have missed a lot of scenes by having 120fps or higher. Sometimes too many options is bad thing. All done in Premiere Pro.

[@thomashill5768]

Thanks, these cameras seem amazing. I'm very close to buying one and tbh video isn't too important to me anyway. Vietnam looked amazing, rather jealous of your trip...

[@AdamWilson1983]

Thomas Hill check out the guides I put together. That's a much better showcase of the stills images. Linked in the description.

[@AmeliaCaroline]

is it still worth it to buy this camera in 2020? i really wanna buy sony but it too expensive :')

[@AdamWilson1983]

It's a little old now, and I've upgraded to an xt4 recently. But there's no way I would ever get rid of this xt20. It's still as good as the rest of the Fuji lineup. For me too, I just can't shoot with my right eye so all the range finder styles cameras aren't great. Having the eye piece right in the middle is so much more useful.

[@whenhackerplay127]

did you monetize?

[@MartinoFerrari]

Great video! Have you used any gamble or stabilizer gear?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Nope. All hand held, and just making use of the right frame rates and short clips.

[@MartinoFerrari]

Tank you for answering so quickly!

[@andreweatstacos6494]

Were the 18-55 and 35 the only lenses you used for the three guides?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Andy Castellini Yes just those two. I left my 18mm behind 35mm is stunning mind.

[@andreweatstacos6494]

Adam Wilson awesome work, I followed you on Instagram too👍🏼

[@KevinVelazquezAniPower]

did you record in flog? if not, what profile did you use?

[@AdamWilson1983]

There's no LOG profile on this camera. Shot in 'Standard'. Sharpening -4, highlights -2, shadows -2. But its all been colour corrected and graded afterwards.

[@shmaxtv]

Just to clarify, was a drone used for the opening sequence? Or was the entire video filmed on the XT20?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Brightstar no drone here. This was filmed on a boat. All one camera. Is is a stunning little camera

[@shmaxtv]

Absolutely Beautiful. I'm thinking about getting this camera for myself. Even the Lens it comes with is extraordinary.

[@vladkolosov748]

Adam. Are you using nd filter? If Yes, what.

[@AdamWilson1983]

I was with this footage, but I can't remember exactly what now. Perhaps this? www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JL4GYN8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@mickrome309]

Beautiful images and video. I assume the 35 was used in most of your pictures? What were you using for stabilization?

[@AdamWilson1983]

Mick Rome yeah most of the images are the 35mm. Only a few use this 18-55. Nothing for stabilisation, just steady hands and practise

[@mickrome309]

Thanks for the response. Love the cinematic look in your images as well. Any regrets with the fuji? Having hard time deciding with the a6500.

[@JohnnyBeFilms]

No electronic stabilisation? 0:53.

[@AdamWilson1983]

Just to jittery overall for this. I was hand holding, and holding on at the same time

[@Jaderlund]

Check out the Fuji X-T2 if you are looking at the a6500. Should be in the same price range. I love my X-T20. Don't do alot of video though.

[@thingsilove7706]

Oh boy i just saw the images of your trip... the colours blow my fucking mind..... my god its soooo god. did you do these colors in post or did you get them from the in camera in boild film looks? thank you keep it up!

[@AdamWilson1983]

Thanks so much for comment. I spent a lot of time on those images. To be honest you can get great colour directly out of the Fuji Cameras, but I've been editing images longer than I've been taking pictures. So I went through all of those in Lightroom. Took a few days but it was three weeks worth of images.

[@thingsilove7706]

The Colors are really awesome... i wanted to wait for the xt2s but i consider buying a xt20 with good lense like the 23mm. Might it be possible to get 2 or 3 Raws to see how they behave in lightroom? currently i have a old canon 600d. If you dont want to give your raws i totally understand! Thank you for reply by the way :)

[@RaphaelSauvage]

Great Work!!What lens did You use??

[@AdamWilson1983]

Rafi Martini the 18-55 as it has OIS. A few shots with the 35mm f1.4 too

[@RaphaelSauvage]

Tanks for Your Answer Adam!!!!

[@user-zn2ip5wi4n]

did you use any gimbal in this video ?

[@AdamWilson1983]

No sir. Hand held.

[@bbartek3790]

Are you professional? If not then do you have resources about premiere pro?

[@AdamWilson1983]

BBartek KZbin itself is the best resource. I've just watched a load of tutorials. But I have been a designer for around 15 years so it rubs off.

[@bbartek3790]

Adam Wilson thank you for reply. Again, amazing video

[@huh736]

did you use any of the film simulation?

[@AdamWilson1983]

In the video footage? No. In the images, most likely yes as I tend to shoot JPEG. But they're all edited so I'd not say its terribly important

[@kliaklia6391]

How about, facial detection, sir??

[@ellelificent08]

what lens do you use

[@AirflowAviation]

Probs the 18-55 OIS

[@joshmvfx]

Looks really choppy, use the 180 shutter rule

[@AdamWilson1983]

You're footage looks great man, if I'm I'd learned from you 🤔