WILDLIFE FILMMAKING with the BMPCC4K

[@prashantchaudhary8509]

honest review dear, really helpful

[@georgeschnipper]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@ethanHat]

Great video man!

[@georgeschnipper]

Thank you!

[@chartreusebeetle678]

I just bought this camera and it is on its way! I was starting to feel doubts as I have never used a camera quite like this and it is a bit high for my budget but this video helps me feel way better :) Thank you!!! Keep up the great work.

[@ahmetuludas9328]

Didn't they recovery the battery shut down issues with update?

[@ruaangrobler3035]

I just watched your reel - great shots and I love the little touches like the title 'in the scene' and that cool pull-out to the drone shot. I live in South Africa so filming wildlife on low-budget safaris is a hobby of mine. I currently shoot with my trusty XT3 but would love a pocket 4K and have been wondering what it would be like for wildlife because the footage is just gorgeous and I love the ability to crop in on the sensor to gain reach, like going to 2.6k or HD in a pinch - like for birds. I'm a little cautious about the lack of dust sealing and curious to know how it would handle the African temperatures but I guess I won't know until I try :). I will also miss the autofocus, but the footage is so good I might still do it. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the dreams. PS. I'm sure you know this by now but I believe you can power the Pocket with an external battery like a Vmount.

[@grozzik2232]

great video, good pros and cons. What lens have you used? I have a bmpcc 6K and also wanna film wildlife with it, so i was thinking about smth like 150-600mm, something really big and wildlife special. can ou tell about your kit pls?

[@georgeschnipper]

I use the Panasonic 100-400mm f/4-6.3, Panasonic 50-200mm f/2.8-4, Panasonic 14mm for landscapes. The 150-600mm sounds very promising! It will offer a 1200 mm equivalent? Thanks for watching!

[@DavidJonesImages]

Thanks’ great video. Question: how do you deal with the camera fan noise when using a camera mounted microphone?

[@georgeschnipper]

I fix it in post hahah... It's far from an ideal solution, but I use my zoom mic to record the audio separately and then add it on the image. But with a little bit of post audio tweaking you can remove most of the fan noise: the audio should be fine for Instagram or KZbin clips.

[@DavidJonesImages]

@@georgeschnipper Thank you

[@salamandar6691]

Thank you so much you changed my mind i will get a bmpcc 4k thank you so much! But i was wondering what lens can you recommend me to get? I would like a budget zoom lens to film birds please (i can spend maximum 800$) i cant find anything this could be a deal braker for be because adaptors are expensive !

[@georgeschnipper]

Glad you like it! Maybe you can find a used Panasonic Leica 100-400 mm?

[@e.r5560]

Hi, has lockdown been lifted in Russia or is there still restrictions on traveling within the country?

[@georgeschnipper]

We haven't had many restrictions on travelling within Russia, that's why the majority of Russians are currently travelling within the country. It's mainly travel outside of Russia that's problematic.

[@WillGoodlet]

Hi George, really enjoyed this video. You know, I think you are pretty much the only person using a Blackmagic Pocket 4K for wildlife! I've been watching because I am very very tempted by the 6K Pro. I am a stills wildlife shooter and youtuber. Photograph from a vehicle mainly with all sorts of power supply. I am looking at trying to improve the quality of my video. Recently picked up the R5 (for 80% stills 20% video). The plan was to have a second body Canon R6 alongside for 80% video 20% stills. Now, having seen your footage and the announcement of the 6K pro, with ND filters, new battery, tilt screen etc... I am thinking, why have two cameras that do the same thing...why not try a cine camera. I do have a need for a second stills camera but can keep one of my existing DSLRs for that. Sorry for the long form question but I wanted to know from someone familiar with wildlife and the Blackmagic - would you choose the BM6KPro, over an R6 for general wildlife filmaking (mainly short clips) and story telling from around the campfire/travelling? I'm sure you've noticed how careful one has to be with vibration in the shot, could this make the 6k unusable with a supertelephoto 600mm? Thanks for the work you have put in to this video - very impressive.

[@georgeschnipper]

Hi Will! Thanks for commenting! If you are ok with carrying a separate stills camera, then I believe the BM 6 Pro is a great choice. Throw in an external v mount battery and you’ll be one happy filmmaker. Though, I am not a blackmagic fanboy and do see some limitation of the bm. I simply prefer the clean, soft footage of the bm compared to Canon’s more sharp and contrasty output. Hope that makes sense!

[@WillGoodlet]

@@georgeschnipper Thanks for the quick answer George, yes the footage certainly does look beautiful - a lot of that is probably operator skill!

[@lensandstories2437]

Hey.. a really nice review. I am stuck between BMPCC 6K Pro and Canon R5 for a wildlife documentary. Considering R5 shooting limitations, I consider it still a better option because of Autofocus which is a must need for wildlife. BMPCC 6K pro is really an amazing cinema camera, but what's your opinion on that?

[@georgeschnipper]

I know that autofocus is a must for wildlife photography, but for video I think I prefer manual focus. What shooting limitations does that R5 have?

[@lensandstories2437]

@@georgeschnipper yes true. But Canons Animal eye autofocus is amazing specially for shooting moving and fast subjects. Limitations means I'm talking about heating issues. But it's manageable.

[@georgeschnipper]

I would need to test out the canon to give you more feedback

[@lg5872]

hey george i know you have left bangor but i was wondering if you are allowed to keep pet reptiles there?

[@georgeschnipper]

Hi! Do you mean university student accommodation or private housing?

[@lg5872]

@@georgeschnipper private housing i think, basically not halls because i know you arent allowed to in halls.

[@georgeschnipper]

@@lg5872 generally yes, you are allowed pets. Not every landlord/lady will accept dogs or cats, but reptiles are often just fine

[@lg5872]

@@georgeschnipper ah great! thanks!

[@elizabethcorbin4399]

Very unrelated question: how hard is it to get into Bangor university? Also, is it harder to get in an international student? I have a 3.6 GPA, and I am worried that I am not good enough. I plan on being a zoology major!

[@georgeschnipper]

I did a different education system prior to applying for BU. I was also lacking a few points to make it to Bangor, but I wrote them a letter asking if I can still get in and they accepted 👍

[@elizabethcorbin4399]

@@georgeschnipper Thank you! It's so stressful. I've always been an AP student, even with a learning disability, so my grades have not been perfect. It's so hard setting your mind to a certain school, and falling in love with it, to only get rejected in the end! I love your videos, by the way! I binged a few, especially on Bangor!

[@georgeschnipper]

@@elizabethcorbin4399 Hope you get what you are aiming for! Good luck!

[@rowens_el_terricola]

Good video, but I think the bad things out the good ones for wildlife. I can not live without powerful autofocus

[@georgeschnipper]

That's certainly the main thing missing. Again, I now do all of my filmmaking with the beautiful imagery of the bm, but watching other filmmakers just tap a button for follow-focus. That would make my life a whole lot easier!

[@AveryCaudill]

Just a heads up its technically a 4/3rds sensor, so 1.9x crop:) nice video though

[@georgeschnipper]

Oh, the heads up is very useful, I didn't know that, thanks!

[@yaroslavpovzlo6880]

Чувак, ты крутой!!!

[@georgeschnipper]

Спасибо)

[@DmakProductionsTempe]

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