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Glory Visuals
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We are a premier video production company based in Omaha, Nebraska, with over 7 years of experience helping creators, businesses, and brands bring their stories to life. At Glory Visuals, we specialize in creating high-quality video content that inspires, educates, and empowers creators like you to elevate your craft.
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From in-depth tutorials and gear reviews to creative storytelling techniques and real-world business advice, Glory Visuals is your go-to resource for leveling up your video production skills. Join us as we share our journey, showcase our work, and help you create impactful videos that make a lasting impression.
Subscribe today and become a part of the Glory Visuals community - where we’re passionate about helping creators succeed and glorifying the process along the way.
Affordable Cinema Lenses for Filmmakers (Dulens APO Mini Prime Review)
Discover why we believe the Dulens Apo Mini Primes are the best investment for budget cine lenses in 2024. We are a production company based in Omaha, Nebraska that specializes in commercial and corporate video production and we invest in cutting-edge camera systems to stay ahead of the curve. In this video, we dive into our transition to Sony cameras, the addition of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K, and our latest investment: the Dulens APO Mini Primes.
Learn about the benefits of cinema glass, including PL mounts, mechanical focus, and why we chose to purchase the 31mm, 43mm, 58mm, and 85mm lens set for a high-budget commercial. We compare the cost-effectiveness of buying vs. renting and share i...
Learn about the benefits of cinema glass, including PL mounts, mechanical focus, and why we chose to purchase the 31mm, 43mm, 58mm, and 85mm lens set for a high-budget commercial. We compare the cost-effectiveness of buying vs. renting and share i...
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I Was WRONG About This Camera
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We just wrapped up our first commercial project using the new Blackmagic Pyxis 6K, and it’s safe to say it surprised me in more ways than one! After spending 7 years exclusively in the Sony ecosystem with cameras like the Sony FX6, FX3, and A7 IV, I decided to give the Pyxis 6K a try-and I’m glad I did. In this video, I’ll break down why I initially hesitated to switch, my first impressions of ...
I ENHANCED My Production Cart with these SIMPLE tools
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In this video, we dive into the Victor Light Cart and its essential accessories that can significantly boost your efficiency on set. If you're in the market for a professional film cart, this review covers the must-have add-ons like the C-Stand Holder and Utility Tray. These accessories are game-changers for video production companies, helping you stay organized and streamline your workflow. At...
The BEST WAY to organize your camera gear
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CAM CREAUX LABELS: www.camcreux.com/product-page/trekpak-label-pack Staying organized with your video production gear is essential for efficiency, safety, and professionalism. In this video, we dive into the best practices for organizing camera equipment using Pelican 1510 cases and the TrekPak divider system. Whether you're a freelance videographer, photographer, or run a video production comp...
The PERFECT FX6 Rig (for us)
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KIT LINK: kit.co/Gloryvisuals/our-film-gear With hundreds of FX6 rig build videos already out there, you might be wondering, why another one? Well, in this video, we're sharing our unique approach to rigging out the Sony FX6. We've spent countless hours refining our setup to make it as efficient, quick to build out, and easy to tear down as possible. Whether you're looking for power solutions, ...
My FX3 Build Out
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In this video, we're diving deep into our custom build-out of the Sony FX3, a powerhouse of a camera that's been making waves in the filmmaking community. We'll walk you through every detail of our setup, from the rigging and accessories to the specific settings we use to get the most out of this incredible camera. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, we hope our FX3 build-...
Why we ditched the DIY Film Cart
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Are you struggling to decide between building your own DIY film cart or investing in a professional one like the Proaim Victor Lite Video Production Camera Cart? We've explored both options and are here to share our insights. DIY Film Cart: Pros: Customizable, budget-friendly, and a great project for hands-on creators. Cons: Stability issues, lack of durability, and often unreliable in demandin...
NO BUDGET? No Problem! - Filming a Music Video
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Hey everyone! Austin and Darren from Glory Visuals here, bringing you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our latest music video production for Names Without Numbers. We're transforming a simple set into an epic box fort kingdom, perfect for their pop punk, punk rock, and alt-pop rock vibe. In this video, we dive into the creative process, from unboxing and construction to lighting setup and...
When the the Pyxis monitor comes out (should be any day now) then I won't have to worry about the SDI monitor protocol anymore. Nisi Athena Primes with drop-in blades are perfect for the Pyxis. Yes, dynamic range is all about what is usable and what is just noise. And Hollywood has shot movies with 13 stops of dynamic range as film stock for how long now? And the good news about the Pyxis ecosystem is... Dan May has already said Blackmagic is working on MORE models of the Pyxis for the future!
A Pelican 1510 should fit in the overhead bins on an Embraer 175 jet and any larger jet flying in the USA, depending upon when you board. On smaller jets used for smaller and regional airports, the sticking point usually isn’t the jet, but instead flight attendants who are not used to having people fly with a Pelican 1510. A trip to the desk and a conversation before boarding begins often saves you trouble, especially if you’re carrying lithium batteries, which must be in the cabin. (Any battery from 100wh and lower is fine.) Another potential sticking point for your use case is weight: the weight of that Pelican 1510 might be too heavy for the overhead compartment in a smaller jet, especially if you have it packed like you show in this video. Here is where the Pelican 1535 might be useful, but I have found that the handle on the outside of the 1535 case often negates its weight savings. Bottom line: when in doubt, a convo with the gate agents WAY before boarding + boarding in the first 3 groups can really avoid most problems.
Great Video, I purchased the 31mm and absolutely love it ! I'm looking into getting the 17mm when it becomes available and the 58mm is next in the purchasing basket lol on bandh lol. This is my holy trinity lens set haha. Cheers!
Great review man! with lens reviews, showing more footage is always a good thing (if you can). keep it up! Also, the inconsistant flares is a deal breaker for me. Thats pretty annoying ha.
Cell phones videographers took all the jobs. They don’t invest in big camera operators anymore.
Lol what? This isn’t true at all. I’ve not once had a client stop hiring us because someone could make a video with a smartphone…
is that blazar glass i see ?
It sure is!!
Great content, as always! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
Just adding my two cents here, the FX3 battery door has a small, hardly visible release switch to remove it safely from the body
That's good to know! Thanks for watching! :)
@@Gloryvisuals totally, great video btw!
Great video and review, subbed ! Not a fan of the rainbow flare. It put me out of the waiting list and I kept my Leica R. Oversaturated, oversharp, super saturated made me thing more of a nifty 50mm Canon EF than a great vintage glass. Appart from that, those lenses are incredible for their prices / performence / size.
Definitely! Not something you’d wanna use all the time. At least you can get rid of them by stopping down to T2.6-2.8 which is nice
I came across this vid looking for organization ideas. I came to this level 1, 2, 3 organization system through my own experience, building on the complexity / size of the shoot. Good to know others think in a similar way!
Great minds think alike 😂 Thanks for watching!
I bought one from Adicam, I saw in a review of a guy reviewing different brands, that he complained that the wheels on the VIctor Lite can fall off the sliding system holding them in. Have you had any problem with this?
We had one slide off once, but if you reach out to ProAim on Instagram they have a new wheel with a safety mechanism to prevent this!
Excellent video! We are pulling all stops out to get more organized as we move into the new year. VERY helpful.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
Great video! What do you use to create the labels for each bit of equipment in the case?
These are from Cam Creaux, just aluminum labels for TrekPak. Then I just use a label maker to print the labels and stick ‘em on. Thanks for watching!
The "buy to own" anamorphics are not great, and are becoming inappropriately overused. Rent good ones where appropriate people.
Idk, I think they look pretty good. And getting better all the time. For a low-budget project, spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on rentals doesn’t often make sense. I agree they CAN be overused. But “overused” to me can also be just another way of saying “these should only be used on high-budget productions because they traditionally have been expensive and unaccessible” which is antiquated thinking in my opinion. Either way, thanks for watching and giving your input!
It's cheap enough to by just for fun. Flip if you don't like. Trying hard not to make a glory Hole joke. I guessing kinda failed.
Sony's claims for dynamic range are always spurious (along with many other manufacturers). For all Blackmagic's faults (and they have many) they're usually pretty honest about their dynamic range (usually within 1 stop at SNR 1) versus other manufacturers who are known to claim 2+ stops greater range at SNR 1. Even so as a rule of thumb, NEVER trust ANY manufacturer claims - always verify with independent testing.
Would this c-stand solution work on the Inovativ line of carts?
That's a good question. It would depend on if the posts are the same distance apart. If they are, I don't see why it wouldn't!
Bro made me a believer
Haha thanks for watchin!
Praise Jesus
People are starting rise up against Sony's bullshit and its so amazing to see
That’s simply because they both have a 12bit ADC, and you can’t really get more than 12 stops out of them. Sony, like most companies use the assumed maximum DR or the sensor in advertising. So technically, with a good LOG gamma you should be able to get more usable stops, but practically that doesn’t really happen.
The difference in color grading between the a-roll and b-roll, is throwing me off.
i even have the 2.5k and no complaint about it. people love to complaint instead of knowing its strength. currently i have the ursa g1, i love that camera until now. anyways im gonna get this pyxies in the future
Great video!
I also switched from Sony back in 2020. I do have an a7siii which is more expensive than my bmpcc4k, but it stays in the bag 90% of the time. I really like that Blackmagic still updates my old Pocket camera on regular basis. Completely without any warning, we suddenly had firmware updates that gave us BRAW, Gyro Stabilization, cloud sync etc. And BMD still keep updating the camera features even though it was released in 2018. They really care about their consumers. Meanwhile a7siii (which was Sony's hybrid video flagship at some point) just gets forgotten and has no significant firmware updates. Got my Pyxis yesterday and waiting for the monitor, seems like a fun platform to work with once all 3rd party manufacturers release their cages and accessories.
Yeah Sony really needs to step up their update pace and support. I think what Blackmagic has done almost perfectly is they have kept their cameras consistent since the OG BMPCC4K. No design overhauls to the menus, body styles and display aspects are similar, etc. I guess they have the advantage of making cameras that are strictly videocentric, so maybe that makes it easier, and the differences between each model have been relatively small in terms of features and capabilities, but Sony has pissed off a lot of people with their lack of support for what is STILL their video hybrid flagship (wouldn't consider the FX3 a hybrid solely considering it's lack of an EVF). It's pretty ridiculous. I'm hoping they are forced by loss of market share to innovate once again and focus on their consumers, but if they don't, they can only hold on to fanboys like me for so long haha.
@@Gloryvisuals Sony is great on innovation if you want to change camera all the time. Their every new camera release is great. But if you want to keep your Sony for many years(because its an expensive investment, lets be honest), you will be forgotten. Whatever their next release is, even if its a entry level cam, it will most likely have some better software features than your flagship.
Opengate is the main reason why I left my Red and Sony ecosystems. The Pyxis's ability to give us the "full" frame is the best thing ever!
Who gives a fuck what u think ??? These days is not about the camera anymore, I can show you footage shot with the S5II X that looks just the same, if not better.
Dang dog coming in hot with the hatred 😂 thanks for the algorithm boost, clearly people care about making informed decisions around here. Also, most of these points are centered around things that aren’t image quality. Have a great day!
I mostly use my FX6 and FX3 for "money" jobs. My Pyxis is my "sunday car". You are just way slower working with BM cameras. But in the end I like both systems for what they are.
This is a PERFECT way of putting it. The FX6 is a daily driver, the Pyxis is more of a specialty tool. Although I'd say for a commercial job working with the Pyxis on a dolly or sticks actually was as fast if not faster because of the better playback and clip review process. I think for events and/or weddings it's definitely clunkier but if you're running handheld and pulling manual focus yourself, it's about the same as the FX6 in my opinion!
@@Gloryvisuals You are right! With a crew and planned scenarios the PYXIS really shines. And big plus BM makes the best menus besides ARRI :)
Most cameras, apart from Arri, feature an A/D converter that restricts dynamic range to between 10 and 14 stops, with claims beyond this range often being an exageration or false.
That's great to know! Is that an imposed limitation or just a limitation of the hardware? Would be nice for more cameras to extend to ARRI levels in the DR department.
@@Gloryvisuals It's a hardware limitation, as explained by a very knowledgeable expert on a RUclips channel I watched, I don't remember his channel
I knew you clowns were wrong all the content creators have no clue.
Haha am I a part of the clown group?
I'm working on a V-Mount plate for the Pyxis as we speak. Mines fits and work perfectly but I modified 2 Sony FX6 V-Mount adapters to make one. Hopefully I can partner with someone to make it accessible to everyone that needs it.
Please do!! I’ll be your first customer :) haha
Plus highligh recovery in DaVinci is a game changer too. I think they have the best cinema camera lineup in the industry now. Ready to take on arri with the new 12/17k cameras. If a company controls the production of the sensors, the codec, and the editing/colour grading tech it’s a win too.
Haven't needed to use highlight recovery just yet, but I'm sure I'll run into a situation soon where I will. Excited to try it out!
@@Gloryvisuals the beauty of highlight recovery is a long as it doesn't miscolor the highlights, it can extend the dynamic range by about a stop or two. Red cameras have it on by default, which is why in cine-d charts one will almost always see the channels skewed so that the highlight recovery stops stand out. This can be really useful outside as it can bring cloud detail and even the sun back from being clipped in some situations. It can work on skin to a lesser degree, but when one gets into really saturated colors that's when it tens to fail; however, most of the time the highlights are going to be the lights or whitest objects of a given scene, particularly if one is trying to expose correctly. It really can give one a little more DR play room in the right situations, but it requires one to do a little experimenting to really take advantage of unless one is trying to salvage a shot that was accidentally clipped.
This is such an honest and non biased perspective of Blackmagic and the Pyxis. As a film community, we really need to disconnect from the technical wars that camera manufacturers are trying to impose on us. At the end of the day, what makes Blackmagic stand out is that it’s not about the dollar or hype and make great products that are easily accessible for all filmmakers at great price points. Thank you for this review 🙏🏾
Amen to that! Thanks for watching <3
Just got the pyxis! Waiting for some parts before I can use it though. Interested in your opinion on the low light capabilities of the pyxis since you're used to working with Sony cameras.
Yeah the only bummer with the Pyxis that's kinda sneaky is the fact that you absolutely HAVE to order batteries, a handle and a monitor to make it even useable. So realistically it's $3600+ if it's your first camera. I believe it's marketed towards people who already have most of these things, so it's smart but deceiving for people looking to jump in from a mirrorless camera running body-only.
Blackmagic is slowly becoming the best camera company in the world
True innovators for sure!
I work at a physics and engineering company. They have the actual tools and resources for texting dynamic range. I asked if could bring in some cameras and test and we made a whole event of it. We had my Pyxis, my buddy’s Red Komodo X, an fx6, fx3, and S52. The dynamic range between those cameras is extremely close with RED boasting numbers but being closer to a little under 14 stops. And the thing is you can see this in a lot of tests online where people compare footage. A lot of it comes down to lighting and post grading. That’s it.
First of all, that is awesome haha. Sounds like fun! Thanks for sharing, I think myself and a lot of others spend too much time comparing the marketing numbers when the reality is pretty much any modern sensor camera with log shooting capabilities can retain enough dynamic for all but the upper echelon of cinema
nice video! love the Pyxis.
Thank you! Same!
This might be a dumb question but, how do we watch you paid client video shot with the Pyxis?
Not a dumb question! Let me get permission from the client to link it in the description and I’ll let you know when that happens! I plan on making more content around this camera too, so I’ll also include some example footage from this project in future videos
Welcome to the party!
Thank you! 💪🏼
Sony’s lack of open gate is a the biggest bummer. I’ve been pro Sony since 2001 and this is a bigger deal than internal raw for me. At this point there is no excuse.
It really is. And we can clearly no longer say it's a hardware limitation when you have cameras like the S5II delivering almost 6K open gate at half the price of an FX3, and considering the readout speeds of the FX3/6. The FX3/6 with open gate would immediately become the most popular cameras as their rolling shutter would perform much better than other cameras in the class. Honestly, I find the 10-bit internal codec in the FX6 to hold up really well, even against the Pyxis - especially considering the massive reduction in file size. That said, I'd take a 12-bit RAW Lite like the Burano for sure.
Not just that but gatekeeping necessary filmmaking tools behind either long-to-release updates or weird upgrade options to access features you need. BM cameras typically share all tools across the board minus frame rates and IO options. That’s the little annoyances that come with Sony.
Spot on. I have the same gripe with Sony. The lack of open gate and anamorphic support features. I haven't totally switched eco systems, but I did purchase a Pyxis 6K to pair with my Blazar 2X anamorphic set. I have 1.6X E Mount anamorphic lenses for my Sony cameras, but without the open gate features I haven't been able to realize the full potential of those lenses. Great content...👌🏽
Yeah, it's gonna be an interesting and exciting next 5 years in the camera space. At some point, giants like Sony are going to have to stop gatekeeping to keep up with the likes of Panasonic and BMD. Competition is good for us as shooters!
@@Gloryvisuals Preach
The main point is the price-to-value offering. This is where the Pyxis shines
Could not agree more!
Just curious. For someone who is not at your filmmaking level i can understand the concerns. But you seem to be pretty experienced. How were you still concerned? I mean let's talk about some of the points. 1. DR: Blackmagic is around for some time with their cameras. They are known to be reserved with their Dynamic Range numbers. Just like Porsche does with Horsepower numbers for example. 2. Internal ND. Fair point. But as you mentioned you were gonna use the adapter anyways. What are your opinions about the lack of more forms of autofocus like RED offers. Or what is your experience with the noise levels from 400 ISO and upwards. Is 6K resolution future proof enough or will the camera be used for a shorter time period?
Thanks for the response! I would consider myself experienced but honestly, I've been using Sony cameras for so long and my only real experience stepping outside of the ecosystem was a short stint with an URSA Mini Pro G2. I was so convinced it would be just WAY better and after shooting a couple projects on it, I was extremely unimpressed so we sold it. I was concerned that would be the same case with the Pyxis. With systems like the DJI LiDar hitting the market I'm less concerned with autofocus capabilities, and that's where the Pyxis' price point really shines - it's a camera we could afford to add to our arsenal without having to sell our entire kit and giving up things like autofocus and internal NDs. If I am shooting a project that calls for autofocus, it's likely the FX6 or FX3 is the right camera for the job. But on projects that afford more crew and time or call for anamorphics or other cinema lenses, the Pyxis has it's spot and I'm confident now that it can do that better than Sony's offerings up to the Burano/Venice (which mind-blowingly even the Burano can't shoot open gate). I haven't shot anything above 400ISO yet, and honestly I'm hoping I never have to. Image at 400ISO is clean if properly exposed. Looking at the display even at 1250ISO where the second gain circuit kicks in, it seems to be as noisy as the 12800ISO on the FX6. Another instance where if I'm needing extreme low-light performance, I'd pick up the FX cameras over the Pyxis. I personally think 4K is still plenty of resolution for anyone in our line of work, and am hoping the next Pyxis / Pyxis Pro is an 8K sensor with the ability to shoot full-width 4K (like the tech in the 12K) which I would do 99% of the time. I think the diminishing returns really start kicking in at 4K with maybe the exception for theatre-screen delivery. 6K Braw eats a LOT of data, like around 5-10 times that of the internal 10-bit on the FX6, so it really doesn't make sense for a lot of projects. Hope this all makes sense. Thanks for watching! :)
@@Gloryvisuals Thank you for your time with this amazingly detailed reply 🤝
@@robin-comments Of course! Always appreciate the dialog!
@@Gloryvisuals Not just DJi Focus Pro LiDar system, PD Movie Lidar system ($289 USD, Amazon. I bought one, it's on the way) is an alternative with good comments for autofocus, both useful if you have cinema and anamorphic lenses.
Man, you put it all out so nicely. Well done. I do like that there is getting more voices on RUclips in our film making niche. I know that knowledge and usable tips we can give to the community all around the globe is very important. I was a bit hesitant over the years to step into this youtube world, but here I am, and I support others that do great job like you. Keep on rolling Bro!. Cheers!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
Excellent overview! Definitely looking to upgrade from my Pocket 4k!
Earned a sub!
@@MtZionMediaPro Thank you so much!! Glad to have ya here! :)
I love the image from this camera.
Same. It's pretty great!
Nice video. I would be interested to learn more about how you pack personal gear like clothing to travel by air along with your camera gear. What strategies have worked for you?
It depends on the length of travel, but for short (1-2 day) gigs I just stuff my clothes in my Carhartt backpack I've used daily for 5 years and is still good as new 😆 beyond that we usually divvy our clothes up in the gear bags, but I'll be the first one to admit our system is less-than-perfect for that haha.
NTG3 for indoor? I sold that because my MKH50 did better indoor and outside.
I love the NTG3. With a little EQ it is a great-sounding mic in my opinion. Not much experience with anything else though. Works well for me and our clients are happy with the sound quality!
Check the new smallrig np batteries.
Yeah they look great, but I just don’t like having a bulky battery atop my on-camera monitor. Messes with the center of gravity too much for me
PowerExtra batteries have loose ac plugs that will yank out exposing the wires...4 in a row like that...AVOID
Yikes. Will definitely take your suggestion