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Alex Botton
Добавлен 23 апр 2013
A filmmaker working as a camera operator and hoping to give back to the community which helped to teach me so much. Talking about film-making, cinematography, lighting, film photography, and the industries that surround these practices.
Upgrading From the FujiX100V to the FujiX100VI | My New Favourite (Digital) Camera
📸 It turns out that all the rumors were true and this new camera has finally dropped. So if you’re curious about upgrading from a Fujifilm X100V to a Fujifilm X100VI, then hopefully this video might help you make a decision. Or maybe you missed the boat on the X100V and want to see if it’d be worth spending the extra cash on the new X100VI?
I’m not here to tell you what the right choice is for you - but I made this video so you could discover why I personally bought the Fuji X100VI and will probably end up selling my X100V.
Hopefully these insights help you to come to a decision. (For what it’s worth, I think that both cameras are awesome and you’d be super stoked to shoot on either of the...
I’m not here to tell you what the right choice is for you - but I made this video so you could discover why I personally bought the Fuji X100VI and will probably end up selling my X100V.
Hopefully these insights help you to come to a decision. (For what it’s worth, I think that both cameras are awesome and you’d be super stoked to shoot on either of the...
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How to light a short documentary film on a budget | BTS BREAKDOWN
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Welcome to a behind the scenes peek of my short documentary film, “Before I Made It”. We're diving into the nitty-gritty of how to light scenes for a documentary on a tight budget, using only gear that we owned or borrowed from friends - which can often feel very run-and-gun during filming. 📺 Watch the documentary here: ruclips.net/video/eDlqmYtFq5g/видео.htmlsi=B2MH2xw5KTDcamTu This short doc ...
Before I Made It | Short Documentary
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This micro documentary will be followed shortly by a breakdown video that includes: how we made this, what was involved, and how we can learn and grow as filmmakers, based on this process. We made this short documentary for $0 as a personal project. The goal was to truly show our unique style of filmmaking and storytelling using limited resources. Before I Made It was an exercise in making some...
'Title Fight': a 16mm film short film
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An aspiring pro boxer's plans are derailed but he takes solace in all the lessons he learned along the way. Shot on 16mm film: Kodak 250D (7207) and Kodak 500T (7219) Produced by Carlo Alcos, Alex Botton, and Jesse Pineiro Scripted/voiceover by, and featuring, Jesse Pineiro Directed by Carlo Alcos and Alex Botton DoP / Colourist: Alex Botton Editor/Sound Recordist, Designer, Mixer: Carlo Alcos ...
Shooting 16mm Film: Process & Tips
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Welcome to a deep dive into our 16mm short film: "Title Fight". In this video, I'm taking you through the entire process of shooting a 16mm film on the Krasnogorsk-3, all the way from concept to creation - to a final reflection on what I could do better next time. This video is an opportunity to critically analyze my own work and also provide some essential tips and tricks for anyone who might ...
Incredible video, thanks for making it. It really shows that you cant just get a nice camera and make a a great movie. So much planning and logistics that goes into it. Interested in hearing what the ratio of shots used from the footage you shot was. Film is very expensive, and in a funny way it forces you to not to shoot junk.
@@Analog16 thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words. I think the ratio of used shots was quite high, excuse we had story boarded most of it out we were kind of conscripted to it for our voiceover. But obviously there was some editing involved..! But 99% of the scenes we shot made the cut.
can you share what fuji recipes you run? your sooc photos looks amazing
@@stevenlim4974 thanks very much! I mainly use the portra 400 recipe, and the warm summer recipe on fuji x weekly with a little of the ‘warm’ taken out, I can provide screenshots if you like! Send me ur email
@@stevenlim4974 and thanks for the kind words!!
I know you said GxAce said it best but frankly you said it better. Take away the flashy editing, his videos aren’t as substantive as yours. Sorry for bringing hate for someone else on your video but I just wanted to say all that because you’re bringing value to gear discussion that’s not commonly seen today so just want to say I appreciate that and you now have a regular viewer in me. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the VI!
Aw thanks a lot! I really appreciate that man. All good I don't see that as hate, everyone is allowed an opinion :) Thanks again for the super kind words, these comments keep me going!
Your black and white images look stunning. I never see the world in b&w, nor do I shoot a lot in it. I think it's time to practice :D Have been a fan of delta 3200.
I love my x100v. The only thing I wish I would have done was get the black model instead of the silver.
How many feet of film did you end up shooting, and who did the transfer? Nice piece of work.
Hey thanks for the kind words! I think we shot around 600’ all up? I.e. 6x100’ rolls. Or maybe it was 5. Somewhere around there!
Oh and the negative space in Colorado did the dev and scans :) they’re great, highly recommend.
Hallo Alex! great video! how would be the look of that Peleng 8mm lense on the k3? something like a 24mm look in full frame?
Hey Manuel! Thanks very much. I think it would be closer to say a 20mm on full frame - it’s quite wide and because it’s a fish eye it will appear distorted with curved vertical lines. It’s a cool unique look but it’s not for everyone (or every shoot for that matter)!
You are a freaking legend man! Awesome presentation!
Thank you very much! Means a lot :)
This was a great video. I have been considering making a move to trying to shoot on 16mm. I’ve only shot digital, but the challenge of the discipline of shooting film really appeals to me. I am searching for my first camera. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The k3 is a great place to start. Cheap entry point to 16mm, great resale value and like I say in my video, more money to spend shooting film! Best of luck.
Thank you for making this. I am in the process of making my first short film ever, so these learning were super helpful. We will use a Bolex though, and it will be less of a professional look, but hey, you need to start somewhere :) Btw I love how you mentioned to reflect on your own work, that is exactly why I started making videos on RUclips.
That’s so awesome! Bolex’s are beautiful, I would definitely own one if I could afford it !!
Best of luck with the short too 🙂
Alex, this is incredible
Thank you so much! I appreciate it a lot 🙏
Well presented video. No BS. You are a good teacher and I like the style in which you teach. Keep it up.
Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate the feedback 🙏
Great and so inspiring content, I'm very thanksful to you about this one! Do you have any tips for an interview in a very small garage?
Thanks very much! It’s hard to say without seeing the space but if there is a window anywhere, try framing it in behind your subject and use that as your light motivation then put a soft source just outside of the frame. Bring your subject away from the wall as much as possible for the greatest background separation and point into a corner for more shape to your background. Other than that it’s all about how nice you can make the background once your lights are set up :) hope this helps!
Dude, Camera is cool, but it's really sweet to learn more about you as a person and photographer. Loved the images here. You can really feel your passion for capturing images when you're talking here. Can't wait for more!
Thanks so much team, I appreciate that a lot! It’s hard trying to decide what people want to watch and what value I’m able to provide to other people…!
I wouldn't consider myself remotely near a photographer, but after watching this video, I would like to be, and I would like to use those cameras.
Thats awesome! Thanks thank you mate. Would definitely recommend either of the models - whatever you can get your hands on really!
I subscribed
Legend, thank you Nick!
Brilliant, my man! Great seeing some of the shots from that day 👌🏼
Haha the video was badly overexposed - still just getting used to the new log setting but we’ll do a rematch in Seattle and make some beautiful stuff !!!
You make me want to switch from Sony. I highly doubt i will, but you make me want to. Sounds like a very nifty camera.
Haha thanks Carlo. Your Sonys are great for video though! I wouldn’t have this AS my video camera but for a still cam that is able to switch to vid mode, works really well!
ooooo I was drooling over this new camera also, speaking of drooling ,..... are you single sexy boi?
There's one hobbyist born every minute.
Sure is
construction quality seems more solid on my V compared to my VI. Especially as far as the viewfinder switch and the button are concerned, I get plasticky clicks after turning it left, and the button feels loose. I use the button to focus (instead of the release half press) and the difference in build quality is very noticeable. On top of that the switch itself is smaller and less easy to use, while the V one is much more pronounced and usable. I also bought it because of the IBIS but man, does it feel bad to handle something that feels cheaper...
That's a shame, i haven't been using the back button focus on the V yet but ill switch to it on the VI. There definitely are a couple of things that feel a little more finicky on the VI but the main thing i notice is the IS wobble internally.
beautiful pics. Only jpeg recips or raw+postproduction?
All 100% straight out of camera w no editing :)
Great video. Been walking around with x100vi for a few days and it's amazing. No regrets. Oh, and, am selling some old gear, so it's already taking great product pics. Ability to reach super long shutter speeds hand held is such a bonus. Oh, yes, IBIS at last!
Awesome that’s what I love to hear. Also out with the old in w the new! Enjoy your x100vi, I know I will!
Great video. I received my VI a couple of days ago but haven't yet had a chance to go out with it, but I love it so far and it's a nice upgrade from the F I sold a few years ago. Also, you ARE a photographer IMO. Some great photos you showed.
Haha thank you, I appreciate that 🙏 yeah it’s an awesome camera. Can’t wait to shoot mine more too!
Do you usually buy try Mac warranty with your purchases? Or any kind of warranty.
Just the standard warranty
awesome video man! I've got my x100vi on preorder and can't wait! just subscribed to you and looking forward to seeing more of your work 😊
Thanks for the kind words Jacob! Appreciate it a lot 🙏. Can’t wait to see what you shoot on it!
Ibis for the win
For sure 🫡
Btw, I cannot recommend the NISI filters (specifically for X100 series) enough. They are super compact and allow for use with the original Fujifilm Leather Case for the X100V/X100VI. Provides protection (WR I think) and keeps it as compact as possible :-) They may not look as cool as the "squarehood" options, but they just keep the small form factor, which for me is super important.
Awesome that’s great to know, thanks for the heads up! Yeah flo @oftwolands swears by nisi too but I haven’t used them for the x100 series. I’ll give them a try!
Really really beautiful stills Al! I love my V and probably wouldn’t bother upgrading personally (maybe if I shot video it might be different!) But loved hearing your reasoning and perspective! Great vid 👏🏻👏🏻
Yeah I feel the same way, if I wasn’t actively shooting video maybe it would be different but I love the x100v so much, if they made it better i was always going to be stoked! The first photo I ever took on it was you and lil man! Haha
@@alex-botton awww was it really!?? How sweet hehe ❤️❤️again fab vid!! (And nice lil cameos there May! 😍😍)
@@madebyams haha yeah, it was on your x100V, I still have a copy of that SD card! 🎉
Great video mate and thanks for the mention ☺️ Keen to check it out next time you’re here 👊 My X100V turns 4 this year already!
Yeah wow - all the more reason for an update, but hey fuji are doing something right if you’re keeping your now 4 year old camera. I remember first ever shooting Fuji at fairgrounds in your XE2 or whatever it was!
@@alex-botton Oh yeah that’s right haha! With my weak arm post stabbing 😂😅 Had to go through 3 Fuji before settling on the V.
@@OfTwoLands hahaha totally 🤢💪🏻
The built in ND + ibis is a win for me.
Amen, me too! I definitely need to figure out the ND for video, it wasn’t working for me at the farm but I’m sure I missed something! Can’t wait to get shooting.
@@alex-botton I personally won't use the ND for video, but I'll use it in daytime for long exposure photography. Which is where the IBIS will really help :-)
Ngl I can’t wait to see you post more though I do wish we could see you take it out for some pictures and give us a more personal experience with your shooting practices and style
Thanks for the feedback! Truth be told I had always planned on a x100v video but never got around to it. So once I feel like I’ve got a proper grasp on the vi I’ll do a proper talk about it! Thanks for keeping me excited 🙏
@@alex-botton oh heck yeah!! I can’t wait to see that vid!!
Love your channel and wondered if you shot jpegs with the v and if so what simulations you used.
Would love to know about this as well! Send us the recipes! ;)
Hey Andy! Thanks man appreciate it 🙏 I mainly use tri x for black and white, Kodak Kodachrome 64, Kodak portra 400, Kodak vision 500t for color
@@zacdurrant3667 thank you! See below :)
@@alex-botton thanks for the reply. Really liked your work. Did you get from Fuji x weekly?? Have subscribed and look forward to your next videos. Peace
@@andyjack1974 yessir, they’re all recipes for the x100V and I’ve loaded the same set to my x100VI + Kodak gold 200 too because I shoot it a lot on 35mm. I tried to keep it simple like the philosophy of these videos say - usually I’ll set my recipe before I leave the house and try commit to the recipe for the day / session. Also forgot to say all of these stills are all 100% jpeg straight out of camera.
Great Video, those Photos a few seconds in. Are those at Wheels&Waves in Biarritz 👀
Very keen eye!! Yes it was, that trip was what really made me fall in love with the x100v. I had exciting subject matter which definitely helped. I was there shooting a web series for royal enfield with @storiesofbike
Super nice, yeah I was there in 22 & 23 shooting for Breitling so it looked quite familiar and funny enough I accidentally convinced a colleague to buy an X100V while we were there haha @@alex-botton
@@gregtockner haha thats amazing! Well great recommendation, we’ll have to have a beer if we end up there together again!
Just buy an iPhone pro max series
Haha fair enough. I bought the 15 pro which I love! But i feel removed from it as a photographer. I understand how privileged that sounds but I don’t have the want to take photos with it like I do with my x100v/vi. I’m also easily distracted and having my phone out more than I already do won’t be a good thing haha
you must be taking the piss?..stick to your iPhone mate...this camera is not for you..
@@alex-bottonI know exactly how you feel. There is nothing quite like taking photos with a dedicated camera. I have the 14Pro Max and I also feel the same way. I get so much more joy when I take photos with my Fuji.
@@phillipchan9125 totally! Having a camera and being in the mindset of shooting photos versus being on your phone is huge imo.
Having purchased the haoge square hood after being assured that all the accessories would fit on the 6, my day is ruined having learned I wasted money and need to wait for an updated version
Ah what a let down…! I almost jumped the gun and bought another one for the vi but I’m glad I waited and tried the old one on. Didn’t fit obviously. Hope you can still return yours and get the update!
I love the camera but something bothers me to no end. The viewfinder switch and the button feel very cheap. I use them often and I can't stand how after turning it left the switch becomes slightly stuck, so as soon you move it right you might get a plasticky click. At least a handful of people I know noticed it from at least one sample. Even the one the store owner I bought it from tried in Japan had the same issue.
Ah that’s a bummer, I haven’t experienced that just yet but it’s probably the case! I have to say I personally haven’t seen the difference between made in china v Japan but time will tell I guess!
Had that on mine right from the start. However, after a bit of back and forth with the switch, the click and uneven motion disappeared. All smooth now, must have been the spring that wasn´t properly seated.
@@mufana1 good to know thanks! 🙏
Nice moves Al! Always impressed with your 100v stills and stoked to see what you do with the new cam. I’ll have mine this week!
Thanks Ads, appreciate the kind words! Can’t wait for you to get yours, gotta get on a photo walk next time we meet up 🙏🍻
waste of money
Haha fair enough 🙃
Elaborate
I used x100vi for a few days before sold it, autofocus is awful, couldn't use it after a7iv
@@silentnook4371 yeah it’s definitely not like a lightening fast mirrorless camera that’s for sure. But I’m a simple man and centre focusing and moving the camera / like how I shoot my point-and-shoot film cameras is kinda the play for me. Definitely has some room for improvement there though. The focus is also quite loud for a tiny lens lol.
@@silentnook4371 Yeah I think the "improved" autofocus is overhyped for sure. My (8 year old) Sony RX100V has way better autofocus. Honestly once you've had a Sony camera all the other autofocus/auto exposure's are a letdown. However for the type of use I intend for the X100VI it's not a dealbreaker for me.
Are you planning on using any filters on your X100VI?
Sorry I should’ve added - my x100v has a 1/8 black pro mist which once they make the lens hood fit properly, I’ll probably use them both together again on the VI.
@@alex-botton would you recommend the 1/8 black pro mist? I’m debating between the 1/8 and 1/4. Also heard the Glimmerglass might be worth a try, have you tried it?
@@ksoohw yes I would definitely recommend 1/8. It’s subtle enough to do good things but not be the whole make up of your image. I find anything more is too much, for an effect that is very much ‘baked in’ and difficult to remove in post. I’ve heard good things about the moment cine bloom 10% but haven’t personally tried it. Glimmer glass is a pretty specialized filter. It wouldn’t live on my lens that’s for sure.
The lenshood is supposed to fit on the VI just as well since they made no change to the lens, is it not the case? I keep seing that all accessories from the V are compatible with the VI.
Yeah for some reason this Haoge filter sits a little short and leaves a tiny gap, I did try taking it off the x100v and fitting it to the x100vi. Maybe the ring just needs one more thread or something 🤷🏻♂️
I use a haoge filter adaptor to completer the weather resistance with a uv filter. Didn’t see a gap there. Perhaps if you use the haoge hood on their adapter ring then there wouldn’t be a gap?
@@WYCAN I do have a 1/8 bmp filter in there as well, do you mean the adapter ring instead of the filter?
Current 5 owner here. The introduction of IBIS definitely has me thinking about the upgrading... I want to be able to take long exposure shots with relative ease, I don't care about video or the 40+ megapixels. Hmmmm, decisions decisions 🤔
Yeah it’s a tough call - it’s a fair amount of cash just for the ibis! A tripod might be a cheaper option 😅 I still love the X100V a lot!
More megapixels allow you to crop and pretend you're using higher focal lenghts if you want
@@rhn4710 I know... But it's just not something I'm overly concerned about. I have an A7RV for the really serious / fancy stuff.
I think the IBIS is worth it only if you want to do long exposure, I sold my V because I wanted a camera with stabilization. I tried a couple of handheld shots at 1/2 and 1/4 - very good results so far.
@@LUITESLIFE also very helpful for video! 🙃
Can you share your recipes?
Yes of course, the recipes I use are: Portra 400 Kodachrome 64 Vision3 500T Tri-X 400
Great video and great photos! I am still deciding if I should buy an x100V or VI. I think I will miss the IBIS on the V for a couple extra euros.
Yeah it’s a tough call.. I will say between the two there is no wrong camera though!😊😉
One Camera to rule them all.... Totally agree with you, just sold my V and already have the VI... hope you enjoy the VI.
Haha totally. You too! Enjoy.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the support Jess!
Can’t wait to head to Seattle soon and see what you shoot with this ☺️
Me either! :D
Promo-SM
oh yeah
Alex thanks so much for this. Incredibly well shot and I'm glad Flo's video brought me here!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully you got something out of it - and I’m so grateful to @oftwolands for all the help he’s given me on RUclips 🙏
@@alex-botton Looking forward to more!
This is super rad, can't wait to try and implement some this. Also, I love the set up and lighting in your own shots. applause applause!
Thanks GOSO! Can't wait to try the new GOSO product line and make some videos together!