My favorite filmmaking lens! Sony 35mm f1.8 Handheld + Gimbal Tutorial

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4 жыл бұрын

Detailed tutorial about how I get cinematic results with the 35mm f1.8 lens. My online film school: myfilm.school/35mmlens
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Tutorial filmed by Shark: / @shark8494
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@BrandonLiUnscripted 4 жыл бұрын

This lesson is created in the style of my film school, Unscripted Studio. So if you liked this lesson, you'll love the entire course, with over 19 hours of instruction. Learn more at the link: myfilm.school/35mmlens

@VijayKumawatx 4 жыл бұрын

I really want to learn your style of filmmaking

@tobiaspolze 4 жыл бұрын

The link you posted redirects me to this exact video

@BrandonLiUnscripted 4 жыл бұрын

Fixed now! Sorry for the error

@chaseyi 4 жыл бұрын

It's always been a great cinematic.

@Bharatultra 4 жыл бұрын

brandon when we do the last shot our gimbal makes jerks like while moving around it goes smooth then fast tak it moves then again smooth why so?

@UnliAhon 4 жыл бұрын

cant believe we are actually getting this lesson for free

@tabletennisforfans7868 3 жыл бұрын

True))))

@beinghumann565 3 жыл бұрын

True

@karthikeyan-kc2py 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@SixySix704 Жыл бұрын

No good

@krzysztofg8078 4 жыл бұрын

I've learned a lot. You are good teacher Mr Indiana Jones.

@StorytellerImphal 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@Ari-xr2ye 4 жыл бұрын

Krzysztof G if you look away from the video and picture Harrison Ford speaking it kinda sounds like Indy lol.

@live4christ297 4 жыл бұрын

*Mister Jones

@mmarko301 4 жыл бұрын

I agree hes one of the most practical teachers on KZfaq

@shishenliart 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is insane with the tutorials. So detailed and to the point with no fluff. My favorite filmmaker so far here on KZfaq.

@JimmyKristanto 3 жыл бұрын

yeah he is!

@naromngin 4 жыл бұрын

To add to the touch screen rack focus. I recommend when you do this to set your auto focus speed to slow. It gives the best professional effect

@rodneyhenson 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon, this was the highlight of my long day! i just bought a Ronin s gimbal to go with my new blackmagic 6k. 6 years of film school including UCLA and you reminded me of some of the most important elements of cinematography and subject lighting and composition of a great shot. You teach so well, to the point, no arrogance, pure and clean. Your actress is gorgeous too. Many thanks!

@NavvLife 2 жыл бұрын

top comment !! 100

@JakeDufner 3 жыл бұрын

i made my decision within the first 20 seconds.. i make short movies and eventually will be working on larger projects. but i asked myself "what lens should i use on my gimbal to make it look like a movie"... than you said, "if i shot a movie on one lens it would be this one".. LOL thanks man!

@xdrunkharinezumi 3 жыл бұрын

same!

@BrandonLiUnscripted 3 жыл бұрын

It’s still my most-used lens

@daviddurrani 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonLiUnscripted I was seriously considering the 24-70mm GM but you've convinced me this is all I'm going to need for my needs. It's now my main lens too :)

@Arri. 2 жыл бұрын

I am more of 24mm lens person but after trying this focal length and experience absolutely no focus breathing i fell in love with this lens thank you Brendon🙏

@shoot-and-shoot 2 жыл бұрын

SAME 😅😅

@sanderbrebels 4 жыл бұрын

12:33 step step step step... so simple, but so effective. Thank you!!

@BrandonLiUnscripted 4 жыл бұрын

It works handheld too. So your bounce matches the bounce of the person you're filming and the footage appears to be a little more stable.

@saron1822 4 жыл бұрын

3 steps to being the best filmmaker: - be indiana jones - sweat - be brandon li

@spondoolie6450 4 жыл бұрын

...and have an amazing actor (who looks really good as well)

@NikiAhlskog 4 жыл бұрын

@@spondoolie6450 was going to say that

@erickeax5162 4 жыл бұрын

it's not only the lens that made this cinematic, it's your SKILL sir! thank you for such clear explanations of the different techniques used. once again, this proves it's not the camera, it's the person behind the camera. great job!

@DavidTothill 4 жыл бұрын

completely blown away by you two, as always. Thank you so much for these priceless tips and tricks

@tobiasjones7242 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your work Brandon

@miguelbmelo 4 жыл бұрын

Will include these tips on my photography, really solid advice Brandon, thank you!

@MartinTran 4 жыл бұрын

I wrote 2 A4 pages of notes from watching this guide. Thanks so much Brandon! Would love to see more of these on your channel! 👍👍

@arvinawotar2357 10 ай бұрын

INCREDIBLE TIPS MAN THANK YOU!

@kay-chuah 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your tutorials. Very detail and simply authentic without being extra! Keep up the good work.

@AntonNordstrand 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in love with these “tutorials” Brandon! Been watching your channel ever since I started filmmaking around 2 years ago and you’re videos are always super informative and doesn’t contain any bullshit! ❤️

@jayraveendran8838 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I've been searching for the last 2 days for lenses to buy for filmmaking and this video is so sick, from the tips to the technical explanations.. you nailed it man.

@BrandonLiUnscripted 3 жыл бұрын

Sony just released a 35mm 1.4 G master. Probably a better lens than this one, but more expensive

@jeff.amador 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Loved watching your process and seeing your beautiful results. Thank you!

@justine313 4 жыл бұрын

Always so classy and clean with your shots! Love this!

@ciantisdall 4 жыл бұрын

This is actually I really great video. I haven't seen many like this where the focus is on technique instead of gear.

@iComplainer 4 жыл бұрын

I am incredibly impressed by your work and this was a such a great resource. I've seen some of these techniques explained by all the photography yt'ers but never as so we'll articulated and consise and pleasant as you did here. AND there was a lot of new information I've never heard before on angles and framing. Outstanding!

@TrailBlazer5280 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice and right to the point. I love seeing you live in action at a location, lots of work to scout and set up the perfect shot

@eamonshields2754 Жыл бұрын

One of the best filming tutorials ive ever seen, incredible

@stuartanning2204 4 жыл бұрын

Great work Brandon! I just ordered a 35mm f1.8 this morning so this video couldn't have been better timed for me! The reasons you gave for liking it are exactly why I bought one, and some great tips too. Thanks so much for making this kind of content and I look forward to the next video!

@jaypeea 4 жыл бұрын

Wow super smooth shot As always!💯

@9xixix9 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I've been searching for! Your style, colours & especially teaching is incredible. Thank you thank you :)

@ashwynwarrier 4 жыл бұрын

This is such amazing info. Love your work and respect the fact how you work and share your knowledge with us ! Thank you Brandon !

@sharksfan2011 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon, love your work and your explanations. I was trying to decide on a 28 or 35 mm prime and now because of how you explained it, I’m going to go for the 35. I love the 1.8 wide aperture and your gimbal instructions are great. Thanks again for taking the time to put this together!

@divenlaxman1977 2 жыл бұрын

Too good, thinking of enrolling in the course which Brandon is offering now

@ExploringAlternatives 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips Brandon, thanks so much!!

@RyanAudencial 4 жыл бұрын

Just wow. Thank you brandon.

@bellysize 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was off the charts. Excellent. Thanks so much Mr Li for sharing this wonderful tutorial with us. You are an amazing communicator and teacher.

@TheSkyHighFilms 4 жыл бұрын

The 35mm look is my favourite too! I have like two lenses. This one and the kit lens :D got this one and didn’t really need another one.

@SealKim 4 жыл бұрын

You are my bible of cinematography... Oh god

@rakajae9216 4 жыл бұрын

more like a prophet lol

@ruok3351 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful how you personally define cinematography though. I would call this the “Cinematic youtube travel vlog style” for people like Brandon Li and Peter Mckinnon. But when it comes to hollywood filmmaking, thats a different ballpark

@timboh8776 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great teacher, I was with you the entire time. Perfect videos Brandon ! Thank you :)

@juangarciapin6125 4 жыл бұрын

It’s just incredible how much you can do if know what you doing! Amazing stuff! Soo much inspiration! Thank you!

@MayankBadhan 3 жыл бұрын

Came to see the lens and some shots but left with so much filmmaking experiencer that my content creation game is going to the next level.

@shayan_2003 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think 24 or 35 is better for video

@cweb1988 4 жыл бұрын

love it. Really hope I can get the A7III and a lens or two at some point.

@kalpeshrawal5636 3 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video. Thank you, Brandon for sharing so much insight...

@anoojjangid8776 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it Brandon... thank you so much... could easily make out how hard ur working to help us learn...its commendable... once again, thank you so much

@JjCoronet 4 жыл бұрын

You’ve almost got to watch this video 20 times to remember all the tips, after watching a video about how Steven Spielberg frames a shot with certain lenes i can see how with your tips its done, great video

@libbyruthgreen7246 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone is getting some use of the empty space above One Nimman! lol

@Xephaz 4 жыл бұрын

The instruction and demonstration here is clear and to the point. Subscribed!

@MarlonKingShow 4 жыл бұрын

Mate - this video is gold dust! great tips and a thorough explanation of everything. Thank you for sharing!

@martinezlee94 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome To Malaysia, hope you enjoy the stay here

@TheGadgetUser 3 жыл бұрын

Коммент для русских: этот мужик крут! Такой урок не найдёшь даже в хороших курсах по съемке видео

@jacobcameronhill6547 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love all of your videos Brandon, keep them coming!

@Ikkimoto18 11 ай бұрын

This video is exactly what I need! Thanks, man!

@patricklevar 4 жыл бұрын

Wow 😃how do you not get frame jitters when you move so fast with the gimbal man 🤔 but any ways time to put what I learned from you to work thank you 😀🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾#keepfilming

@RhawiDantas 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video man but I have to ask: what was so interesting in that phone? :D

@SoundOfTheShutter 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the kind of tutorial I needed. Thank you so much for this Brandon! The live examples helped me a ton!

@lobosgal5201 3 ай бұрын

This channel is gold!!! I love your work.

@choosecheese3225 4 жыл бұрын

2:21 You should propose at that moment.

@vitaly.petkevich 4 жыл бұрын

Here I am on the eye level. Will you marry me? - Yes. - Hold on, I can see the background much better. I can feel a greater sense of the depth of the background behind you. Now I feel you more 3D. Alright, now is the best moment. Will you marry me? - ...

@StorytellerImphal 4 жыл бұрын

@@vitaly.petkevich 🤣

@eirendiaz9003 4 жыл бұрын

@@vitaly.petkevich LOL!

@PrettyLady7282 4 жыл бұрын

@@vitaly.petkevich 😀 😁

@NOMOFilms 4 жыл бұрын

Kobe was texting me at 2:12 :) Great job, I love the tip to step with the talent. Never used that before and makes a lot of sense!

@BrandonLiUnscripted 4 жыл бұрын

lol thanks man!

@enzoramenth 4 жыл бұрын

Always inspired from you. Brandon so friendly and so creative and yet inspiring.

@ThinkSPITZ 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best Videos on YT!!!! Well explained. Adding element after another and which ist best showing good an Not so good Variants vs.each other to understand and See the Difference. Great Work.

@michaelnilsson4764 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful tutorial. I was curious about one thing though: When you do the shot where you follow the subject, you've set the camera to Aperture priority and where the Shutter Speed is set to Auto. Wouldn't that mess up the frame rate - if you either shooting in 24 fps (1/50) and it shifts to a higher/lower shutter speed?

@bubblerings 2 жыл бұрын

Thought he said auto exposure...

@AJ-on-youtube 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment on this same thing. It can change the look of the movement in the footage, especially if you're shooting at 24 or 30 fps. Shutter too fast: choppy footage. Shutter too slow: blurry footage. Might not be too noticeable if the change is only a little.

@PrimeInChina 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you mention the 28mm F2. I think that is the only thing that has made me consider the 35 over the 28. The distortion of the 28mm is a little bit much. At the same time, I do need a wide lens, but also realize the 28mm isn't really enough to get that photo journalist look anyways. I guess I could carry like a 18mm 2.8 for wide gimbal shots. 35 mm 1.8 for those torso and up shots. And the 85mm 1.8 for detail shots. The 55mm 1.8 is supposed to be an insanely sharp lens, but I don't like the look of 55 much.

@Quarker 4 жыл бұрын

I own both the 18mm f2.8 and 28mm f2. The 18 is noticeably wider than the 28, you can fit so much more into your shot. It's excellent for dramatic wide angles of buildings, landmarks, landscapes. I would use the 28 for human subjects to minimise distortion and bring them closer into the frame, as the 18 distorts a bit in the corners and pushes your subject further away. Each lens has its own uses!

@PrimeInChina 4 жыл бұрын

@@Quarker I guess the issue for me is sort of complicated. For me, 28mm doesn't feel all that cinematic. It looks quite a bit like a phone. Of course, it is pretty fast. The 18mm lens for me seems much more appealing, but at 2.8 I worry if it is fast enough when doing slow motion in certain situations. I guess you are right, I could always get both.. LOL. They are light enough anyways.

@Quarker 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeInChina f2.8 is still plenty fast. It's just one stop of light difference from f2.0.

@BrandonLiUnscripted 4 жыл бұрын

28mm is exactly the phone FOV so yeah there's that issue. Personally I carry 10-18mm for wide when I'm traveling light because OSS. 28mm for vlog days, 35mm for cinematic shooting. 85mm almost never.

@PrimeInChina 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonLiUnscripted I think I use 85mm, because there are a lot of shots that I have issues with third wall. For me I find it easier with an 85mm to avoid people doing the peace sign or whatever. Do you struggle with that? It seems like without an 50+ it would be a bit intrusive on people. At the same time, I never put the 85mm on the gimbal. It is just for handheld face shots.

@jcon654 Жыл бұрын

What an INCREDIBLE tutorial. Thank you

@SoNowWhat 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial - your tips about composition, shooting parameters, camera and gimbal settings, etc. were useful and practical. Many of them I’d never heard before.

@stevenkramer4263 4 жыл бұрын

Man do you also play stunt in John Wick?

@suncworm 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s funny how you wiggling the camera is intentional but me doing it is because I got wet noodle arms and can’t afford a stabilizer yet

@ksc6000 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work Brandon, that was clearly hard work, you were drenched by the end!

@HenryASaavedra11 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brando for you time, creativity and effort to create this tutorial

@Ben-fq1lj 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon getting a workout....you can tell at the end by his sweaty shirt.

@visionstudiomy 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my you came to KL ?

@ScottErb 4 жыл бұрын

Best instructional on YT I’ve seen yet! Great job Brandon!

@Gray32223 3 жыл бұрын

Really love these tutorials!! A real master class. Kobe is an elegant model!

@TevinFosterDP 4 жыл бұрын

If u don’t sweat like that u ain’t really working

@donjreyoung 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you get a good bit of money from this video. Never seen someone sweat as much as you trynna teach.

@iBeDrDie 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so insightful I really needed the gimbal techniques, framing, aperture priority, and.. the focal length tip. You are greatly appreciated!

@streetlegends 4 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from you. I really loved the handheld tips, I would love to see more handheld tips in the future. Thank you for Brandon for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

@darwinsuwandy2361 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the knowledge Brandon. You're the best.

@CreativeRamy 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon I'm so glad to see another video from you man, great information as always! Well done! Love your work!

@jeremyquan9201 4 жыл бұрын

I learned so much in this video and a great reminder for some techniques i've been rusty with. Thank you Brandon!

@itsnancyestrada 4 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE THE BEST! Thanks for this review. I was trying to find a good breakdown of video quality with this lens. This is perfect!

@ExpressiveImagery 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome tutorial, I learned so much and will be trying out these techniques this afternoon. Thanks for creating and sharing 😀

@juztine238 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much on this brandon can't wait to try this

@ichbinberta 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Helped me a lot to see how it looks like with the 35mm :) Love it!

@PhillipSkraba 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this one Brandon, I totally love the 35mm focal length and have used it for fashion shoots, portraits, vanity films, it's so diverse that I basically leave it on my camera most of the time. Great video, thanks!

@shingtak2388 3 жыл бұрын

Great turoial and very helpful Brandon!

@blue-pi9dw 4 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold Brandon! Must watch for everybody!

@lsamoa 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I've watched about how to use this lens in video. Thank you so much!

@micronesia3797 2 ай бұрын

Oh man, this video is so much more than a lens review... So much great information!

@phlashfilms1 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this video man! Excellent content!

@samcinematics 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me a ton! Thank you so much! Soaking in the educaiton too. Love this 35 mm 1.8!

@dancedaze 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making clear with port and cable to use. little details many tutorials did not mention. Thanks bro.

@grendizer6139 3 жыл бұрын

This is beyond awesome thank you!!

@jakekrasner548 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with simplicity!

@gregsnell 4 жыл бұрын

Love seeing other video Creators putting these same practices to use. Great tutorial Brandon. Keep up the great work man.

@GeorgePetrovFilms 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing tutorial! It's just what I needed, I've been wondering how to do these moves for a while now! Thank you Brandon!

@DiaNWeICN 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! So helpful. Thank you Brandon.

@bananasandbass 4 жыл бұрын

The master! Thanks for including composition tips for us all.

@TamMinhThai 3 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely detailed demo video. Thank you so much. You are a great esducator.

@ClaudioDesideriFilms 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon explains techniques so well! So much learnings everytime, thanks buddy!

@engs706 3 жыл бұрын

Always awesome video. I've learned a lot. Thank you

@autonomous9031 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I’ve watched in a very long time. This is the type of quality content that I would gladly pay for. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers