Meanwhile, Gene's Red Scarlet is sitting home in the dark, waiting for him to come home and explain where he was.

@BlueDragonMedia

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, if the Red gets offended and leaves PotatoJet I'd welcome it into my life with open arms lol.

@247.mp4

4 жыл бұрын

Doesnt he own a alexa mini too?

@taylin1849

4 жыл бұрын

@@247.mp4 nope, lol

@LiamHantos

4 жыл бұрын

T. Lindo I hope he reads this comment

@chuc.dxq3809

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, MKBHD will get one.

I imagine having this camera and then having only my dog to film.

@nunmpedro

4 жыл бұрын

I sold everyone to buy the camera. 😂

@r.g.129

4 жыл бұрын

I sold my dog for the camera 😅

@marcusjoyce3703

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I only have the lens cap :(

@Hades69777

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have a dog ;v

@mutsu0226

4 жыл бұрын

The most cinematic dog.

Potato Jet: "You guys ask some weird questions!" Also Potato Jet: "It tastes like a parking meter"

@anuvind-tp

4 жыл бұрын

Why am I not surprised by the info that Gene knows how a parking meter tastes like 😛

@princenk007gmail

4 жыл бұрын

Weird questions = Weird answers 💯👍😆

@whoyoulookingatabs1028

3 жыл бұрын

anuvind sarreay Because a Parking Meter tastes like SARS-CoV-2

@TerryLawrence001

3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day, parking meters tasted awful, except in winter.

I got to use one of those things in film school once! The thing that impressed me most about the Alexa lineup, was just how easy it was to use and operate them. All the settings, dials and buttons work so intuitively that I didn't have much of a problem finding everything I needed, even as a first time user. Arri utterly embarrasses RED when it comes to ease of use.

@hablemosde1950

Жыл бұрын

Arri camera has physical manual controls?

@yallareodd

5 ай бұрын

@@hablemosde1950 yes...

I would actually love to take that to Disney to films my kids with

@zorartx

4 жыл бұрын

Yep take a phantom v2640 to shoot the kids,a Red weapon 8k to do the be role , and the alexa to vlog the whole day......... worth every penny

@binba9

3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Conte pffft. More like $2500 a day for a proper kit.

@michaelangelo0305

3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Conte lol tf you talkin about you pay 100-200 for a good dslr like alpha 7 iii...

@CNC-Time-Lapse

Жыл бұрын

Put that on a selfie stick and take her on a rollercoaster.

This is probably one of the most valuable videos on KZread right now for filmmakers of all levels. Filming our own stuff is how we find our shooting style, and how we perfect our craft, but when getting booked for a real shoot it's golden to be able to say I have an idea of how to function this camera. Thank you for sharing. 🤙🏽

“...I can’t tell if it’s the camera or the performance that makes it...” lmfao Steve

Dude... I would literally give everything and more to spend a day in this studio. Being in the company of my absolute favourite creator would be a cherry on top. Great job!

@vknzach

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

This is a perfect opportunity for you to recreate the movie, UP, in real life!

@johnpaulriego6042

4 жыл бұрын

This made my day 😂 thanks

I just shot a film last week on the Alexa Classic EV (you can only get that or the Mini in Ireland). Hadn’t shot first hand with an Alexa before, and I’m amazed how easy they are to use. Loved working with it

This is so cool!! The Arri simulator looks awesome, really comforting to know they're doing they're best to teach us how to use the equipment. Thank you Gene, you rock! 🤘

Hey, thanks for the subtitles/closed captions in this video - makes it way easier for hard of hearing and deaf viewers. Most creators rely on the automatic KZread ones but they're not great. So thank you for these ones!!!

That tripod costs more than all my camera gear.

@JaySellers

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, those O'Connors are over $10k each.

@apexmediagroup587

4 жыл бұрын

That tripod eat my computer gear for a lite snack then begs for a full course meal.

@TheBanjoShowOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

That tripod costs more than all my camera gear, all my computer parts, all my accessories even including my chair, and my other laptop, and my phone, COMBINED. I think I could sell everything in my room, for that matter, and still wouldn't be able to afford that tripod.

@MattBerrymotorsport

2 жыл бұрын

the lense cap costs more than all my camera gear

You forgot to mention Arri was sponsoring this video and there is a give-away of this camera!

@David-ud9ju

4 жыл бұрын

Given that he seemed to believe every single thing that Arri's marketing department told him, it may as well be a sponsored video.

I love the idea of the simulator to get used to the menus before a shoot. Great tour of the gear. Love to watch crew shoot with it

I love how much "emotion" that camera lends to the scene of Steve reading a book, it was such a simple task yet appeared majestic

Wow, that remote focus system is neat AF. Having all the information literally in your hand, crazy stuff.

I'm just waiting for potato jet to say "we are giving away one of these. and write the comment" 😬😁

@feruzbekmatkarimov

4 жыл бұрын

Me to bro 😂😂

@Leprutz

4 жыл бұрын

It couldn't even fit in my bedroom so damn big this thing is. Would hate to travel with that. But this is a beast of a camera.

@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg

3 жыл бұрын

lol... If he had one of these to give away, he'd give it away to himself.

I'm just re-starting out as a movie camera OP with @TeamReflector after a serious illness affecting my memory - and this is the BEST video you've ever made Gene. So helpful, so approachable and informative. Thank you! :)

Wow, that footage from arri alexa certainly looks cinematic af. I don't know what make it so, it just seems like it. Amazing stuff!

1:34 Next week on Potato Jet: "Filming my family at Disney Land With ARRI Alexa

Ahh, good ol' Alexas, just love them to death. Currently on a Union feature with two Alexa SXTs and one Alexa Mini, all with Master Primes shot mostly wide open on T1.3. The LFs and Mini LFs are real money, though!

dude your personality is dope. u make your vids so easy to binge. thank you! hope you hit a million subs soon.

I actually got to see the Mini LF first hand a few days ago. A couple Arri reps came by with the camera and most of the Signature Primes to do a presentation (probably the same one they gave you) and a demo. My rental house should be getting the camera in very soon, and I can't wait to take this thing out into the field. Oh, and I got a free hat out of it. Those are always nice.

Absolutely loved this vid - yes to cine lens vid..!!

@theadventurebiker

4 жыл бұрын

I second that.

Nice of you to share a "how-to" ARRI

I'm just here just because man.lol I have no experience with cinema cameras but it's so much fun to watch and listen as you give us the tour. I can tell you really love this stuff.

I am blown away how much knowledge do you have!

“Which car can you buy for the price of the Alexa LF?” Jet: “A-a-any” 😂😂

I want a "Potato Jet: Straight Outta Camera" shirt!

I think it's an amazing feeling to know when you arrive at your work place you get to shoot with one of these bad boys. Everything works so well together.

Having the depth of field change with the t-stop and displayed on the remote is amazing.

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

But how well does it toast bread?

2017 Gene: " I would kill to use a Arri XT/LF" Gene 2019: "OwO"

@brjukva

4 жыл бұрын

Did he actually kill somebody to get into that studio? :O

@quinnyshootsfilm

4 жыл бұрын

You can rent an XT now for like $6-7 hundred bucks.

13:51 music sounds like a 1980's film of a high school kid riding a bicycle over to a girls house to confess his love to her.

@MarcusWarnerMusic

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was getting Stranger Things vibes haha

@JoeCnNd

4 жыл бұрын

ditto meets risky business

WOW---Moonshot video--you just sent your channel from super fun/informative to absolutely essential.....your posts get better every time...thanks!!

Best video youve made in a while. Love that high end stuff

The Signature Primes are so of the nicest lenses ever.

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

Many thousands of dollars, too.

"It tastes like a parking meter" With or without ketchup?

@brjukva

4 жыл бұрын

That's not ketchup, that's bird's poo...

@imaner76

4 жыл бұрын

@M. de k. Bloody birds 😉

I work on a bunch of TV shows & features, I'm not in the camera department but in the lighting department. But, I'm always around the cameras checking them out and seeing how cool it's rigged out. Seeing what works, why they're doing it that way, and what I would change if I were to be shooting my own production that asked for such cameras. It's pretty cool.

Insanely great footage. There, decision. Your clients are gonna be soooo happy.

Wow, that is incredible. I don't care what it costs, I want one.

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

You can't afford it. All decked out this is $200,000. But...you can rent this with a good lens for $3500 a week.

i just waiting for you to make a video with the title " i just brought a new arri alexa LF!"

7:48 A camera simulator is a really thoughtfull thing to put on your website. Learning where to find each setting can be done way more intuitive that way, especially when preparing for a shoot.

The camera is pretty cool, but that follow focus is on another level. I got more excited than I should have for that lol. It just kept getting better with each feature you mentioned.

What, no giveaway this video? I had my hopes up, I want an Arri camera lol

@kokonutfruitgaming9109

4 жыл бұрын

It would be the same as giving away a house. Plus, no offense, but you probably won’t know how to use it anyways.

@firefocusphotography

4 жыл бұрын

@@kokonutfruitgaming9109 its a joke...

@kokonutfruitgaming9109

4 жыл бұрын

FireFocus Photography-I know, but I just want to be sure

Potato casually holding a lens that costs more than my car 😅

You're not going to get a ton of views on this one, but MAN, this was so enlightening. I have never understood what the big deal with this ridiculously expensive cameras is... but after this, I TOTALY get it. Thank you for working with ARRI to make this and explain this craziness to us dumbies. You rock man!

The 1st AC controller is pretty fascinating! Thanks for the BTS!

Yes so sick thank you gene💯 #filmmaking

Fans: stop flexin on Red Cam Gene: let’s go withe Arri Alexa

I'm very thankful to see the footage of arri

this may be the best camera tech channel ive ever discovered!! wow thank u.

Oh wow, why do you need colorist when you re shootimg with this, that looks sooo good without color grade!

@rhontis

4 жыл бұрын

Imagine seeing movies that look the same as any other ones

@arkayden3698

4 жыл бұрын

Rohleek for mood !

@quinnyshootsfilm

4 жыл бұрын

The image comes out "log" basically raw. You can use LUTs and default color profiles like Rec709 but for the most part every production will finish with a colorist. Important part of the process.

You know, I can only feel kinda anxious, when realizing, that with my health issues, and yearly wage of my family of $3000 (from 3 to 5, but usually it's 3), not only I can't afford even mid-range mirrorless, but also very basic stuff for filmaking, and I don't have any cinema clubs nor even acceptably good movie schools or something even remotely similar in my region, which is generally very poorly developed in terms of creative culture. I bought a6400, and now wanna sell it and buy X-T3, but I guess I'm not gonna be able switch to X-T3 soon. I'm 50\50 photo video shooter (but more video), and after more than a year of savings I initially bought Sony a6400, which is a great camera, but due to some tech issues (poor focus included, which is truly odd considering not that many people talked about it) and really annoying sensor dust attraction, it wasn't suitable for me. I was on hurry with my purchase, because at the time I needed to film an interview with elderly person, which had a lot of health issues, and could probably, you know, die. And due to possibility of that interview be the final moments of the life of that person, I wanted to film that in rather good quality etc. When a6400 launched it was ridiculously overpriced in my region, about $200 more compare to officially announced prices. The initial price was roughly 1/3 of yearly wage of our family, so it was pretty substantial purchase for me. Weeks after I filmed that interview Sony announces a huge discount on a6400, which was about $158. Some stores claimed that it's gonna be until November 3rd, but discount is still there. So, just like that, even if I try to sell my a6400, I lose a pretty noticeable amount of money, and I'll still need a lot in order to buy X-T3 (kinda afraid to buy used, due to scams and frauds, which is sadly pretty common in my region). And now, even if I'll be able to get X-T3 what can I actually do? My laptop barely can handle 1080 footage, and on top of new pc I'll still need other equipment, such as gimbal, recorder (at least zoom h1n is very affordable). And there's no guarantee that all my efforts will pay off. So there's that. Sorry for whining, but I feel pretty much crushed and depressed because all of that, and just wanna share my story.

@JeffreyBoles

4 жыл бұрын

What would happen if an inexperienced crew shooting a short film swapped equipment with a group of Hollywood filmmakers? The Hollywood crew would 100% make a better film with the lesser equipment. Fact of the matter is, equipment is just a tool to create art. Better tools can create better art, but it is ultimately up to the artist. An a6400 is an incredible camera! And you should be proud of your achievement. Imagine if the greats from the 1920's, 30's and 40's had access to such technology. They already created amazing films, and their cameras were shit compared to today. My point is, you can become an amazing cinematographer and story teller without the use of a $100,000 camera, or even a $2000 camera. A camera is a good tool, but your brain is an even better one. I wish the best of luck to you my friend. I hope you keep your head high and achieve all you've ever wanted.

@WatermanSurin

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeffreyBoles Love this answer! such a good reminder

@markhamanderson2656

2 жыл бұрын

Well friend, not everyone can be a filmmaker for many reasons. You can still love film.....

Wow. How cool that you have access to such beautiful cameras. Congrats. Have fun!

Dude this was fantastic! After watching the behind the scenes for "Our Planet" I was quite curious about the Arri cameras. Seeing them taking the big guy into the jungle was quite something

All the horsepower on that set, and he picks up a mirrorless on a stick. lol

bro stop flexing on us . i'm over here recording everything with a phone

@tams805

4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he rents the actual ARRI, though I think he has bought quite a few of the accessories (and renting still isn't that cheap).

@Leprutz

4 жыл бұрын

@@tams805 I believe with all these accessories shown in that film, all the antenas the tripod the screen the focusremote, I dunno to be honest but I bet you one of those cameras that rental will go over 1K$ for just a single day. And this is the part that belongs to the cheapest in Hollywood productions.

@skatepark02

4 жыл бұрын

Stephane Gregory Dan look at it this way. I rented a canon C300 mkii for 2 days, it was £2k deposit and £400 for rental. My guess is this setup is easily £5k a day.

@Leprutz

4 жыл бұрын

@@skatepark02 yeah well... 5K a day then. Who cares. The point has been made, that renting this shit out is gonna cost a lot of Ks. But even Buying one wouldn't really be affordable. Cause you buy a cam with all the accessories and you gonna use it, how many times a year? maybe only a feature film or 2 if you belong to the best and most asked DoP.s ... other wise it wouldn't make any sense. These are overthe top real pro technical equipment for some real amazing quality.

@boris2342

3 жыл бұрын

I'm drawing with a dull pencil

Really enjoyed the quick breakdown of Hollywood's most popular camera. I'm so unfamiliar with big movie equipment, and so few KZreadrs have access and knowledge about it. 👍👍

@michaelpujda8407

4 жыл бұрын

John Dough cool story bro

I've literally been waiting for you to finally upload a new video

And Im sitting here being happy with my D3400 :D

"Tastes like a parking meter" 🤣 I don't wanna know how you know that

Wow, that was a great video! Thanks for that peek behind the curtain on the equipment used by the pros.

Loved this one, very insightful!

Wait, I watched this whole video and there’s no Arri giveaway?

I cant rent one of these because the deposit is more than my net worth.

Super interesting. Your enthusiasm sells it!

This is so awesome, thanks for showing it to us!

Would this be a good beginners camera to take Twitter selfies?

@itsme3297

3 жыл бұрын

XDDD

@itsme3297

3 жыл бұрын

I mean yea good beginner camera for god tear

"Tastes like a parking meter" my boy gene tasted a parking meter.

I saw the ig you posted on the arri and couldn't wait for this video

Thanks for making this video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Very informative. Love it!

For this kind of money you can even buy a 35mm camera with film stock

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

I sat through this whole video to find out how much it cost, and you didn't tell us. I feel cheated.

@_fabiosi089

3 жыл бұрын

www.teltec.de/arri-k0-0019228-alexa-lf-basic-camera-set.html?tracking=search&target=&placement=&device=c&source={source}&gclid=CjwKCAjwh7H7BRBBEiwAPXjadtrOuEykpZbg5TdUxglDTXlsZZ43f2sZ1vdyZAAi-uopXbLv6dDr3BoC8gAQAvD_BwE

@ekxxx123

3 жыл бұрын

$125,000

@stoppls1709

3 жыл бұрын

@@ekxxx123 bruh.

I’m a 50 years old movies lover from Italy and last week I finally took home an old ARRI ALEXA CLASSIC. It’s a 5200 hours ex-rental camera, totally serviced by ARRI at Monaco last year, and with many accessories. It records only 2K, is cumbersome, is heavy and colored like a war tank. But I just don’t care… After owning BLACKMAGIC, CANON and SONY, this was my dream. And is finally a reality. The next step is to find an old external ARRIRAW recorder like CODEX or CONVERGENT DESIGN. But I’m in no hurry. Cheers from Italy.

Hi Mr. Potatojet. Just an addition to what you said about the LF's on board power options: you cannot power an LF with traditional Gold Mount battery. You would need Bebob's special high power battery back and even then you can only use Bebob's Cine battery series (e.g. A290), that has 2 extra pins for some clever power magic. P.s. The Hawk Woods v-lock battery that's on this LF isn't standard either. Its output is 26V instead of the standard 14V and one of the connector pins is blocked on the bottom so you cannot confuse it with regular v-mount chargers. This 100Wh battery is originally intented for the 65, there's a series of batteries especially for the LF.

Riddle me this, what tastes like a parking meter and smells like Steve?

@lynspyre

4 жыл бұрын

An ARRI Alexa LF that ARRI hooked up to Gene?

*In my 40s and KNOW I’m going to sound like an old man* BUT.... Why are you young filmmakers trying to BUY these $50,000-$100,000+ cameras to shoot indie projects/“potential” Netflix projects that may or may not see the light of day? Most are financing these things and wind up selling them in the end. Not to sound discouraging (I encourage creativity), but the bright eyed dreaming of most of you is unbalanced. We RENTED equipment - as do most major studio houses (even if its renting within, it’s still a rental budget). So why is there encouragement for some random person to buy these six figure setups, which require multiple people who know what there doing? As someone who works with the Union, I implore you to RENT - or use a Blackmagic, GH5, or other sub $5,000 camera if you MUST have a body/lens in your permanent custody. Not a studio appropriate $100,000 rig. Unless you come from a wealthy family that is.

@artlovee

4 жыл бұрын

it happens because influencers link achievements like an oscar to a certain type of gear

@David-ud9ju

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there are really people who want to buy this camera unless they're proper Hollywood or they're millionaires.

@refraggedbean

4 жыл бұрын

@@David-ud9ju well I would if I could fund it, but that's because having nice gear like this is just nice compared to uabing a DSLR with a million different menus and compromises

@skatepark02

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Davis I’m a GH5S user and I work as a professional. It’s a great camera and can accurately be matched to an Alexa. I’ve seen some amazing work from the black magic pocket and FS5 as well.

@ryanbarker5217

4 жыл бұрын

i can only make uneducated guesses, but i would imagine that if you can find the funding for a project you might appropriate some of those funds to buying equipment for further projects, if any. essentially, have the investors pay for it. if the movie makes money, no one is going to question the purchase. if it doesn't, at least you have the equipment and can use that as an enticement when making your next pitch to investors, 'i can save you xxx dollars because i'm serious enough about my craft to own the equipment.' maybe convenience, too, i don't know: i live in dayton, OH, it's not as if i can pop down to the local movie equipment shop and walk out with what i want, lol.

Potato Master Class!!!! Absolutely amazing can't wait to learn more about these awesome cinema cameras

haha finally i got to catch your video after uploading, thanks to you Potato Jet now am taking an extra 17 minutes of my study break.... I LOVE YOUR CONTENT

Arri told them they could do what ever they want to, Gene licks the camera 😂

ME: Congrats potato. also me: Why am I congratulating a potato?

Loved it. Kind of a "behind the scenes" feel for filmmakers. Do more. Thanks.

cool video mate, love to see a vid on the lenses and why they make a difference.

Did anyone else think he had an IMAX camera for a second?

@nicolaslabra2225

4 жыл бұрын

@Cemil next to impossible as those cameras are rental only

@thatcherfreeman

4 жыл бұрын

Probably worth noting that IMAX cameras are so loud that you generally can't record sound at the same time. Most of the benefits of high end digital camera are to improve workflow, but you could make the argument that IMAX cameras work against that, though in exchange for great image quality.

@quinnyshootsfilm

4 жыл бұрын

@@thatcherfreeman 20K a week to rent not including the film which at 15 perf only gives you like 2:30 min per 1000 feet.

@ahomicidaltaco

4 жыл бұрын

There's a Danish company that made 65mm film cameras, shame they don't make them anymore.

@quinnyshootsfilm

4 жыл бұрын

Logmar is making a new five perf camera but that’s not IMAX.

"You guys ask strange questions" Yeah, but dude, who decides which questions make it into the video? 🙃

LOVE how companies like ARRI increase learning about awesome products! NOWADAYS its looks like simple. I know isnt in the reality. Definitely need academy and labor BUT the experience with the simulators GREAT! BIG THANKS BRUH

This is is a great video. It allows the average guy to understand what truely understand what a real cinema camera is all about. It should inspire all filmkers. Most of the featues are about turning films out efficiently. If you are cranking out films everyday, they make sense. I know someone who has used an Arri Alexa but his four feature films used something more ordinary.

Did I win anything? Im second here. LOL

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

You won a tasty parking meter.

I just found my camera charger after months, and after 2 hours of recording piano, the footage corrupts :(

The coolest feature was probably the fact that remote follow focus tells you your depth of field range. So useful!

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

All the bells and whistles. Straight from Germany. Quality. The image out of an Alexa is stunning.

Love the details on your reviews. I would love to have such a great camera one day!

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

Rent it. Seriously. You only live once.

first

@Absquatulationist

4 жыл бұрын

thirst

*doesn’t tell price of the camera* :/

@walterb7174

4 жыл бұрын

*you clearly don't know google exist*

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

If you have to ask, you can't afford it. Base LF runs $85 to $125,000.

@mouthbreather280

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottslotterbeck3796 Did I say I could afford it or was in the market looking to buy one? From what I can tell, my original comment is unedited.

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

@@mouthbreather280 the old adage: if you have ask the price, you can't afford it. You've never heard that? It's a humorous statement.

@mouthbreather280

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottslotterbeck3796 I’ve head the adage. But I wasn’t asking because I could afford it, I was asking because it’s a relevant detail to include in the video and many people are probably curious. Of course I can google search it, but since I’m already watching the video it would be more convenient to just say it goes for around x price, or I bought it for x price.

As an one man crew indie filmmaker I'm happy with my Sony a6400. But this is so informative to me. Things that are on paper and demo reels of quick flash polished clips about true cinema cameras do nothing for me. This this gives you plain English, raw in your face stuff ("straight out of camera" ...Lol) with a splash of fun. PT consistently brings serious content to the table in an entertaining way. This is definitely my favorite!

hell yea! this was great. would love to see cinema lens video

But can it run Crysis?? WHOOPS! Wrong place. I’m lost. Need directions. Help. Please!

@mouthbreather280

2 жыл бұрын

I’m here to help

He's giving me anxiety how he just moves through those hella expensive cameras so fast.

It’s always so exciting to find out that genes released a new vid

Vancouver Film School has 6 Mini LFs. I'm near the end of the film production program and we get to use them for the last 6 months of the program. It's so awesome to use these cameras every week. It'll be sad to leave them behind.