Wildlife Filming Secrets: 14 Pro Tips

Hello my Friends and welcome to another video...!
Here are some of my top Pro tips both Technical/Mechanical and Creative to help boost and improve your wildlife filmmaking skills.
Learn to shoot for the edit with these top tips.
Hope you find the information useful.. there's one tip I forgot to mention but it is in the final showreel of examples... let me know in the comments below if you spot it !
Best wishes to you all and thank you for your support.
g
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Tech Tips - No.1
02:03 - Tech Tips - No.2
02:51 - Tech Tips - No.3
04:16 - Tech Tips - No.4
05:22 - Tech Tips - No.5
08:25 - Creative Tips - No.1
10:04 - Creative Tips - No.2
11:23 - Creative Tips - No.3
12:19 - Creative Tips - No.4
13:25 - Creative Tips - No.5
14:07 - Creative Tips - No.6
14:33 - Creative Tips - No.7
15:08 - Creative Tips - No.8
16:33 - Creative Tips - No.9
18:15 - Outro
18:37 - Showreel with Examples
All Music Licensed from Artlist : artlist.io/

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  • @petersundkvist5374
    @petersundkvist537427 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the advice! The showreel was amazing 👏

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    27 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Peter.! Glad you found it useful.

  • @IVAN3000
    @IVAN300012 күн бұрын

    You're a great filmmaker but also teacher!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for the compliment Ivan..! You are too kind.! best wishes to you, g

  • @joyKafka
    @joyKafka10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing all these valuable techniques and particularly the concept behind. O that I could have found your channel much earlier. And the showreel is awesome. Please keep it up and let us learn more from your experiences, that's if you have the time to spare of course. Many thanks again.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    Thx again Joy..! I hope to keep making many more videos here ! Very best wishes.. g

  • @NatureFilmsByJohnKha
    @NatureFilmsByJohnKha8 ай бұрын

    Great video George and very generous of you to share your knowledge in this video.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you John.. appreciate you saying so.. g

  • @Rherrera96
    @Rherrera9616 күн бұрын

    Great video very informative . Thank you so much for the tips!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    16 күн бұрын

    I'm glad you found the video helpful! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. g

  • @philgowerbirdphotography
    @philgowerbirdphotography8 ай бұрын

    Great video George! Relaxed presentation style and fantastic hints and tips.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Phil..!! I really appreciate you saying so.. all the best to you.. g

  • @NatureLenzPhoto
    @NatureLenzPhotoАй бұрын

    So glad I discovered your channel. Thank you for the valuable advice.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    Ай бұрын

    You are most welcome.. I'm glad you found it useful. All the best to you. g

  • @patrickpeters_motorsportvideo
    @patrickpeters_motorsportvideo4 ай бұрын

    Great advice well presented and stunning filming! Excellent thank you!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Patrick and for taking the time to drop me a line too.. much appreciated.! g

  • @goppo6603
    @goppo6603Ай бұрын

    Very informative and educational. Thanks for sharing! Loved it.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    Ай бұрын

    You are most welcome.. thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed.!

  • @mondujar279
    @mondujar27910 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and tips. I have been trying wildlife videography for a little while and enjoy trying to capture the beauty of nature in my small way. Your pro tips have helped a lot

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Andrew and thank you for taking the time to comment.! Glad you found it useful..! all the best.. g

  • @elphotography3015
    @elphotography30154 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work! Thanks so much.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much..! 🙏

  • @mannipearce3357
    @mannipearce33573 ай бұрын

    Great video and thanks for the excellent advice.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you Manni.. I'm glad you found it helpful. cheers g

  • @JimHawkins1
    @JimHawkins110 ай бұрын

    Very awesome. Helped make me more conscious of getting more B-roll and environmental shots, as well as several other great tips. Thanks so much.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to drop me a line Jim.. much appreciate it.! All the best to you.. g

  • @CanoeTheNorth
    @CanoeTheNorth4 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and expertise. 🎥

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much..! Not sure which of the two of you wrote this comment but thank you both.. I love your channel by the way (and your pups..!!) and dream of having similar adventures in the Canadian outback..! One day..!!! Best wishes to you both..! g

  • @johnfisher170
    @johnfisher17011 ай бұрын

    very interesting and educational , thank you for sharing your knowledge..

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome John..! Glad you found it of interest and thank you as always for taking the time to stop by and drop me a comment. all the best to you..g

  • @joohib
    @joohib7 ай бұрын

    Wow, Very Beautiful, Very Informative. Many thanks.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Joohi.. glad you enjoyed.. all the best to you.. g

  • @traveltounwind3490
    @traveltounwind34907 ай бұрын

    wow your show reel is top notch. Thanks for the great tips.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much..!

  • @Mr48374837
    @Mr483748374 ай бұрын

    Very useful indeed. Thanks

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! thank you.

  • @josephdaigneau430
    @josephdaigneau43011 ай бұрын

    Another great video well done keep it up

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Joseph.. am happy you enjoyed 😊

  • @robertlawrence7958
    @robertlawrence795811 ай бұрын

    Once again, great advice, particularly for those like myself who don't really have any knowledge of "movie" making as opposed to stills photography. And not just empty talk like some on KZread; all advice backed up by that superb show reel. Amazing stuff George. Best wishes.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Robert.. thank you as always for your stalwart support..! I really do appreciate it.. best wishes my friend... g

  • @Springer5

    @Springer5

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky I would like to echo what Robert has said. As a beginner, I found this to be the most useful video I've ever seen on getting good wildlife filming shots. Just straight, direct, calmly delivered advice from someone who clearly knows what they're talking about. And when a pro, who doesn't have anything to gain by it himself, takes the time to help out struggling beginners like me, I really appreciate it. I can't thank you enough. I have written it all down and will be referring to it in the field as I practice. One comment on gear.... from a beginner's perspective I have found that using a high end camcorder has given me all the lens/evf options you've mentioned without needing to go down the "bolt on" route. For a top pro like yourself, I can see that having a big sensor necessitates the relative inconvence of bolt on bits. But for other beginers like me my own tip would be to consider a (quality!) camcorder because all the features are already onboard and the form factor lends itself well to long periods of filming, especially when outdoor light makes using an LCD screen difficult and it's necessary to rely on a good *angle-able* eyepiece viewfinder. It's just a thought that might work for some. I use a Panasonic HC-X20. I definitely need to upgrade my tripod though... All the best.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind compliment.! You are of course right with your camcorder tip too. For any beginner coming into this field a camcorder will no doubt be the best entry point to start learning the skills necessary. I wish you all the best for the New Year and thanks again for taking the time to comment. cheers.. g

  • @artesorobaserria
    @artesorobaserria7 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! Very interesting tips!!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you found the tips interesting! Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!

  • @MartinJSmithPhotographyUK
    @MartinJSmithPhotographyUK11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video George very interesting.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Martin.. thx so much and glad you found it of interest 🙏

  • @MrIanWebb
    @MrIanWebb8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I've been doing wildlife filmmaking for the past 2 years and this info is so hard to find!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey Ian.. glad you found it useful and thx so much for dropping me a line.! all the best to you.. g

  • @SangeetaNarayanVlogs
    @SangeetaNarayanVlogs2 ай бұрын

    Very nice and helpful tips shared... thanks

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sangeeta..! 🙏

  • @My_Mriya
    @My_Mriya7 ай бұрын

    It was very interesting to listen to the opinion of a professional. Thank you for the informative video

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi Tatiana.. thank you for your comment and I am glad you found the video of interest. Very best wishes to you.. g

  • @Nature_korea
    @Nature_korea8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and skills. It will be of great help to my photography.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome..! Thank you for taking the time to comment and I am glad you found the video useful. Best wishes.. g

  • @hvargas1442
    @hvargas144217 күн бұрын

    Amazing video! I'm a wildlife photographer but wanting to explore videography more and came across your channel.. Subscribed!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    17 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Hector.. I'm glad you found it useful.

  • @panagiotiskyriakakis749
    @panagiotiskyriakakis7497 ай бұрын

    Very nice video!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! σε ευχαριστω..!

  • @jesantdas3946
    @jesantdas39462 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much...

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    2 ай бұрын

    You're most welcome..!

  • @dillonbrown1454
    @dillonbrown14543 ай бұрын

    Wonderful

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @JapanLovers
    @JapanLovers6 ай бұрын

    Thank you ✌

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    6 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome.. and thank you for taking the time to drop me a comment..!🙏

  • @FB_Photograpy
    @FB_Photograpy11 ай бұрын

    Great advice, thank you for sharing, it almost felt like being in a training session!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you FB and I'm happy you found it interesting.. the "training session" feel is what I was going for so I'm glad that came across.. all the best to you.. g

  • @TheFossilChannel
    @TheFossilChannel3 ай бұрын

    Excellent presentation

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much..! i really appreciate it..! 🙏

  • @amitdutta8768
    @amitdutta876828 күн бұрын

    Very informative video and useful advices. I have started to make videos on birds. This will definitely help me. Thanks George.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    28 күн бұрын

    My pleasure Amit..! So glad you found it helpful.. all the best to you, g

  • @pbds2763
    @pbds27638 ай бұрын

    Thanks George for this great tutorial. I have began making short videos in Nature. I have a good tripod and fluid head. I have chosen to use a monitor, which helps me. The tips about the different camera shots will be very helpful in future videos. Thank you for your wonderful showreel. Peter

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome Peter.. I'm happy you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment.. good luck with your video shorts..! cheers.. g

  • @pbds2763

    @pbds2763

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you George for your encouragement. I want to make short Nature videos as meditative pieces for people to reflect on. So there will no speaking, some quotes intersperced and underscored by the local Nature sounds and some reflective music. Does the 4-6sec change of frame in the sequence still work here? Peter @@GeorgeSBlonsky

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi again Peter.. it should do and in fact if you are going for a more meditative or "asmr" type feel to the videos, you can probably get away with longer clips as the purpose is different.

  • @pbds2763

    @pbds2763

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks George, Yes I want to explore ASMR videos in Nature further. Peter@@GeorgeSBlonsky

  • @Relax-pg6nz
    @Relax-pg6nz6 ай бұрын

    Thank you ever so much. I will watch this again as I have learnt so much. I am trying to become a photographer (alongside my regular job) with the hope of becoming a full time photographer in later years. I have also been trying to do nature/relaxing videos and would love some day to film close to anything I have seen on KZread or on National Geographic, albeit that I may not have the professional equipment used by others. This video has whetted my appetite to learn more. Hopefully, my future videos on this platform will have improve. Thank you.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    6 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome..! I’m happy you enjoyed the video and found it useful..! I wish you luck in your photography and filming..!

  • @Relax-pg6nz

    @Relax-pg6nz

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky Thank you, most kindly. May I ask one other question? Is it that one can only use a teleconverter successfully with a prime lens? I did some research to see which teleconverter would be best for my Nikon D780 paired with my Sigma lenses and made my purchase based upon the Sigma magazine's recommendation. To my surprise, images are rather soft and lack sharpness. Do they only work with prime lenses? Am I doing something wrong? It should be able to autofocus, but often times the focus is off. Should I only use it when I manually focus on my images? Recently, I was lucky to happen upon a troop of monkeys. The ideal shot which I hoped for presented itself. When I checked later, it was so soft. What should I do? Could you advise me? Sorry, it has turned out to be more than one question but ultimately I would like to know do extenders only work with prime glasses as well as should I only use it with manual focusing? Cheers, mate. Come to Japan some time.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    6 ай бұрын

    Hello again my friend.. let me know your name as I don't want to just refer to you as Relax-pg6nz..! In regard to teleconverters I should firstly say that in my experience the 2x produces much softer results than the 1.4x ..which one do you have..? Though I have never tried them on tele-zooms I can only imagine that they will never produce as sharp results as with a tele-prime. When using my 1.4x with my 500 f4 I also sometimes (especially in hot or humid conditions) get softer images. What I have found to help a little is to stop down your aperture more.. for example, my 1.4 + 500mm gives me a minumum aperture of 5.6 but I have rarely been able to get great results unless I stop down to f8 or f11 as a minimum. Using manual focus with it may help but it depends on whether the softness is because of atmospheric conditions (the more magnification you use then the more pronounced becomes heat haze/distortion) or if the glass just cant focus as well. I also think (but I might be wrong) that auto-focus could be slower and not as accurate on non native glass. Hope that helps a little... and I would love to come to Japan.. one day maybe I will make it there..! best wishes my friend, g

  • @Relax-pg6nz

    @Relax-pg6nz

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky George, I thank you for your considerate response. I will go out and continue trying on weekends. As I said, photography is where my passion is but I am also interested in videography and have been shooting videos for my relaxation KZread channel. Kind regards my friend, Green.

  • @johobirding
    @johobirding7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video, helped!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Tomas..! Glad you found it useful..!

  • @johobirding

    @johobirding

    7 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky I had a cheap tripod and my vids were simply terribly shaky etc., because I didnt want to invest into it. And when you said - "you need a good tripod if you are serious" I realized you are completely right. I'd like to focus more on video content, Im serious and I took your word for it and ordered Kingjoy C86M + VT-3550M, I hope this will fit well with my R5 and 100-500 kit, thanks for the eye opener :)

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    @@johobirding ..man that’s serious..! 👍😃 I’m sure that’ll work great with your rig.. good luck with it and I look forward to seeing some of your work..! All the best to you Tomas. g

  • @johobirding

    @johobirding

    7 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky Its maybe too much I know, but I spent so much money on a bad gear, trying to save money, in recent years that I rather go directly for "best" possibility. Im sure you understand. How happy are you with the Sigma 60-600 Sport? You dont do any workshops, do you?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    @johobirding ..I’m with you Tomas..! I totally understand your action and agree with it. There’s no point having thousands of £££$$$ worth of kit sitting on a $100 tripod.. makes no sense.! I do make some workshops.. mostly photography though at the moment but I do intend on setting up some filming ones if I can raise enough interest.. have a look at my site if you like… www.georgesblonsky.com

  • @filbilly
    @filbilly10 ай бұрын

    Really appreciated hearing how you think and shoot to supply the editor footage options. That's so helpful for the editor, even if you're editing the footage yourself. When shooting, how do you decide to shoot slow motion. What are you thinking about, and are you shooting interval or speeding up footage to compress time. Thanks! Great video!!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey John.. thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Good questions..! Re slow mo.. depends on the scene really and what the story is that production is trying to tell.. rule of thumb I go by is that the higher the action or the faster the animal then the slower I shoot.. the interest lies in the detail of the behaviour so it's only by shooting slow you can see things that you might otherwise miss. For example.. if it's a parent bird feeding its chick I most likely will shoot at standard rate.. no need for slowing things down.. if it's a snake striking prey then the slower the better to see every detail from the coil to release to teeth coming forward and hitting the prey etc.. I'll also shoot slow when the action is only fleeting to give editor those extra seconds to play with in the edit. Re time-lapse, for myself personally, I will 99% of the time do so intentionally.. so always interval.. always gives a better result. Hope that goes a little way to answering your questions.. many thanks again..! g

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    I forgot to mention that fps choice is sometimes dependent on light conditions so when shooting in very low light I might not have the option to shoot slow because every step up in speed loses me a stop in light.

  • @filbilly

    @filbilly

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky Thanks for both responses George. I know every situation is different, so I enjoy hearing other videographers process and the choices they make in the moment. Helps add to my awareness when I'm out. Thanks again!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    You’re most welcome John and I’m the same.. always good to learn how other fellow togs think and work.. all the best to you.. g

  • @eos4life
    @eos4life7 ай бұрын

    WoW, WoW just WoW! I have been looking for a video like this one with little luck! Yours delivers plenty more! Looking forward to explore your other recorded video and future upcoming one! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 🙏🏻

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey and thank you ..!! So glad you found the video of interest.. more to come soon.! all the best to you.. g

  • @happy1wandering
    @happy1wandering9 ай бұрын

    Great content in here! Subscribed! What do you use for monitoring exposure while filming, just histogram ? Or do you use waveform ?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment..! My fav tool for setting and monitoring exposure is False Colour.

  • @happy1wandering

    @happy1wandering

    9 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky great! I have it in the ninja v. How do you know if the animal is properly exposed ? What color do you aim the subject to be at ?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    9 ай бұрын

    I usually aim for my main subject to be in the pale grey band which I think is 58 to 77 IRE

  • @ukwildlife
    @ukwildlife7 ай бұрын

    With the manfrotto video head, I've seen a few other people mention vibrations travelling up the handle, shaking the setup, and had it myself. Have you experienced this?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Maybe not up the handle per se but it is far from being a stable head.. I think it has more to do with how it fastens to the tripod which in turn magnifies any shake from the panning arm.

  • @juancroxatto5939
    @juancroxatto593911 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, this is the first time I've seen someone using BM6K for wildlife filmmaking, which happened to be very similar to my own gear (BM6K + 150-600, Samsung T5, Tilt mini follow focus, etc), and wondered how do you prefer the codecs. Do you use the BRAW or ProRes in general?, when it comes to long waits for the action to happen and that sort of thing, it can be very storage consuming, so I felt a bit more inclined to ProRes as I find it very nice image quality. Braw 8:1 just for specific things. And do you edit a bit yourself or always give the footage to editors. Nice content, love the fluid head with the big plate to balance, will go for one of those.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Juan.. thx for taking the time to comment.! I've been thinking of making a video about this setup as my choice as a few people have asked now.. it has to be said that it's not the most obvious choice for wildlife but suffice to say it is the most economic setup for my current circumstances. I almost always shoot in BRAW (8:1) unless specifically asked by client for ProRes.. for myself I do it because firstly I love editing the raw files and secondly, for some reason, my laptop handles the files much more easily than ProRes.. I always get more dropped frames and sticking on playback when editing ProRes. Maybe because I use DaVinci and it likes it's own files more..? I'd say it was about 50/50 between shooting for myself and shooting for clients where someone else will edit. All the best to you.. g

  • @juancroxatto5939

    @juancroxatto5939

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@GeorgeSBlonsky Great, so although Blackmagic it is not the most common camera to be seen in the wildlife and can have its downsides (size, weight, bulky), I can say that the image quality its just SO good. Im currently in Costa Rica filming the wildlife and being into the forest with hard lighting conditions, all I can say is wonderful results. Like it way better than my Sony alpha im carrying. Likewise, also got it for the budget and when the time comes another step can be given, but for now BM6K makes me feel very happy.. Anyways, ill be following your content, keep it up!

  • @ukwildlife
    @ukwildlife5 ай бұрын

    Hi George, sorry for 2nd comment, but a quick request There are very few videos on the topic of filming wildlife, at least when compared to photography, so I decided to make my own one, from my perspective of starting out and I'm going to put section in it on videos Ive found useful, would it be OK to use a short clip of yours? I'm thinking a screen capture of it playing in for a few seconds in the window/not fullscreen, Ill obviously pit a link in the comments too!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    5 ай бұрын

    It's no problem..! Please no need to apologise for commenting..!... and yes of course you can use the clip and thank you for asking..! all the best to you..g

  • @larrybillgorum87
    @larrybillgorum8711 ай бұрын

    I don't do any film making, but that Portkeys EVF looks like it might solve a photography problem I have. I often like to lay on the ground to get low angles, and will often use the tilting back screen on my R5 for that. The problem is that I need to wear reading glasses in order to see the LCD and even with reading glasses on, I have difficulty judging focus on the rear screen. With the Portkeys I guess I could just dial in my diopter adjustment and use it in lieu of the back screen. Do you find it to have any lag compared to the back screen? Could I depend on it if I were trying to capture a particular moment, like for instance an egret spearing a fish, etc.?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Larry.. thx for the question.. the Portkeys could indeed help you and in fact it also has focus peaking which is the best visual indicator of focus and I couldn't work without it as I only ever use manual focus when filming.. any lag has so far been imperceptible to me but I've never used it when shooting stills.. you might want to check that it will actually be able to receive the signal when the camera is in stills mode and that it's not something that only works when in video. I also found this video which may help..? kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqOeyKhyfNGppaw.html all the best.. g

  • @Ashikdepthfulframes_media
    @Ashikdepthfulframes_media7 ай бұрын

    Any budget camera and lenses for wildlife cinematography....can photography camera and lenses can be used for cinematography

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi.. as long as they have video recording which most modern cameras do then yes.. photography cameras can be used for video

  • @snapsnap1
    @snapsnap15 ай бұрын

    How do you rack in or out smoothly by hand or manually especially when it takes more than one rotation. Is that velcro strap on the lens some kind of help. On a video camera with a fixed zoom lens one obviously can use the zoom in or out button.

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi and thanks for your questions. I tend not to use zoom ins & outs footage preferring to cut between a wide shot and a close shot so the smoothness is not really a factor for me.. more of a factor is to get the zoom done fast so that I can have good continuity between the cuts. If I do want to have a "push-in" or "pull-out" shot which I distinguish from zooms as being much slower and gentler then I mostly would do that in post in the edit. It's a little difficult to describe so I hope that makes sense.? I will be making a tutorial of this soon so hopefully I'll be able to show it better than I have been able to describe it. The velcro strap cinches the lens down on to the lens support and rails to make the rig more rigid.. it has helped a lot with camera vibration/shake.

  • @snapsnap1

    @snapsnap1

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky Thanks. I understand what you mean. I sometimes like to pan and push in or pull out at the same time and I find it difficult to do manually now that I m using a mirrorless camera rather than a video camera. I guess I could do that in post as you suggested. Do you capture audio especially of birds singing or calling with your setup?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    5 ай бұрын

    That's a tough move to pull off to be sure and doing it in post might indeed make your life a little simpler. Regarding audio.. for my own work I have a couple of basic mics which I would love to upgrade. For the professional work there will either be a specialist on the crew or they just work from archive.

  • @wildpatagoniafilms16
    @wildpatagoniafilms1610 ай бұрын

    Binging on your channel! :) Great post mate! I have a couple of questions, hoe you don't mind... at 11:14, 12;00 7 14;15. (time codes). were those shots taken with the Black Magic 6k pro? They look stunning! thanks again!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey Gabriel..! Thank you again and I don't mind at all..! So.. the shot of the Coypu surfacing is on the Blackmagic Pocket 6K and the shots of the Pelicans are on the Sony FS7

  • @wildpatagoniafilms16

    @wildpatagoniafilms16

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgeSBlonsky thanks! First of, the quality of Braw is superb! So smooth! Love it, almost in pair with Arri look... Regarding the pelicans I thought it was the FX6... due to the good quality slomo ;) cheers & thanks!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    10 ай бұрын

    I’d love to have an FX6..! The FS7 was the production’s camera.

  • @antonoat

    @antonoat

    8 ай бұрын

    Fabulous video, thank you for sharing it with us George. Those Dalmatian (I think that’s what they are) Pelicans are incredible looking creatures, must be a real thrill to film them, may I ask what country that was please! Looking forward to seeing more of your films and learning heaps more. I’ve photographed(stills) wildlife mainly for 30+ years, recently video has got me very interested! Cheers👍😀

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    8 ай бұрын

    @@antonoat hey Anton.. thx again for your kind comment and I'm so pleased you are enjoying my videos..! They are indeed Dalmatian Pelicans and I film them on Lake Kerkini near where I live now in Northern Greece. Very best wishes to you.. g

  • @xbfotos
    @xbfotos7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. Why do you turn the lens tripod mount upwards? I’ve seen many photographers do that, why not mount it on the lens?

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi XB.. thanks for the question.. there are two main reasons for doing this.. the first is that using the lens foot would make it more difficult to use a rail system for the rig and you need the rail system to attach more accessories such as the follow focus. It also means that both camera and lens can be supported so as not to put stress on the lens mount. The second reason is that it is also easier to find a balance point for mounting the rig on the tripod. As a bonus it also means you can use the lens foot as a carry handle. Hope that helps.

  • @RickThibert

    @RickThibert

    2 ай бұрын

    what rail system do you recomend @@GeorgeSBlonsky

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    2 ай бұрын

    @@RickThibertHi Rick and thank you for your question... I use a 15mm Smallrig base plate, rails and lens support. I think I put some affiliated links in the video description.

  • @TheXone7
    @TheXone73 ай бұрын

    What great and unique information in one vide. I am getting into wildlife photography, using mt055cxpro4 Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod with 44lbs/20kg load capacity. My R5 with grip and 200-400mm lens + fluid video head weights around 9kg / 20 lbs. Do you think from your experience I would need more stable tripod? I guess the less telescopic parts the legs have the better stability. Whay load capacity would you recommend please? Thank you!!!

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi and thank you for your comment..! Regarding your tripod question.. 20kgs load capacity is certainly plenty for your rig. When it comes to tripods for filming though rigidity is key and how your camera mounts to the head and the head to the tripod is key to avoid micro jitters. The tripod you mention is I think more of a photography tripod so it will never be as good as a video specific tripod. But I also use a photo tripod because it is so much lighter when carrying a ton of equipment... especially on a long hike.. plus they are much more affordable than good video legs. You just have to learn to deal with the shortcomings and find ways to work around them.. for example, many times I have to hang my backpack from the tripod just to add weight to give more stability. Hope that helps a little. all the best to you.. g

  • @TheXone7

    @TheXone7

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your extensive answer, it is much appreciated. Also thank you for the tip with the extra weight (backpack let's say) to stabilize the tripod even more. I wish you all the best, thank you again!@@GeorgeSBlonsky

  • @subarnamahapatra4818
    @subarnamahapatra48185 ай бұрын

    Which focus mode will be best for filming wildlife??

  • @GeorgeSBlonsky

    @GeorgeSBlonsky

    5 ай бұрын

    In my opinion.. Manual Focus.. Watch my most recent video where I get in to it. Cheers g