Applebox Cinema Co. is a full-service video production team based in Charlotte, NC.
Director Mike Reda and Cinematographer Derek Donovan specialize in commercial production, documentary and narrative storytelling. Our work has screened all over the country as well as a number of international film festivals, and we’ve won several awards for both outstanding direction and beautiful visuals.
We believe it’s often the countless, unseen details that take something from being good to being great, and we approach every project with that passion.
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There is a Scarlet W for $4000 on ebay (with monitor, side handle and 2 Mini mags) and there is a Komodo 6k on ebay (with handle and batteries) for $4000 as well. Which do you suggest I get? I film mostly commercials, promo videos.
What a gem video. Fantastic. From 4 years ago this video is exactly what I needed. Easy to follow and understand while still providing everything I needed to know. I use Sony a6600. Thank you so much.
Is you upgrade the firmware to 6K?
Damn Beautiful lighting
Would love to see this made using a Nikon Z 6ii and NLog or HLG
What if you're on a 1 Fish and 2 Loaves budget. Right now I have a shot gun mic.
When you mean you record the audio separately, do you mean you have a microphone hooked up to your camera, or do you literally shoot a video then after record the audio? Because I can’t imagine aligning lip movements being perfect
Either a microphone plugged into the camera or recording into an external recorder and syncing it in post
why nobody mention its important to have 10 bit capable camera or you will get picture issues
Not to hate on your Video but, yes, I can hear an electrical hum in your background. I can also hear the echo of your voice in the hyper reflective area you are recording. Don't worry most people over the age of 50 won't hear it! TBH its hard to get audio 100% unless you have a sound engineer treat your space or if you learn what to do to reduce these challenges prior to recording & in post.
I actually heard the fan's noise in the beginning
I'm sorry bit you really didn't say nothing
Save yourself the hassle and greed of RED and just get a pocket 6k. Just as good, if not better, and it's a fraction of the cost. Seriously, you could get three for the price of RED's greedy, proprietary BS. Or if you just NEED the form factor, get the Ursa, Still cheaper and BRAW is SO much easier to work with in post. I just can't understand why RED is still in business.
Well the Pocket 6K didn’t exist when I bought the RED. In fact the Pocket 4K didn’t either. I’ve used both, they are both great. Definitely don’t think the 6K is as good, definitely not better in my experience. I’ve never had an issue editing RED raw, my computer cuts through the 5K footage like butter and I’ve been able to pay for the RED by renting it out locally, and now I’m making money off it. Never saw much interest in renting my 6K so I eventually sold it and stuck with the RED. It’s been a better investment for me, but I know that’s not everyone’s experience. Glad to see so many great cameras coming out at lower price points!
If you don't need a NAS (which most people don't), the OWC Thunderbay is a great option. You can get it for around $800 and upgrade HDDs as you go. I shoot BRAW and the average project is around 1tb, so I have about 72tb of storage. Backblaze is also a good option, but it is VERY slow, so large files take a while to upload.
you know whats so amazing is that this topic I believe is so over looked and not talked about enough thanks for this! Because picture profile matters just as much as aperture iso white balance and shutter speed there’s not enough videos about this at all I literally just discover natural profile in my GH4 its looks!! Amazing!!!
Great video and sound. are you doing any post-processing on the audio?
I didn’t do any post processing here but since this video came out I started adding a Parametric Equalizer and setting it to “vocal enhancement” and that makes the vocals pop really nicely!
you didn't mention HLG3 profile... what about it?
Just got microphone, and you first video appeared.. let's find out secrets to clean audio
Best of luck! Let me know if you have any questions!
thanks for all the information!, question: which software do you use for postprossesing your Slog or Cine4 video?
Thanks! I don't use Sony cameras anymore, but I do all of my post processing in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Resolve is free and it's a great tool for editing and color grading. But I've been using Premiere for more than 20 years so that's always my go-to editing software.
@@AppleboxCinema Thanks again!
This was indeed very very helpful.
How to get rid of the white noise when actually speaking into the mic? There is nothing until sound enters the mic from my mouth, then i hear this background white noise - how do we eliminate this completely?
The best way to reduce white noise is to lower the microphone's gain (how loud the mic records) and to get the microphone as close to the subject as possible. And of course the more expensive and high-quality your microphone is, the better it will sound.
@@AppleboxCinema Thank you so much. I've been looking for a fix for this for ages! Much appreciated.
"I did a pretty good job" love it!
Can you make a video about the jobs a production company should have and the job descriptions
Thanks so much Joshua! As you can probably tell, I've been MIA for a while. This is a great idea! I plan on bringing the channel back soon, so I'll be more than happy to address this in a video when that happens. Thanks for the support!
Why do you change the camera settings when shooting in s-log? Wouldn't it be a more fair comparison if the camera settings were the same?
It's been a while since I made this video so I don't really remember, but I know that some of the camera settings change depending on the profile you're using. For example, if my memory is correct, Slog doesn't let you shoot below ISO 1600, so I had to make adjustments to the f-stop and ND to get a similar exposure.
Great video. Thank you!
Hi great video! Questions was if you have similar clips how can you jus apply the same colour grade to all of them instead of repeating the process again and again? Thanks!
Hey thanks Ash! Great question. If your clips are all similar, in Premiere you can click on your colored clip, go into the Effects Controls panel and right-click the Lumetri color effect, and click “copy” then go to your other similar clips, and paste. Then that color grade will apply to all of them.
I just found your channel. A friend of mine asked me if I could do a video for his wife's shoe store. She saw a video I did of him training at his gym; he's a professional boxer. So he said we'll pay you for it. I said sure. This would be my first paid job. However, I'm trying to figure out which route to go. I was thinking a flat fee of $500 for the day including the editing process. But he mentioned she wants drone footage also (I just got certified so I'm able to do this). So with that included the price would have to go up. Since this is my first paid job I could charge $700-$800. But out of curiosity, what would you recommend? Should I still ask him what their budget is and go from there? Or just charge them what I think it's worth? I don't want to undervalue my service just because it's my first paid job.
Hey Kenny, congrats on getting your first paid job. I think it’s a great idea to start by saying “for video and drone footage, my rate is $800, but I’m open to negotiating a price that’s fair for both of us” and see what they say. A client will always want to pay less but a videographer should always value their time and skills. Think of a price you wouldn’t be willing to work for less, and be firm. It takes years to learn these skills and it takes money to buy equipment, so it’s not something just anybody can do. If you’re still willing to do this video for $500, let them negotiate down that far but not go below it. If they can’t pay the lowest amount you’re willing to charge, see if they’re willing to lose the drone footage. Until you’re a thriving business, working out pricing with clients will be a dance to find a price that everyone is comfortable with.
@@AppleboxCinema That’s solid advice Mike. I appreciate it! Thank you for responding.
Red Komodo vs Scarlet w what can the scarlet w do better ? 4k at 150fps is one
At this point honestly the Komodo is probably a better deal. It’s cheaper and newer. The Scarlet-W is still great and will be for a long time, but camera tech gets better and new REDs get more affordable every year. If I was buying one today, I’d probably get the Komodo.
@@AppleboxCinema I have Komodo but I was thinking scarlet w may be better in high frame rates over the Komodo
Thank you, the best!
Thanks Elena! So glad this was helpful!
Very helpful video ☺️
Thanks Anil! Glad you found it helpful!
Very cool!!!
Hi, I record videos in my Nokia 7 Plus mobile. I use Davinci Resolve 17 for Colour Grading. So please advise me Colour Management settings in Davinci Resolve software.
Oh wow I wish I could help, but I've never used a Nokia 7 mobile phone for filming. I'm not sure the best settings for that phone, or what settings would be needed to manage your color in Resolve. I've only ever used dedicated film/video cameras that have a lot of setting controls. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
@@AppleboxCinema Not a problem. Thanks for your support, have a great year ahead 💐
What profile is best for my Sony ZV-1?
Sorry for the late response. I've never used the Sony ZV-1 so I can't say for sure, but I'd recommend using a LOG format or at the very least, whatever the "flattest" profile it offers. That removes some of the contrast and saturation so that the camera is recording the most visual data possible, which gives you more flexibility to add it back in later. Hope that helped!
I know this comment is 2 years after the video was published but, thank you! the video was really helpful!
Thanks Drew! Glad it was helpful!
I love your colors....Binge-watched your videos jux cos of your color grading....so appealing
Wow, thank you! That's awesome, hope you got some good info from the videos!
@@AppleboxCinema certainly….a lot
th, really helpful!
Thanks for this video! I have the same issue with desaturated exports on a Mac and it's super frustrating. I've noticed this issue doesn't happen on Windows (the exports match the preview perfectly) so I've resorted to working on a Windows computer. Not an ideal solution, but at least one exists Btw your colors look really good in your videos! Am I able to recreate this with a consumer-level Canon camera? Do you shoot in a log/flat profile and color the footage after?
Thanks! Yeah, I think using a PC might really help with exports. Adobe has confirmed their color issues are because of Macs, so that's actually a great idea. Glad you like the colors in the video! You can definitely get similar results with a consumer level camera. I try to shoot in a log/flat profile because it gives you the most flexibility to change colors, so if your camera has flatter profiles, that's a great start!
Hi Mike Great video! I just came across your video, I'm one such freelancer who does a lot of independent productions. Is there a possibility that you can upload the BTS document here again? I'm really looking for one Thank you
Thanks so much Shay! As you can probably tell, I've been MIA for a while. Hopefully you were able to create some documents to keep your freelancing going strong. I plan on bringing the channel back soon, so I'll be more than happy to recreate these documents when that happens. Thanks for the support!
JUST KIDDING! Here's an updated template. Hope this helps! bit.ly/3SpPEb8
Awesome video bro, new sub!
Thanks for the sub!
I am looking for one single wired microphone to plug into Zoom H4N to record an event like this kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqB2zdhxdrexZbQ.html what mic do you recommend I have a good budget. The mic should not distort the instruments or be too sensitive for the treble instruments and be able to hand the drum sound.
Hey brother :) Awesome Video! btw.. how to make those amazing text boxes? any video?
Thanks! When you say text boxes, you mean my social media pop-ups? I made those in After Effects. I'd be happy to make a video when I start my channel back up! Hopefully very soon!
kick ass video.
Thank you!
Very good.
Great video man. Can you make a video on grading those flat profiles. I'm really struggling in post production. Getting the details back from slog is tiresome to me.
I agree! For a while I was starting off by bumping contrast and saturation but then I found some free LUTs that go from S-log or C-log (or whatever camera you're using) to Rec 709 and starting with that. It gets pretty close and if it's too strong I will just dial back the intensity.
@@AppleboxCinema this will help
"background sound" in the beginning i do hear and i hear it in everything I do and it's driving me so bloody mad
I know the feeling! I always just try to get the microphone as close as possible and hopefully cut some of it out. Premiere Pro has some pretty good "noise" removal plugins that cut out some of the noise, I'm sure other editing programs have something similar.
I have my Sony 90mm f2.8 with me😊
Thank you so much 🙏🏿🎬📽️ This was the hardest part of my business
No problem! It's definitely something I continue to struggle with, but hopefully this was a good start for you!
Can i use it for my sony 85mm 1.8 lense???please let me know
You should be able to use these with any lens, just make sure the connections are compatible. I ordered a set that fit on Canon lenses, you'll want to find a set that works with whatever glass you have.
Mann!! Just blown my mind
I think using luts are like using Instagram filters!!!
LUTs are definitely like using Instagram filters. But LUTs are just a starting point. You CAN add a LUT and be done, or you can use it as a base and then make more specific adjustments.
Great video! So if I want to record sound like footsteps does, how do I record it seperately? Like do I bring the microphone to the feet?😅
Haha actually yes! As silly as it seems, I did exactly that for my last few films. We weren’t able to get audio of my character running so I went outside and recorded myself running back and forth at different speeds so it would match!