FS5: Sony PXW-FX6
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ReelFilmGeek
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Yeah I jumped on the fx6 early and sold my fs5 faster than expected to pay for most of the upgrade (just need to sell my odyssey 7Q+ now). Sold the fs5 for more my asking price which was set for more than I expected after the fx6 release so jumped on the chance to sell. I'd just buy a A7S to hold me over (though still have to deal with some audio issues) if it wasn't for the rumors of the A7 IV since I shoot a lot of stills and could use a camera that isn't as high mp as a A7R. All I know now is that gear is not an excuse for poor quality work haha, we have so many great camera and lighting options that are so affordable.
But they do thats the nutty thing .. its herd mentality when it comes to cameras and production .. which is good and bad depending on if you have bought the "right" camera.. if Netflix says its ok , production can sleep well in the knowledge that everyone else will be using it and they wont get "in trouble " for signing off on a new camera.. they just want safe in all aspects , crew and gear and to cover their arse and not get fired .. thats production in the modern world .. and hence Netflix approved is pretty much the industry wide seal of approval, even for those that will never shoot for Netflix in a month of Sundays .. the big boys in the playground said its ok ..
C100Scottie
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how does one get gigs for netflix?
? know / have an agent who knows .. a director or producer that gets a commission .. or.. shoot an incredibly interesting documentary that they buy ..
Even if you shoot a fantastic doco that they end up buying up from you, you still do NOT need to use a "Netflix certified" camera for it.
Yes I know .. but the question was "how does one get gigs for Netflix " nothing about what camera is needed .. ?
BrianMurphy
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"Nobody cares"
Couldn't agree more!
Its a nice camera and it may be in my future but Neflix approved will have nothing to do with my decision. The debate now is should I really be looking at an iPhone 12 pro Max before most of my clients start asking me why I don't shoot on it, it cost less than two grand.
Couldn't agree more!
Its a nice camera and it may be in my future but Neflix approved will have nothing to do with my decision. The debate now is should I really be looking at an iPhone 12 pro Max before most of my clients start asking me why I don't shoot on it, it cost less than two grand.
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When it comes to "getting a gig for Netflix" the camera you own is so far down on the list, it isn't even on the list.
I only get work by reputation and almost never get asked about which camera I own. Maybe back when a Red camera was considered to be hot that could be a selling point but not anymore. So who cares really about approved? I only purchase things that makes my work easier.
Not really.. they are not all expensive cameras are they ..f5 / fs7 /fx9 and now fx6 are on the list .. alot of owner ops could "get a gig for Netflix ".. but its knowing the producer or director, thats the only way for a DP to get a gig for Netflix .. as I said ..
You almost never get asked what camera you have .. really ..? there are the usual suspects that generally get asked for .. but owning say an F35 or F900r as a freelancer you aint going to get hired with that camera ..
Most don't care as it looks about the same regardless of which camera I use and in the end clients sure as hell don't care. Some weeks ago I mentioned I got a second FS7 and the producer just looked at me and asked me what an FS7 is. This fall I've worked with at least six different cameras. Put any camera in my hands and I'll make it work.
puredrifting
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When I booked you, I only cared that you and the second shooter had the same camera so as we live streamed, the two shots would match color.
For the Legion of Honor Ceremony, I didn't know or care which of your cameras you used because I knew you'd do a good job regardless.
The whole Netflix Approved thing seems ridiculous to me, I doubt very many Netflix Commissioned projects are going to shoot on the FX6 or S1H, other than as crash cams
or specific instances where a small plant camera is necessary. It's still going to mainly be an Arri Alexa Mini LF fest for the foreseeable future.
So few DPs and production companies are actually commissioned to where Netflix approved matters, it's really moot point for almost everyone.
It is going to be Alexa LF/Mini LF ... until a streamer - and not necessarily Netflix - begins advertising/promoting 8K footage. And then others will want to catch up on the high end. At least, on some projects.
But "Netflix approved" label does have some cache because, once upon a time it was such a prestigious list, the original Alexa couldn't get on it. And it shows the progress in the camera/electronics design. A few years ago, an $80,000 unit wasn't good enough. Nowadays, a $4,000 model is deemed sufficient. Even that $2,000 Panasonic box is. Yup, I lost all respect for Netflix.
But "Netflix approved" label does have some cache because, once upon a time it was such a prestigious list, the original Alexa couldn't get on it. And it shows the progress in the camera/electronics design. A few years ago, an $80,000 unit wasn't good enough. Nowadays, a $4,000 model is deemed sufficient. Even that $2,000 Panasonic box is. Yup, I lost all respect for Netflix.
ahalpert
Major Contributor
The Netflix approval is based largely on a set of specs - 4K log or RAW capture at a minimum bitrate, necessary outputs, etc... it should be easy to predict which cameras will land on the list if you know the full set of requisite specs. It's not like Ted Sarandos is back there testing cameras and arbitrarily deciding what he likes