Sony ZV-1: 20 Tips for Better CINEMATIC Video Quality

In this video I go over everything I have learned in the past 20 months of owning the ZV-1 and I haven't even touched the surface. I think this camera will be legendary for years to come.

Follow me on Insta: @thefilmalliance

HERE ARE THE VIDEOS I REFERENCED

Follow Me on IG @thefilmalliance

Here is everything you saw in this video (mostly). (Affiliate Links)

Here is everything I used to make this video. (Affiliate Links)

Affiliate Disclosure:
=============================
Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

=============================

Contact Joinfilmalliance @ gmail

[thefilmalliance]

Do you have the ZV-1? If you would like to see more videos like this one like and subscribe!

[earl_raymond]

i still rock my zv-1 and still come to your channel for tip, even the older videos. appreciate you dude!

[richardrestorations]

I got my zv1 when came out. I was the first one to buy from the Sony store in Christchurch. I'm a bit spoilt for cameras I have a Sony Mk3 and Sony mk3R and G master lenses up to 600mm and dji pocket 2 and was primarily doing landscape photography, this year I have started a YouTube channel Richard Restorations doing restoration projects and I found the zv-1 the best camera to work with have made riggings to hold my cameras from the ceiling and I just use the zv-1 and as a backup, I bought a second-hand rx100 Mark 3 I run a power supply down the rigging to the cameras so I'm not continuously changing batteries I now come to the realization that I need to be more cinematic with my filming and storytelling and hence I come across your channel I have viewed quite a few of your videos and found them really informative and a person who knows what he's talking about so thank you.

[earl_raymond]

i’ll be honest, i bought a sony zv-1 a few weeks ago and i was looking for some tips, and this was the first channel i discovered that made sense. you really explained things from a “i seriously have never used this camera” point of few and been watching quite a few videos since then of yours. really appreciate it!

[samanthajanesmith]

thanks again Prof Joe. I took your advice and got a cage for my ZV-1 added a handle, shotgun mic and light (oh and lotsa batteries) and it made so much difference even with me being a complete beginner. I still have to get to grips with many of the things on your list (next it's zebra and manual focus) - but I must say that everytime I have tried one of your tips I end up saying "oohhh now I get it" - so thanks ever so. One thing I can recommend is that I borrowed a friends Beachtek DXA - this enables you to add more mics and also monitor using headphones. Will be my next purchase!

[lecanius]

silent watcher here. got the zv1 a few days ago. been watching videos daily about it, and cameras in general, since around a month now. ur among the most helpful channel I've encountered so far. watched a ton of ur videos already and noticed just now, after all the videos i watched, how little subscribers and views u have compared to what I thought. i was totally sure u had at least a couple hundret thousands. keep up the great work, its gonna pay off. wish u the best dude :)

[ShauninParadise]

top notch help. My zv1 arrives tomorrow and it means that after 1.5 years of vlogging on my iphone I'm finally leveling up! It's my first proper camera (I'm 45) and your vids have given me so much confidence. gracias, - Shauninparadise

[kushpatel]

New here and absolutely love the content! I've got the sony zv1 for vids, canon rebel t5i for pics, and a mavic 3. I have a passion for cars and am fortunate enough to be surrounded by millions of dollars in supercars every single day of my life. I take my passion for cars and filmography and try to make cool things. Ever since i was a kid, I had this canon camcorder i brought with me everywhere! (still sits on my shelf today, even have the original box) and now almost 15 years later i've finally found the time to come back to my passion of making fun videos with things I love! thanks for helping me learn some cool tricks to up my professionalism!

[onocoffee]

Professor Joe - no one could make this video when the camera came out. You are the best one to make this video. Over the years, I've come to regard you as the foremost authority and fan of the ZV-1. Thanks for your work!

Over the nearly two years I've had the camera, I've almost gone out and bought the C100mk2, ZV-E10 and recently, the BMPCC6K, and each time I've decided to pass because none of them offer the compactness, ease of use and feature set. Sure, some of them have better image quality but for what I want to shoot and how I want to shoot, they're all lacking.

[zafreebarak]

Greetings from Malaysia! I'm a silent watcher in your channel. Your videos helped me a lot since I bought this camera about 5 months ago. Hope there's more to come!

[excursioncouple]

You are the best man, Got a ZV-1 like a year ago and you make the best videos for them. Been a big help making some of our vlogs so far.

[matejzajacik]

I used to have GH5, a wonderful piece of hardware, shot some nice clips on it, but had to sell it, and now I'm looking to buy ZV-1 as a budget replacement. And your videos on all things ZV-1 are pure gold! I especially appreciate that you take time explaining how to get the most cinematic look out of it, which the cam is not even built for, but obviously capable of, to some extent. Thank you!

[sabrina]

In love with this sony zv-1 series!!!! Thank you so much for creating such in-depth videos on it

[WeAreUX]

DUDE, I have been following you since two years (since I bought the Sony-zv1). I have been learning SO MUCH by watching you videos. When I started I had absolutely no knowledge about camera work whatsoever (still so much to learn). In this time I also started my own YouTube channel about the User Experience of products. Most of the videos have been shot on the zv-1. Last week I uploaded my first video again in quite a while. I am still small but learning with every video. One thing that bugged me a bit was the fact that I could not monitor (e.g.)check for a echo my audio with the zv-1 (no headphone jack). I now have found a way to do that. Basically what I do is that I start the streaming option and stream my image to my Surface Pro to OBS and there listen to my audio. On the Go I use the same feauture but then with my android. Because I gained a bit more confidence (filming-wise) and I just did my first (PAID) filming gig. While filming I switched between my k&F concept tripod and zhiyun crane m2. I do have a ulanzi quick release plate to swich with ease between multiple tripods/gimbals etc. Question: Do you advice to balance the zv-1 with smallrig case and ulanzi wide lens with the Ulanzi quick release plate? Or is there a more convenient plate for that setup. I hate the fact that I cannot take my zv-1 off my gimbal quickly. Thank you so much and keep up the goodwork. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[davidfirth]

Late to this party, but intro: Been Fuji for most of the last 8 years, with a lot of time doing family pics with the XP series of waterproof cameras, then X100F, XE3, XE4, and XT4 to support my long-standing church AV side gig. Currently kept XE3 and XT4. Also have dabbled in Insta360 One R, RS, X2, and Go 2. Just got into compact Sony with RX100M7 and ZV1. Appreciate the videos. Yours are some of my favorites, even if I'm relatively knowledgeable on the topic. Your delivery and content are on point.

[TechYourNeeds]

I love my Sony ZV-1 best investment I made as far as camera last year. Definitely, I have been watching a lot of videos on tips & tricks. You are one of my go to channels.

[ahran_in_seattle]

I’ve just started recording myself and loved ones using zv-1 starting this year . It was a lot of investment as a noob who have never filmed before. Im taking baby steps, and you are the one who has been helping me take those steps!
Thank you!

[BlueJayBonsai]

Silent no more! I went all in on a ZV1 last year thanks to your videos. Love it!

[KevinChromik]

Got my ZV1 and now I am binge watching your videos 😄

[digibactechnologies]

By far your content is the most clear, concise, and informative tips and tricks video related content I've come across in all of my 220+ YouTube camera related channels I currently follow. I highly recommend your channel to anyone wanting to grow their film-making skills and knowelege. What surprises me, is that you don't have 100k + subscribers by now, you obviously have earned that IMO, and then some! So grateful and appreciative to have found your channel, keep up the great work, I am confident you will be richly rewarded for all your hard work going forward! Bob Carter