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Fujifilm Camera Video Guide for Beginners

February 11, 2022

Fujifilm camera video guide for beginners and setup. How to use your Fujifilm camera for shooting video for both vlogging and high quality video. This guide is aimed at beginners and is focused on the Fujifilm X-Series of Cameras, such as XT3, XT4, XS10, and GFX.

🎥 Gear Discussed in Video
Fujifilm XT4: https://geni.us/nJUB4
Fujifilm XT3: https://geni.us/xbqo5
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens: https://geni.us/kqwz1
Fujifilm Fujinon XF10-24mm Lens: https://geni.us/ArFO9
Rode VideoMic Pro+: https://geni.us/eZg0L
Rode VideoMicro: https://geni.us/R03rk
Rode Lavalier GO: https://geni.us/HyaTD3
Variable ND Filters: https://amzn.to/3uK0GQ6 (Amazon)
Fixed ND Filters: https://amzn.to/3sBAF2C (Amazon)
Recommended SD Card for 4K Video: https://geni.us/Glzf
White Balance Chart: https://geni.us/uHmQSje

📔 Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
00:14 Welcome
00:23 Part 1: The Gear
00:27 Starter Lenses for Video
01:53 Audio Gear for Shooting Video
02:58 Using ND Filters for Video
03:24 Best SD Cards for 4K Video
03:46 Part 2: Setup Fujifilm Camera for Video
04:30 About 4K Resolution
06:19 Best Film Simulations for Video
07:12 Audio Setup for Fujifilm Video
09:37 Video Frame Rates, Resolution, and Compression
10:08 Setup for Vlog-Style Shooting
12:06 Setup for Higher Quality Video
14:04 Part 3: Shooting Tips for Fujifilm Video
14:09 How to Set a Consistent White Balance
15:40 Using Face/Eye Autodetect for Filming People
16:06 Using AF-C Custom Autofocus Settings
16:32 About Zooming and Video
17:17 Using Better Foreground Framing to Improve Video
17:43 Geariguana Ceremony
19:28 Conclusion
19:48 Outro

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📺 See These Videos!
Fujifilm Camera Settings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08Pbx9OieV2qw6K6E2M4ep6UfFmzY5VU 
Photography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqOB_XGBVE&list=PL08Pbx9OieV2W2IiaidJOfBwVasFTxjn7 
Flash Photography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsFBR_xopqE&list=PL08Pbx9OieV1NZ0ZGdBVm3yqrTp-gka_M 
Learn Capture One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3xC4ukBitY&list=PL08Pbx9OieV0MolFZIZLffMQRWfugNQKh 
Learn Fujifilm Filmmaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5BX0FZQfhY&list=PL08Pbx9OieV0ORgd9lQNIDRZHzg6YWPFO 
ISO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjjCa73XxsY&list=PL08Pbx9OieV2hkAFcQtVazdXP-M9gJZ7l 
Lens Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL08Pbx9OieV0eCrdjb-UC0_5xlrN0hx21 
Product Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnoUR6GsVwo&list=PL08Pbx9OieV2-ml_FHoAH0YE_7y4-rhRY 

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Producer and Host: Chris Lee

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