HOW TO SETUP SONY ZV-1 with CINEMATIC SETTINGS FOR FILMMAKING
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Today I show you how I setup my Sony ZV-1 with settings that gives me cinematic video for filmmaking. I also show you how to set your custom buttons for easy access to all the most important and used functions while shooting video. A guide to the topics can be found below along with time stamps. Please let me know if this helped you and don't forget to like this video:)
Test footage 0:00
Intro 0:24
Factory Reset 0:58
Cinematic Setup Starts 1:09
Menu Customizing 1:27
Focus Modes 2:09
Color Settings 2:58
Exposure Modes (FPS) 3:55
Auto Focus 4:53
Audio Levels 5:13
Steady Shot (Image Stabilization) 5:56
Zoom Speed 6:45
Display Button 6:55
Over-Exposure (Zebra's) 7:03
*Custom Buttons Menu 7:13
Scroll Wheel program 7:20
Using Custom Buttons 8:12
Manual Focus 8:19
Memory 1/2 Setup 10:28
Function Button Setup 13:30
Function Menu Setup 14:07
Outro 15:12
How to custom white balance your ZV-1 • Sony ZV-1 Custom White...
I had to dive into this camera to optimize it for cinematic footage. Please tell me what what you think in the comments. This video was not sponsored by anyone.
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i watched this video at least five times. I always think I'm an adult and can go out in the field and operate this thing, but I always come back here to fix my settings after I failed myself lol. I subscribed b\c of this video and your endless content on the ZV-1. Hope you're still around when I finally graduate to Sony VENICE.
Joe...I’ve watched tons of videos on the ZV-1. And I mean TONS. I don’t usually comment...but when I do it’s right here because dang dude...this was helpful and I appreciate the extra explanation behind everything. Thank you! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Wow that was a nice comment, thanks for that. I really appreciate you took the time to not only comment but say such a nice thing. Thanks for jumping on board as we learn this stuff!
Dude me too haha. I have a ZV-1!
I just got the zv-1 and starting out learning film making. This video helped me so much, those sony menus are pretty full on at first!
One of the best videos for the ZV-1 beginner. Thank you!
Thank brother. I’m using the camera for two years now and been following your tips since then and came for revision 🤝🏽
I saved for a while and just bought Sony ZV-1 so I can upgrade the quality of my videos and for now your videos have been giving me so much help and information in the process of learning. I hope your channel grows and grows each and every day, you totally deserve it! Thank you so much for the amazing way you teach me and others!
Great to hear! and I appreciate those kind words.
Just wanted to say thank you. What a great detailed video that moved fast and didn't apologise for asking me to pause and check my own camera along the way. I've been using an A6400 for work videos for 18 months and just got the ZV-1 for my own business. I feel like the ZV-1 does everything the A6400 does for me and now thanks to you, I can hopefully prove myself right.
Glad it was helpful! and so happy you are off to a great start! Are you more into filmmaking or photography, or both?
@@thefilmalliance I normally shoot product comparison and sample videos at work but found your video really helpful for some music video shooting which is something I get dragged into. Thanks again
Thanks so much Joe. You are amazing and I always get so much value out of your videos. You are no doubt the best filmaking youtuber out there. 😍😍 Keep them coming!
During lock down i fancied getting into photography so i randomly bought the zv1 and didnt know a thing about it ..... then i found this guys channel.... wow what a legend this man is so informative and does what he does brilliantly .... defo deserves more subs
Glad it helped you and something positive came out of the pandemic for you!
Watched tons of videos on how to set up my zv-1 .. yes some where helpful but this video literally answered all my questions / issues I had with the zv-1. Appreciate this
Amazing stuff, Joe. Watched this video when I bought my zv1 a year ago and never did anything, but I’m back again and re-inspired to create with this camera! Thanks for the great work
Wow, that is so nice. I am so happy that you started again. I know that this was written about a month ago. So tell me, are you still creating?
Joe Mama
Really helped alot to basically understand the camera and the setting. You are great man! U know ur stuff.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much! I just bought this camera and I have no idea about cameras at all so this video was exactly what I was looking for!! Can't wait to see more :)
Glad I could help! Have you seen the video how to shoot cinematic video with the ZV-1? You may find that helpful1
Very informative 👏. I just bought my zv 1 camera and having trouble with functions. Thanks to this tutorials. It helps a lot ..
I've watched a lot of videos ever since i got the ZV-1 (about 8 months ago), but i still didn't understand this camera as much. This right here is the best ZV-1 video I've ever watched. I found myself doing a lot of playing, pausing and rewinding 😂with the purpose of aligning my camera settings to yours. At some point i paused this video and went to watch another video on your channel (Sony ZV 1 s-sinetone) and came back to resume this one. I learned so much within a short space of time, and because of you, i value my camera more than i ever did before....You really are making some positive impact...watching from South Africa ✌
Thanks Teboho. You are always encouraging me and I really appreciate it. Glad that it helped you. I also appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know.
Want to thank you for doing this, just followed your instructions exactly. Really appreciate it
Oh what an information packed video. This has to be the best I have seen so far for manual mode
Thank you for yhat
Great video yet again...new sub here, I’ve watched every single one of your ZV1 videos like 10x each. I bought the camera last week and since then already feeling more comfortable everyday with it and learn something new from your videos. Keep it coming you’ve been a huge help!
Thanks for the sub! Thats great to hear. Yes practice is key and then just come back here if you need refresher info. Thank you
thanks for taking the time to put this tut out.. best one ive seen thus far
thanks Joe just got my zv-1 setup with your tutorial here! Excited to use it now
That’s awesome, go out and use it until you become a master with it. It takes time but pretty soon you will be on full control which will give you more creative freedom
Hi Joe, really a excellent tutorial. Thanks a lot for all the beautiful content. Best wishes 😊
Wow! Such an awesome video. I set up my camera and learning so much. I’m learning how to do B-roll from your videos. I’m a new KZheadr and still learning. Thanks you.
Bro you are the best on KZhead for such videos.God bless you and stay healthy
Fantastic video! So informative and straight to the point! Subscribed and would love to see how you color grade with S-log 2 in fcpx! 👍🏼😊
THe ZV-1 is a perfect compliment to my a6000 and a6600. Thanks for the video, nice work! Subscribed.
thanks for the video, straight to the point. appreciate it!
Thanks joe, you helped me a lot
Thanks for the tutorial. I will make short movie with my Sony ZV1 🙏👍
Thanks for all the support:) Cant wait to see it
I've had this camera for a while and was able to make some solid stuff and some stuff I didn't like, this video was a huge help. Thanks.
Thank you for making this video. Sony menu is not the easiest thing in this world. So this helps a lot.
Yes I agree, glad it helped
Thanks for the video. Just got a ZV-1 last week and learning more about it. I followed your settings and am going to give it a go!
Awesome. Please check back in after you’ve gotten use to the settings and let me know what you kept and what you changed.
I just got my ZV-1 and this video is a great starting point. Our needs are similar so I’m gonna give your settings a try. Thanks!
Awesome, please let me know how they work out for you
*_Thanks for the great video ! I just purchased ZV1 and this video is my tutorial and very helpful !!! GOD BLESS YOU_*
Glad it helped
This video was a treasure trove of useful information. Thanks for creating it!
That was super nice of you. Thank you
SUPER SUPER HELPFUL!! Thanks 🤗🤗
revisiting this, you are a gem ma friend.
This was absolutely helpful! Thank you so much!
This helped so much!!!!! I just got my camera yesterday and was struggling. This helped!
So happy for you! Glad it helped! We just released a video on in camera transitions with the ZV-1 if your interested.
Thank you very much, underrated channel, you deserve more
I appreciate that, thank you very much. Do you have the ZV1?
Thank you so much for this, Joe!!
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. you are appreciated!
Thanks, thats very nice of you
You're a total legend for making this video
Thanks Alex
Can I just ask, how come you switch back over from 4k to 1080p for slow motion shooting?
Love the content, excellent video man!
Thanks so much, really appreciate it. Do you have the Zv1?
This is shot so beautifully
Thanks Breigh.
Very well done , I have seen many videos but you did it
Dude this was fantastic, thanks. Added to favourites for when mine arrives.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Thank you for a really thorough tutorial. One thing I'm not clear about: if I'm filming in Auto mode, will the ZV-1 allow me to manually intervene on any of the settings or do I just have to live with it or switch to Manual mode?
I just bought the ZV-1 for vlogging and some B-roll so I found your video very useful. I just set up my camera and tomorrow morning ?ill go on the track to make some footage with my bike! thanks so much for helping!
Thats great news, thanks for letting me know. Please let me know how you like it
Very informative, just bought a Sony ZV 1, this was very helpful, good foundation to build on.
Thanks, I appreciate that. You can switch around the custom buttons once you found what you like the best. Did you also pick up a gimbal for it?
@@thefilmalliance I did actually, but subsequently, still waiting for it to be delivered. Incidentally, although I filmed in 4k before with my iphone it does not require much technique, the camera does. In shaded areas I am find, In the sun is where I have got the problem the video is overexposed it is white and although I turned on the (nd filter) it doesnt change it, any recommendation?
Video 34… finally, got the settings we need! We Grow as we go - really like that (AJ)
Great video thanks! Indeed we would love to see an slog2 and edit video from content make on the ZV-1. 👍
Thanks for the class. Now I’m ready. 🤝🤝
Good, great! So glad to hear it
So appreciate all your awesome ZV-1 guides! Thank you 😊 One feature we cannot find anywhere in any of the menus is the 'picture profile' or 'cine2' modes?
Thank you for the tutorial! It was easy to follow and I can't wait to go film more content!
Glad it was helpful! Do you shoot professionally or as a hobby?
@@thefilmalliance My husband and I are amateurs making content for a variety of online platforms. We film a wide variety of subjects from dance classes, to handsewing instructionals, to informative interviews, travel reviews, and cooking classes. Its been a massive learning curve from our first video to now.
thank you so much you helped me a lot with this video
I feel more confident to use this camera now thanks
Hello, Thankyou for making our life easier to create this
Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad that you liked it.
Most informative video for zv-1 se up for a newbie. New sub
Awesome, so glad that it helped. How do you like your Zv1?
Such a helpful tutorial, great information w/ the mode and functioning options. Do you have any information about the utilization of an external mic. As you stated, I also choose 26 as the audio level but was having trouble w/ the 3.5 inch cord for a RODE Lav microphone. I wonder if this is a settings issue that needs to be adjusted to manual, and/or does it have anything to do with the 3.5 inch TRRS cord? Do you have any recommendations on how to properly use an external Lav mic (with cord).
Hi, great videos and really helpful for a beginner like myself. Just a quick question; what is the make and model of your tripod?
Cheers, nice straight forward tutorial, I am new to Sony menus, so the custom settings and shortcuts really help a lot, I wear glasses for reading and with the camera being so small trying to navigate the menus out in the field is a nightmare!
I know right? It is such a creative block when you have to stop and search through the menu system. Which custom button did you find most helpful?
Potter Made I think the switch between manual and auto focus👍
Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so welcome! I just put out a video of this setup in practice. I hope it helps with your filmmaking
Ur content is awesome !! thanks a lot
Great video! Just ordered the Sony ZV-1.
So excited for you! Thank you
Ok I m back, I had to slow you down even to 50% since English is not my language. Anyway you nailed it🔨! Thanks Joe🤗
You are welcome, glad it helped
just ordered mine, great video! well done, looking forward to more videos.
Hope you enjoy it! Has it arrived yet?
Yes! I got it and have been having fun slowly learning, as it's my very first camera. However, then i saw your multicam video and felt compelled to invest in another. You've really inspired me, thank you! Now if only i knew what I was doing haha
This video was amazing and so helpful Thank you !!
Thanks NeNe. I really appreciate this comment.
Thanks mate...indeed this is super helpful 🥳👍
No problem 👍!
Very helpful. I’ve just bought the ZV1 to add to my RX100vii loving it so far but that’s going to make it easier and better thanks, subbed too
Thabks, glad it helped. Your going to love it
Thank you for this video :)
Fantastic video! Will try these when my camera arrives!
I really appreciate that. Thank you Do you do filmmaking as a hobby or professional?
@@thefilmalliance I guess I will call myself an aspiring composer wanting to do some filmmaking in that field to accompany my music, and I like to film on a hobby basis here and there. My main camera is the Panasonic S1R with a range of lenses, but for many purposes it is overkill (and heavy!)
This was very helpful! I learned SO much about my Sony and feel much more comfortable with it now. Pair this with his video about HLG3 or any other one where he tells how to custom white balance. This camera skews to a very orange skin tone if you do not white balance indoors.
Greta point. What Cameras do you have other than the ZV-1? Does this happen with your other cameras as well?
Enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you
This was super helpful, thanks man!
Glad it helped!
Thank you!! This really helped me out
Thanks for the support. Im happy your getting value from these videos
Awesome video! Great work! Today i purchase zv-1 and you really help mě for start shooting. And those 3 presets are super handy. Thanks❤
I am so glad that it helped. What do you think of your Zv1 so far? Also, are there any videos that you would like to see anytime soon?
@@thefilmalliance i think zv-1 is really good camera. Video looks more professional than video from my iPhone 13pro… my only con is the prize. In Czech it cost probably 1000 with grip and i bought for 400 with grip but it is second-hand but almost new and that is good deal for me… Full price is to much for me or any other amateur. But zv-1 teach me to use manual settings and i appreciate that so much🙂 sorry for my English😁 i think most of creators on KZhead dont need more professional cameras zv-1 is gooood enough
Thank you, it helped a lot to me.
Glad it helped. Are you using FCPX to edit your videos?
Rock star...! Keep 'em coming... dynamite...! And thank you...!
Thanks for your encouragement. Did you pick up the ZV-1?
@@thefilmalliance Yes I have...! Settings are key (a struggle) for me... you've been very helpful in identifying what certain settings can do in certain conditions... great for filmmakers to know... peace...
beyond helpful thank you
That was hugely helpful. Especially for setting the custom buttons! The only thing is you were showing that you set HFR in your functions menu but I don't think that let's you toggle to HFR mode. You still have to hit mode first and go to HFR mode. Def correct me if I'm wrong!
Brilliant observation! You are correct. Thank you fro taking the time to comment that! Hugely helpful to the community. The HFR settings if the function menu are only set to HFR FPS setting. You do still have to access HFR through the HFR mode. You are very observant great work! I would still leave the HFR setting within the function menu so you can quickly toggle between the high frame rate options while you are in the HFR mode. Thanks again
Very informative. Great video!
Glad it was helpful! Check back in a few weeks and let me know how these settings are working out for you
This was super helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome Cinematic video!!! Thanks for sharing this.. I hope i can have this kind of camera. A new fan of yours.. from Philippines
Thank you, are they selling it in the Philippines?
Great insite on computer issues. I didn't know this. Thanks
Thanks, glad that it helped.
Thank you so much for the video. It's been incredibly inspiring, helped me start showcasing my own cinematic videos.
Great to hear! Have you seen my exposure video? This should help you a lot.
Awesome video! I just bought the ZV-1. Thank you for posting this video! :)
Your going to love this camera! Have you seen our latest video using HFR for slow motion?
@@thefilmalliance I'll check it out now! Thanks for the reply :)
Thank you so much for the video! I was just wondering what memory card are you using? and which would you recommend for this camera and for the types of videos that you shoot.
Heres the one I use and have had no issues with it. amzn.to/3k71ird
Thank you for this good overview - would love to see the slog2 infos
I’m actually working on that video now. Stay tuned!
Thank you....You are great.
Thank you brother
Actually i said thank you after 10 mins in the video now I finished the video and really appreciate your effort and time for taking us through all of that brother 🙏🏼🤘🏽
Hi there Joe, just in one word: awesome!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Do you have the Zv1?
@@thefilmalliance No, I've got the ZV E-10
Thanks! Super useful walkthrough.
Glad it was helpful! Did you pickup the ZV1?
@@thefilmalliance I did - looking forward to learning more from you about the camera! :)
Subscribed! I didn't know about this memory function, shutter speed and iso on how to properly customize them until you made a video about it. I'm trying to look for videos about that. Now the tutorial I really wanna see is how to shoot using those memory recall you've registered using slog2 and how to color grade them. I'll definitely wanted to see that tutorial.
Thanks, the video I’m working on now is HLG3 so you may find it helpful
Amazing Work 👍
whats the best 1080p setup for recording nice quality videos, and do you have a layout on a simple button that you cud switch easy from 1080p regular filming to 4k slow motion cinematic? hope to hear from you
I just brought a ZV1 today and this video is great! Am really hoping it will kick my video content quality up a notch as have just been using my Android phone up to now. Looking forward to testing it out after watching this. Cheers dude!
Glad that it helped you. I also appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know. How are you enjoying your camera so far?
@@thefilmalliance Still getting my head around it all to be honest - hence all these videos guides I'm watching on KZhead! 😆 It's a huge step up from recording on my 5yr old Android phone, that's for sure. But once I've done some test videos and stored some of the key settings within the memory functions, I should be good to go.
Thanks for the video. On the other hand if I have a Crane M2 stabilizer, what should I put as a parameter on the ZV1 for stabilization? In Standard or Active mode? And for the iso you set it at 125, but when filming indoors, it's better not to have a range between min and max to avoid dark areas ?Thank you.
Hi Nazca, thanks for your input. If you are on a gimbal I would set to active if you are shooting a subject and standard if your vlogging. Active is always best but it punches in. Yes I agree that there shouldn't be a "range" when shooting indoors for your iso however know that the footage gets pretty noisy once you pass 2500 ISO so keep that in your mind when filming in low light or indoors. Its always better to light the environment and keep the ISO lower. Thanks again!
Thanks alot man
Great vids! Thanks a bunch!
Glad you like them!
thanks for da tips man!
My pleasure! Glad it helped! We just released a video on in camera transitions with the ZV-1 if your interested.