Shooting a Cinematic Music Video | GFX 100 II Video Review | MPB

In this video, we explore the cinematic potential of the GFX 100 II, Fujifilm’s medium format powerhouse, by taking it out of the studio and onto a real-world music video set. With its stunning internal ProRes footage, incredible dynamic range, and that gorgeous medium format sensor, we wanted to find out: Can it hold up in a professional video production environment?

Whether you're a cinematographer, director, or content creator considering medium format for video, this deep dive offers practical insight into how the GFX 100 II performs in the field.

Chapters
00:00 We Shot a Music Video with the GFX 100 II
00:33 Why the GFX 100 II?
01:38 Hybrid Camera for Cinema
01:57 That Sexy Medium Format Sensor
02:40 Recording Formats
03:21 Lenses We Used
03:51 Lens Compensation
04:35 The Monitor & Viewfinder
05:09 Camera Build & Stabilisation
05:57 Low Light
06:16 Rain Room!
06:31 Getting that Hazy Look
07:12 Overhead Shot
07:48 Auto Focus
08:00 Handheld Shooting
08:36 Post-Production & Color Grading
10:05 Quick Look at Stills
10:24 Final Thoughts & Price Comparisons

🎧 Music Video:
Song: Sacred Heart
Artist: LEXXE @queenlexxe
Director/Editor: Alexa San Roman @alexasanroman
Still Photos: Sam San Roman @samsanroman
‪@LEXXE‬


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Fujifilm GFX 100 II - https://bit.ly/MPB-GFX100II-Video
Fujifilm GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR - https://bit.ly/MPB-GF23-f4
Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR - https://bit.ly/MPB-GF45-F28
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Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR - https://bit.ly/MPB-GF35-70
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