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Motographs. Photographs with motion. Episode 2 – A garden in Early Autumn 2024 – 2

Episode 2 of a series of Motographs. A garden in Early Autumn 2024 – 2.

I don’t strictly classify what I shoot as video. I see video as as a series of frames that have motion which in a lot of cases is specifically generated by the movement of the camera. What I mostly shoot is stills that have motion within the frame that otherwise remains static. Any motion that’s generated such as slow pans or tilts is done in post using excess areas of the image that would otherwise be outside of the final framing.

I frame each shot like I would if taking a photograph and always use a tripod. Instead of taking one shot I take around 30 shots each second. The frame remains static the motion is generated by the subject matter.

I’m now calling call them Motographs (Photographs with Motion), it’s Motography!

Shot with the BMPCC 6K G2 and the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens.

#motographs #motography #blackmagic #blackmagicpocketcinemacamera #bmpcc6kg2 #canon100400mm #canonlens


Motographs. Photographs with motion. Episode 1 – A garden in Early Autumn 2024

Episode 1 of a series of Motographs. A garden in Early Autumn 2024.

I don’t strictly classify what I shoot as video. I see video as as a series of frames that have motion which in a lot of cases is specifically generated by the movement of the camera. What I mostly shoot is stills that have motion within the frame that otherwise remains static. Any motion that’s generated such as slow pans or tilts is done in post using excess areas of the image that would otherwise be outside of the final framing.

I frame each shot like I would if taking a photograph and always use a tripod. Instead of taking one shot I take around 30 shots each second. The frame remains static the motion is generated by the subject matter.

I’m now calling call them Motographs (Photographs with Motion), it’s Motography!

Shot with the BMPCC 6K G2 and the Irix 150mm F2.8 Macro Dragonfly Lens.

#motographs #motography #blackmagic #blackmagicpocketcinemacamera #bmpcc6kg2 #irixmacrolens #irix


Opal Elephant at Colchester Zoo taking a shower

Opal is about 38 years of age and is one of the female elephants at Colchester Zoo. Here she is, taking a shower along with the matriarch Tanya on a sunny afternoon in September 2024.


A tour of my unique Blackmagic video rig with a few tips and a sample reel

A tour of my unique Blackmagic video rig with a few tips and a sample reel

A 360 degree tour of my unique telephoto video rig comprised of BMPCC 6K G2 and a Canon 100-400 L IS USM II lens.

A few tips and ideas that may help with your rigging decisions.

A sample reel is also included.


Test samples: Irix 150mm Macro f/2.8 Dragonfly lens on Blackmagic Pocket BMPCC 6K G2

Took the Irix 150mm Macro 1:1 f/2,8 Dragonfly lens out for a first test to the local woods for a couple of hours. It was attached to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 (BMPCC 6K G2).

I hope to follow this up with a review in the near future.

#bmpcc6kg2 #bmpcc6kpro #irix150mmmacro #macro #irix


Flowers! BMPCC 6K G2 & Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Went out capturing flowers with the BMPCC 6K G2 & Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. The Canon lens is sharp, works well up close, and it’s a great choice for capturing flowers. The long reach allows getting nearer to subject matter that would otherwise be impossible. With the BMPCC 6K the Canon 100-400mm has an equivalent focal length of 156-623mm when using the whole sensor.

Undoubtedly one of my favourite lenses of all time, it gives a beautiful rendering that produces images with a quality that’s hard to define.

#bmpcc6kpro #bmpcc6kg2 #blackmagicpocketcinemacamera6k #blackmagic #canon100-400LII


36 clips I’ve shot with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 in the past few weeks. May 2024.

May 2024. 36 clips I’ve shot with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 in the past few weeks. BMPCC 6K G2.

Using a variety of lenses.


Sirui Venus 75mm T2.9 1.6x Anamorphic sample video. L mount BMCC6K full frame.

First test shots with the Sirui 75mm T2.9 1.6x anamophic lens. Shot on the Blackmagic cinema camera 6K full frame (BMCC6K FF).

A very sharp lens with beautiful rendering.


Chillin’ with the Chimps – Tombe & Talia at Colchester Zoo.

These magnificent chimpanzees were spending some time chilling out at Colchester Zoo in Essex. The boss chimp, Tombe, was fascinated with the camera, and Talia a younger female came to inspect all the gear before settling down and posing for me. A rare moment for us as they are normally very active and hard to shoot.

Shot with the Blackmagic pocket cinema camera 6K G2 (BMPCC6K G2) & Legacy Tamron 90mm macro lens (72b), on a tripod. Lighting conditions were tricky and the chosen ISO was 1250. The camera coped well with the dynamic range and after a bit of noise reduction the results are pleasing. Shooting through glass does take the edge off slightly but the footage is still pleasantly sharp.

If you’re interested in visiting or supporting Colchester Zoo you’ll find more info here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/suppor…


Gone Fishing. Test shots – Blackmagic BMPCC 6K G2 & CANON EF 100-400MM F/4.5-5.6L IS II USM.

First test clips using the CANON EF 100-400MM F/4.5-5.6L IS II USM with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2.

Shot on the waters of Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex.