{"id":1811,"date":"2020-09-03T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.magnanimousrentals.com\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2020-09-02T21:16:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T21:16:32","slug":"sony-fx9-interview-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/sony-fx9-interview-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony FX9 Interview Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sony FX9 Interview Setup, what is it?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Sony FX9 interview setup, of course, includes the Sony FX9, which is a versatile digital cinema camera for any type of production, especially documentaries. It includes an integrated shoulder pad, and extension arm for camera support and control. The FX9 can run-and-gun right out of the box. Most documentaries also include interviews, and the FX9 is built to apply its versatility to these setups as well. The camera includes a 6K full-frame sensor, so if you&#8217;re running and gunning, and your subject is moving quickly, unbalancing your composition, you can re-frame your composition in post when you descale to 4K or HD. The built-in ND helps you quickly manage the light in your environment, while maintaining your depth of field. The advanced autofocus, facial detection, and image-stabilization functionality also greatly assists the run-and-gunner. Sony&#8217;s new color space, S-Cinetone, produces pleasing facial color tones which is optimal for interviews. The camera&#8217;s dual-native ISO, and 15+ stops of dynamic range, make it an excellent low-light performer, especially if you suddenly run into an environment that shifts dark. The Sony FX9 is a great camera for documentaries and interviews. We recommend adding several accessories to this camera, to make your production easier, and provide even more versatility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Gear List for Sony FX9 Interview Setup (<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d2cD6KvS_6Q?t=55\">0:55<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/sony-pxwfx9-xdcam-6k-body-kit\/701\">Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM Body Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/leitz-summicronc-t20-75mm-prime-lens\/341\">Leitz Summicron T2.0 75mm Lens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/metabones-pl-to-e-mount-adapter-for-sony-nex\/550\">Metabones PL to E Mount Adapter for Sony NEX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/smallhd-702-bright-monitor-kit\/661\">SmallHD 702 Bright Monitor Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Arri MMB-1 Mattebox Bundle for Sony FX9 (ask a rental coordinator)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/vct-quickrelease-tripod-adapter\/497\">VCT Quick-Release Tripod Adapter<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(included in the mattebox bundle)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/black-pro-mist-4x565-14-filter\/271\">Black Pro Mist 4&#215;5.65 1\/4 Filter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/camera-cart-chicago\/290\">Filmtools Camera Cart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/sachtler-video-20-s1-tripod-kit\/149\">Sachtler V20 S1 Tripod Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Leitz 75mm lens is slightly telephoto which helps separate the focus on an interview subject from the background. The lens is also color-neutral, and tack sharp edge-to-edge so it will take advantage of the FX9&#8217;s virtues. The SmallHD 702 monitor&#8217;s user interface functions as a page system, which makes it fairly easy to customize multiple control options, and then easily access these controls. The Arri Mattebox Bundle includes an Arri Adapter Plate to adapt a VCT Quick-Release Tripod Adapter for quick on-and-off movement from tripod-mounted interview setups, and then back to run-and-gun shoulder rig shooting. The mattebox includes two 4&#215;5.65 filter trays for greater image control. The Black Pro Mist 4&#215;5.65 filter provides an additional layer of versatility as it evens out the highlight roll-off in our image, adding a slight and soft haze to further control and balance facial skin tones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Gear List for Audio<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/boom-and-shotgun-package\/134\">Boom and Shotgun Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/cstand-chicago\/210\">C-stand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/boom-pole-holder\/137\">Boom Pole Holder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/sennheiser-g4-wireless-lav-kit--a1\/687\">Sennheiser G4 Wireless Lav Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The multiple audio recording devices diversify your audio capture, and record more frequencies, with varying sonic ambience, to produce higher quality audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Gear List for Power<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/sony-xdcafx9-extension-kit-for-sony-pxwfx9\/702\">Sony XDCA-FX9 Extension Kit for Sony PXW-FX9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/rental\/anton-bauer-cine-150-v-mount-battery-four-pack\/660\">Anton Bauer Cine 150 V Mount Four Battery Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The FX9 Extension Kit provides a V mount adapter for powering the camera and accessories. The unit&#8217;s P-tap output provides a power connection to the SmallHD 702 monitor which uses the 2pin LEMO cable and power adapter included in the monitor kit to draw power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>How We Build the Interview Setup (<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">9:00<\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remove the shoulder pad plate from the bottom of the Sony FX9.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount the Arri Adapter Plate to the bottom of the FX9.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount the LCD Monitor to the camera.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Connect the Metabones lens adapter to the camera&#8217;s lens mount.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount the Leitz 75mm lens to the Metabone adapter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insert the 15mm rails included in the Mattebox Bundle into the Arri Adapter Plate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remove port cover on the top-rear of the camera that covers the connector for the extension unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Connect the extension unit to the back of the camera.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Connect the Sachtler tripod&#8217;s quick release plate to the VCT Tripod Quick Release Plate included in the mattebox bundle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount VCT Tripod Quick Release Plate to the tripod&#8217;s fluid head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount the camera system to the VCT plate on the fluid head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thread an articulating arm into the 702 monitor, then thread the other end into the camera body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Connect the monitor&#8217;s P-tap Adapter to the 2pin LEMO cable, mount the adapter to the monitor, and connect the P-tap connector to the P-tap output on the extension unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount the Arri Follow Focus if you are not using auto-focus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount the mattebox to the 15mm rails and secure the mattebox&#8217;s reduction ring around the front of the lens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insert the Black Pro Mist filter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount a V mount battery to the extension unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mount and connect the lav kit&#8217;s receiver to the camera body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Setup a C-stand with the Boompole Holder, Boompole and shotgun mic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Connect the shotgun microphone to the camera&#8217;s XLR port with one of the included XLR cables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Power on all devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adjust audio settings and levels as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adjust lighting on set as needed. (check out our 3-point lighting setups for interviews with our post <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magnanimousrentals.com\/build-of-the-day-led-lighting-kits\/\">LED Lighting Kits<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adjust camera settings as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lights, camera, action!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Setup up a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/consultation\">free consultation<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, or go to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/\">magrents.com<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to build a rental order!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to build and optimize a Sony FX9 interview setup, and also how to build it, and why the Sony FX9 is a great documentary camera!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-video-equipment-review"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1811"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1811\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1826,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1811\/revisions\/1826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magnanimousrentals.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}