Open Gate Creators

Every camera brand is chasing the next big feature—but what do filmmakers actually need?
Brandon Washington joins me for an honest conversation about where cameras go next: open gate, global shutter, built-in ND filters, compressed RAW, and AI. We also get into his favorite and least favorite LUMIX cameras, rising storage costs, and why a simpler workflow might matter more than better specs.
What’s the ONE feature you want in your next camera? Let us know in the comments.
Find Brandon:
YouTube: @bwashmedia
Podcast: @Creativefamlive
HELPFUL LINKS ⬇
🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc
✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com
🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com
🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou
🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5b
Join the LUMIX Creators Discord: https://discord.gg/Z8tSxyeq43
🎥 Current Cameras:
LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTE
LUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5
Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdG
Lumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ
Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1
(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel)
⏰TimeStamps⏰
0:00 Highlights
0:28 Meet Brandon Washington
2:29 Favorite and Least Favorite LUMIX Cameras
4:50 Open Gate and Global Shutter
12:20 Square Sensors
14:41 Built-In ND Filters
21:35 Compressed RAW and Better Codecs
24:50 Smaller Files and Storage Costs
28:29 AI in Cameras
36:28 Simpler Cameras and Better Workflow
40:28 The Future of Cameras
43:20 Wrap-Up
If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!
https://4x3films.com
See more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/matthewdangyou/
#lumix #filmmaking

Check Out Jamie House! youtube.com/ ⁨@JamieHousePhoto⁩  

HELPFUL LINKS ⬇

🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc

✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com

🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com

🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou

🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5b

Join the LUMIX Creators Discord: https://discord.gg/Z8tSxyeq43

🎥 Current Cameras:

LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTE

LUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5

Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdG

Lumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ 

Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1

(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) 

⏰TimeStamps⏰

0:00 Intro

1:10 Launch of the L10 Perspective

2:44 First Impressions of the L10

5:35 Why did the L10 generate so much buzz

7:45 Is LUMIX taking photographers more serious now?

9:08 Did the L10 change the perception of where LUMIX is heading?

10:25 Hot Take: No IBIS

11:17 Do photographers care about IBIS?

12:18 Current flaws with the L10?

17:08 Do all new cameras need to be hybrid cameras?

17:59 Fixed vs Zoom Lens

23:09 Camera brands trying to please everyone

26:21 L10 Should NOT be your first camera

27:23 Camera brands creating clear identity in products

28:20 Where does the L10 fit in the LUMIX lineup?

32:56 Check out Jamie House

32:56 Hopes for Future LUMIX edc cameras

36:38 One last Hot Take

If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!

https://4x3films.com

See more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/matthewdangyou/

#lumix #filmmaking

HELPFUL LINKS ⬇

🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc

✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com

🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com

🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou

🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5b

Join the LUMIX Creators Discord: https://discord.gg/Z8tSxyeq43

🎥 Current Cameras:

LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTE

LUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5

Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdG

Lumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ 

Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1

(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) 

⏰TimeStamps⏰

0:00 Intro
0:44 Who is Scott Edwards?

1:20 Current go to lens camera combo?

2:16 Scott going full-time freelance

4:08 Confidence needed to go full time freelance

5:59 Scariest part of walking into in consistent payments

9:15 How much financial runway should someone have?

11:40 Advice to someone going full-time?

12:48 Youtube being apart of the business

15:14 The reality of getting free gear?

18:51 Why should someone get into YouTube?

21:03 Creating content for yourself vs for clients

23:35 What Scott is starting to prioritize on his channel

26:58 Check out Scott

27:17 Final advice for getting into YT and Freelance

If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!

https://4x3films.com

See more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/matthewdangyou/

#lumix #filmmaking

Check Out Charles!   / @thelightdirector     / thelightdirector_  HELPFUL LINKS ⬇🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5bJoin the LUMIX Creators Discord:   / discord  🎥 Current Cameras:LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTELUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdGLumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) ⏰TimeStamps⏰0:00 Intro0:47 Who is Charles1:56 Why did he pick LUMIX is the first place?3:30 Honest thoughts of the LUMIX S1ii4:40 Things the LUMIX S1ii Surprised Us and what keeps us shooting on LUMIX6:55 Why Charles Shoots on LUMIX vs other brands11:01 Charles first impressions of the FX513:24 Sony being Apple in the Camera industry14:34 Who is the FX5 for vs the LUMIX S1ii16:03 Limitations on the FX517:31 Marketing Going On Behind the Scenes19:37 What questions should someone ask before buying the FX522:54 Do people underestimate open gate?27:50 What firmware update do we want from LUMIX29:31 What is one thing Sony does better than LUMIX?32:25 Check Out Charles!33:07 Where does Charles think LUMIX is heading the next few years?35:16 What LUMIX forces all other camera brands to do

0:00 Intro

0:48 Who is Steven

1:23 First LUMIX Camera

2:37 Current Favorite Camera Lens Combo

5:02 How Steven got into photography

9:01 What is the planning that goes into shooting rockets

11:57 Why does Steven Use LUMIX to Capture Rockets?

14:07 Why MFT and What Camera Bodies?

18:49 What photo features do LUMIX Shooters overlook?

21:41 Check Out Steven 

22:08 What's the difference between a good image and a great image?

Check out Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@NatesFilmTutorials/videos

HELPFUL LINKS ⬇🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5bJoin the LUMIX Creators Discord: https://discord.gg/Z8tSxyeq43🎥 Current Cameras:LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTELUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdGLumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel)

0:00 Intro

1:32 Who is Nate?

2:31 Why did Nate leave LUMIX?

4:13 Why is Nate considering going back to LUMIX?

6:16 What would make Nate fully switch?

8:17 What is the world for Content Creators choosing a camera?

10:15 What do content creators get wrong most when choosing a camera?

12:10 Camera for videographers vs content creators

14:30 Must have features for content creator camera

19:09 Features on LUMIX cameras built for creators

21:30 Building the perfect content creator camera

27:48 What makes Nate excited to get back to LUMIX

32:40 Check out Nate

33:15 What content creator camera would Nate recommend?

Check Out Nigel!Youtube.com/ ⁨@NigelBarros⁩  youtube.com/ ⁨@nigelbarrostoo⁩  HELPFUL LINKS ⬇🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5bJoin the LUMIX Creators Discord: https://discord.gg/Z8tSxyeq43🎥 Current Cameras:LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTELUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdGLumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) ⏰TimeStamps⏰

0:00 Intro

1:03 Who is Nigel Barros?

1:38 Nigel getting to NAB

4:16 Why does Nigel shoot on older cameras?

5:21 What do older cameras force you to do differently?

6:17 Do camera limitations force creativity?

7:14 What do newer cameras make easier today?

9:04 Do older cameras sharpen skills faster?

12:43 What keeps Nigel coming back to the GH5

14:37 What does the Gh5 do well and struggle in 202616:10 Biggest difference between the GH5 and S1ii

17:03 Should lumix invest more into MFT or FF

20:46 Does the S1ii make it easier or does it remove the creative challenges?

22:32 Do creators upgrade cameras to quickly?

25:12 Check out Nigel

25:27 If someone is thinking about upgrading their camera right now… what would you actually tell them to do?If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!https://4x3films.comSee more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/matthewdangyou/#lumix #filmmaking

Check Out Dustin: https://www.youtube.com/@DustinArmstrongPro

LUMIX Course: https://course.learnlumix.com/?ref=000d92

HELPFUL LINKS ⬇

🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc

✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com

🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com

🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou

🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5b

Join the LUMIX Creators Discord: https://discord.gg/Z8tSxyeq43

🎥 Current Cameras:

LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTE

LUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5

Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdG

Lumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ 

Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1

(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) 

⏰TimeStamps⏰

0:00 Shooting a $10K Project On LUMIX

1:31 Who is Dustin Armstrong and his journey to Crumbl

2:31 Slowing down on YT to focus on career

5:57 The benefit of stepping back from YT to focus on your career

9:51 Is YouTube End Goal for Dustin?

12:18 The difference between a company vs personal brand

14:32 $10,000 Project Shot on LUMIX S1ii

18:59 The pressure shooting bigger projects

21:15 Why did he choose to shoot on LUMIX for this project?

23:27 Advantage of smaller vs bigger cameras

24:56 What things shooting on LUMIX enabled them to do more

30:17 Check Out Dustin

31:21 Why should people start a Filmmaking YouTube Channel?

If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!

https://4x3films.com

See more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/matthewdangyou/

#lumix #filmmaking

HELPFUL LINKS ⬇🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5bJoin the LUMIX Creators Discord:   / discord  🎥 Current Cameras:LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTELUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdGLumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) ⏰TimeStamps⏰0:00 Intro0:57 Why did the LUMIX S9 feel incomplete at launch?4:43 How important are compact lenses?6:11 Is the LUMIX S9 now complete?9:15 Does this change what we think of MFT vs FF?13:21 What is the main advantage for MFT vs FF?14:56 Check out Rhett15:22 MFT S9 or S9 which would Rhett prefer?If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!https://4x3films.comSee more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.  / matthewdangyou  

HELPFUL LINKS ⬇🎥MY CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/4cd3GIc✅MY LUTs - https://matthewdangyou.com🔥 LUMIX Creators Merch: https://lumixcreators.com🎵Audiio: https://audiio.com/matthewdangyou🎞️Phantom Luts "matt15" for 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/3XE3E5bJoin the LUMIX Creators Discord:   / discord  🎥 Current Cameras:LUMIX S1ii: https://amzn.to/4k7YVTELUMIX S1Rii: https://amzn.to/4i3aZE5Lumix S1iiE: https://amzn.to/43iOvdGLumix S5iiX: https://amzn.to/3NU9wmQ Lumix S9: https://amzn.to/3YSDfD1(all links above are affiliate links & support the channel) ⏰TimeStamps⏰If you want to check out any of my professional work or hire me :) Check out the link below!https://4x3films.comSee more into my life @matthewdangyou on Instagram.  / matthewdangyou