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Which gear does Paul Rogers recommend for cinematic videography with Sirui lenses?

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Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from thatcreativeceo. Love this question.

With Sirui, I’m a big fan of their anamorphic lineup for getting that cinematic look on a budget. In the clip you’re probably referring to, I’m using the Sirui 150mm T2.9 1.6x anamorphic. That long focal length + 1.6x squeeze gives you:

  • Strong subject separation
  • Classic horizontal flares
  • Wider, more cinematic field of view after de-squeeze

To really make it sing, I pair lenses like this with:

  • A cinema body or mirrorless that shoots at least 10‑bit log
  • A solid variable ND
  • Sticks (tripod) or a gimbal for stability
  • A simple soft key light for shaping the face

Are you shooting on Sony, Canon, or something else?

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