Soft light. Subtle movement. Timeless expression.
This cinematic portrait video features the elegance and quiet power of Nellie Lawson, captured on the FUJIFILM X-T3 using the beautiful Fujinon 35mm f/2 lens. It’s a minimalist visual study that uses light, breath, and detail to tell a story without words.
Filmed entirely in F-Log and color graded to emulate the timeless tones of Fuji stock film, this short is all about connection through stillness. The Fuji 35mm f/2 — equivalent to roughly 50mm full-frame — allows for a clean, natural perspective that’s both intimate and cinematic.
Shot on location with soft natural lighting and handheld movement, every frame is designed to bring out the character, energy, and beauty of the subject in an unfiltered, authentic way.
📸 What You’ll See:
- Portrait-style slow motion with natural pacing
- Wide-open shallow depth of field from the 35mm f/2
- Fuji-style color tones with warm skin and soft contrast
- Real-time + slow motion cut for rhythm and emotion
- Intimate compositions that blend environmental detail with subject focus
This is a portrait in motion — one that lets the viewer pause with the subject instead of rushing past. No flashy transitions. No distracting edits. Just expression and light.
📷 Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 (F-Log, 4K DCI, 24p + 60p)
- Lens: FUJINON 35mm f/2 WR
- Stabilization: Handheld (minimal rigging)
- Lighting: Natural window light + small bounce
- Color Grade: Fuji Film LUT + DaVinci Resolve tweaks (Kodak/Fuji hybrid look)
- Audio: Ambient cinematic score (no VO/dialogue)
💡 Why This Lens/Camera Combo?
The X-T3 paired with the 35mm f/2 offers an excellent balance between portability and cinematic quality. The 35mm gives a true-to-life focal length for portraits, with beautiful fall-off at f/2 and that signature Fuji rendering — clean, emotional, and filmic. It’s sharp but not clinical, soft but not flat. A perfect match for this kind of minimal cinematic portraiture.
🎯 Use Case & Audience:
- Editorial and portrait filmmakers
- Visual branding for creatives or models
- Cinematographers testing Fuji workflows
- Minimalist content creators
- Anyone exploring storytelling through stillness
🌟 Creative Direction:
This film was created with intentional restraint. No heavy gear, no complex lighting. Just the subject, the space, and the lens. Inspired by analog portraiture, the piece captures the nuance of emotion in subtle gestures, eye contact, and breath. The direction was simple: let the real version of the subject shine through.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video was produced for creative and educational purposes. All footage was captured with full consent in a safe, professional environment. Viewer discretion is advised due to stylized portrait visuals and close-up framing.
