Visual intimacy, cinematic clarity, and natural elegance — all in one lens.
In this cinematic portrait short, we feature the stunning Melanie Cruz, captured through the iconic Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM paired with the powerful Canon EOS R5. Known for its legendary bokeh, creamy compression, and razor-thin depth of field, the 85mm f/1.2L lens transforms every frame into a soft, expressive moment.
Filmed in 4K 60fps and conformed to 24fps, this shoot leverages natural light and real-world movement to showcase the subtle beauty in stillness and presence.
🎥 What to Expect in This Video:
- 👤 Cinematic close-ups and b-roll of Melanie Cruz
- 🎞️ Shot in 4K 60fps (conformed to 24fps for that dreamy motion blur)
- 💡 All natural light — no modifiers, no flashes
- 🎨 Soft, warm skin tones with clean color grading and shallow depth of field
- 🎵 Soundtrack-driven edit with no voiceover — visual storytelling only
This isn’t just a lens test — it’s a portrait film, turning minimal gear into maximum visual emotion.
👩🎤 About Melanie Cruz:
Melanie brings a rare blend of grace and raw energy to the camera. Her subtle gestures, eye contact, and sense of presence make her a natural for close-up portrait work, where emotion and intention are everything.
This video slows down time to highlight the in-between moments — a glance, a blink, a breath — creating a poetic take on modern beauty and connection.
📷 Gear & Technical Breakdown:
- Camera Body: Canon EOS R5 (Full Frame Mirrorless)
- Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM (via EF-RF adapter)
- Frame Rate: 4K 60fps conformed to 24fps
- Color Profile: Canon C-Log3, 10-bit 4:2:2
- Lighting: 100% natural light — golden hour / window lighting
- Stabilization: Handheld or monopod
- Software: DaVinci Resolve / Adobe Premiere Pro
- Music: Licensed from Artlist / Epidemic Sound
The Canon R5 + EF 85mm f/1.2L II combination delivers unbeatable bokeh, skin tone fidelity, and cinematic character — even by today’s mirrorless standards.
📍 Location:
Filmed in a soft natural-light setting — whether indoors near a window or outdoors in open shade — the location was chosen to highlight Melanie with zero distractions. The shallow depth of field isolates her while letting the background fall into an abstract dream.
🎯 Perfect For Viewers Who:
- Are interested in portrait cinematography
- Want to see how the Canon 85mm f/1.2L II performs on modern mirrorless bodies
- Are fans of Melanie Cruz and fashion-style visuals
- Appreciate slow motion b-roll and minimalist storytelling
- Are testing gear for modeling, fashion, or beauty shoots
- Love Canon’s signature look for skin tones and cinematic imagery
This video is for creators and viewers who believe in simplicity, softness, and cinematic clarity. One lens. One model. One vision.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
All footage was filmed with full model consent and is intended for artistic, editorial, and promotional use only. No commercial endorsement is implied.
