Tag: exposure
All the new cameras with updated sensor tech, new color profiles, different metering modes, and countless other settings make exposure a difficult subject to understand. It isn’t as simple …
Shooting with pro settings usually means relying on an editor to actually take that footage and transform it into some beautiful. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Inexperienced editors …
Cine EI mode is something that is very familiar to DPs and videographers who were fortunate enough to be using some of Sony’s higher-end cinema camera options. However, with …
Native ISO, Dual Base ISO, Extended Sensitivity, Gain. This list could go on and on just for talking about types or tools related to camera sensitivity, or ISO. Good …
False color can be one of the most helpful exposure tools you can use. It is also extremely confusing the first time you load it up. It works by …
Understanding log gammas and how they work is one thing. Making sure you are exposing and using them properly when working quickly on location is another. This is definitely …
Golden hour is a favorite for photographers and filmmakers thanks to its ability to almost always create a gorgeous light for any subject. The lower position of the sun …
S-Log gets a lot of attention when it comes to Sony camera Picture Profiles. There is another option that just might be a good option for many people: HLG. …
Raw video formats have done wonders for image quality in cinema cameras. And, now raw is way more accessible than it used to be – you can get a …
We talked about the ARRI look a few times here – especially how to mimic it with various cameras. Today, the camera to check out is the Sony FX6 …
Dual Native ISO is a more recent benefit for all levels of cinema camera. The Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro even has Dual Native ISO and the advantages that presents. …
Auto used to be a dirty word. Autofocus. Auto exposure. Auto anything was bad. Now we have software like DaVinci Resolve that actually promises to do some auto color …
Newcomers to video might be shocked by the amount of monitor assists function many average screens and cameras come packed with. Beyond tools like waveforms and vectorscopes, there are …
If you haven’t heard yet, the S-Cinetone profile has made its way into a firmware update for the Sony a7S III. Promising a film-like look with improved skin tones …
The Canon C200 is a fantastic 12-bit Raw recording device that captures absolutely beautiful, classic-Canon colors and offers a lot of flexibility in post. Sometimes where shoots move quickly …
Sony is one of the most popular brands among independent filmmakers. The company has always been in the high-end camera market but has slowly entered the field where smaller …
The Canon C200 is a great camera and I particularly like it for doc style shooting. It has a beautiful image and a great feature set in a form …
Exposure can be a tricky element to get right when trying to shoot your footage. You may even find that sometimes your exposure is way too bright in post-production, …
As mirrorless camera shooters, we all know that getting the perfect exposure in-camera when filming outdoors in very bright and glary conditions can often be tricky and overwhelming, to say the …