Most of the discussion surrounding video with the R5 has concerned 8K and overheating but one feature that deserves more attention by both casual shooters and enthusiasts alike is HDR PQ video. Traditionally, hybrid shooters had two choices: (1) recording either RAW or log and the daunting process of grading to HDR, which requires no... Continue Reading →
High Resolution Myths Quelled
There’s been a lot of nonsense written about 8K video ever since the announcement of the Canon EOS R5. These videos are essential viewing for those wanting to understand the relationship between the number of pixels and sharpness and a whole bunch of other stuff. Not a single minute is wasted in this fascinating hour-long... Continue Reading →
Canon’s Solution to 8K Overheating
Photo: ProAV TV I'll be honest - Andrew Reid calling the EOS R5 a 'monstrosity' and Vitaliy Kiselev repeating that it will be "the biggest failure in Canon history" only makes me want this camera more. I had a chance to play with the 8K RAW in Resolve and it was a dream to work... Continue Reading →
Tip for Acquiring the Cinematic Look
One effortless step toward the cinematic look is to place an HSL curve at the very beginning of your grading workflow (after applying Leeming LUT Pro) and desaturating shadows. No desaturation With desaturation
My Response to a Vietnamese Who Claims the Government Is Lying About the Number of Coronavirus Cases
Firstly, if you actually were Vietnamese, you'd know that Covid-19 testing is available in Vietnam. Even as far back as March, the ratio of 791 tests to every confirmed case was by far the highest in the world. Vietnam had conducted 275,000 COVID-19 tests as of May 12. Furthermore, any logical person would understand that... Continue Reading →
The Canon R5 Is On My Radar
As a videographer, the R5 has me intrigued: flippy screen, great ergos, 10-bit log, Canon color, Dual Pixel AF, IBIS, internal RAW, outstanding lenses, UHD 120fps, along with an ND filter adapter for EF lenses, a huge one for filmmakers... Even more so, as Canon’s knocked it out of the ballpark with their recent releases,... Continue Reading →
Asus PA32UCX Discontinued
It looks as though the Asus PA32UCX has been discontinued - just one year after its release! - leaving budget filmmakers without an alternative to the Pro Display XDR ($7,500.00 with stand, non-glare screen and AppleCare), though I can’t say it’ll be missed. Asus has some of the worst after-sales support I’ve ever experienced and... Continue Reading →
Switching to Google Chrome
First, it was QuickTime. Then, bye bye Final Cut Pro. Now, it's time to say good riddance to Safari. YouTube videos just look that much better in Chrome. What's next - getting a PC? hehe [Update 25.6.2020] I just learned that iOS 14 will support YouTube's VP9 codec. All I can say is, it's about... Continue Reading →
Ngân
https://youtu.be/Zx2FEoPJkYI "Lovers Hollow" by Blue Dot SessionsSource License
Is QuickTime Broken?
Whether editing in Final Cut Pro or viewing clips in QuickTime, my videos appear washed out and greenish-tinged, whereas watching with VLC player, they look pretty much like what I'm seeing when using my LG OLED television as a grading monitor. It should be noted I'm looking at the screenshots full size in a completely... Continue Reading →
Mealtime During COVID-19
Garment workers enjoying dinner during lockdown.
New Grade!
https://youtu.be/FXL9XjaIiwI I'm hoping to do another video this week shot with the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2, among the sharpest lenses in the E-mount system and one that has been largely ignored by YouTubers. I've just got to pick up a long HDMI cable so I can confirm focus with my Shogun Inferno while the... Continue Reading →
Anton Lorimer
https://vimeo.com/363960551 Anton Lorimer, filmmaker for SmugMug, is one seriously talented guy!
Bright Tangerine Titan Arm: Most Stable Configuration
For as long as I can remember, I'd been attaching the Titan arm to the rosette mount of my Benro S8 video head. But it was less than ideal, not only because it increased the likelihood that someone would bump into the attached monitor, it also meant that I was always looking to the side... Continue Reading →
Just a Reminder
https://youtu.be/WK_WbjzVVBU I have confirmed that HDR PQ does indeed work with the Asus PA32UCX, UltraStudio 4K Mini and Final Cut Pro. Meanwhile, still shooting Sony 8-bit HLG!
The Daejeon Chronicles 