This video takes us for a leisurely early morning stroll around the Bund, a waterfront area and protected historical district in central Shanghai. It was shot in HLG3, 4K 60p with the Sony 20mm f/1.8 G lens and audio was captured with the Sony ECM-B1M shotgun microphone. To the best of my knowledge, this is... Continue Reading →
Revised Opinion of Sony’s Fake 8-Bit HLG
https://youtu.be/aFYkotwoEj4 Since shooting HLG 3 and properly exposing, I've had to re-evaluate my attitude towards Sony's implementation of HLG, also known as instant HDR. HLG requires no color correction, though it can still hold up to a very tiny bit of manipulation in post. The LCD on Sony's a7 III is too dark even in... Continue Reading →
Exposing for Skin Tones, HLG HDR
Having watched Gerald Undone's outstanding guide to exposing for low noise when shooting HLG for SDR delivery, I was curious whether the figures he arrived at were also applicable to HLG HDR video. Because even in graded HDR content, the bulk of the image should still fall within the standard 0-100 nit range, I wouldn't... Continue Reading →
Just Go Out and Shoot!
In December of 2017, I purchased the Ninja Inferno to get 4K 60p out of my GH5 and to be able to use the recorder as an HDR grading monitor but things didn’t quite go as planned... https://youtu.be/G5TjHzGbVnw
How to Upload Sony HLG HDR to YouTube from Final Cut Pro X in 2 Minutes
Note: Apparently, FCPX update 10.4.6 was supposed to finally address the stability issue that has plagued Final Cut for so long, whereby sharing to YouTube from within the app would inevitably fail; nevertheless, as of this writing, I still suggest making a master file. Update: Occasionally, my master files weren't recognized as HLG HDR videos by YouTube... Continue Reading →
Workflow: Leeming LUT One – Sony HLG BT.2020 for Rec.709 in FCP X
Note: If you'd like to upload HLG HDR videos to YouTube, click here. 1) Import files. 2) Select clips in the timeline and in the inspector click on Color Space Override then select Rec.709 from the drop-down menu. 3) Select clips in the timeline and in the inspector, click on Camera LUT then select Leeming... Continue Reading →
Leeming LUT One Panasonic HLG to rec.709 v.801 Beta (RC10)
Lumix GH5, Olympus 45mm f/1.2 Pro, Leeming LUT One Beta v.801, no correction in post. Lumix GH5, Olympus 45mm f/1.2 Pro, Leeming LUT One Beta v.801, curves adjustment only. Leeming LUT Pro
Coming Soon – Vol. II: Best Cinema Lenses for GH5s, X-H1, a6500 & Pocket 4K
Below are some screen grabs from a series of videos shot with the Veydra Mini Primes.Camera: Lumix GH5Lens: Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2Settings: HLG, ISO 400, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, T2.2Leeming LUT Pro Beta v602
Nomad Cafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjx9nNtdNQ0 "Easy" by SPCZSourceLicense
Mini Doc On Its Way
Lumix GH5, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, ISO 400, HLG, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, Leeming LUT, no color correction in post
Get Consistently Good Exposures with HLG
I still see filmmakers struggling with exposure shooting HLG with their GH5. In order to get consistent results, be sure to set your zebras at 90% - this should help avoid clipping of the red channel. Next, using a white balance card like the X-Rite ColorChecker, reduce exposure just until the zebras disappear. You should... Continue Reading →
How to Enable Desktop Video Utility on a Mac
Before harnessing the power (!) of Blackmagic Design's UltraStudio Mini Monitor to edit HDR video using the Ninja Inferno as an external monitor, you must first install Desktop Video. However, after installation, you may discover that the device is not recognized when running MacOS High Sierra 10.13. Here are the steps you should take in... Continue Reading →
How To Upload HLG HDR to YouTube in Two Minutes
There are now one or two excellent online tutorials for grading in HDR for delivery to YouTube, however (1) they restrict the discussion to V-Log L; (2) the workflows are either in DaVinci Resolve or NLEs other than FCPX; (3) they require the use of expensive external monitors and (4) they're overly long and complicated,... Continue Reading →
Lumix GH5: Shooting Models at Night in 4K HDR
My very first HDR upload to YouTube. Should be viewed on an HDR television or smart phone. Expect workflow tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15VPpnGxG0E If your television does not show the following flags, you're not viewing in HDR. "Hold Me Close" by Ryan Andersen Creative Commons
Wrapping Up ‘Shooting Models at Night’
GH5, Olympus 75mm f/1.8, HLG, ALL-Intra, 400Mbps, ISO 400
Lumix GH5 Obsolete?
Lots of dire predictions of the imminent demise of the GH5 following rumored specs of the soon-to-be announced GH5s. Another wtf moment...
Leeming LUT One v502 Now Available
I'm running out of superlatives, but sensational is the only word I can think of that describes the color and tonality that are possible when using the Leeming LUT with Panasonic HLG footage. Head on over to Leeming LUT One to purchase yours today. Lumix GH5, Olympus 75mm f/1.8, ISO 400, HLG, All-Intra, 400Mbps
Workflow for Leeming LUT One – Panasonic HLG v501 (16-235) Beta in FCP X 10.4
With the new Leeming LUT One for Panasonic HLG with 16-235 range adjustment (beta), the order of operations in FCP X has been greatly simplified. First, create your library, event and project and import your media as usual. Next, select the clips in the browser, and in the Inspector, click on Camera LUT - Custom... Continue Reading →
Leeming LUT One – Panasonic HLG v501 (16-235) Beta: Custom LUT vs. Custom Camera LUT
Is there any difference at all between applying the new Leeming LUT - Panasonic HLG v501 (16-235) as a custom camera LUT or as a custom LUT? I'm not seeing any, but then again, I'm pretty sleepy! hehe In short order, getting unbelievably beautiful-looking color in FCP X will be as simple as highlighting all... Continue Reading →
Beta Testing Leeming LUT One Panasonic HLG v501 with Built-In 16-235 Range Adjustment
Frame grab, Leeming LUT One beta version Panasonic HLG v501 + built-in 16-235 range adjustment Paul Leeming is working on a beta version of his Panasonic HLG LUT with a built-in 16-235 range adjustment that will eliminate the need to apply two LUTs in FCP X 10.4. The first image is with the Fixie LUT,... Continue Reading →
The Daejeon Chronicles 