Many Skin Tones, One Picture Profile

[Kyle McConaghy]

I know the picture profile discussion is becoming a bit stale and irrelevant, but I've been have been really digging using ITU709 gamma over the cinematone. To me, it's much more natural and flexible. Here is the Strapping profile I used in the video below.

Black Level: 0
Gamma: ITU709
Black Gamma: middle, -2
Knee: 100%, -1
Color Mode: Cinematone 2, 8
Color Level: -3
Color Phase: -1
Color Depth: R -2, G +3, B +4, C +7, M +2, Y +5
WB Shift: LB-CC, LB -3, CC -3, R -2, B 0
Detail: -5




I also used it in these interior shots:

 

[Dermot]

ThnX! looks really good.. was there any grade applied, or is that straight outa the camera?

 

[Kyle McConaghy]

Thanks, Dermot. Just a basic s curve in the first video.

 

[jay_switzerland]

Thanks Kyle! This looks totally compelling!

 

[jay_switzerland]

By the way, any advice on black gamma regarding ITU709? Thx!

 

[jay_switzerland]

I've just tested your profile against some other popular profiles. Well well... to my eyes, your settings definitely looks best! Much more dynamic range than Cinematone2-based profiles – and in addition to that, also a bit less noisier in the shadows. Plus, the image looks very natural right out of the box, which is great when delivering the footage to clients. So, Kyle, thank you very much for your updated settings! One thing though: when selecting WB Shift LB-CC, the R -2 value doesn't affect the image. And maybe your profile is a tad on the magenta-ish side... I think I'm going to lower the CC value even more, but this is perhaps just due to personal taste.

 

[stevedocmaker]

I would also like to know what your black gamma setting is. This is some of the best footage I've seen out of this camera, btw. Can't wait to try your PP!

 

[Kyle McConaghy]

Thanks so much, guys. Black gamma is "Middle", -2.

 

[CT Productions]

Very impressive, I'll give it a try. Thanks!