C100: Screen grabs from today using C-log

Curnsie

Curnsie

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Here are a some screen captures from a shoot today shot using C-Log (unmodified) and the internal codec. There has been no grading or sharpening in FCPx except for adding borders and I intend to leave them alone. Lighting was provided by 2 cheap LED lights (1 x 300 LED and 1 x 160 LED) I bought from Amazon. One had an orange gel. The camera was set at ISO 850 and 4300K to cool down the backgrounds and leave the subject looking a bit warmer... I'm pretty happy with this camera. :happy:

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(The forum uploader seems to have made them dirty and grainy so I apologise)

Here they are on Flickr:
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I think this forum tries to resample any images you include to its own sub-optimal level, so you have to upload to a site or service, then use the 'insert image' button to link to the picture as a URL - unchecking the box that says 'Retrieve remote file and reference locally'.

But from (argh) Flickr.com - you have to find the static URL from the embed code... and find it at the right 1:1 size too. I've managed to do it here (and have now deleted it to protect the innocent - you, dear readers), but what a palaver.
 
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MattDavis said:
I think this forum tries to resample any images you include to its own sub-optimal level, so you have to upload to a site or service, then use the 'insert image' button to link to the picture as a URL - unchecking the box that says 'Retrieve remote file and reference locally'.

But from (argh) Flickr.com - you have to find the static URL from the embed code... and find it at the right 1:1 size too. I've managed to do it here (and have now deleted it to protect the innocent - you, dear readers), but what a palaver.
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Yes I now see what I did... only when signed in to my account can one view the images on flickr - doh! I will look in to amending it now.

Now sorted!! :)
 
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Phwoar! Tip o' the hat to you. :)

A question: I notice you've gone for the high key look and will be keeping it.

It's a lot brighter than the average C-Log shot. Did you use V.Assist mode? How did you set the exposure? Via the WFM?

I was wondering if there could be any more highlight detail to the left of her nose and above the tree-tops, which - whilst shooting - would have planted her skin tone and the fabric on the right hand side far lower than they are currently but would have been lifted back during the 'un-C-log' process. But as-is, has that light airy 'billowing net curtains in Dulux ad' feel! ;-)
 
Thanks Matt,

For me exposing C-log is hit and miss using the camera's LCD and I now tend to purposely overexpose after learning the hard way on other shoots - I've found what I'm seeing on the LCD and what is recorded to differ. I rely on my eyes, zebras and the exposure bar and rarely use waveforms. The look I was going for with this 'personal' project is stylised using 2 LED lights - one with an orange gel. I only just realised there was a 'View Assist' feature after reading a post by yourself on another tread and will be trying it out in future projects.

Im toying with buying a second monitor to help with exposure though I haven't found one im
completely settled on.
 
Hey, as a film, it's powerful stuff! I don't want to sound like the Statler and Waldorf pair from the Muppets ;-)

One of the key features of C-Log is the ability to do lovely things with highlights, but the magic happens only when you dare to let C-Log do its thing and underexpose.

It's a brave and interesting approach to take C-Log and expose it as a final product. Also, great to experiment with mixing the blue and amber of daylight and tungsten, especially with its effect on skin. I've fallen in love with doing tungsten at half CTB and backlight at full daylight. You may want to find some half CTO for your LEDs to add the warmth without coating everything in honey. LOL

Must be lovely to work in production and post with someone with a strong performance. :)
 
Yeah my very unscientific approach is definitely not the norm! Lol. I'm not sure how to describe this but the combination of the converted castle location, the low winter sun, the huge 2 story windows plus, the decor and my LEDs seemed to give me the look I was after without having to grade. This is unique as the 5 other interviews I recorded this week in 5 different locations using c-log required grading and curves adjustments of varying amounts. I've read about and tried the underexpose trick with C-log but have never fully enjoyed the post experience.
 
Right something is definitely wrong with my camera, or you're lying and doing this with a 100k camera. Quality is top notch!
 
Sickone said:
Right something is definitely wrong with my camera, or you're lying and doing this with a 100k camera. Quality is top notch!
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haha. I don't always produce this. I even surprise myself sometimes! The planets must have been in alignment...
 
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