No, the candles were not gained up, I shot them as is. My intention was to use some fill, but when we were shooting the director liked the way it looked without any fill and so did I. I thought about gain, but I haven't used the gain much on this camera because I am not sure how much better it is than just boosting the picture in post. I was a bit too busy at the time to stop and find out. Any input Jason?
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Jason Rodriguez
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Actually because the gain is analog, not digital, it will look better than gaining up in post . . . the only stipulation is that if you're going to hit the gain, I would advise that you re-set the black level for the given gain setting you're on, and when you gain back down, reset the black level.
Depending on how deep you want to dig into the blacks, you don't have to re-set the black level for +6db gain, but you will definitely for +12db. If you are going to dig into the blacks in post for whatever reason, then you will be required to reset the black even with a +6db gain, since the analog gain will cause further offset than what the black clamping is set for and you'll need to recalibrate for that new offset.
As noted though, if you're not digging into the blacks, or plan to crush the blacks, or just leave the picture as-is, then you typically don't need to reset the black levels on the sensor, at least not with the new production versions. The older sensor you have Josh might still need a recalibration since it is a bit noisier than then newer sensors.
Depending on how deep you want to dig into the blacks, you don't have to re-set the black level for +6db gain, but you will definitely for +12db. If you are going to dig into the blacks in post for whatever reason, then you will be required to reset the black even with a +6db gain, since the analog gain will cause further offset than what the black clamping is set for and you'll need to recalibrate for that new offset.
As noted though, if you're not digging into the blacks, or plan to crush the blacks, or just leave the picture as-is, then you typically don't need to reset the black levels on the sensor, at least not with the new production versions. The older sensor you have Josh might still need a recalibration since it is a bit noisier than then newer sensors.
Emanuel
Cross-Examiner
Actually, I couldn't think...the same. :huh: :kiss:
BTW, I'd like to follow a comparative between SI vs. RED. Anyone there?
Andrew Brinkhaus
Veteran
Jason, or others, I'm looking for an Si-2K in or near Orlando for rental...ideas?
Mars United
Well-known member
I'd like that too. An unbiased comparison.
My first impressions: if you want something that looks like film, go with the SI-2K, if you want something that looks like super HD video, go with the Red One.