Zebra (at 75) on face to set exposure...

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GL2guy

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Does anyone here use the zebra lines set at 75 to set exposure on someone's face? One time I was taught by a camera man at FOX to set and use Zebra at 75 and when you see small blotches of zebra on the high cheeks and forehead... you know you're exposure is spot on.

Problem is, I vaguely remember the precise amount of Zebra that was present on the face when he showed me. Does anyone use this technique? And if so, do you have a guideline as to how much zebra you like to see on the face to know exposure is spot on?

Thanks for any help or guidance!
 
I think its 60%, it was posted on here at one time, something like having the zebras at 90 and 60 for the face
 
I set zebra to 70 or 75, let it pop out on the forehead, and then check the lcd with zebra at 100 to make sure i haven't overexposed too much.

I only use that method if I don't have access to a calibrated monitor, which I recommend much more than the zebra method.

As to what setting to use when exposing the face, 70-75 is generally what I've seen used, and it's what I use (I said that... am I getting old?). Shoot tests for yourself to see how you like exposing to 60, 70, 75, etc.
 
I set my zebras to 95 and just let them barely show anywhere in the frame. This has worked great for me since the DVX first came out.
 
When you're using a Betacam or something analog, I think 60 is the advised level. Once you're in digital, your camera handles color space issues so 70 is ok.
 
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