GRSF Georama Trailer
Camera: Sony ILCE-6300 (a6300) Recorded internally in XAVC-S 4:2:0 8-bit UHD 2160p 100Mbps
PP9: S-Log3 Gamma | S-Gamut3.Cine
Goal: Re-color one of my very first coloring projects
Challenges: Extreme Dynamic range. Slightly underexposed image limits aggressive color work due to color and shadow noise. Balancing skin tones vs. wardrobe and highlights.
Ungraded S-Log3
2015 Grade
Grade 1 - Vibrant
Grade 2 - Cool
Grade 3 - Faded Film
Kitchen Interior
Camera: Sony ILCE-7S (a7s) Recorded internally in XAVC-S 4:2:0 8-bit 1080p 50Mbps
Tweaked S-Log2 Gamma Settings: Black Level:0|Gamma: S-Log2|Black Gamma: Wide, +7|Knee: Auto|Color Mode: Movie|Saturation: -15|Color Phase +2|Color Depth:R:+4,G:+4,B:+4,C:+4,M:-4,Y:0
Overexposed by ~1.5-2 stops to compensate for compressed color information in shadows.
Grade: Shot balance. ETTR compensation. Custom LUT based on the Brim Linny LUT, Shot Specific Gamma Curve and Saturation.
Natural light from windows lighting background. 300w LED Fresnel shooting through a 4'x4' 1 stop diffusion silk to key subject. To create a natural feel no extra fill or rim lighting was added.
Goal: Neutral/neutral-warm balance. Medium contrast. Cinematic skin tones for talent. Accurate colors for food video. Overall trying to achieve a high budget look with a low budget camera.
Lighting Setup
Ungraded S-Log2
Final Grade
Full Node Graph
Node Graph using Custom LUT
Night Restaurant Exterior
Camera: Sony ILCE-7S (a7s) Recorded internally in XAVC-S 4:2:0 8-bit 1080p 50Mbps
Tweaked S-Log2 Gamma Settings: Black Level:0|Gamma: S-Log2|Black Gamma: Wide, +7|Knee: Auto|Color Mode: Movie|Saturation: -15|Color Phase +2|Color Depth:R:+4,G:+4,B:+4,C:+4,M:-4,Y:0
Overexposed by ~1.5-2 stops to compensate for compressed color information in shadows
Grade: Image Balance to favor warm interior/cool exterior. ETTR compensation. Custom Tweaked EOSHD Prolog Cinema LUT. Power windows to highlight couple at sushi bar and balance interior exterior lighting.
Challenges: Mixed artificial interior and sodium vapor street lighting. High dynamic range. Hard to replicate natural maple wood color. Power window tracking.
Ungraded
Graded
Before Power Window Node
After Power Window Node
Node Graph