YES, Sony Picture Profiles DO Change Raw Photos!
Providing proof that the Gamma setting in Sony Picture Profiles does in fact affect the way Raw images are developed in Lightroom & Capture One.
Nerdy Explanations
Working with HLG / Sony Color Modes / Matching Picture Profiles – FAQ
Answering FAQs about Sony Color Modes, grading HLG & converting from BT.2020 to Rec. 709, how to match different picture profiles, and what LUTs to use.
Is 4:2:2 Worth It? – Sony a7 III & Atomos 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2 Comparison
Comparing the 4:2:0 chroma subsampling captured internally on the Sony a7 III vs the 4:2:2 captured via HDMI on external recorders like the Atomos Ninja V.
Camera Terms You’re Saying Wrong! / Bokeh, EOS, & ISO Pronunciation
How to correctly pronounce photography terms like Bokeh, ISO, & EOS. Also covering the etymology, abbreviations vs initialisms, & common mispronunciations.
Sony Picture Profiles & Dynamic Range Guide (Cine vs S-Log vs HLG)
Comparing the dynamic range & gamma options of the Picture Profiles for Sony cameras like the Sony a7 III such as Cine2, Cine4, HLG, HLG3, S-Log2, & S-Log3.
Guide Number Misconceptions / Understanding Flash Power on Strobes & Speedlights
Explaining the math behind a flash’s guide number, how it relates to f-stop, and more practical formulas for nailing exposure on your strobes & speedlights.
WHITE BALANCE: Important or Overrated?
Discussing the importance of setting white balance and testing the flexibility of changing white balance in post on Raw, JPG, 8-bit video & 10-bit log.
Mixing Frame Rates: Can You Edit 24p, 30p, & 60p Together?
Comparing different frame rate and timeline speed combinations. Pros and cons of inserting 60 & 30 fps footage into 30p and 24p timelines and vice versa.
Pixel Binning vs Line Skipping / Why the Nikon Z6 Is Better for Video
Comparing sensor readout methods of the Nikon Z6 (Sony a7 III) vs the Nikon Z7 (Sony a7R III) for video. Oversampling, Line Skipping, Pixel Binning, & Cropping.
PROOF: Sony Face Detection AF Working with 4K HDMI (Atomos Ninja V)
Demonstration and setup guide for getting Face Detection Autofocus working on 4K over HDMI for Sony cameras like the Sony a7 III using Atomos Ninja V.
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Camera HDMI Settings Guide & Known Issues [Incl. 4K Bugs on Sony]
Video guide to configuring HDMI settings on a hybrid camera including clean 4K ouput, external recording, HDMI Info. Display, & Sony’s face detect AF bug.
HDMI Cables for Cameras: Everything You Need to Know
Video covering the different HDMI versions, cable types and speed ratings, data rates, connectors, & a guide to purchasing the right cable for your camera.
Video Codecs & Compression Guide (Feat. Atomos Ninja V)
Overview of video codecs & file formats a hybrid shooter will encounter with a practical emphasis on editing & storage. Incl. ProRes on the Atomos Ninja V.
Camera Color Science: What Makes Canon Special & Should We Even Care?
Today’s video is all about color science in cameras: why pretty doesn’t mean accurate, what makes Canon’s colors unique, and if it should affect your gear decisions.
The Evolution of Autofocus – Canon EOS R vs Sony a7 III vs Panasonic G9
Comparing the technology behind autofocus systems like Canon’s Dual Pixel AF in the new EOS R, the hybrid phase-detection in the Sony a7 III, & the Depth from Defocus Contrast Detection found in the Panasonic Lumix G9.