Ultimate Exposure Guide: Getting Low Noise Video with HLG & S-Log2
Complete guide to shooting & grading video for the lowest noise possible. Exposure tools (false color, waveforms & zebras), picture profile comparisons, & camera tips.
Tutorials & DIY
A PREMIERE User’s Problems with DAVINCI RESOLVE 16
Explaining the obstacles I’ve experienced switching from Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve. Hopefully doubling as a helpful guide & bug report for Blackmagic.
FilmConvert Nitrate: The Most Fun Way to Color Grade
Review and tutorial on FilmConvert’s new Nitrate upgrade. A powerful film emulation plugin that allows for log processing and quick & unique color grades.
How to Make a DIY Color Checker… Sort of…
DIY guide for making a color chart like the X-Rite ColorChecker Video Passport, as well as a tutorial on vectorscopes and using hue & saturation curves.
Best LUT for Beginners – Leeming vs FilmConvert vs Buttery
Comparing some quick color grades using the Leeming LUTs, the Buttery LUTs, & FilmConvert with some general color correction tips and usage scenarios.
Exposure Tips for the BMPCC4K & Why I Don’t Use ProRes
Discussing Blackmagic Pocket 4K exposure complications, ETTR vs middle grey, what Highlight Recovery does, and why ProRes isn’t good for low ISOs.
Turn Any Footage into Super Smooth Slow Motion
Tutorial on using NVIDIA’s Super SloMo to convert standard frame rate clips into high frame rate footage for smooth slow motion.
How to Edit Blackmagic RAW in Premiere Pro // Grading Tips & BRAW Studio
Guide for editing Blackmagic RAW footage in Premiere Pro using BRAW Studio. Plus some grading tips, a comparison to DaVinci Resolve, and general LUT advice.
The ULTIMATE Rig for the Sony a7 III for Unlimited POWER!
Rig building guide for powering a hybrid video camera for hours on a single V-Mount battery. Instructions for the Sony a7 III with notes for GH5 & Fuji.
Use a Gimbal to Make Stunning Macro Videos (Feat. Moza Air 2)
Tutorial on using gimbals to automate camera movements for closeup product shots & tips for 1:1 macro video. Plus a partial review of the Moza Air 2.
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.
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.
Remove Skin Pores, Dust, & Noise caused by CLARITY in Photoshop
Photoshop tutorial to reduce the visibility of pores on faces and remove dust and noise from images after applying the clarity effect in Lightroom.
Turn Images & Shapes into Masks in Premiere Pro
Tutorial on making complex masks by using Track Matte & Image Matte Keys in Adobe Premiere Pro and any image or shape with a transparent background.
Fix Audio Sync Drift in Your Videos Using Adobe Premiere & Audition
Tutorial for fixing audio drift in videos when syncing audio recorded on an external recorder. E.g. If your audio goes out of sync by the end of your edit.