I cannot manage to get the waveform in the viewfinder at the same time as the SDI 2. Both the MLUT settings are identical, 4K/2K conversion is set to letterbox. This is driving me nuts. Sony says it can't be done, but Alister says it can be. So what's the definitive answer? Is my FS-7 a defective unit? Is there some secret setting I'm missing. Really shouldn't be this difficult.
I shoot in CineEI mode, xavc-i, PAL 25fps, 4k, 16:9, and expose by Rec. 709(800) on the camera LCD. Using the High/Low Key works as expected with these settings. As soon as I press the S&Q button to switch to 60fps the LUT on my camera LCD is gone and the High/Low Key does not respond. What am I missing?
Thanks for the video. But I have to call out something. At minute 3:12, you say "The default zebra level of 70% is chosen because it normally represents the average level for skin tones". You say this as we're shown an image of four women -- one white, and three non-white. The only face with zebras on it is the face of the white woman. As a woman of color filmmaker, I think it's crucial that we not equate "normal/average/default" with "white". It's more accurate to say, "70% is chosen because it normally represents the average level for white skin tones". Other percentages are more appropriate for other skin tones. I know that Sony didn't come up with this (it's a standard industry line) but I think we all need to do better and stop repeating this racial bias.
Stephanie Figgins I fully agree with you. Now I personally am white but I as a videographer with a strong interest in traditional cinematography, I've done extensive research into lighting techniques, and the lack of acknowledgement of people of differing skin tones is a massive letdown from both a moralistic and a technical standpoint. I think the idea of not casting someone because "they're harder to light" is bias trying to be excused by ignorance, and easily dispelled ignorance at that.
if there are white people in shot, then that is your bottom line safe level. It's quicker and easier to say that. If he or anyone else wanted to do a zebra on multi skinned people tutorial, then there will be one and go look for that. Stop this racial crap on a simple camera tutorial.
Scott A Isn't setting zebra's at 70% is still the right thing for dark-skinned people? since they may not overexpose as much you can increase the aperture till the 70% zebra hits. Am I right or am I missing something? Therefore no racial bullshit discrimination needed yeah?
Cant believe you bring this debate in here. You have serious problems. This Tutorials are perfect. No crap, no bla bla. Clear and easy to understand. Instead of Crying do try what works best for other skin tones and share those settings with the people here. this would be MUCH MORE helpful!
