I have a question , what if you have a person ( skin tone obviously ) AND a bright source of light in the same frame like maybe a billboard or some Led light in the back or something. Would you set your zebras to 100% I’m assuming ? Since the light source is brighter ?
Excellent question, William. I'm going to pin this one as I think it will help some people and is something that I could have clarified in the video. I'd always prioritize the skin tone in the shot for exposure. The only time I wouldn't do that is if I wanted a silhouette shot or something, but generally, if a person is the subject I'd get their skin tone exposed.
@@seandewispelaerethat’s what I meant ! I reversed it by accident always expose for person / skin tones instead of highlights unless you’re going for a silhouette shot or want to preserve highlights for whatever reasoning. But how about if there’s no ( no person ) in the frame and you want to expose for the sunset ? Then that now becomes the subject and you expose for the 100 value ? Since it’s the brightest part of your image ? I’ve shot in slog before just couldn’t get it right I’ve been practicing for a while now trying to dial it in perfectly
@@williamalexanderr You got it, I'd expose a sunset to 85-90 as it isn't a pure white, but yea you're getting it. Very curious how this zebra method treats you. It's been a winner for me.
@@seandewispelaere I’ll keep you posted brother 🙏 will most likely start testing from today - a month from now to make sure I really get it down pack and come back to update you maybe through Instagram or something
Brother, you should have a million followers. I'm so impressed with the quality of your video, the produciton, the sound, the edit. Bravo! Most people have no idea how much work goes into what you do. Just subscribed. Keep up the amazing work.
I think it’s good to mention that base iso is technically called native iso, and even more importantly, native iso yields the best dynamic range in your image.
holy crimson chin! amazing! edit: you had me at the jawline, but MAN this video is the highest of quality with great info, SUBBED! You're gonna be big with these types of vids in no time
Wow! What a well-paced, clear and exceptionally helpful…really educational…video, Sean! Thank you for all the time, effort and energy you must have put in to this in order to help us all-fans, most of whom you don’t even know. For those of us who may be either photography novices or at the very least, new to the a7 IV (I just bought one!), please consider a tutorial on how best to set up this magnificent machine for photography. That would be well received, I am sure; then you could consider a part two focusing on video. Please think seriously about creating such a photography tutorial because few people have the combination of skills that you do, not to mention your clear and impactful delivery style. Keep up the great work…you are obviously doing something that you were meant to do. Lucky us, eh!. Best regards, Will
Hey man great points! Thanks for sharing :) but I’m a little confused, I get we have dual 800 and 3200 but how is it possible to get no noise at 10000 and 20000 when it’s so high compared to the Dual iso? Just a little confused if you can help me that would be amazing!
A very concise and valuable piece of knowledge! Thank you. That was just what I needed to learn for my plan to do some evening test shooting with my new A7 IV set up. Let the fun begin!
Thanks, glad you liked it. I should be able to get to that shortly, yes. In short, I just use the AWB lock if I don't know the exact WB and use 5600K when I have a 5600K key light
@@Steven_John3 I work in marketing for golf courses. That lens is going to be a game changer in getting great shots without having to be right up on the golfers. It looks incredible for wildlife as well!
For SLog3 you want to look at a histogram and either expose to the left/for the shadows, for the highlights, or for the shadows or highlights. The problem is that you can move shadows into the noise with log profiles. This means that it's log, so it's more compressed, and this means your blacks are closer to the noise floor, and when you uncompressed the log the noise turns into the 10s and 20s of the Ansel Adams exposure chart.
I love that you covered this! I’m pretty new to all of this but just throwing it out there that slog and rec709 differs by -10. So if you’re light skinned your zebra target in rec709 could be 70 but in slog it would be 60. :)
Thanks, Travis Ah, yes, I think that is exactly why (for the 70 example) it has worked so well for me to use the same exposure values for both log or non-log profiles. It essentially over-exposes the LOG by 10% which, arguably, is enough to leverage the dynamic range. At lease for me, exposing exactly to the values in the chart via zebras has proven to be consistent regardless of log or non-log
greate explanation ! u gained urself a new sub ! one question so lets say if i have to shoot it a really bad light situation even with iso 3200 its not able to see clearly, do we pump 3200 x 4 which is 12800 iso until we able to see it cearly? thanks !
I'm confused about the dual baseline iso. I understand that 800 and 3200 have the lowest noise because they are the baseline. But I am not sure why you highlight 10000 and 20000 as having low noise as well, and how those numbers relate to 800 and 3200 .
I love to record with S-Cinetone, because it’s very practical and fast, otherwise with s-log 3 is not easy to make a perfect exposure every time in different situation… but S-Cinetone on my a7iv have a lot of noise. I’m thinking to switch to a7s iii 😢
thank you for the video wonderful stuff , i personally think you should elaborate on zone system / zebra method practically in the field on the sky and land (subject ) please ... too many stuff in one video
If I understand correctly, Zebra settings should be different between slog3 and cineStone. Because the clipping point on Slog 3 (95) is different than it is on a standard picture profile (100)
Hi Sean, thanks for the content! I'm Brazilian and I have an A7IV. I can't find the Creators' App in the Brazilian Apple Store on my iPhone 14 pro. Do you know if this app is not compatible with 14 pro?
Hey Sean, Great video! Im wondering if you would think this would apply to the A7rV as well? I know it has much larger sensor at 61mp, you think that would effect the Video?
First, thank you for this. It is an excellent video. In part because it's short and therefore condensed. So I have a question please: If shooting S log 3, do NOT change exposure comp, right? Leave it at zero and shoot at a native ISO like 800 or 3200. So adjust aperture to get one of those two ISOs, with camera set in M mode, meaning that its auto-ISO. Do I understand you correctly? Because I have been struggling with S log 3 a LOT. VERY mixed results even in great light with exp. comp at .7 or 1. Also the footage all seems kinda soft and I rarely get focus peaking lines this way. Hoping for any kind of clarity on these issues please, and again, excellent and very helpful video!
Hey James, thanks glad you liked it I happen to have just posted a (long :)) video that will help you a ton with your exact question: ua-cam.com/video/IiX3wWIEzQ0/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know if this helps
@@seandewispelaere Ok working through it. Lemme say that using the old method of +.7 or +1 on Esp. comp. dial has given me exceptional results on photos. Really good. But on video, hit and miss at best. So I am working through your method but I think I need a video on how exactly to find the Zebra settings you use and how to map the button that way and how to use it in a kind of practice session so I can get a grip on that without minutes and minutes of frustrating menu searches to get to the settings each and every time I take video. In the field, that isn't a luxury I have to spend a lot of time on settings before I hit record. Again, any help is appreciated and I appreciate the work you have done already. As a long time music teacher, I fully agree that there is a point where you don't get better until you teach, because you need to solve other people's problems before you can understand your subject more deeply. Thanks again.
@@seandewispelaere OK so I watched the long video, and while there is a lot of wisdom in it on a lot of subjects, (as a long time Music teacher I can concur that one doesn't move forward until one teaches as students tend to ask questions we may never have done) but it didn't address my issues I'm afraid. I have found the using S log 3 with a +1 esp. comp my photos are better than ever. I use On1 to grade them. But video is REALLY hit and miss. I need to understand your zebra method and how to rapidly find the controls I need in menus to access the zebras to do as you explain as its still cryptic to me in your videos. I have the A7 IV and will get the A7 V if it ever appears or the A1-2 maybe but for now, just the A7 IV. ANY help appreciated. Do you have a step by step video on HOW to use zebras your way and map them or find them to buttons?
Some of my SLOG3 videos on the channel might help you a bit with that. I will also be doing some on the ZV-E1 shortly and will be getting into color a fair amount.
Hey Sean just got myself an A7iv and rushed straight to this video to learn more about the low light performance. I understood 90% of the video except for at 5:15 where you showcased that 10000 ISO has more noise than 20000 ISO. Why is this the case and is there a similar equation (like how the duo native iso's are multiples of 4x)?
Hi question, i shoot on s-log3 and the 2nd base iso is 3200. If i want to use zebras and have to change the iso it wont be at its base anymore which makes the footage grainy again?
This is by far the best video I’ve seen on low light, cheers for this!! (Side note) where can I find the best low light settings for an fx3? Can you make a video on this?
Thanks that means a lot to me I believe the FX3 and the ZV-E1 have the same sensor which would make this video and overall settings helpful: ua-cam.com/video/cGbgdPKHp1E/v-deo.html
Sure thing, I use Audiio (audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=931) and used a few different tracks in this edit, but the one in the beginning is: Andriy Mashtalir; BreatheSlow Motion
This might be a dumb question, but will this work for photos as well? I shoot rodeos in primarily poor lighting situations and I'm struggling tremendously with the lighting.
Not a dumb question at all In short, yes. I wouldn’t use any picture profiles like SLOG3 like what is slightly referenced in the video for photos, but using zebras to expose and some of the editing tips given should help a ton The dual ISO is a video-only feature as far as I know, but I can test that once I get back to the office
@@seandewispelaere Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I've been fighting with this camera for months now Lol I follow the exposure triangle but still seem to have issues. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly!
@@RachaelAtRandom No problem and yea the dual iso stuff won't be all that applicable to photos, but this video (and the part 2 at the end) might help you a lot with dialing the exposure: ua-cam.com/video/afu3WS3yjgc/v-deo.htmlsi=e8FA3yWP69sP5C-I
Thank you, much appreciated. I am not sure on that, but let's do this...send me an email (seansglasslife@gmail.com) and I'll send you the LUTs on the house and then if you could let me know about Davinci that'd be great so that I know for future requests. They should work though ad they are .cube files. Look forward to hearing from you
Great content, thank you, do you recommend recording with slog3 at night? Complying with the dual base iso or it's better without a profile or hlg3 with the sony a7IV
Hi Sean. Constrictive feedback, great video I like the different perspectives you film from. Like the one at 31 seconds. You keep to the point and use the right amount “magic- souse- with effects and sound” Thank you for the cool video will try the steps with family videos. Keep the great videos coming. You are a one stop for improvement Btw off topic I posted in your video a question. Dose your A7 4 reset pic count after 09999 to 00000
Hey man! Thank you for the feedback, that is incredibly valuable to me. Sorry I missed that comment. I have no clue ha I format my cards like once a week. I do think there is a setting to change the file name and counter though?
@@seandewispelaere I will figure it. Keep the great videos coming man. One more thing about your videos that your videos very. You know how to keep the message clean and clear. For example your 3 point. I have never touched or thought about colour grading. It was simple enough for me to test it with non log videos.
how would you do the zebra method on a live event, in studio seems simple not sure, how i can do this in a live setting, im new to video in general, hope you can answer
im a bit confuse, and im also new to these, i wish to record night/low light events, how do i effectively record, i understand that Slog creas noise in log light, and what i have search is that when talking about dual iso baseline, its only leans towards slog and cine profile, I was recommended to use rec709, so how does Dual baseline iso, comes into play, please can you provide clarification
I’ve found it to work in most situations including live events. Expose to the skin tone and change if the lighting drastically changes but yea it works well. Hope this helps 🤙
@@seandewispelaere hi Sean thank you for taking the time to respond my questions means a lot, just so I know I understood, when it comes to a Live event with low light, i should use the Zebra method on skin tones, and you're saying I can record in low light with flashes of dj lights with Slog? but how would you fix noise? or should i convert slog to rec709 and then add a Lut?
@@xosemusic Correct and the light flashes will be ok. I'd try and expose the skin tone when the brightest light is on them. Noise will come down to how high your ISO is and dropping the blacks/shadows in post. Absolutely SLOG3 and I'd just use the Sony conversion LUT as the baseline.
I have a question , what if you have a person ( skin tone obviously ) AND a bright source of light in the same frame like maybe a billboard or some Led light in the back or something. Would you set your zebras to 100% I’m assuming ? Since the light source is brighter ?
Excellent question, William. I'm going to pin this one as I think it will help some people and is something that I could have clarified in the video. I'd always prioritize the skin tone in the shot for exposure. The only time I wouldn't do that is if I wanted a silhouette shot or something, but generally, if a person is the subject I'd get their skin tone exposed.
@@seandewispelaerethat’s what I meant ! I reversed it by accident always expose for person / skin tones instead of highlights unless you’re going for a silhouette shot or want to preserve highlights for whatever reasoning.
But how about if there’s no ( no person ) in the frame and you want to expose for the sunset ? Then that now becomes the subject and you expose for the 100 value ? Since it’s the brightest part of your image ? I’ve shot in slog before just couldn’t get it right I’ve been practicing for a while now trying to dial it in perfectly
@@williamalexanderr You got it, I'd expose a sunset to 85-90 as it isn't a pure white, but yea you're getting it. Very curious how this zebra method treats you. It's been a winner for me.
@@seandewispelaere I’ll keep you posted brother 🙏 will most likely start testing from today - a month from now to make sure I really get it down pack and come back to update you maybe through Instagram or something
@@williamalexanderr My man!
Tutorial for the jawline? : - ]
I was literally gonna comment this first 5 seconds watching and then scroll down 🤣
Brother, you should have a million followers. I'm so impressed with the quality of your video, the produciton, the sound, the edit. Bravo! Most people have no idea how much work goes into what you do. Just subscribed. Keep up the amazing work.
That is really cool of you to say, thank you. Happy to have you a part of the channel.
Ive got the exact comment on my video's too... word for word - its fake! Regardless its a great video
@@Peter-Kramm this some hatin ish right here😂
I think it’s good to mention that base iso is technically called native iso, and even more importantly, native iso yields the best dynamic range in your image.
Be there or be square guy
😭
I just got my a7iv a couple of weeks ago. Got a lot to learn, keep these vids coming!
My man! Got your back, more to come
Thanks Sean, helped a lot. Never thought that 12000 iso could look this clean
Right?!
did not understand the part where i switch on the second base iso of 3200 and than 10000 or above is mentioned ? 😅
holy crimson chin! amazing! edit: you had me at the jawline, but MAN this video is the highest of quality with great info, SUBBED! You're gonna be big with these types of vids in no time
I’ve watched so many video to wrap my head around this subject. And THIS is the one that clicked for me! Thank you so much!
Recently bought the A7IV for real estate photography, cant freakin wait to use it
Let’s go!
Use it! Why don’t you use it??.
Great video! I'm trying these steps tonight! Oh, I'll be downloading that cheat sheet... 😁
Very interesting, I bought myself an A7 IV 2 weeks ago. I only shoot pictures but still watched the whole vid, well done.
Btw you literally have Gigachad’s cheekbones, just noticed that 😂
No, no, no...he has mine
Love to hear that. Great camera, enjoy!
Wow! What a well-paced, clear and exceptionally helpful…really educational…video, Sean! Thank you for all the time, effort and energy you must have put in to this in order to help us all-fans, most of whom you don’t even know.
For those of us who may be either photography novices or at the very least, new to the a7 IV (I just bought one!), please consider a tutorial on how best to set up this magnificent machine for photography. That would be well received, I am sure; then you could consider a part two focusing on video.
Please think seriously about creating such a photography tutorial because few people have the combination of skills that you do, not to mention your clear and impactful delivery style.
Keep up the great work…you are obviously doing something that you were meant to do. Lucky us, eh!.
Best regards,
Will
you are 100% spot on regarding all that exposure advice. Don't even look at the meter!
Certainly a game changer for me
Hey man great points! Thanks for sharing :) but I’m a little confused, I get we have dual 800 and 3200 but how is it possible to get no noise at 10000 and 20000 when it’s so high compared to the Dual iso? Just a little confused if you can help me that would be amazing!
Yea, I don’t get this as well
Same here
I asked the same question just now but see that this was never answered 3 months ago.
@@IamAgrocerybag yea bro I’m still confused 😂
I'm wondering this too lol
Yooo, thanks a lot Sean de Wispelaere! Great info!
Great video can’t wait to try it
Boom - thank you
You had me at “let’s refer to Ansel Adams”. Subscribed.
Boom and welcome to the channel!
This is the kind of information I’ve been looking for. I’ve learned something new.
Love to hear it, Trey
Sean this was excellent advice and coaching. Thank you for sharing this information with us.
What's up, Marcus?! Thank you, brotha, that means a lot to me.
Loved It! Even after 1 year, it´s still up to date! Keep them comin`! ❤
Thank you SOO much!! This is so so helpful. Exactly the issue I was running into, too much noise. Subscribed!
Mate, that video is lit..! Great content as well. Thanks
Thank you I appreciate that 🤙
you have a new fan!!! great thought processing and explanations...
Made my day - glad you like it
A very concise and valuable piece of knowledge!
Thank you. That was just what I needed to learn for my plan to do some evening test shooting with my new A7 IV set up. Let the fun begin!
Perfect video no BS. Can you please also make a video showing how to shoot in custom white balance to get proper colours?
Thanks, glad you liked it. I should be able to get to that shortly, yes. In short, I just use the AWB lock if I don't know the exact WB and use 5600K when I have a 5600K key light
@@seandewispelaere Okay thanks for your reply. Will keep an eye on your videos
Instant subscribe! Thanks for the explanation - looking forward to seeing more
Instant?! Made my day and I’ve got your back on more a7iv videos after I publish a few more on the zv-e1
@@seandewispelaere I meant 'immediate', haha. Thanks Sean!
Nooo way.. What a High end Content Brother. Thank you for sharing your hard work !
Much appreciated 🤙
i come back here to say, this video is fire :O
Very cool of you to say that, Lucas - thank you
Just purchased the A7IV with 24-105 and the Sony 200-600 for work. I can’t wait to dive into your videos and get properly setup when it arrives!
I have the 24-105 f/4 and wished I would’ve got the 24-70 2.8 in favor of lowlight situations
@@Steven_John3 Yeah I can definitely see that. Most of my work is outside in daylight and the extra range is really helpful.
@@throwdown515 if you don’t mind me asking what are you doing for work that you need the 200-600 ? I really want that lens for wildlife
@@Steven_John3 I work in marketing for golf courses. That lens is going to be a game changer in getting great shots without having to be right up on the golfers. It looks incredible for wildlife as well!
Hey guys, just chiming in to say that you're awesome. Enjoy those lenses and @Throwdown515 - you got the a7iv?!?! Let's go!
Woah. Never thought about using the zone system like this. Saved to favorites 🎉
Love to hear that, Jensen - glad you liked it
Bro what an amazing channel you have 😎😎😎 new sub
Thanks and welcome to the channel 🤙
For SLog3 you want to look at a histogram and either expose to the left/for the shadows, for the highlights, or for the shadows or highlights. The problem is that you can move shadows into the noise with log profiles. This means that it's log, so it's more compressed, and this means your blacks are closer to the noise floor, and when you uncompressed the log the noise turns into the 10s and 20s of the Ansel Adams exposure chart.
Explained perfectly!
Glad you liked it, thank you
You nailed it like no one else on youtube.. KING Content!!!
Wow! Another BANGER! Thanks for sharing this great video Sean! So helpful!
Love to hear it, thank you
You are THE MAN when it comes to the A7iv! This is incredibly valuable information. Thank you1
excellent tips, thank you
No problem and happy to hear that you liked the video
Incredible resolution I’m a owner sony a7 iv and i love it
Glad to hear that, Khalid
Awesome video! Many thanks
You got it and thank you
Great advice. Will definitely give this a try on my A7iv. Subscribed 👍🏻🇬🇧
Love to hear it, Paul, thank you
I see a high-end production, I subscribe.
Welcome to the channel
I love that you covered this!
I’m pretty new to all of this but just throwing it out there that slog and rec709 differs by -10. So if you’re light skinned your zebra target in rec709 could be 70 but in slog it would be 60.
:)
Thanks, Travis
Ah, yes, I think that is exactly why (for the 70 example) it has worked so well for me to use the same exposure values for both log or non-log profiles. It essentially over-exposes the LOG by 10% which, arguably, is enough to leverage the dynamic range. At lease for me, exposing exactly to the values in the chart via zebras has proven to be consistent regardless of log or non-log
greate explanation ! u gained urself a new sub ! one question so lets say if i have to shoot it a really bad light situation even with iso 3200 its not able to see clearly, do we pump 3200 x 4 which is 12800 iso until we able to see it cearly? thanks !
Great content. A question! What if we shoot an indoor multicultural event. Which skin tone we expose for slog 3?
Thanks - if you expose one skin tone correctly (as long as everyone is in similar lighting), then all other skin tones will also be exposed well
I'm confused about the dual baseline iso. I understand that 800 and 3200 have the lowest noise because they are the baseline. But I am not sure why you highlight 10000 and 20000 as having low noise as well, and how those numbers relate to 800 and 3200 .
@seandewispelaere same question here
Same question here
I love to record with S-Cinetone, because it’s very practical and fast, otherwise with s-log 3 is not easy to make a perfect exposure every time in different situation… but S-Cinetone on my a7iv have a lot of noise. I’m thinking to switch to a7s iii 😢
thank you for the video wonderful stuff , i personally think you should elaborate on zone system / zebra method practically in the field on the sky and land (subject ) please ... too many stuff in one video
Thanks and I have an update video on that method planned. Have you seen this one? ua-cam.com/video/95EYVe2Hego/v-deo.html
I don't have the camera, but I am always enjoying watching your videos, keep it up bro 👏🎬
Thanks for the note and glad you like the videos
Great videos you are making Bro! 🎉 Thank you.
Made my day, thanks for taking the time to say that
GigaChad 💪🏻
Guilty
Great video & I’m seeing you get great traction! We’ll deserved! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 the a7iv & zv-e10 are my 2 main cameras! 😃🙌🏼
I appreciate that and always nice to see the channel getting some love. We have the same setup (until that ZV-E1 comes in of course... :))
Quick and intuitive thanks bro good tips
If I understand correctly, Zebra settings should be different between slog3 and cineStone. Because the clipping point on Slog 3 (95) is different than it is on a standard picture profile (100)
ur very helpful man i needed a low light photo quick! 🎉
Boom - happy to help
Nice video, man!
Nice and informative. Great job!
Much appreciated 🤙
what metering mode are you using with the zebra method? Excellent video!
Awesome video
Thank you, Jackson
This was so awesome, thank you!
Glad you liked it and you're welcome
Hi Sean, thanks for the content! I'm Brazilian and I have an A7IV. I can't find the Creators' App in the Brazilian Apple Store on my iPhone 14 pro. Do you know if this app is not compatible with 14 pro?
Hey thank you and I'm not sure on that one...
Hey Sean, Great video! Im wondering if you would think this would apply to the A7rV as well? I know it has much larger sensor at 61mp, you think that would effect the Video?
Great Clip!
I will use your experiences in my next video.
Thanks!
First, thank you for this. It is an excellent video. In part because it's short and therefore condensed. So I have a question please:
If shooting S log 3, do NOT change exposure comp, right? Leave it at zero and shoot at a native ISO like 800 or 3200. So adjust aperture to get one of those two ISOs, with camera set in M mode, meaning that its auto-ISO. Do I understand you correctly?
Because I have been struggling with S log 3 a LOT. VERY mixed results even in great light with exp. comp at .7 or 1. Also the footage all seems kinda soft and I rarely get focus peaking lines this way. Hoping for any kind of clarity on these issues please, and again, excellent and very helpful video!
Hey James, thanks glad you liked it
I happen to have just posted a (long :)) video that will help you a ton with your exact question:
ua-cam.com/video/IiX3wWIEzQ0/v-deo.html
Enjoy, let me know if this helps
@@seandewispelaere Ok working through it. Lemme say that using the old method of +.7 or +1 on Esp. comp. dial has given me exceptional results on photos. Really good. But on video, hit and miss at best. So I am working through your method but I think I need a video on how exactly to find the Zebra settings you use and how to map the button that way and how to use it in a kind of practice session so I can get a grip on that without minutes and minutes of frustrating menu searches to get to the settings each and every time I take video.
In the field, that isn't a luxury I have to spend a lot of time on settings before I hit record.
Again, any help is appreciated and I appreciate the work you have done already. As a long time music teacher, I fully agree that there is a point where you don't get better until you teach, because you need to solve other people's problems before you can understand your subject more deeply.
Thanks again.
@@seandewispelaere OK so I watched the long video, and while there is a lot of wisdom in it on a lot of subjects, (as a long time Music teacher I can concur that one doesn't move forward until one teaches as students tend to ask questions we may never have done) but it didn't address my issues I'm afraid.
I have found the using S log 3 with a +1 esp. comp my photos are better than ever. I use On1 to grade them. But video is REALLY hit and miss.
I need to understand your zebra method and how to rapidly find the controls I need in menus to access the zebras to do as you explain as its still cryptic to me in your videos.
I have the A7 IV and will get the A7 V if it ever appears or the A1-2 maybe but for now, just the A7 IV.
ANY help appreciated. Do you have a step by step video on HOW to use zebras your way and map them or find them to buttons?
This was helpful, thank you!
This is SUCH an excellent video, thank you!
Glad you liked it - thanks for the note
Can you do something about sports in low light??
Thank you
what do u do when we need to shoot in really low light, like a beach at night, how do u make your focus, manually?
Crank the iso and the autofocus should be fine.
Good job man. Learning about my A74 bought few months ago
Tip Top Video, Thanks 🙏
Great tips! Been struggling with this a lot tbh!
Love to hear that - glad it helped
I read that SLOG3 clips at 94 IRE. So I'm assuming you'd adjust your zebras to ensure they show up at 94 and not 100.
Love your stuff. If you explain the colors more on your next video like in premier pro that’ll be fantastic ❤
Some of my SLOG3 videos on the channel might help you a bit with that. I will also be doing some on the ZV-E1 shortly and will be getting into color a fair amount.
@@seandewispelaere thank you 🥹
What a nicely done video and a helpful chart thank you
Thank you, Din, glad you liked it
Hey Sean just got myself an A7iv and rushed straight to this video to learn more about the low light performance. I understood 90% of the video except for at 5:15 where you showcased that 10000 ISO has more noise than 20000 ISO. Why is this the case and is there a similar equation (like how the duo native iso's are multiples of 4x)?
Hi question, i shoot on s-log3 and the 2nd base iso is 3200. If i want to use zebras and have to change the iso it wont be at its base anymore which makes the footage grainy again?
Send me an email: seansglasslife@gmail.com
If you're interested, we can link up on a Zoom and go over this
This is by far the best video I’ve seen on low light, cheers for this!! (Side note) where can I find the best low light settings for an fx3? Can you make a video on this?
Thanks that means a lot to me
I believe the FX3 and the ZV-E1 have the same sensor which would make this video and overall settings helpful: ua-cam.com/video/cGbgdPKHp1E/v-deo.html
Thanks!
Oh my god) I have never tried to add Liquify jawline in photoshop +1000 percents. And now I can see why
super cool tip thx bro
Sean what app are you using to control menu from your phone on camera? ty.
The Sony Creator app works well
May I have the link of the music in the background please?
Sure thing, I use Audiio (audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=931) and used a few different tracks in this edit, but the one in the beginning is: Andriy Mashtalir; BreatheSlow Motion
Thank you for the advice about using Zebras.
No doubt - game changer for sure
This might be a dumb question, but will this work for photos as well? I shoot rodeos in primarily poor lighting situations and I'm struggling tremendously with the lighting.
Not a dumb question at all
In short, yes. I wouldn’t use any picture profiles like SLOG3 like what is slightly referenced in the video for photos, but using zebras to expose and some of the editing tips given should help a ton
The dual ISO is a video-only feature as far as I know, but I can test that once I get back to the office
@@seandewispelaere Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I've been fighting with this camera for months now Lol I follow the exposure triangle but still seem to have issues. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly!
@@RachaelAtRandom No problem and yea the dual iso stuff won't be all that applicable to photos, but this video (and the part 2 at the end) might help you a lot with dialing the exposure: ua-cam.com/video/afu3WS3yjgc/v-deo.htmlsi=e8FA3yWP69sP5C-I
Dude, nice one, you just earned a sub, can I ask, those SD Custom LUTs, do the work on Davinci?.... Cheers man.
Thank you, much appreciated. I am not sure on that, but let's do this...send me an email (seansglasslife@gmail.com) and I'll send you the LUTs on the house and then if you could let me know about Davinci that'd be great so that I know for future requests. They should work though ad they are .cube files. Look forward to hearing from you
Came for the impressive gigachad jawline, stayed for the content. Love the explanation !
Ha, I've heard that one a lot more recently...maybe it's my lighting angle. Anyways, thank you and glad this one landed for you.
@@seandewispelaere Could be haha ! With pleasure, and keep up the good work 😉
Do u have a baseline iso chart for the a6700?
Hey Kevin, I'm working on an a6700 low light video for the near future that will have a guide - stay tuned
Omg cant wait! Ty!
I'm a noob, but I'm going to try this. Thanks!
Let me know how you get on with it
Does the Zebra method work in daytime settings as well? That seems like a pretty east method to remember.
Absolutely it does, Sammy. I use it all of the time.
hi your fonts in the thumbnail are amazing. Can you pls tell what's the fonts name?
would this apply to the first sony a7?
Maybe some of it?
Amazing video bro,
How do you screenrecord your camera like that?
Thanks, that means a lot. I use the Atomos Ninja V
Subscription done 🥰
My man!
Great content, thank you, do you recommend recording with slog3 at night? Complying with the dual base iso or it's better without a profile or hlg3 with the sony a7IV
Hi Sean. Constrictive feedback, great video I like the different perspectives you film from. Like the one at 31 seconds. You keep to the point and use the right amount “magic- souse- with effects and sound”
Thank you for the cool video will try the steps with family videos. Keep the great videos coming. You are a one stop for improvement
Btw off topic I posted in your video a question. Dose your A7 4 reset pic count after 09999 to 00000
Hey man! Thank you for the feedback, that is incredibly valuable to me. Sorry I missed that comment. I have no clue ha I format my cards like once a week. I do think there is a setting to change the file name and counter though?
@@seandewispelaere I will figure it. Keep the great videos coming man. One more thing about your videos that your videos very. You know how to keep the message clean and clear. For example your 3 point. I have never touched or thought about colour grading. It was simple enough for me to test it with non log videos.
For still yes the counter resets, don’t know about video but can’t think what else would happen?
@@sh8736 thanks for replay. it is strange, but it is what is
Man, false color on bmpcc is just such a game changer compared to the zebras.
Can't say I disagree with the value of false color
Confuse between A7R iV and A7 IV ...
Should i go for old machine or new features?
thanks bro👍
Thank you
Do you have issues with overheating
Nope, I haven't but typically just film in 4k 24. I've heard some issues at 4k 60 for extended record times.
how would you do the zebra method on a live event, in studio seems simple not sure, how i can do this in a live setting, im new to video in general, hope you can answer
im a bit confuse, and im also new to these, i wish to record night/low light events, how do i effectively record, i understand that Slog creas noise in log light, and what i have search is that when talking about dual iso baseline, its only leans towards slog and cine profile, I was recommended to use rec709, so how does Dual baseline iso, comes into play, please can you provide clarification
I’ve found it to work in most situations including live events. Expose to the skin tone and change if the lighting drastically changes but yea it works well. Hope this helps 🤙
@@seandewispelaere hi Sean thank you for taking the time to respond my questions means a lot, just so I know I understood, when it comes to a Live event with low light, i should use the Zebra method on skin tones, and you're saying I can record in low light with flashes of dj lights with Slog? but how would you fix noise? or should i convert slog to rec709 and then add a Lut?
@@xosemusic Correct and the light flashes will be ok. I'd try and expose the skin tone when the brightest light is on them. Noise will come down to how high your ISO is and dropping the blacks/shadows in post. Absolutely SLOG3 and I'd just use the Sony conversion LUT as the baseline.