Panasonic Lumix S Series Video Settings for Wedding Videography
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- I wanted to share a quick video with some of my video settings on the Lumix S Series cameras which I use every day for wedding filmmaking, including the frame rates I use, the custom settings dial, focus peaking and why you should be using an ND filter when shooting outdoors.
MODE DIALS: The S series has a huge variety of options for frame rates and resolutions. I like to set up 3 different settings using the mode dials on the top of the camera to switch between my settings depending on the scenario. Saving my three most commonly used settings to C1, C2 & C3, I can quickly switch between my 3 favourite settings of 25fps 4K (C1), 50fps 1080p 10 Bit (C2) and 4K 50fps (C3) in a second.
50FPS & NATURAL PROFILE: I shoot mostly in 4k & 1080p 50fps, I prefer 50fps over other slow motion settings as I find it’s slow enough to add a cinematic look without being too slow compared to 120 FPS. I love shooting using the ‘Natural’ picture profile on the S1 & S1H, as I find it has the perfect balance of pleasing skin tones, dynamic range & low light performance. I tweaked this Natural picture profile to reduce the saturation, sharpness and contrast so that I have greater flexibility in post production and that the image isn’t too sharp. My settings are Saturation -3, Sharpness -3 & Contrast -5.
SHUTTER ANGLE: When shooting video I always want to make sure that the shutter speed is double the frame rate, so or example in slow motion shots at 50fps, I make sure my shutter speed is 1/100 to maintain a cinematic motion blur. With the S1H, I can simply enable the ’Shutter Angle’ feature set at 180º so the shutter speed will calculate this for me whatever my frame rate.
FOCUS PEAKING: Using a focus controller on my gimbal combined with the S Series amazing Focus Peaking, I’m able to maintain complete control over my focus point or quickly switch to face tracking mode with the focus dial when needed, for example to track a bride coming down the aisle. When shooting in manual focus, I stop down my aperture and try and maintain a steady distance between myself and my subject.
Disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Lumix UK
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Thank you for sharing! By mistake I stumbled on your guys video about S1 firmware 2.0! Amazing LUTs as well!
Thanks a lot Tomasz! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Really well produced video with no unfunny anecdotes or myriad of personal stuff. Keep up the great work Russell!
Thanks a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks so much for this video! I am going to use my brand new s5 this weekend in my first 2021 wedding and I will be using this configuration.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your wedding :)
Great stuff! Loving seeing other peoples settings.. videos like this from Panasonic S1H users seem to be quite scarce.
We must stand together!! 😂🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
Ciao Russell. For the wedding video I choose to shotting in v log in day light whit iso native low 640. In low light native iso 4000 is terrible because is to much noise. I try natural profile modified (gammut settings) and in the low light is very good profile. Wend the wedding day is in the open area I think it possibly to shotting in v log but inside to church with no good illuminated, v log iso 4000 is not enough to record good images whitout noise. Thank for your beautiful lut. Now I go to sleep because tomorrow I have wedding day in the Dolomiti Italy 🇮🇹. Ciao
Hi! Thank you! The ISO 4000 should be as clean as 640 in V-Log, or even 5000 should look good even in low light 🙏
Thanks for showing us your process! Very interesting to see how other shooters set up their camera 👌
Thanks for watching! Yes, everyone has different ways to suit their shooting style :)
Thanks Russell it's good to know this. I won't be applying this to wedding films though more too story telling and my street photography content.
That is a lot of camera for the money. You packed a lot of information into the video.
Thanks Dad 🙏
Super helpful and straight to the point!! Awesome! Thanks!
Hi there, Russell: Thanks for the video. Regarding the audio, you mentioned you would use a shotgun mic to cut down on echo, but you absolutely should NOT use a shotgun mic indoors in a room with lots of echo. That will pretty much RUIN your audio. Shotgun mics are really designed for ooutdoor use. Instead what you want is a cardioid or hyper cardioid pattern mic. It won't eliminate the reverb, but it will do a better job on cutting down. But ultimately, a room needs to be "treated" acoustically to help remove the excess reverb. If you can hang up any blankets you have from racks / light stands / backdrop stands outside of the camera frame to absorb sound that would go a long way to cutting down reverb. Also put blankets on the floors or other hard surfaces if possible. Hope this helps and look forward to watching more of your videos.
Hey! Thanks so much for the tips. Audio isn’t my strong point as usually I overlay music - thanks very much, I’ll bear this in mind :)
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks great video 👍👍👍
You’re welcome!
Thanks for sharing these settings and tips. Your work is excellent. Do you ever shoot with V-Log, or shoot exclusively with your modified Natural profile?
Nerdy gaffer question: what is the big light in the background? It looks quite vintage and funky....I think I need one.
Thanks Dave! Since this video came out I actually started to work more with V-Log and actually really prefer it...! The Natural profile is good for low light, tho. Oh, and the light - I can't remember where it's from but I Googled 'bronze tripod lamp'... it's my kitchen!
Do you still shoot in the natural profile or vlog now? I currently shoot in natural and I love it!
I only shoot Log now! Looking back on my stuff in natural; I think the dynamic range is way better in log - I just didn’t realise how to use it properly so shied away.
Hi Russell - thanks for sharing your settings. I'm looking at buying the S5 just with the kit lens for content creation. I'll generally shoot at 50fps in 1080 although Ive heard the 1080 on the S5 isnt the best. I really love the design of these S cameras. Im currently Nikon but none of the Z cameras backup video so Ive decided not to buy one.
Hi Mark! Thanks a lot. I think the 1080p is good in non-Log profiles, a lot of my content is shot in 1080p then upscaled to 4K. These cameras are really well built and feel great in the hand!
@@RussellKentNicholls are you sure thats the case with the S5 Russell - another Panasonic channel just confirmed to me they thought the 1080p was surprisingly soft but not in the S1 or S1H.
@@markshirley01 Maybe in high frame rates it could be but in my experience in the 25/30/50fps it seems good!
Thanks Russel, love this. Have you considered adding diffusion with your ND... something like black pro mist from PM? I’m on the fence as I love the look but then you’re stuck with a filter on the end of the lens for the whole day.
Thanks! I had the Pro Mist for a while for my GH5. Loved it. The look is great!
I’d stack it with my ND filter and it was super dreamy so it’s something I’m considering. Maybe the Moment CineBloom.
@@RussellKentNicholls I'm looking into Cinebloom now as well. I like that they are separate and diffusion sits under so you can transition relatively quickly going indoor. The other consideration is that I have a Sigma 14-24mm on the S1 on Ronin and will only accept rear ND so I'll have mismatched footage - unless I purchase another prime for the ronin. I have 85mm and 50mm and the 14-24. Do you have any suggestions for prime wide?
Yeah that’s true. I find that annoying about the 14-24 so I usually shoot like f/6 if I’m outside. So I don’t have any wide primes, only 35mm is my widest actually, sorry. I tend to shoot 35/50/85 but maybe a 24mm Sigma L mount would be a good option.
Any idea why the V-Log on my S1H looks horrible. Any lens. Skin tones look very pink and blotchy. The footage also sometimes resembles a photo with color fringing. I believe I am exposed properly. I believe the white balance is accurate. Any suggestions?
Hi! It could be the conversion LUT that’s making it look like that, which one are you using? I recommend using these ones for a more natural look: www.russellkentnicholls.com/conversionluts
Hey Russel, much love for your Video
Hey Stefan! Thanks for your question! I actually don’t know that much about the difference so I’m not too sure - I’m sorry!
Very good. Which type of sd card do you use? Thanks a lot
I use the Sony M series and they work fine for me :)
Thanks Russell! Just one thing, the audio sounds a bit far, but great video!
Yes sorry about that, my lav mic was a bit echoey in my kitchen as there’s a lot of hard surfaces. I’ll use a shotgun mic overhead next time :)
i need to purchase ND filter to my lumix s1 can you share the link for me
I use K&F brand ones but any will do just make sure they fit your thread size
thank you for your video, do you set the white balance to 4600k in general? outdoors?
I usually leave it on 5200K for most settings (I think). I can’t remember exactly what it’s set to but it seems to be correct for the majority of times I turn on to shoot. My LUTs are naturally warmer too.
@@RussellKentNicholls thank you
Has these natural profile settings been tested on the S5II?
Not personally since I switched to V-log in 2021 🙌🫶
@@RussellKentNicholls thanks for your response. I’ve been trying V log multiple times. Even with the gamut lut conversion and I’m not getting good footage. Natural has been pretty good it just not taking to luts as well as i would like. I was wondering if bringing my contrast down to -5 would help.
Nice!! What about the S5? I want one!!
I tested one for a week and it was amazing! Everything I love about S series but in a body smaller than a GH5... madness! I decided I didn’t want to keep it only because I already have other S Series Cameras (and I’m not greedy!) but anyone looking to try LUMIX for the first time I think it would be the best option for sure. Great AF improvements too.
@@RussellKentNicholls Great! I’m using the Fuji XT4 now but I’m interesting in the S5 will try some day
@@RussellKentNicholls do you see a difference on the videoquality compare to the s1h?
Hey Russel on your C2 settings are you using Full frame? or that Pixel / Pixel?
Hey! C2 1080p is Full Frame :)
Also, I would like to use AFC in the less important moments, could you advice me your setting preferences in the AF? thanks!
Thanks Telli! I'd suggest to set it to single-point AF as face tracking could complicate things with lots of guests :) Speed and sensitivity up. TBH, I don't use AF so there might be better suggestions out there!
@@RussellKentNicholls Thanks so much! I think I will only be using to test and learn a little bit.
Congratulations for your content!
I've got just my S1, is much heavier than my a7III before, Do u enjoy using it after a long time? I've got 14 days to make myself sure to keep it and not change for lumix s5 XD
I love it! I came from GH5 so it was heavier than that, but after a while I'm totally used to the size and think it's weight helps to keep things stable.
which one is more attractive for sharp video s5 & s1?.. According to you
I’d say they’re the same for sharpness :) I don’t have the S5 any more only S1 and S1H 🙋🏻♂️
Hey Russell, I’m thinking off moving from the Gh5s to the S1H, only problem is I use the touch the screen to focus a lot on a gimbal and not sure if the S1H has this function? Thanks dude
Hi Lee! I’m pretty sure it does/would, although I use manual lenses now on my S1H.
Awesome thank you :)
any recommendations for settings on Lumix S5 when shooting in Cinelike D? Thanks for your time :)
Hey Jitoko! Actually I’ve never used Cine-D, I’m sorry - only the natural settings as per the video. S5 is an awesome camera!
@@RussellKentNicholls Thank you anyways :) guess I got to try our the Natural Settings! Love your work. Blessed weekend
Hello Russell, Is it possible to change manual focus to Linear and custom all focus settings with sigma lenses or this function is only limited for panasonic lenses? thanks :)
Hi! Thanks for your comment - actually I don’t know the answer because I don’t use these functions. Whilst I shoot manual focus, I actually use the Ronin S focus wheel to manually focus electronically. Sorry I can’t give you more help!
@@RussellKentNicholls thanks for your reply. It should't take more than a minute, so i'll thankful if you try it whenever you have time and let me know. Thank you. 🙏
What lenses do you use for filming weddings to pair with the S5?
I used to use 50mm and 35MM Sigma but recently switched to Rokinon/Samyang Cine Primes :)
If you're shooting different resolution: 4K, HD and different FPS. What timeline in editing do you offer as a final cut for the couple?
Because I’m in the UK I always deliver in 25fps :)
Also sorry I usually deliver in 1080p :) just for file sizes and editing speed
@@RussellKentNicholls cheers. I think I’ve got it. You place it all onto a 1080p, 25fps timeline. Thank you.
Hi Russel. Do you still shoot with the Natural Profile?
Hi Tanya! Actually since this video was made, I now only shoot in V-Log. I was admittedly scared of Log as I didn’t understand it 😅 but now I do, I’ll never shoot anything else!
@@RussellKentNicholls I though, you might have changed to the V-log:). I have tried the v-log but got so much grain while filming with the limited light at the ceremony and during the evening reception. Got so stressed out trying to fix it in post. Any suggestions? And thsnk you so much for your content. X
@@tatyanaallenby429 ahh I make sure to ONLY use ISO 640 or ISO 4000, make sure you don’t use anything like 3200 as these will be outside of the clean dual native levels :) and I do have noise reduction set to maximum in the camera too!!
@@RussellKentNicholls Was filming at Christmas, the ceremony was in a dark barn, with barely any lights, only fairy lights, had to bump my ISO to 10000. So, you can imagine the grain. How do you stick with 4000 in this case? Sorry for all the questions. :O)
@@tanyaallenbyfilms dark barns are tricky!! If it’s REALLY REALLY dark and I have no lights; I’ll push to 5-6000 and hope for the best at f/1.4 or something similar. But hey if it’s almost pitch black, then I’m happy for the video to be very dark if it matches the scenario in real life. The lights i sometimes use are the SOKANI 60 lights as they’re battery powered but still super bright spot lights. Even just one will add a nice edge light if you’re really stuck.
Why do you shoot natural profile instead of VLOG?
Hi Jason, I find sometimes with V-Log I can get noisy shadows and my LUTs are designed to work with the Natural profile so it’s just what I’m used to. In Natural I don’t get a scrap of noise and it’s very quick for me to edit.
@@RussellKentNicholls Love you video and mood! i have s5 and i’ll try your Natural setting. How do you manage dynamic range , shadows and highlights? Big thanks!
@@ohpioneers9739 thanks! I just adjust them in post if I need to :)
@@RussellKentNicholls thank you!!⚡️⚡️
What nd filter do you use?
Cheap one, K&F Concept from Amazon :)
Hi, 4k 50 fps record you ff or super35?
Hi! Super 35 mode. Love it!
Can you see difference with noise in low light. In ff can record with 4000 ISO. And in super35 ?
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