caldwellag
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Flight distance : 181991 ft
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I'm here and I hear you! I am currently exploring this and have found some frustrating issues I have yet to sort out.
C1 9.1.2
Cam Raw 9.1
#1 C1 doesn't support DJI products.
#2 C1 is applying the basic DNG profile to the images. (Makes sense without supporting the camera, no profile.)
#3 Using one image for comparison that was shot in Auto WB (Correct in post anyways), Photoshop/Camera RAW lists the "As Shot" WB at 5100K & +12 tint. In C1, it shows up as 4068K & +14. This is totally subjective, but the color is fairly similar between the two. The looks appear closest with the "File Extra Shadow" curve applied in C1, but the Camera Raw interpretation has a bit more contrast. The issue of interpretation is a big one as no two programs will interpret the same way; it's what makes me tend to like C1 more than Adobe and others to prefer one program over another.
My biggest hangup is why the WB is so far off when it seems like that should be stored in the metadata. I tried running the file through DJI Cleaner and comparing but there were no discernible differences. I'm not a coder/technician so the reasons for these things elude me...I'm trying to figure it out. I am going to try to create a custom profile for my camera and we'll see how that goes.
I am still able to create the looks I want within C1 despite the quirks. What's the most annoying thing is how the WB numbers don't match reality. For example, a parking lot that is in open shade should be closer to 8,000 Kelvin and in a sample image it's neutral at 5500 which is not accurate. Also, the WB presets you'd typically see, like Sunny, Shade, etc., are missing in C1. The WB slider seems to be more responsive as well with small movements creating a disproportionately large effect.
My gut tells me most of this will only be fixed by C1 adding the camera profile.
In the end, I'm still going to use C1 and a little Camera RAW if needed.
Love to hear your thoughts and experiences with it!
Andrew |
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