I'm not familiar with this format - has it been around for a while? Is there a good example online that can be downloaded for color grading practice?

Is LOG a proprietary format? I have never seen it prior to the Inspire 1.

Custerboy Posted at 2015-3-18 12:10
Is LOG a proprietary format? I have never seen it prior to the Inspire 1.

LOG has been around for quite sometime and in simple terms is the best format to use to get the most out of your image. It will produce a very flat image with dull colors and very little contrast and detail. This will allow you to color grade the footage in your editing platform of choice. Color grading or editing is an art and is a learned practice. LOG format is not recommended for beginners as it requires additional work to bring your footage to life. Once learned however, it's worth it.

Here's some technical data and history of LOG Format vs Rec.709: http://www.arri.com/camera/alexa/learn/log_c_and_rec_709_video/

scooterlam Posted at 2015-3-18 12:49
LOG has been around for quite sometime and in simple terms is the best format to use to get the mo ...

Great, thanks. It seems to be somewhat like shooting RAW for stills - it holds the most info. I prefer to do my own color timing (or grading as I guess it's preferred in video), so it looks like this format is the winner.

Thanks again.

Custerboy Posted at 2015-3-18 13:11
Great, thanks. It seems to be somewhat like shooting RAW for stills - it holds the most info. I pr ...

Anytime and good luck!

Custerboy Posted at 2015-3-18 13:11
Great, thanks. It seems to be somewhat like shooting RAW for stills - it holds the most info. I pr ...

Anytime and good luck!

scooterlam Posted at 2015-3-19 01:42
Anytime and good luck!

scooterlam, did you get your setting and color grading tutorial up yet? Can't wait to watch your tutorials

howie121218@gma Posted at 2015-3-19 11:49
scooterlam, did you get your setting and color grading tutorial up yet? Can't wait to watch your t ...

I recorded a 45 minute tutorial but the sound cut out after 8 minutes lol. I'll get a new one up and going here in the next couple days. I just ordered the new 5K iMac fully maxed out. Can't wait =)

scooterlam Posted at 2015-3-22 04:35
I recorded a 45 minute tutorial but the sound cut out after 8 minutes lol. I'll get a new one up a ...

waiting for it.....

scooterlam Posted at 2015-3-22 04:35
I recorded a 45 minute tutorial but the sound cut out after 8 minutes lol. I'll get a new one up a ...

Scooter, do you get your tutorial up yet?

howie121218@gma Posted at 2015-4-11 11:56
Scooter, do you get your tutorial up yet?

Finished it but haven't uploaded yet. Will have it up by Sunday Night.

Also going to upgrade my old iMac but waiting to see what Apple are going to release this year before making the jump. Just wish they hurry up and let us know what's coming.