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27F Saturation – Urgent ‘High Color’ question
I have a question re: the 27F. I’m in the midst of shooting a feature length comedy (4 days to go . . .) and I have been using the “High Color” setting to punch up saturation. I really want a saturated feel but sometimes ‘high color’ is too much. Is there a way to ‘split the difference’ between ‘high color – on’ and ‘off’. I am very familiar with the F900 and how it functions with Matrix presets i.e. – ITU709, SMPTE 240 etc. but the 27F is still a bit of a mystery. Any suggestions?
Sincerely,
Chris M. Oben
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Chris,
I would be very careful useing “high color” setting; I don’t know why they even put it in the camera? They should have included (as F900/3 did) universal saturation control so you can selectively increase the saturation.
All that being said, it is still possible to use the matrix and color correction settings to create more saturated looks. Ideally you’d use a Chroma de Monde DSC chart and a vectorscope to increase saturation equally in all directions. It’s not that difficult. Furthermore, as long as the matrix is set to accurately reproduce the six vectors it’s a simple matter in post to increase the saturation.
Another factor of course is the amount of dynamic range that is invoked; the more you use the less saturation remains, same is true with gamma, it has an effect on the overall saturation. Ideally you’ll find some setting short of 500% that gives you control of your highlights and the strong colors you’re looking for!
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Warning!!!!!
DO NOT USE HIGH COLOR WHEN IN FILM REC MODE!!!!
Tony Salgado
Tony Salgado
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Tony,
I have used the High Colour setting in Film Rec Mode with pleasing results so far – however, my saving grace may be that this show is destined for DVD release only. Before I go on shooting with High Color in Film Rec mode waht are the concerns and caveats? The only problem I see so far is a tendency towards over saturated blacks with I anticipate will be correctable in timing.
Sincerely.
Chris Oben
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