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General rule for “image settings”
All DSLRS have have image settings that I’ve generally ignored because in still photography they don’t affect the RAW image. These include:
White Balance
Picture Mode (Normal, Potrait, Vivid, Muted etc.)
Contrast
Saturation
Noise filtration/noise reduction
SharpeningI’ve already learned that sharpening should be turned down as much as possible. How about the others…is there a rule of thumb that you use as a starting point that allows for easy post processing?
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You should Google HD DSLR gurus like Vincent Laforet and Shane Hurlbut to get specific setting ideas – Vincent has published his camera “formula” for more cinematic video several times – here’s a link to a video to get you started but there are many more resources to be found via Google
Oh and let’s not forget the master Philip Bloom – he has a DVD out showing his specific settings. Stu Maschwitz – another great resource for you – has this:
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Thank you. That was helfpful, but the video didn’t go into a lot detail. Any other info would appreciated it.
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is it the same for the 60D as well?
EX3, Nikon Adaptimax with various lenses, Acuter Merlin mount, MBP17″2.93GHz, FCS2, Media100, BtcSP, DVcam
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