[Edd Wright]

Hi Simon,

I encountered a similar problem on a shoot recently. The Log C workflow can leave directors somewhat perturbed. Yes, this method of ‘View Assist’ helps on the LCD for your reference purposes (lighting etc) but what of the output to the monitor and the director? Here’s what I did. I was always taught that whatever settings you can adjust on the monitor image (IE brightness, contrast, saturation) you can manipulate in the grade, minimum! You have far more latitude what with the flatter image you are acquiring through Log-C. Make sure you have a decent monitor then simply adjust the monitors settings at the beginning of the day to the values that you would find acceptable and pleasing to the eye. But I made it crystal clear to the director that we were shooting Log-c and insisted that he complimented the footage with a good quality grade.

Hope this helps.

Edd