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Panasonic G7 Video Help for Work!

Started Jul 25, 2018 | Discussions thread
Stejo
Stejo Senior Member • Posts: 1,461
Re: Panasonic G7 Video Help for Work!
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Watch a few clips of this type on youtube and find which ones you like. Then copy their lighting setup. That's the only somewhat hard part.

For audio, better use the lav. The shotgun will pick up all sorts of ugly frequencies from wall reflections if the room isn't padded, even if it seems quiet.

As for camera settings, f/4 or thereabouts, 180deg shutter, ISO up to 800, manual focus and white balance. Make sure to nail the white balance with a grey card if possible.

Expose for the subject's lit part of the face. Don't blow any highlights. That's about it.

Shoot in Natural profile or Cine-V, whatever looks best to you. Maybe take contrast and saturation down a couple notches according to taste.

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