Panasonic VARICAM LT, Operating Manual

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Chapter 4 Video Recording and Color Grading — Image quality adjustment
[GAMMA]
Set to optimize the tone of video.
Selectable items vary depending on the [MENU]
→ [SYSTEM SETTINGS] → [COLOR SETTING] → [MAIN] setting.
0%
40%
110%
18% 600%
60%
Input
Output
Gamma coefficient
Rise
[VIDEO45]
[V-709]
[V-406060] ([SCENE2]/[SCENE3]: VARICAM-LOOK)
[V-452080] ([SCENE4]: VARICAM-LOOK)
[V-Log]
f
[V-Log]:
This is a gamma curve for gradation and wide latitude (exposure range). A grading process after recording is required.
f
[V-709]:
This is a gamma curve equivalent to Varicam standard CINE-LIKE. A tone optimum for preview on the monitor can be achieved.
f
[V-406060]:
This is the VARICAM-LOOK gamma curve for cinema.
It means rise = × 4.0, gamma coefficient = 0.60, changing point = 60%.
This is a setting focused on contrast. The color does not get washed out as easily throughout the latitude.
It is recommended to record the face tone at 50% or less.
f
[V-452080]:
This is the VARICAM-LOOK gamma curve for cinema.
It means rise = × 4.5, gamma coefficient = 0.20, changing point = 80%.
This is a setting focused on soft texture. The color does not get washed out as easily throughout the latitude.
f
[VIDEO45]:
This is the broadcast gamma curve for video. The dynamic range is set to 600%.
r
When [MAIN] is set to [V-Log]
[GAMMA] will be [V-Log].
r
When [MAIN] is [SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[SCENE3]/[SCENE4]/[SCENE5]
1
Select [MENU] → [SCENE FILE SETTINGS] → [GAMMA] → [GAMMA SELECT].
2
Select one from [V-709]/[V-406060]/[V-452080]/[VIDEO45].