Get GH4 V-LOG for FREE !!

Josh Hayes · February 10th, 2019, 11:18 PM

Hi folks. I never acquired the V-Log profile for my GH4, but I have a job this week potentially asking for it. Is there any new info now in 2019 with another firmware update on top of 2.4? Also, if I download 2.5, and upgrade from 2.3 (i.e. skip 2.4), can I still purchase V-Log if I go that route?

Steve Burkett · February 11th, 2019, 07:07 AM

VLog as a paid update takes ages. You buy it and it's posted to you as an unlock code. Mine for the GH5 and it's the same vLog purchase as the GH4 took weeks to arrive.

Cary Knoop · February 11th, 2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh Hayes

Hi folks. I never acquired the V-Log profile for my GH4, but I have a job this week potentially asking for it. Is there any new info now in 2019 with another firmware update on top of 2.4? Also, if I download 2.5, and upgrade from 2.3 (i.e. skip 2.4), can I still purchase V-Log if I go that route?

I would not bother with 8-bit V-Log for the GH4, instead, I would recommend CineD.

For the GH5 I would recommend HLG instead of V-Log.

George Dean · February 11th, 2019, 12:57 PM

Hi Josh,

If V-Log L is required as a part of your shoot, then you could try Adorma or B&H Photo which should be a download activation code rather than getting it from Panasonic.

Using V-Log L I would suggest you also download the V-Log L to Rec 709 LUT from Panasonic (free download) and try it out before your shoot. There is not a huge advantage in dynamic range for the 8 bit internal recording of the GH4 (unleass you have something like the Atomos Ninja Flame recorder for 422 10 bit ProRes for external recording). I over expose about 1 stop which allows pulling for detail out of the shadows a bit easier.

If someone else is doing the post edit and they ask for V-Log L, they will be familiar with the process and I would consult with them for the exposure range they like. Otherwise be advised working with V-Log L during acquisition and post production has a learning curve.

Gary Huff · February 11th, 2019, 01:43 PM

The whole point of filming in log gamma is to protect your highlights and have information to pull your shadows and mids back up to the proper level. If you're overexposing log, then you don't actually need to film in log to begin with.

February 10th, 2019, 11:18 PM	#61
Josh Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 264	Re: Get GH4 V-LOG for FREE !! Hi folks. I never acquired the V-Log profile for my GH4, but I have a job this week potentially asking for it. Is there any new info now in 2019 with another firmware update on top of 2.4? Also, if I download 2.5, and upgrade from 2.3 (i.e. skip 2.4), can I still purchase V-Log if I go that route?

February 11th, 2019, 07:07 AM	#62
Steve Burkett Trustee Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Romsey, UK Posts: 1,261	Re: Get GH4 V-LOG for FREE !! VLog as a paid update takes ages. You buy it and it's posted to you as an unlock code. Mine for the GH5 and it's the same vLog purchase as the GH4 took weeks to arrive.

February 11th, 2019, 12:57 PM	#64
George Dean Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Navajo County, Arizona Posts: 109	Re: Get GH4 V-LOG for FREE !! Hi Josh, If V-Log L is required as a part of your shoot, then you could try Adorma or B&H Photo which should be a download activation code rather than getting it from Panasonic. Using V-Log L I would suggest you also download the V-Log L to Rec 709 LUT from Panasonic (free download) and try it out before your shoot. There is not a huge advantage in dynamic range for the 8 bit internal recording of the GH4 (unleass you have something like the Atomos Ninja Flame recorder for 422 10 bit ProRes for external recording). I over expose about 1 stop which allows pulling for detail out of the shadows a bit easier. If someone else is doing the post edit and they ask for V-Log L, they will be familiar with the process and I would consult with them for the exposure range they like. Otherwise be advised working with V-Log L during acquisition and post production has a learning curve. __________________ Best Regards.....George

February 11th, 2019, 01:43 PM	#65
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: Get GH4 V-LOG for FREE !! The whole point of filming in log gamma is to protect your highlights and have information to pull your shadows and mids back up to the proper level. If you're overexposing log, then you don't actually need to film in log to begin with.