Recommend black level settings? at DVinfo.net

Sam Renkin · February 10th, 2011, 06:30 PM

I used my Z5 on a recent two-camera interview shoot in a studio environment (the other was a V1). All the settings were matched as closely as possible (gain, iris, shutter, WB etc) but the blacks on my Z5 were a little washed out by comparison. The V1 actually appeared to have more contrast and color depth. I'm wondering if it's the greater sensitivity of the chips in the Z5, or perhaps the black levels need to be tweaked? I've never monkeyed around with the picture profiles or black level settings on my camera, could some of you recommend some settings you've used if the factory defaults aren't giving you the best image? Thanks!

Sam

Mark Andersson · February 21st, 2011, 06:13 AM

Hi Sam,

I use Master Black set to - 6
Gamma ITU709
Color Mode ITU709
Level 4

This gives a nice color with less washed out blacks and less grading. But then again I do like to crush my blacks in post a little more - just my preference.

February 10th, 2011, 06:30 PM	#1
Sam Renkin Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 211	Recommend black level settings? I used my Z5 on a recent two-camera interview shoot in a studio environment (the other was a V1). All the settings were matched as closely as possible (gain, iris, shutter, WB etc) but the blacks on my Z5 were a little washed out by comparison. The V1 actually appeared to have more contrast and color depth. I'm wondering if it's the greater sensitivity of the chips in the Z5, or perhaps the black levels need to be tweaked? I've never monkeyed around with the picture profiles or black level settings on my camera, could some of you recommend some settings you've used if the factory defaults aren't giving you the best image? Thanks! Sam

February 21st, 2011, 06:13 AM	#2
Mark Andersson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 57	Re: Recommend black level settings? Hi Sam, I use Master Black set to - 6 Gamma ITU709 Color Mode ITU709 Level 4 This gives a nice color with less washed out blacks and less grading. But then again I do like to crush my blacks in post a little more - just my preference.