Can you do this with the color correction in camera? at DVinfo.net

Kevin Spahr · June 7th, 2009, 12:21 PM

I know how to use the color correction menu items to select one color and then alter just that color.

But I was watching a video that featured Robert Primes CSA talking about using the EX3 and in answer to a question about the in camera color correction he said that you can also make everything in an image gray EXCEPT one color.

I couldn't see how to do that in camera. Does anyone know how or did he misspeak?
(I know that this isn't too difficult in post - just trying to know this camera inside out.)

The video to which I refer is well hidden at:

https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo....splayItem=NULL

You will have to register, then go to the "convention center" and then to the "XDCAM EX" booth and look for the video content menu in the upper right.

I think this link might bypass all the junk above: XDCAM EX Videos

Robert does a great "self interview", but I was referring to the "intensive XDCAM EX" video.

Why doesn't Sony put these where anyone can find them? I would think that they would be a great sales tool when you have somebody with a body of work like Mr Primes that is so enthusiastic about this line of cameras.

By the way Sony also fixed the videos at:

Sony Business Solutions & Systems - Featured

I know a lot of people had trouble with the videos not playing all the way through. There is some good stuff there too.

Omar Idris · June 7th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Yes it can be done.
1. Set your matrix level to -99.
2. Set your Color Correction Target Phase and Width as required.
3. Set your Color Correction Level to 99.
That's it.

Kevin Spahr · June 7th, 2009, 05:42 PM

That's it!
Thanks Omar!

Doug Jensen · June 7th, 2009, 06:28 PM

If you find that you need more detailed instructions, and a step-by-step tutorial, Color Correction is covered in my Field Guides.
Vortex Media's XDCAM Field Guides

June 7th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#1
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Can you do this with the color correction in camera? I know how to use the color correction menu items to select one color and then alter just that color. But I was watching a video that featured Robert Primes CSA talking about using the EX3 and in answer to a question about the in camera color correction he said that you can also make everything in an image gray EXCEPT one color. I couldn't see how to do that in camera. Does anyone know how or did he misspeak? (I know that this isn't too difficult in post - just trying to know this camera inside out.) The video to which I refer is well hidden at: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo....splayItem=NULL You will have to register, then go to the "convention center" and then to the "XDCAM EX" booth and look for the video content menu in the upper right. I think this link might bypass all the junk above: XDCAM EX Videos Robert does a great "self interview", but I was referring to the "intensive XDCAM EX" video. Why doesn't Sony put these where anyone can find them? I would think that they would be a great sales tool when you have somebody with a body of work like Mr Primes that is so enthusiastic about this line of cameras. By the way Sony also fixed the videos at: Sony Business Solutions & Systems - Featured I know a lot of people had trouble with the videos not playing all the way through. There is some good stuff there too.

June 7th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Omar Idris Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 28	Yes it can be done. 1. Set your matrix level to -99. 2. Set your Color Correction Target Phase and Width as required. 3. Set your Color Correction Level to 99. That's it.

June 7th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#3
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	That's it! Thanks Omar!

June 7th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#4
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,417	If you find that you need more detailed instructions, and a step-by-step tutorial, Color Correction is covered in my Field Guides. Vortex Media's XDCAM Field Guides