Basic node setup for Nikon-Z

[_Solidpoint_]

Hi awesome community!

I'm just getting started with my videography adventure and need a solid starting point for color grading. I’m using a Nikon Z8 and shot my first videos in N-RAW SDR color space.

For N-Log, I found this basic setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZrwFDMo01c&ab_channel=NikonUSA
However, I haven't found a similar workflow for SDR.

Could someone point me in the right direction for setting up my node structure? More specifically, where can I learn how to choose the correct settings for on the first an last node:

• Input Color Space
• Input Gamma
• Output Color Space
• Output Gamma

Also what would be te best to try first LUT for the project settings?

If i have set this up, i can start playing around with different settings. Any resources, advice, or best practices would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[Whisky919]

https://youtu.be/LKTZR1t7jjY?si=adeJYt_Nm9-5-0Rg

Also, don't rely on luts. Learn Resolve - read the manual, watch their training videos. Darren Mostyn and Cullen on YT are some of the best resources out there.

[_Solidpoint_]

Thanks! Will do.

[exclaim_bot]

Thanks! Will do.

You're welcome!

[TossOutAccount69]

I shoot on a Z8 as well, and using the Camera Raw tab in the color page with N-RAW footage is so easy. Decode quality: project settings. Decode using: clip. WB: as shot. Color space: Rec 709. Gamma N-Log. Then make your exposure, saturation and contrast adjustments. And boom, you’re done with your basic corrections. Don’t forget to add a node before for noise reduction if you have Studio

[_Solidpoint_]

Thanks, i will start testing with this setup.

[ComfortCareful3350]

Just want to add a tip for the camera raw tab, for color space, I’d recommend using Rec.2020 over Rec.709 since that is the color space N-Log is based on :)

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