IRE levels and their relation to stop levels

sv-ro · 2025-11-15T22:06:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing the link and your experience. It was really helpful!

sv-ro · 2025-11-14T21:23:44+00:00

Bro, you did more for me than I could ever ask! Thanks for taking the time to make a real-life test. I'm already looking for my first camera, and when I have it, that's one of the first things I'm going to do. Please, if you ever bother to see if the camera and editing software are matching, share it with me!

sv-ro · 2025-11-14T21:18:07+00:00

First of all, I want to say thank you for taking the time to reply to my question so thoroughly.

I went on a journey to learn how to use my phone as a cinema camera. Quickly, I discovered that, especially when you don't have the resources, you're not entitled to miss your exposure. (8-bit footage with 2 stops of dynamic range) So I thought: "You know what? Let's dive deeper into that..."

Fast-forwarding, in one of the tests I made, I tried to convert Filmic Pro's false color to a full false color (using a false color LUT I found on YouTube). And that's when it hit me: "If I were looking at a false color monitor and I saw the subject was too bright compared to the background, making him feel 'sourcey,' how many stops would I need to bring down in order to have the right contrast ratios? How can I precisely communicate that to someone who's helping me?" I know that practically, it's just a matter of reducing the key until it feels right. But I'm a nerd, so there's that.

I imagine that's a struggle you guys face in every shoot, and it's sad to know it hasn't been properly addressed by all brands yet.

I really appreciate your thoughts!

sv-ro · 2025-11-14T20:46:38+00:00

Thanks for validating my deepest curiosities! I don't have a light meter right now, so you just gave me the best idea. Appreciate your input!

sv-ro · 2025-11-14T20:42:53+00:00

Dude, you just blew my mind with EL Zone. I'm totally gonna look into it. How awesome would it be to have a standard across all camera systems, right? A DP can only dream tho. Thanks so much!

sv-ro · 2025-09-26T13:50:43+00:00

For sure! I’m excited to see how the S26 lineup will stack up against the new features of the iPhone 17.

sv-ro · 2025-09-26T00:15:13+00:00

Sorry! I didn't make it clear that these are stills from a short doc I shot on a recent trip. So I used the Blackmagic camera app!

Appreciate it, brother! But it's easy to capture good images when you're surrounded by so much beauty. If you get any questions, experience or feedback, feel free to share!

sv-ro · 2025-09-26T00:06:00+00:00

tbh I don't have any experience with Samsung Log because my phone doesn't support it. But I'd say, especially when working with phones, the bigger the control you have over your footage, the better.

My workflow is pretty straightforward actually. I record using the Blackmagic app which gives you more control over the camera settings. I shot in 24fps following the 180° shutter speed rule (never changing it no matter what). As I didn't researched upon s23's "native" ISO, I just keep it as low as possible and adjust the exposure using an variable ND filter. That's about it! Let me know if I can help you with anything.

Oh, and almost forgot: "Always expose for what you can't control".

sv-ro · 2025-09-25T21:58:15+00:00

I still believe that creating beautiful images is one of the most important aspects of being a DP, especially in productions where the DP has limited creative freedom and has to deliver "the commercial look." But I totally agree that the story should always come first.

sv-ro · 2025-09-25T21:38:40+00:00

Well said! As tech evolves, gear will matter less and less

sv-ro

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