Practical Example of Exposing with False Color, Zebras and Focus Peaking


In this video I show how to: Use focus peaking with Colored Lines (Don’t select “Peak”) Use the false color tool to expose for skin tones, and Use Zebras to check for overexposure. [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] ... Read more

In this video I show how to:

  1. Use focus peaking with Colored Lines (Don’t select “Peak”)
  2. Use the false color tool to expose for skin tones, and
  3. Use Zebras to check for overexposure.

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[show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if]

If you would like to know more about the settings, watch these lessons:

  1. Manual focus aids and Peaking
  2. How to set the false color tool
  3. How to use Zebras

Here’s the false color chart from the camera menu:

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Sareesh Sudhakaran is a film director and award-winning cinematographer with over 24 years of experience. His second film, "Gin Ke Dus", was released in theaters in India in March 2024. As an educator, Sareesh walks the talk. His online courses help aspiring filmmakers realize their filmmaking dreams. Sareesh is also available for hire on your film!

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