How I use Cine1 (Case Study: Thrissur Pooram 2015)

Here’s a quick run-through of Thrissur Pooram, a unique festival that takes place every summer in Thrissur, Kerala – my home town: Here are some important notes: Everything was shot in 2160p25 in Prores LT. Audio is from camera. I did record audio separately for some events but it wouldn’t have been consistent in the final … Read more

Skin tone test – Comparison of the Close Up

In this lesson we’ll compare the correctly exposed close up shots shown earlier. I’m not displaying which profile is which, because that would bias the results somewhat. Pick your favorite, then read on to find out which is which, and which one I prefer. Important Notes: The exposure varies wildly because lighting conditions were changing, and … Read more

Skin tone test – Comparison of the Long Shot

In this lesson we’ll compare the correctly exposed long shots shown earlier. I’m not displaying which profile is which, because that would bias the results somewhat. Pick your favorite, then read on to find out which is which, and which one I prefer. Click to enlarge: Which ones do you like? Write them down first and … Read more

Skin tone test – Rec. 709 Picture Profile

In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded … Read more

Skin tone test – Cine4 Picture Profile

In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded … Read more

Skin tone test – Cine3 Picture Profile

In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded … Read more

Skin tone test – Cine2 Picture Profile

In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded … Read more

Skin tone test – Cine1 Picture Profile

In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded … Read more

Skin tone test – Movie Picture Profile

In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded … Read more