How to EASILY film in Sony's SLOG3 Picture Profile

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Here's how to QUICKLY & EASILY film in Sony's SLOG3 Picture Profile, including how to expose properly & set your white balance with the Sony a7S III, FX3, FX6, & A1. If you're a run & gun filmmaker that needs to film fast, these settings are all you need!
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0:00 Intro & Color Presets
0:47 Can Your Camera Handle SLOG3?
1:38 Use PP8, NOT PP9!
2:34 Why SLOG3 Is "Noisy"
3:17 How To Expose SLOG3
5:02 Why I Love Zebras (Not The Animal)
7:10 VERY IMPORTANT ISO RULES FOR SLOG3
10:02 A7S III, FX3, & FX6 ISOs To Avoid
11:55 Gamma Display Assist Is Awesome
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[@whoismatt]

😍 Color grade SLOG3 FAST with my presets: whoismatt.com/luts

[@SBBLURAY1]

Does the recommendation not to shoot below ISO 640 (A7S3) apply to other profiles like cine 2? Thanks.

[@WhiteFrequencyNoise]

But you cant be greedy for just about 97$?

[@ChrisKaplan]

Great video bro thanks for good explaining

[@Clouder77]

I have the a7IV, but new to video side of things. I want to shoot in S-Log 3, so should I leave my iso set all the time to 800 for vlogging or give it a range that is good for daylight and lowlight? I have a variable nd 2-5 stops, but not sure if I need a 6-9. I mainly shoot during the day outside or indoors not in a studio setting, so need to set it up for that 90% of the time. Also should I just shoot in A priority and not worry about the other settings?

[@squaresaucemedia]

Thank you for this video. I have a Sony a7riii do you think I’m good to shoot slog 3 or should I shoot slog 2?

[@tiems]

Matt! Thank you for always diving into the nitty-gritty of the topics! Really appreciate it and you make it so easy to grasp the detailed stuff for us rookie videographers out there. Bless!

[@CubeHead]

Honestly I’ve heard most of the info in this video before, but not is such a packaged way, thanks for explaining everything so clearly, I’m not giving up on Slog3 after all :)

[@Dardjiskien]

same

[@kaanbayoglu5526]

you are the best Matt! None of the creators that I've watched so far could explain these complicated things as easiest like you do. I appreciate it!

[@michael999michael999]

Thanks Matt - just upgraded to the A7Siii from the a6500 and your videos have saved me a TON of time. Much appreciated

[@SwissFairy]

Matt, your tutorials are one of the best here on YT! I love your way straightforward, the examples you show while you explain and your humor is priceless ♡︎♡︎♡︎♡︎♡︎thanks a million for putting in so much effort into making these tutorials for free here , you are absolutely amazing!! I’m so glad I’ve subscribed to your channel, it’s like a huge library of knowledge easy access.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much!

[@kravdraa7]

Over the years I have seen many short films giving tips, hints, and instruction. Most have endless intros filled with waffling and information that the viewer should already know. Then the remainder is often convoluted and irrelevant. This is the first time I have seen one that goes straight to the point, maintains the relevance, and clearly explains why certain settings are the best starting point. Genuinely, one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin! Thank you.

[@stevemartis97]

I'm a beginner and I use my A7iii mainly for video. This is the first channel that I came across that talked about noisy footage no matter how well the scene is lit or how low the ISO is. This helped a lot, thank you!

[@BreatheAndFlow]

By far the best tutorial on this topic! Thank you ❤

[@jacksonkingsley7414]

Those LUTs bring so much life to the shots, nice work!

[@phucmapvlog]

I’ve literally watched just about every Sony a7siii video you’ve dropped, much appreciated!

[@teddybruckshot3678]

Thank you so much for this video Matt! It's amazing how easily you are able to explain and breakdown these concepts compared with other tutorials that seem to make things more complicated.

[@sollefilms]

Matt thank you so much for all of your videos. They've helped me so much in starting my videography business and they're so easy to understand, informative, straightforward, and you are so calming! I really truly appreciate it and hopefully one day I can grow my skills enough to pay it forward and start sharing my knowledge with people who are looking for help.

[@whoismatt]

So glad to help! :)

[@AudioTalks]

Wow!! One of the best tutorial ever! So effective and accurate. Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@DadTecc]

Matt, you're single handedly helping a boring old engineer achieve his dream of being a cool filmmaker...thanks for the treasure trove of useful information without all the unnecessary BS.

[@aleccelestin2053]

thank you!!!! all other tutorials showed gray card. appreciate you making this for those who don't have a gray card in their workflow!

[@CarleBrisson]

I watch a ton of videos on the Sony A7s* cameras but I find that yours are the most immediately useful to me. Without going into too too much technical detail, you get right to the point on what works for you and why. I find this approach often matches my real world use scenarios as well - even though I'm not a wedding filmmaker. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Matt!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Carle!

[@nicky1661]

Great video! Very clear, brief and understandable explanation for newbies like me! Thank you!

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Matt, u made hands down the best tutorial on this topic for the A7SIII. Much gratitude brother 🙏🏼♥️

[@KSE370]

Amazing Matt, thanks for taking the time to create this video.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@AtelierLaslo]

I will be filming my first wedding this month. Your videos really helped me to get better in creating videos and understanding my cameras. So now I am much more relaxed when it comes to Jobs and creative work. Thank you Matt for your hard work. Greets from Germany :-) 🇩🇪

[@alteredstag]

Matt this video kicked ass, thanks so much for separating everything into chapters and making this watch a breeze. Shooting my first wedding tomorrow. Thanks again!

[@RonaldPeterson1]

Really appreciate you. A have a new FX3, and without this kind of help, I would be completely lost. Just got your LUTS. Doing a lot of backyard experiments to sort things out. You have helped me a ton!

[@jacusounds]

Wow, what an amazing and well-explained video!! Thank you for breaking down the s-log 3 topic so well Matt 😇🙏🏻

[@emceeproductions5969]

I love this tutorial! Thank you for helping me understand SLOG3 a lot better!

[@tyacord253]

just got my a7siii and going through Matt Johnson University!! 4 videos in and am insanely grateful for your knowledge and willingness to share. YOU ROCK

[@RecForceProductions]

Dude, this is what I was searching for. Thanks for this nice and helpful information. I have subscribed instantly. :)

[@25mrkeys]

Such great content with explicit instructions 🙏🏽

[@alexandermontlary8461]

Finally someone who admits you don’t ‘have’ to use a grey card. Good stuff and spot on, every bit of it. Well done.

[@whoismatt]

Lol if I had to use a gray card I’d be in trouble at a wedding

[@shelekhov]

But need paid LUTs ;D

[@slimyelow]

Finally the proper information is was looking for. AGAIN - thanks Matt!

[@user-vu2yj9lr1p]

Noob videographer here, though I have been a pro photographer for years. I was struggling with my color grading in Sony. White shirts were blue, lips were purple, and skies were too green. It was a mess. Then I tried your simple-to-understand instructions and - boom! - it worked! I look like a quick study videographer, ready to go shoot for clients now. Thank you!

[@gulsengunesakkaya4618]

I watch couple of videos about the topic earlier today and had still a few questions to truely get it. You explained it amazing! Now I understood all the steps logic. Thank you for that.

[@lennoxlocal]

THE best advice I have found for exposure and colour grading. Thank you sir.

[@cinqo7]

I want to thank you for this excellent tutorial and for giving all of us your camera settings to copy them to our cameras. Pt 1 and Pt 2 of the A7SIII settings plus this How to Expose in SLOG3 video helped me achieve absolutely great results last week. Your settings are really practical and really work, and your tips are to the point. Unless other self-proclaimed gurus (e.g. Mark Galer) your tips actually made me shoot the video with the cinematic look I was looking. Other KZbinrs DON'T give away all their tricks. They are selfish with their "secrets".

[@christianclavecin]

That's a full bucket of awesome tips!! Thanks my dude!

[@arwinhar4]

the most helpful video specially for the first time S-log shooters! Thank you Matt!

[@joshcates6488]

Honestly the best camera tutorials on KZbin! Thanks Matt.

[@windywest]

Thanks for this one Matt! really easy to follow with my camera in hand. No longer scared of S Log 3 thank you!

[@heyitsterry]

Recently made the switch from Canon to Sony with my purchase of the A7IV. every single question I've ever had about the camera, you've had a video for. keep up the awesome work, fam!

[@rizkarinaangrenani2566]

You make things make sense!! I have been learning a lot from you. Thanks, Matt.

[@mpsinghphotography1]

Just the info I was looking for, and could not find anywhere else on youtube or on internet. Spot on for a wedding/event shoot. Thank you Matt, for yet another SAVER tutorial.

[@whoismatt]

Glad to help!

[@craigingber3872]

Matt, this is fantastic as always! You explain everything so well. Best KZbinr out there! Thank you again.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Craig!

[@alainbucio3124]

Matt, I recently started shooting in slog3 and am a complete noob. I was incredibly relieved to see a video from on this topic! You're the man!

[@whoismatt]

Haha glad to help Alain

[@SebasEstuvoAqui]

Finally!!!!! someone who can explain this and I understand EVERYTHING! thanks mate

[@areeszgandhistudios]

Your videos stand out in terms of the actual information a lot of filmmakers need for camera settings and edit settings. Thanks so much ❤️

[@oscarverschuur]

great set of tutorials about the A7 S III.. all that i needed thanks !

[@hwcentertainment]

This tutorial revealed lots of mystery about SLog3. great Job.

[@justinryan8973]

Holy moly….you’ve just fixed all the issues I’ve been having with SLOG3 and why I’ve been way too intimidated to use it in a 13 and a half minute video. You’re amazing.

[@whoismatt]

Haha awesome! Glad to help Justin!

[@bbtechie]

Very beautiful tutorial, well explained. Congrats man for doing this

[@gemwebb]

Watched again after 7 months of owning a A7iv and it just gets clear and clearer how to shoot in SLOG3 PP8. Thaks Matt!

[@rudegirlnycloy]

OMG, I was literally snatching my hair out trying to figure out how to expose in SLOG3. This is first, out many, videos that actually made sense. You rock Matt!

[@Prostoblogger]

That video packed such a punch. Nice one! Keep up the good work

[@patrickreynolds5262]

Once again, such very useful information...thank you!

[@captaintendean4116]

Thank you, Wizard. Your wisdom and beard had bless all of us.

[@whoismatt]

😂😂👍

[@julianuk3266]

Great video Matt. I didn't know about the caveats to lowering the ISO in SLOG3. This could of cost many of us dearly in a future shoot, had you not shared your knowledge.

[@vvsvisuals5067]

I shoot in slog3 on my Sony a7iii with no noise and perfectly exposed with no zebras. With one simple trick. Both slog2 and 3 are both meant to stay at iso 800 set shutter for “filmish look” and use aperture to let light in or to darken image.

[@WatermanSurin]

Loved this tutorial. Super clear and concise. thank you :)

[@soleiljaan3757]

Learned so much in 12 minutes!!! Thank you

[@yochevedzeli4797]

best video i watched in a LLLOOONNGGG time! all my slog3 questions answered in one single vid

[@brookslaich]

Thanks Matt, I just switched up my settings - always appreciate your videos and guidance!

[@whoismatt]

Glad to help Brooks! 😁

[@gordonfox5061]

Great video! Short, to the point with examples. Highly recommend watching if you are new to SONY A7S III, FX3, FX6 & A1. Thx Matt this video is a game changer for me!

[@MattSpaugh]

So grateful for this. My new A7IV arrived a day before I headed to the beach for 4 days. Sadly, a lot of my footage was shot at ISOs that were too low. Shooting HLG3 on my A7III I was always able to get away with a 2-5 stop variable ND... looks like I'll be ordering something a bit stronger. Thanks Matt, keep up the great work!

[@samiturunen5335]

Thanks Matt for sharing. Very informative.

[@mokshjain4621]

Thank you so much, this video is what I needed badly and desperately!

[@iamrusselryan]

Just subbed for this. Thank you Matt!

[@MortarMike]

Just when I thought I knew it all, I watch another Matt Johnson video and improve haha, thanks again man, even years later your content is saving the day!

[@brianangers6182]

Wow....I've had the FX3 for 6 months, and had NO IDEA about the ISO trick. I've been loosing out on dynamic range for so long!!! Thank you for this :)

[@SkyProStudio]

This is the most helpful video regarding sony cam. Thank you matt that life change

[@EricHines]

Moving to the sony platform for video and these videos have been super helpful. Definitely earned my sub. Thanks!

[@Nebereth]

Great content! Go go Matt!

[@Kiggezoo]

You are my Guru for the Sony Cameras. THANK YOU

[@Four_Eyes]

Incredibly helpful, thank you.

[@peterkertesz2861]

Very useful, thanks ! Also, one of the genuinely nicest , funniest person on KZbin ! Cheers

[@victorjasa]

I love you man. Ultra clear and practical info

[@ricardochgz]

i dont own a sony camera, and i feel this video give me real and useful information that no other video has given to me in long time

[@benczroland524]

Hi Matt WhoisMatt Johnson, you helped me here a LOT (if not a LUT!) Really thanks!

[@littlecloudproductions-vid9937]

Hi Matt. This is a game changer for us. We have been searching for a long time, like years, trying to figure out how to use s-log. The Multi metre explanation is perfect! We can't wait to get out and try this out. Thank you sooooo much for your simple and informative explainer :) Seriously, the best video on KZbin!!!

[@AmanGill-cu5xx]

This video just blowed up my mind😵..... Tons of information I got today about my camera .. thanks Matt... #lovefromIndia

[@fedelorenzo7691]

Thanks! Super clear and precise information!

[@jamesdavidfilms]

Another great informative video Matt! Nice one

[@whoismatt]

Thanks James!

[@tejproductions6131]

Matt, your content is incredible! I am surprised why your channel hasn't crossed a billion followers!!!

[@meavemedia8724]

I share your videos to all my video buddies. Praise be to Matt!

[@xavier.antich]

Thanks man! You made my day with that video. I really aprecciate it. Thank you so much Matt!

[@mojtabagholami-93]

prefect tutorial man thanks for your video

[@oliviergaches6968]

man, you saved me so much time!!! merci beaucoup from south of France

[@BenchMatthew]

Thank you SO much! Did my first test shots a few days ago and now I can't wait to do my next set of tests with this in mind!

[@whoismatt]

Awesome! Best of luck fellow Matt

[@BenchMatthew]

@@whoismatt thank you! It's probably a good thing we don't live in the same area or we'd have a lot of confused clients 🤣 Thank you for all you do for the wedding videography community!

[@capturecorpmedia]

AMAZING priceless information Matt thank you!!

[@nandohobbit383]

Hi, congratulations for the tutorial! You are very clear and professional! Even though the tutorial is in English, I understand your advice very well. Thanks and greetings from Italy. Ciao!

[@nayanka4187]

Your channel is so valuable as I'm startnig my own videography business! thank you so much !

[@xTremeSequences]

Finally, I understand why higher ISO makes sense on these cameras. Thanks for that!

[@CamWho1225]

I’ve learned a lot in 13 mins thank you!!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

This was SOOO helpful! Thank you!

[@Andrewadiyaksa]

thank you so much for this video, it's very usefull mate.. just keep the good work and keep inspiring..

[@DylanHaskin]

Super helpful thanks Matt!

[@m_hall]

That low iso information was gold! I have the a7siii and the last thing I heard was there were no effects to the dynamic range, but accidentally clipping highlights would have been terrible. I rarely use low iso, but good to know!

[@whoismatt]

Glad to help! I was pretty surprised when I discovered it myself!

[@MorphPictures_]

The go to channel for A7S III👌🏾😎

[@8k60]

Thank you so much! Video is so much different than stills photography!

[@mithinwilliam8453]

Awesome information, really enjoyed watching and waiting for the upcoming video on colour grading slog.

[@whoismatt]

Thank you!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Rockstar Matt. Extremely helpful .💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎥

[@hourglassmedia5522]

Thanks for this video Matt!

[@seanhsu6630]

I love the way when you said " got it ? " just like a brother and showed us the tips !! thank you Matt

[@whoismatt]

👍💪