Utilizing GH5 Custom Settings for Youtube and Films

[@BeauReviews]

"Put the answer first, THEN the details?" BRILLIANT. Interesting... this is how newspaper articles work. They put the important (or at least "the most pertinent") info first, then as the article continues they drill down into details. Fascinating! Keep up the great work, my friend, -Beau

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Beau! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! So glad you like the format of this channel! I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@donjohnsmusic3116]

So glad I found this! I knew there was a way to do this and with your video I seen the light! Praise be to all that is holy Batman! So this is what I wanted to do and thanks to your great video, I was able to do it. When you are filming say, birds like I do a lot you are grabbing that awesome audio and then all the sudden you want to grab some epic slo mo, but by the time you get lost in the menus, the bird has flown South for the Winter, NOT ANY MORE! I set up C1 as my go to Cin-D and I'm golden, then I want to grab some slo mo, so I have that set up in C2, then to pull up my frame rates I have that saved to F2 button, HOLY TIGHTS Batman, this is ridiculous! Can't wait to try this out today!

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

Clear, concise, coherent, useful and engaging. Liked and suscribed. Good work mate.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Justo! Thank you so much for checking out this video, for the kind words, and subscribing! I'm glad you were able to get some value from this video and I will continue to do my best and make fun meaningful videos for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers alike! See you in the next one!

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

Yes sir.

[@GregStonham]

LOVE the format - quick info at the start without all the vlog crap. Subscribed.

[@GregStonham]

All the more respect because I realise this format doesn't work KZbin's algorithm very well. Nice work.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Greg! Thank you so much for checking out this video, commenting, the kind words, and Subscribing!! I truly appreciate you taking the time! That was definitely something I thought about when attempting youtube for the 3rd time, but something inside of me said... you know what? Don't worry about the algorithm, just do the show you want to do. So glad I kept with my gut, I love making these episodes and hope filmmakers are getting some value out of it! Thanks again for stopping by and I'll see you in the next one!

[@saptarshic]

Thank you. I watched a lot of GH5 set up videos trying to figure out exactly what I was doing wrong while setting up custom menus. Your video was to the point and helped me set it up within a minute.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Saptarshi Chakraborty! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm so happy to hear that you gained value from this video! I will continue to do my best to put out fun meaningful videos for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers alike! Thank you so much again for stopping by! Hope to see you in the next one!

[@unfa00]

Exactly what I wanted to know - thank you!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again unfa! You're most welcome! Hope all is well man!

[@unfa00]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you! I'm doing well, I hope you're feeling good as well :) I've figured I should save some presets for my common shooting scenarios, instead of dialing in all the settings from scratch every time, so I thought - GH5's gotta have this covered, and I was right :) And you made a great video to show how it works!

[@dougcarll6830]

Love this channel so much! I know I'm very, very late to the party but I recently got a GH5 and have learned so much from you. Your format for delivering the info is perfect IMO, and preferable to some of the talking heads on here who make things far too convoluted Excellent stuff...thanks for your efforts!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Doug! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm so glad you got value from this video! Nah, you're not late, the GH5 is still one HECK of a filmmakers/creators camera. While I have moved to Sony for my needs in terms of being a hybrid creator. If I was only doing narrative films, I would still use the GH5 to this day, it's just way too powerful at its price point! Have fun with it! Until then, I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@HaydnRushworth-Filmmaker]

Absolutely AWESOME approach to making videos. FULL MARKS for helpfulness!!! :-)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Haydn! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! So happy that this video was helpful and that you're enjoying the format of this channel! I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Mcskittelybiscuts]

THE FACT THAT i LEARn everything i needed in the first minute gave you an instant sub

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Mcskittelybiscuts! Thank you so much for checking out this video, commenting, and subbing! I'm so glad you enjoyed the format of this channel, I will continue to do my best! Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@IanLetarte]

Ive had this camera for a couple of years now and I'm only now just learning about this xD

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Haha glad I could help Ian!

[@jessetrue2956]

Finally. I channel that answers my questions in less than 30 seconds. THANK YOU. (still watched the rest though) lol

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Jesse! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm glad you enjoy this format! And really appreciate you still watched the rest of it haha! I will continue to do my best and make fun informative videos like this! Thanks again for stopping by! See you in the next one!

[@CatoFPV]

Same :D watched the rest of it because it deserved it for being straight on point! haha

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey@@CatoFPV! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting! What I said above, I will continue to do my best!

[@mohdfikree]

I actually have 4 of saved presets with each one has its own C1,2 and 3 settings. For example, in my "5500" file contains all of the settings at fixed 5500K with C1 for C4K 24fps (Manual Mode), C2 for C4K 60fps (Manual Mode), C3-1 for FHD 120fps (Manual Mode), C3-2 for C4K 24fps (Aperture-Priority) C3-3 for Anamorphic 4K 24fps (Manual Mode) - and all of them set in V-Log L. In the ones that has VFR, I mapped a VFR shortcut to change from 60fps/120fps to whatever I want. I have others for fixed 4500K and time-lapse. The new Blackmagic Pocket 4K will have similar, which got me excited.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again MohdFikree! Thanks for checking out another video and commenting! That is an amazing idea having multiple loadouts in the camera settings files, I totally never thought of that! I was not aware that the new BMPCC 4K would have a similar feature, thats definitely a welcomed set of tools for that camera! Thanks again for stopping by! See you in the next one!

[@mohdfikree]

TLDR Filmmaker You’re welcome and as for the BMPCC 4K, it has and it’s simply in the ‘PRESETS’ tab. You can save up to 12 presets.

[@Photographicelements]

I love how you get right to the point in all your videos! Was that Xrite White Balance Card?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey! Thanks again for checking the newest video! I try to get as much of the main points as I can, its getting harder now that I'm moving into more heavy topics outside of gear reviews, those are easy to get to the point haha! You are correct, I used the large Xrite color checker for video: amzn.to/2MgT3dW (Affiliate link) I originally was going to get the small passport version but decided it was more useful to have a larger one to for when I'm checking colors and levels.

[@Photographicelements]

Are you asking for more topics? I have some: Color Correction vs Color Grading (& who does what). Color Correction: How to get it right before you start shooting & How to fix it afterwards with 4:2:0 8bit, 4:2:2 10bit & 422ProRes (w recorder), in premiere, final cut & DaVinci Resolve. Instant color correction with color chart in DaVinci Resolve. Why is Orange & Teal so popular for skin tones & how to use the artist's Color Wheel for color grading; shadows, midtones & highlights & why use gels when I could just tweak it in post? (just to get you started :)

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

haha one of these days I'll touch on colors in some episodes, that's a tall order of information and I'm sure I will ruffle quite a few feathers with my interpretation of colors and how I use them.

[@Photographicelements]

OK, I may be asking other post productions questions in the future, like DCP and distribution... Have you ever used a recorder, like the Atomos Inferno Shogun/Ninja, with the GH5? If so, which version of ProRes can it record in, ProRes HQ? In 1080 only or 4k 60p at ProRes HQ? ProRes makes everything better :)

[@zefyrosclub]

Thank you so much!!!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Nikos! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm so glad this video was helpful! I will continue to do my best with my videos! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@Rajanarulmani]

I like your videos bro.. thanks...

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Guru Raj! Thank you so much for checking out the video and for the kind words! I will continue to do my best and put out fun meaningful videos for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers alike! Thanks again for stopping by! Check back every Wednesday for something new!

[@chupa8005]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Andrew! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! I'm glad you found this tip useful! Hope it speeds up your creative process on and off the set! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I've come to really love the presets. But, what I haven't figured out, is how to access C3-2 and C3-3 after I've created custom settings for those slots. Do you know how that's done. Also, when shooting slow motion, how do I change the shutter speed in relation to the frame rate? When I'm shooting 60 fps, I probably should change shutter speed to 1/120. But, I have not been able to find the steps to do that. Can you help?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Todd! Thank you so much for checking out another video! To access the C3-2 and C3-3, you will need to set the dial to C3-1 and then when you go into your menus, the top one should say "Custom something" and from there you can jump t C3-2 and 3. I'm not exactly sure if there is a benefit use for jumping Cust. Settings through the menu when you're on C3, but I'm sure someone has used it in that manner. You are correct, the shutter speed's general rule should be two times the frame rate. However I've been wondering about that because I generally do not like the feel of 60p and I think shooting at 1/120 might adds to the crispness further. This of course is only pertaining to narrative films, but I kinda want to see what happens if I drop down to 1/60 and shoot a scene that way, will it give me the same feel as 24p shot at 1/48. You should be able to change the shutter speed via the rotary dials on the camera, either the thumb or the index rotary dial. If that's not working make sure you go into your menu, and I think its the first Videocamera icon where you can choose your exposure mode, make sure its on Manual to have full control of everything. Hope this helps!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thanks. I accidentally came across shutter speed before with the dials. But, I can't remember how. I'll have to play more with the dials. I wish the manual walked you through it, but I couldn't find anything in the manual that made any sense.

[@RotterStudios]

Great video! How to remove the ANNOYING horizontal level meter that shows if the camera is level ?!?!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Rotter! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question. If there wasn’t a setting in the menu to turn off the horizon leveler, then simply hit the “Display” button until you have the desired layout on your screen. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@KenKthulhu]

Good. Love it.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Ken! It's been awhile! Thanks for checking out this video and commenting! Hope all is well!

[@irgproductions]

Hi TLDR Filmmaker Any chance you can talk about full audio setup? (GH5s) Like when using adapters, Mic, etc ? Thanks man

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Israel! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Possibly in the future, right now a lot of my setups are just a simple RODE GO being plugged into my GH5. Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@ProSpeedflying]

The only huge problem that this C1-C3 modes goes back to the settings you have saved. So if you change some settings during shooting without saving them through menu - they will not stay like this after switching off/on the camera. As I know its impossible to change. Bad, very bad...

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Pro Speedflying! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Yes and no, for the most part I actually use these C1-C3 as a starting base for narrative work. I know that I always want to start with ISO 400, 1/50th, F/2.8. I have C1 with these settings set at WB 5500k, and C2 at WB 3200, and C3 is my wild card if I want to go slow motion or something else. Depending on the shoot I will change these Custom settings to fit the needs for the day so that the camera crew can quickly move through different shots. That's how I tend to use it for a narrative film production where it's always changing. I get it though that if someone turns off the camera and forgets to set things back, it would be a problem. But if that was the case you'll probably just want to stick to the normal movie mode where it remembers what you last set it at... Though that being said, it would be interesting for Panasonic to implement a turn on feature where if you turn it off and turn it back on in a Custom setting that it will ask you if you want "Saved setting" or "last used" while in that Custom setting.... that would fix it! @Panasonic USA Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@ProSpeedflying]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Thanks for your answer! I anderstood your style of shooting process. For me it will be much usefull if the camera will remember the settings in c-mods like in the normal mode. I'm shooting mostly outdoors in different conditions and always switching off the camera to save the battery. Also I want to have different settings memory for the stills "M" and video normal mode 🙂

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Ah gotcha! And you're most welcome! I don't know if this will be of use for you but a couple years ago I made a video about using a USB Battery Bank to power my GH5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j321ZomAd9CCetE I have the USB Battery inside either a coat pocket or a tactical hip pouch. This may negate your need turn off the camera. There are newer versions of the adapter now that have two USB jacks, so essentially you can just keep swapping out USB battery banks and keep the camera on for many many hours. Hope this helps!

[@Tadwilla]

Hi. Is it possible to set custom white balance once, and use the same WB for all custom c1 c2 c3??? It's really annoying to set and save WB for all videoM ,c1, c2, and c3 separately.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Bass Bas! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! Nope, you do not need custom WB each setting individually if they are all using the same Custom WB profile. The Gh5 has 4 Custom WB you can capture. So let's say you use Slot #1, just make sure you captured that WB in regular Movie Mode instead of one of the C1-3 modes. Now that Slot #1 remembers that custom WB forever. So as you set each setting and save them to the C1-3, it will always remember that Custom WB value. The only I don't know is what happens if down the line you accidently used the Slot #1 for a different WB... I don't believe the C1-3 will suddenly change, but it might. Hope this makes sense! Thanks again for stopping by and I'll see you in the next one!

[@Tadwilla]

@@TLDR_filmmaker unfortunately c1-3 modes doesn't remember and follow my regular movie mode WB. When I switch from regular to c1-3, WB changes to my saved previous custom WB, until I set my new WB for c1-3 separately and save it to custom c1-3 settings. As I see, these custom WB can be different for every c1-3. The problem is, that I don't need it, I just need after setting my WB with grey/white card to go with the same WB for every c1-3. Can you please test it? Maybe it's just my gh5 settings wrong somewhere, I don't really know.

[@Tadwilla]

@@TLDR_filmmaker unfortunately c1-3 modes doesn't remember and follow my regular movie mode WB. When I switch from regular to c1-3, WB changes to my saved previous custom WB, until I set my new WB for c1-3 separately and save it to custom c1-3 settings. As I see, these custom WB can be different for every c1-3. The problem is, that I don't need it, I just need after setting my WB with grey/white card to go with the same WB for every c1-3. Can you please test it? Maybe it's just my gh5 settings wrong somewhere, I don't really know.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Oh I gotcha with what you meant now. Unfortunately the WB will not transfer over into your Custom settings, those settings are meant to always stay consistent no matter what you do in regular movie mode. One person has stated that he knows what he always uses for his keylight both Daylight and Tungsten. So what he actually did was set the the customs to his custom WB daylight lights, saved the cameras full setting into the memory cards he uses. Then set his custom for his custom WB tungsten lights, then saved the entire cameras settings into the memory card. What this has effectively allowed him to do is immediately load up the camera settings from his card depending on what his keylight is. Its a pretty genius thing he did, however this really only works if you have your own lighting kit. Not so great if you are doing run and gun documentary. Would be an interesting use case if you contact Panasonic and let them know it would be nice to have a Custom WB slot that will change into the Custom Settings after you set it. What you want makes total sense since WB is a variable that will change while the shutter, ISO, and other stuff are more likely never to change. Hope they eventually will add something like this, definitely give them a email and see what they say!

[@TomLikesBikes]

Hello, I keep getting stuck with the setting. How do i change from P to M. Because i cant find it (left top corner says P and I need M

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey TomFox! Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question! My guess is that one of your "Creative Filter" settings is turned on. It's the filter set that does wacky stuff to your image to make it look more stylized. Make sure any of those things are turned off and your "M" exposure should become available. Thanks again for stopping by! Stay safe, healthy, and I’ll see you in the next one!

[@moreapropos]

What's the difference between doing this and just saving a preset as a .dat file?

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey again Flying High! I haven't done much in terms of saving presets via the GH5's internal save-to-SD card feature. But I assume that if I did save a preset and wanted to have another GH5 match up by loading it, that it will also load all my Custom C# sets as well. These Customs C# sets are mainly for modes that you personally shoot in often, for me my C1 is for youtube talking head, and C2 is for my product shot table. Hope this makes sense.

[@moreapropos]

@@TLDR_filmmaker Wow. Thanks for the fast response!! It seems like the .dat files are good for sharing settings online, but I do notice when you format the card, it erases them, which isn't so great. I do notice that once you store a Custom setting, it stays whether you format the card or not, so I'm assuming it is stored somewhere in the camera's memory. I guess best to use Custom so no need to worry about erasing it.

[@stasdrema]

Thank you from Russia!!! Спасибо!

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Greetings Flooded! Thank you so much for checking out the video and commenting! I will continue to do my best and put out fun meaningful videos for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers alike! Пожалуйста!

[@nicolaslachance5057]

I don't have a GH5 but I have a G9. Unless I'm missing something, sadly this camera defaults to auto iso in custom mode (manual) when doing video, which renders the custom modes totally useless. Damn you Panasonic.

[@TLDR_filmmaker]

Hey hey Nicolas! Thank you so much for checking out this video and commenting! Hmm... I unfortunately have never played with a G9, on the GH5 there is a video menu that asks us how we prefer to get our exposures, though I'm guessing you already did that with the "(manual)" note. Last resort is a quick google search to see if this is one of those "quirk" limitations that Panasonic did to further differentiate the cameras from each other. In that case.. GAHHHH PANASONIC! lol. Definitely frustrating. The last thing I would check is to see if you accidently set recorded your setting with Auto ISO because this custom setting will remember everything you set no matter how miniscule. Hope this helps! Thanks again for stopping by and I’ll see you in the next one!