Why I Don't Shoot Flat For Youtube Videos

[@GlennUpgraded]

Do you grade your outdoor shots differently? Or you’re applying the same lut? Nice video!

[@NigelBarros]

Great question! No for outdoor stuff, I do shoot flat and try to get the most dynamic range, there is more highlight and shadow information that I want to keep intact. I typically use one of my Panasonic LUTs as a start and work from there. Thanks for tuning in!

[@GlennUpgraded]

NigelBarros cool! But with what picture profile? Natural with all settings at -5?

[@jeffsavilleproductions]

Shows how important lighting is. I never would've guessed you were shooting with such a "dated" camera like the GH3. Shows how I and many others buy into the whole "you need the best" in order to shoot professional video. Great job!

[@MaximusAdonicus]

A good camera is a good camera! Age don't matter if the specs still hold and looking at GH3 specs on wiki, it's a killer cam! And there's two kinds of professionals: Those who trust expensive gear to make them professional, and those who know how to get a professional result from the gear they can afford.

[@arindamnaskar589]

correctly said!!❤️✌️

[@WoNd3RWiSe]

If you can control all the elements of a video shoot lights , sound, video set etc ... you can do impressive stuff even with potato ... Not so if things are out of your control .... then hi end camera gear starts to make more sense :D

[@thestagerocks]

How dare you Jeff Saville. How dare you.

[@gusbisbal9803]

That last comment about not going Log is such a great comment. Doing a KZbin channel is about efficient high quality, if it takes you 8 hours to set up a shot that channel has already failed. So systematised shooting protocols is what makes it viable. Thank you.

[@jackoneil3933]

Exactly! I've been saying that for years, especially when shooting 8-Bit. I much prefer adjusting in-camera setting for the look I want rather than grading from a Log profile but everybody is programmed to shoot as flat as possible and end up with dead, pasty skin tones and ugly colors.

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

You should watch Markuspix's video on why he doesn't shoot in RAW or 4K.

[@jackoneil3933]

@@randomoneforstuff3696 Thanks, I recall that from some time ago and I might have commented on it as well. As most video ends up in 8-bit for final consumption he has a good point, but shooting Log in 10 or 12 bit on a camera with that much sensor dynamic range can benefit a properly lit scene, and can save shot with extreme contrast or backlighting.

[@MichalOlender]

I like just the key light XD

[@szymonwannaplayguitar]

I like your pragmatic approach. Kudos for the another great video! 👍

[@DrinkswithChris]

This is exactly what I was looking for for my podcast. My original footage always looks really orange. Thanks for the vid!

[@johnteaguefilm]

It really comes down to preference. I actually Like the more warm, saturated colors straight out of camera. Great video!

[@JodyBruchon]

Me too. You can desaturate and cool down the standard out-of-camera colors later, but you can't repair the mathematically inevitable damage of a flat or log profile.

[@subvids4003]

Thanks, I'm going to give your LUT a try.

[@aaronpeipert]

Word, I’m all about this advice. Lol, yesterday I accidentally shot a YT video in cinema DNG. I wanted to cry.

[@ShaneCreates]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@mnoureldin8014]

You have just earned one new subscriber my friend! Keep up the awesome work!

[@Sharivari]

Okay, now you got me. Subscribed :) Your videos will definetly help to implement a vlog series on my channel.

[@PastorGideonBoateng]

Thank you

[@walulustanley]

Nigel, you are putting great videos here. Keep going.

[@harryh5703]

I really like your videos man

[@NickPolak]

Man i totally agree with you! Most of the time i like mu footage without pp, the easiest to edit!

[@JeremiahStringer]

Very informative. Really feeling your vids bro

[@RhysParton]

I LOVE this kind of video, please keep it up, good sir!

[@A1Bokeh]

i started with a g7..freaking miss it but now use a g9 adn gx85 i turn down saturation a bit but always turn down contrast all the way

[@lollaelsherif]

Really so helpful video...thanks a lot

[@MientrasViva.]

Hi thanks for the video! You said in another video that you add some grainy look and a filter. Is there any tutorial about those? thanks a lot!

[@DaddingAllDay]

It is all preference, but this is great to know! Awesome video!

[@Purrringcat]

I loved your videos... Doing great work brother!

[@TwinkleTVi]

I found your videos so good, I switched to a different video and realized I didn’t gave like. Came back just to like the video. :)

[@MattandMikePlants]

Thank you for all of the knowledge you share!! Love your content guy

[@SipandFeast]

I just subbed and saved this video. I'm going to apply the same process. Love the look you are showing, and I'm realizing I use too much saturation.

[@MrTerryRay1]

Thanks Nigel! This is very helpful. Thanks for letting me know that other film makers are still using older Panasonic cameras. I use the G7.

[@JodyBruchon]

I only got an upgrade from my G7 to a GH5S a month ago. It's an amazing camera, but even with 4:2:2 10-bit color and V-Log L, it still looks better with Neutral or Standard profiles. (If you don't currently turn noise reduction to -5 in your picture profile, DO IT.)

[@TexpatOTG]

I've made around 200 videos for my channel in the last couple of years. I never color graded anything. All my videos use available light. I don't have time to spend on it. Color grading is something I do for commercial jobs if they need it, or for documentaries. I never get feedback from viewers about the quality of my videos being bad. I just don't think that the time spent color grading KZbin content has a return that is worth the time spent. Of course, this is up to the creator ... have fun.

[@TechnoBabbleMedia]

Just found out about your channel and I love your videos! I'll definitely be trying out some of your tips on my future videos! Just wanted to check, what LUT would you recommend for videos shot on a Canon camera with an aps-c sensor?

[@huberttorzewski]

I like the look before your tweaks a lot better.

[@amitpaul7940]

I agree too!

[@xblur17]

100% the before shot looks better. More alive and natural. The one after looks too muted, there's no need for dramatic look when it's just a person talking in front of a camera IMO.

[@enk144]

Great content. Some of the most informative stuff ive seen on youtube.

[@TravelMap]

How you control keylight so that it isn't fill your background.. my key light is filling background.. I don't want that

[@STUDIO-514]

great stuff bro

[@cleodrake5994]

Nice

[@Robangledorf]

I really like the way your image is before the grade

[@yoweri7190]

Hey @NigelBarros, your videos are dope. Really practical and helpful info that I'm gonna use, especially your lighting videos. Trying to get your KZbin LUT but I think your store closed down, is that true?

[@homewardboundphotos]

tbh the before you grade it looks better. much nicer skin tones.

[@guerrerosdigitales]

what kind of lights bulb do you use? I am using daylight, not sure if that is OK or should I go for warmer?

[@kaystrings]

Hello Nigel i want to start recording myself for youtube videos not out door studio indoors basically do you suggest i get a gh3 and if you do what lens do you use to get this look and feel

[@arttiz01]

Awesome!!

[@RootsRockRebel]

I'm still learning so honest question what do log and flat mean? I couldn't quite make out the context in how you were using those terms. Thanks!

[@fernandogastelomusic]

Your videos are an amazing help. Are your luts available for Final Cut? Thanks again

[@noenken]

White balance off of printer paper is kinda bad, even a cheap gray card will be a lot more accurate. 3:25 You can see that it is too warm and correcting that is the main thing you do in your grade. That is simply because that piece of paper is too blue, so the camera takes that as neutral and swings the other way, making everything look too orange.

[@NigelBarros]

I’ve found that the printer paper actually is pretty accurate, at least enough. Its the GH3’s color science that is kinda off and shifts towards magenta a bit, I do use gray cards for paid work when I want to have a reference for correct color but for my KZbin stuff I try to keep it as simple as I can. Thanks for tuning in and for the feedback!

[@randomytchan]

What happened to this LUT? Just saw this and was looking to try it out.

[@MuhammadFloyd]

This helps a lot thanks!

[@chris]

Your KZbin studio LUT is no longer available?

[@NigelBarros]

Oh I need to fix the link but it’s on my website now

[@TeamProfitsEnEspanol]

@@NigelBarros still not wokring

[@ehab_blacksmith]

@@NigelBarros still not wokring

[@MortenTelling]

Looks great. Guess i’ll have my Old Gh3 back in action. Could you elaborate a bit abort The lights you are using? There is no link for Your light in The description?

[@themjfbrand]

your youtube lut link isnt working

[@dckites]

Thanks for the video Nigel! What model was your keylight? Thanks

[@laaannder7698]

What’s the relevance of setting noise reduction to -5?

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Am I the only one who has difficulties seeing the difference when he desaturates the shadows? I notice the image "resharpening" whenever he lets go of the mouse button, but that's it. You can sometimes miss such changes if they're applied gradually. But if you jump between the before and after frames with FF/RW, you should be able to immediately spot the differences. I saw no difference whatsoever.

[@taylorrobertson480]

Why are you using a effect for Lumetri vs the panel on the right? is it just preference or is there a reason?

[@13aaryan]

So I've a Samsung Galaxy S8 and want to shoot KZbin videos using it but when i shoot videos using it i get a lot of grains or noise in the video when I'm shooting indoors even with a lot of light. Any ideas? Please Thank you!

[@arezhassantech]

Hi arayan use manual camera apps to get more control over your mobile camera. You can use filmic pro or cinema 4k app for more control. Use less iso for exposure to get lesser noise. You can also use flat or log profiles in filmic pro app or cinema 4k for more dynamic range and netrual colors.

[@13aaryan]

@@arezhassantech Turning down the iso in filmic pro gives me wierd lines running horizontally (idk if I'm doing something wrong). I use open camera and setting the iso to 200 makes the video better than it is on the stock camera. I haven't used the other app I'll give that a try too. Any more tips?? Also Thank you

[@arezhassantech]

@@13aaryan In filmic pro app go to setting>device>scroll down to bottom and disable noise reduction and disable edge enhancements.

[@CEDtalks85]

cut your own room lights off and use artificial lights

[@13aaryan]

@@CEDtalks85 hey, thanks, i actually learned that 2 days ago😅. Still thank you

[@Worthfishing]

Just wondering what kind of pc you use for video editing?Thanks... btw good video

[@emudojo]

The white balance thing I own a GX7 which is like the little brother of the gh4 without the 4k and Flippy screen and what a difference or makes, thanks

[@Technspice]

can i get the "Free KZbin studio LUT" the link is not working

[@zamirstuff]

Wow! as I write this I'm uploading a video to wetransfer where I use the very song you used in this opening, I truly thought I accidentally played the video in the background, what are the odds?

[@ReaonKaufman]

Why don’t you use the G6 for any of your videos anymore

[@nolashdemon]

Link to luts isn’t working :(

[@DonLinoSamuel]

the link is not working!!!!!!

[@IlyesD]

the selly link is broken

[@ja-son439]

Do you shot your youtube videos in 24 or 30?

[@NigelBarros]

24p

[@kaPaURL]

I like less saturation in the shadow, but prefer the original saturation

[@aestheticvibes1193]

The lut link is not working

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Hi Nigel, the link for the free LUT is broken. Can you check it? Thanks!

[@ryanmaes9551]

How did you get your wood panel background? Did you buy it? Make it?

[@Killadey]

"For $2 a month you get all my LUTs for free". 😄

[@NigelBarros]

you know what I mean haha

[@giorgiograndefotografo]

LINK DOESN'T WORK.

[@badhonebrahim7707]

Pls make this video just with a a6000 instead gh4

[@Joshlep]

Nigel does yours video are recorded with 15mm?

[@alexgreif7883]

does lowering the noise reduction remove a lot of noise? why did you lower that?

[@VitValentaEnglish]

I bet it is to get sharper image - even though noise is going to be higher

[@charlierick5828]

cool , any new item review is going to release ?

[@محمدالشمري-س1ت8ل]

واو حلو كلش

[@dronetheworld4k67]

Ur my second favorite utuber after.... ME 😄 New sub here 👍

[@mohammedasif1955]

Hi what editing software do u recommend for beginners?

[@abdullahdeshmukh88]

Try KineMaster for android and iOS Filmora 9 and then slowly switch to Premiere Pro and After Effects

[@saolyartstudio752]

like

[@johnnykent5605]

4:00

[@MichaelAddlesee]

I would have liked to 'like' this video, but I feel your colour grading actually made things look worse. I cannot recommend anyone follow your advice this time, but you have made other good videos that I do like. I shoot flat with two BMPCC4K and I would suggest people put in the time to study all the colour grading controls in DaVinci Resolve in detail. I've found grading is not something you can just dive straight into. It takes time to learn.

[@adamfilip]

for $2 you get stuff for free...hmmm lets think about that..

[@JeffBourke]

God 24 fps looks like crap on youtube. no idea why creators stick with it.

[@dpkdz]

If u ask me thn i wud prefer 24-30p with ss of 1/40-50

[@JeffBourke]

Tech Gamz you can the same shutter speed at 30fps. The point is that KZbin content is typically displayed on a 60hz monitor. It makes zero sense to create at 24 fps.

[@angermasterclass7008]

Jeff Bourke Genuinely curious. If you think that, then why would Avengers and every other Hollywood movie shot in 24p look great. How are they any different?

[@JeffBourke]

Anger Masterclass great question. Film is shot at 24p and then displayed in exactly 24p. When you display 24p on 60p monitor, you need to compromise and then double every second frame and triple every other frame to make up 60 per second. It is not ideal but film is created to be watched on cinema. Not you be. IF content is being created to go straight to KZbin, there is no logic to 24p. 30 p or 60p are the correct frame rates.

[@andrewweaver45]

You have a face for radio.