Working with HLG / Sony Color Modes / Matching Picture Profiles - FAQ

Answering FAQs about Sony Color Modes, grading HLG & converting from BT.2020 to Rec. 709, how to match different picture profiles, and what LUTs to use.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - How I Shoot My Videos (HLG)
1:40 - Recommended LUTs
2:14 - How I White Balance for These Tests
2:31 - Can You Grade HLG Even Though It's Intended for HDR?
2:50 - Brief Explanation of BT.2020 & Rec. 709
3:17 - Why Shoot in BT.2020 vs Rec. 709
4:15 - How to Convert BT.2020 to Rec. 709 in Premiere Pro
5:03 - Final Cut Pro Instructions for 2020 & HLG
5:36 - Working with HLG in DaVinci Resolve
5:57 - Thoughts on Buying Picture Profiles (EOSHD Pro Color)
6:55 - The Picture Profile Settings I Use (Neutral Setting)
7:18 - My Easiest, Recommended Profile
7:54 - The Cine Profiles Are More Similar Than You Think
8:56 - Cinema Color Mode vs Pro Color Mode
9:15 - Some Notes on Grading Cine2
9:40 - How to Match the Cine Picture Profiles
11:14 - How I Grade HLG - Curves vs LUT
11:41 - Matching the Different HLG Versions (HLG1 vs HLG3)
12:46 - Popular Profile Settings Review & Comparison
12:52 - Evaluating EOSHD Pro Color V4
13:15 - The Problem with Custom Picture Profiles & Artistic LUTs
14:04 - Evaluating EOSHD Pro Color V4.0 HDR
14:18 - Evaluating Cody Blue's Cine4 Settings
14:41 - Quick Grading Tip to Fix This Profile in Post
15:35 - Evaluating Cody Blue's HLG3 Settings
15:48 - Pros & Cons of Adjusting the Black Level in Camera
16:13 - Evaluating Josh Yeo's Low Light Profile
16:49 - Any Profile Can Become a Low Light Profile in Post
17:29 - Conclusion
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[@codyandvictoria]

Gerald! Everyone has been screaming your name in my ear for the past few weeks so I'm finally checking it out! First of all, thanks for giving my looks a run-through and for the little "shout out" type thing (wasn't expecting it and it was a total surprise!). Much appreciated and glad I didn't get totally shit on in this video HAHA! Second, you're doing awesome work man. I don't have it in me to put this much thorough testing and planning into my videos so I'm going to start referring to your videos for this sort of thing. Third, you've almost sold me on HLG3 but for some reason I just cant get COLORS that I'm happy with (even your videos are sliiigghhttllyyy too magenta for my taste) whereas with my Cine4, it just works [for me] (as far as color - dynamic range is another thing). While a little more dynamic range would be nice, I think an easier process is more what I'm after. I guess I'll just have to play with it more and see how it goes. Also on that note, I tampered with the HLG3 settings based on Scott Jeschke's profile, which is why the knee is changed. I think I'll try the default profile and see how that goes. Lastly, SUBBED! Nice stuff my dude!

[@geraldundone]

Hey, Cody! Nice to see ya 'round these parts. 😃 I really appreciate the compliments. And thanks for being cool about me reviewing your settings. I think your videos look good, so keep doing what you're comfortable with. And thanks for the sub, dude! 🙏👊

[@skymakai]

I'm with you about the difficulty with getting the best COLORS using HLG. It's got great dynamic range, but is no good for grading. It seems like shooting in Cine and getting the best image in-camera is the way to go (while working with the Sony 8-Bit footage).

[@jdlmediaco3541]

@@geraldundone Scott Jeschke's been talking a lot about HLG settings and his stuff isn't as clear as yours. your depth and clarity into this topic is amazing. Thank you!

[@duniagiana]

Is this for masters only? LoL... Nice to see 2 masters exchanging their opinion and compliments on one comment section...

[@duniagiana]

I am really, really, really grateful for finding this channel.

[@duniagiana]

It's hard to believe you still scroll through your comments section. I hope your channel will be a really big channel someday. Cause if it doesn't, there is something really wrong in this world LoL! I always fascinated by how deep your knowledge is, and how deep you dive into the stuff you're talking about. That is a rare thing these days... Most of them just speak about something interesting to people without the willing to dig it down to the core like you do. You are a blessing to this community. Keep up the good work.

[@lumutend5857]

Do you know why HLG footage looks darker when they're in premiere pro timeline?

[@dr.ijeziedesbois]

Same!

[@justinreels]

I've watched endless videos on Picture Profiles for the A7III, trying to find one that actually discusses the difference between BT.2020 and REC.709 -- as well as S-LOG2 vs the HLG profiles -- and man, you've done it! Keep up the amazing work!

[@gxrsky]

i go back to this video every 2-3 months, each time finding something new and useful as i gradually explore different shooting styles thanks a lot

[@Diminish12]

Freaking wow, dude.. I'm speechless. I feel like I just watched the most Epic Sony explanation video ever!..

[@geraldundone]

Big compliment! I'm honoured. Thanks!

[@NathanHoang]

Seriously...answers I couldn’t find anywhere else for months and he sum it all up in this vid!!!

[@MrCrazyramiz]

Watching in .5 slow speed 😂

[@shonmyles5033]

You seriously have one of the best channels on KZbin. Always a pleasure to watch and very informative. Thanks a ton for all the time you put into this!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Shon! Appreciate the kind words.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Yep...ditto that! Love the pace and the examples to back your knowledge. I'm always learning more about my a6400 with G Undone.

[@Ermz]

I love your straight-forward delivery and no-BS, knowledge-packed content. It's very similar to how I try to deliver tutorials in the audio production realm, and it's always heartening to see someone else who appreciates dispensing with the fluff and going in straight for the empirical data. As a thoroughly overwhelmed newbie videographer, I'm stoked to have run into your channel. Instant sub.

[@matthewchute5514]

Amazing. Seriously. Your clarity is unmatched and youre hyper concise. Youre the hero we dont deserve. Thank you.

[@Adrien-Drums]

THANKS - A - TON. I like how professional and documented your content is. Very relevant info here. I'm just a video enthousiaste as I need it to showcase what I do (I'm a drummer), and this is helping a lot.

[@lumutend5857]

Do you know why HLG footage looks darker when they're in premiere pro timeline?

[@Proph85]

The best thing I have ever watched for picture profiles after flip flopping between different advice for months - You're the man!

[@geraldundone]

Cheers! Really appreciate that.

[@blahmorett]

You have all the answers I've been looking for the past two years. I've been experimenting and suddenly you come up with all this amazing content with all the answers to my experiments. Thank you so much!

[@fwiler]

Amazing work. You've done an excellent job in explaining, answering, and simplifying what can be a complicated subject. And it shows in your output. I really like seeing the differences on screen, along with adjustments you make, which helps a lot.

[@077nme]

man , i just recently stumbled upon you, dude, you are impressive , thanks for all this massive work you are putting in to creating this content. Thank you very much man. You deserve 10 times your followers but don’t worry, word of your work is spreading.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Ricardo! That's very kind and I really appreciate it.

[@mattajiaDvertyo]

There are more useful information in this video than in all the ones I've seen in almost 1 year. Seriously Gerald this is a must see for everyone. Also you are able to explain with ease complex topics that otherwise I think shouldn't be explained at all if not with numbers, which most of us are not really familiar with. As a novice video maker I'm always looking for technical stuff. And this is one of the best source of it!

[@geraldundone]

That's a big compliment! Thank you so much. I'm really glad you're enjoying these videos.

[@arsalanalim8661]

Dude as someone who is just getting into video your channel has been such a great resource. I love how organized your videos are it's saved me SO much time!

[@briandipierro8865]

I'm always blown away by your videos. I feel like I'm learning a lot after each one.

[@Nightmoore]

This is outstanding. Especially for Sony shooters struggling with grading in post. I was actually pausing this and taking notes. Feel free to make more, and go into as much detail as you want. Thanks so much!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Stephen! I'm glad it was so useful. Cheers!

[@dodmedia]

When you think you know and understand picture profiles... then you watch this and realise you knew nothing. AMAZING video as always dude! 🙌

[@AntandGlen]

3 years after this video is released and it's the most useful one I have found on this subject. Thank you for the Leeming LUT Recommendation. I have been shooting in HLG3 for a while now and my colour correction is... frankly, shocking. Thank you so much.

[@RockWILK]

I've watched this video so many times over the past year, and I find it's like learning a new language. If you keep watching, and if you keep working on your craft, eventually it starts to make sense. You start to have the ability to understand what's going on. Finally, today, after revisiting this, I put all of the default settings back in my picture profiles for my a6400, and my footage looks so much better now, when I go into DaVinci Resolve and fix everything myself. Thanks so much for all of the amazing knowledge you put out there into the universe, it's really quite amazing.

[@Fabio_Porta]

I discovered Leeming LUT for Sony A7 III HLG through this video and so far I'm loving it. Before that I was messing around with various settings and Picture Profile but I was never happy with the result. After this video I decided to keep it simple and shoot with a default HLG3 (just -7 on detail) and apply the technical Leeming LUT. The result is great. Instead of fighting with lumetri to get accurate colors, now with one click I'm at a very good starting point. Thank you for your work Gerald!

[@geraldundone]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear it's working out for you. Thanks for the update and the kind words.

[@TheFosterJourney]

Fabio, are you putting the LUT in the input or creative spots in Premiere?

[@wtboop]

@@TheFosterJourney Put it in the creative spot.

[@TheFosterJourney]

@@wtboop thanks, mate!

[@nikopro16]

Wow finally someone is kind enough to actually share actual useful info!!! Subscribed!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks! Always happy to have a new subscriber!

[@dukebozikowski3801]

@@geraldundone Great Video!!! I love having accurate color out of camera. However, I would still like to be able to have the ability to recreate Canon color. Have you tested custom profiles (like EOSHD V4, Totolovision, etc.) for Sony (A7iii specifically) and have you found that any of them match well to eos standard? I am asking this for video purposes as I obviously can't shoot raw (where I could use something like adobe color) and would like the canon color for skin tones and certain environments.

[@andystern9451]

Man! I always find myself viewing and re-viewing your videos. So much well communicated knowledge. Thank you!

[@noshotracing]

This is the exact type of video I'm subscribed for haha. Every time we get one of these videos I get so pumped, tons of knowledge of the subject presented at the perfect speed, in an entertaining way.

[@artsvanberg]

I loved this video 😍 it's so amazing how 18 min flies when you have a great presentation! So many questions answered in one video! Great job!👏😁

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! That's really kind. Cheers!

[@rananapier8424]

Real eye-opening content, amazingly well said and it makes so much sense. Thanks a lot Gerald!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! My pleasure.

[@storyseek1985]

I absolutely love how your delivery of information is varied enough to keep it engaging, but ZERO waffle. I honestly don't know if you're speaking from a script, or magically devoid of the standard 'uhs and umms' the rest of us suffer from. Regardless, excellent stuff. You're my go-to source for this type of thing, and while I've looked around at different tutorial and review vids/pages, nobody gives as accurate and scope-related data as you. Thank you! It's deeply appreciated.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much, Jared! That's really kind and encouraging and I really appreciate it. Cheers! 😃🙏

[@kurtmanderbach8164]

Very nice video! I’m just getting into HLG3 on my Sony ZVE10 and this video answered more questions and taught me more than I was expecting when I started it. I love the quick pace and lack of cheesy jokes! I’m a new fan. Well done.

[@V2KPhotography]

Thanks a million for answering my question 🙏🏽🙏🏽😊😊😊😊

[@geraldundone]

You're very welcome! My pleasure.

[@lumutend5857]

Do you know why HLG footage looks darker when they're in premiere pro timeline?

[@billmoree8089]

To watch an 18 minute Undone video, and really understand it all, actually takes an hour or more. Me: "Wait, what? Back up again. Ahhhh!! Okay, go on. Wait, stop. Back up. What? Ohhhh!!! Okay go."

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Thanks, Bill! That's one of the benefits of the platform for sure. You can make the video fast, but the viewer can take it in at whatever speed they want. Cheers!

[@louisgensollen7070]

I've been watching your contents since weeks and wanted to thank you for what you bring to the community.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much!

[@Neeono]

This 18 minute video taught me more than several days of binging articles and other videos on color grading and picture profiles

[@dougterryvisuals941]

Man, trying to find info on technical LUTs to correct footage rather than stylistically altering them has been an absolute battle - until this video. Also, your video on making vocals pop completely turned around my audio mixing for narrated real estate walk-throughs. Thanks for providing such incredible info mate

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot, Doug! I'm really glad these videos are useful. Thanks for taking the time to say so. Cheers!

[@serag6308]

You're the Sony Messiah for plain mortals man! Thanks so much!

[@josip1382]

Best thing that happened to me in last few days - I discovered your channel. Great stuff Gerald, please keep it up!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Joseph! Happy you found it. Cheers!

[@jeremylewis3160]

Thank you for being concise and to the point with your content. The fact that you don't have a music bed makes this way more serious and educational (which for this type of video makes perfect sense). Thank you.

[@ImJasonAnthony]

Leeming Luts are the best input luts I've personally used, like you mentioned if your exposure is on point it comes out great. The best thing with HLG3 I've noticed is its forgiveness even if you have to expose slightly off. Once the input lut is applied you can really bring back detail while reducing noise in low light. Great video Gerald!

[@geraldundone]

Agreed! He does outstanding work. Thanks for your comment and kind words!

[@THEOKDANIEL]

How do you use HLG3 in the Sony with Leeming Luts HLG to 709? The same way as you would use HLG?

[@THEOKDANIEL]

More specifically, what saturation value would you suggest to counter the extra that HLG3 brings? Excuse me if this has already been answered elsewhere. BTW, been diggin your channel for some time now! Cheers.

[@stevenstallings324]

@@THEOKDANIEL Did you ever find the answer?

[@matteosivilotti9800]

My Level: Human This video Level: Legendary Super Saiyan My understanding of this video: Will play in repeat at 0.5 speed for the next 3 1/2 months..... I'll let you know.

[@asant90]

the amazing thing about this guy is he makes complicated, simple with his explanations.

[@lemonearl]

You are the best, i started shooting HLG3 and damn the clips are perfect.. the skin tones and everything is spot-on natural Thank you Gerald!

[@amritbanerjee]

I wish this was the only video that came under my search results when trying to understand picture profiles..... Thank you so much for this..... can’t stress enough how good, informative and easy to understand this video is 👍🏽❤️

[@melenriquez8985]

Gerald, great and educational video as always. I like your presentation. Direct to the point and really based on experience and real world. And you back off your points with actual footage or whatever you did in post. I would like to ask you to do a video on video terms. Some of us are still ignorant on some terms. For example, gamma, black gamma, knee, etc. If you can make a presentation on those and give your own thoughts to its importance and how it plays out in the bigger scheme of things, it would help. Thanks again! PS - looking forward to seeing your 100,000 subscribers this year! :)

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the kind words. That's a great idea for a video and I appreciate the suggestion!

[@strandskovmedia4606]

@@geraldundone Would really be great, hearing your thoughts on the other settings like Mel i asking about. Black gamme, knee and so on!

[@TheAlexGivenGuy]

Dude, you're God damn amazing. Absolutely loving your channel.

[@geraldundone]

Cheers, Alexander! Appreciate it.

[@brittacurkovic]

Thank you for the great video! I’ve switched to HLG with the Leeming LUTs you recommenced and my grading time has hugely reduced... used to shoot SLog3 and grade everything by hand including core colour correction. Thank you!

[@Matt.Gillard]

This video and the first one are just mind blowingly incredible! I've learned so much and I'm so thankful you took so much time to make these! This make my heart happy man.

[@geraldundone]

I'm really glad to hear that. Thanks for saying so. I really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@sandboxaperture7013]

Just a quick note. The Leeming lut is available for HLG3 now as well. Not just the base HLG.

[@AndrewRMontoya]

So I just switched from Cody blue’s profile to HLG3 bt.2020. It is completely different and sooo much more versatile. I still love the CB profile and I think it’s great for quick personal videos, but hlg3 is AMAZING for dynamic range and grading. I feel like I unlocked my cameras potential, especially with my shogun inferno and ninja V

[@AMC185b0b]

Shooting videos is a hobby for me, mainly because I like how technical it gets. I've learned a lot of details from this video and this channel. Big thanks!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot. Appreciate the comment.

[@VindicateMedia]

Wow bro! Just ran across one of your other videos in my KZbin recommended vids and then found this one and my mind is BLOWN! Absolutely AMAZING info here! Love it! Thank you so much.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! Glad you found the channel.

[@acsproule]

Just found you as I’m looking to convert from canon to Sony after renting an a7iii. I absolutely love the technical detail you go into even if some of it goes over my head. Also just watched your super moon video with the black magic which is just sick.

[@geraldundone]

Hey! Awesome. Glad you found the channel and that you're digging the content. Cheers!

[@UjavaaqPictures]

Jesus Christ Undone. That some hell of a knowledge. Well done!

[@waynedewho]

Ironically, the Mission Hub is the sponsor with all this Jesus talk. Jesus. I don't see Jesus Christ. I see a nerdy Thor with an amazing camera knowledge.

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

@@waynedewho Best answer ever.

[@lumutend5857]

Do you know why HLG footage looks darker when they're in premiere pro timeline?

[@edwardwhite4790]

I have Gamma set at HLG 2 & my Gamma set for BT2020 for my Sony VZ E10 body Or setting my A7111 up at gamma of HLG1 Would you know the guidelines these settings for HLG Black level Knee saturation Color phase Color Depth Detail Copy

[@AngkelBee]

I think this is the 5th time watching this video within 1-2 years of time. It's just so refreshing and it's kinda like a wholesome guide for Picture Profile !

[@avalonstar]

This video couldn’t be more timely. Thank you so much! I was creating my own custom LUTs for streaming and did exactly what you said at the end. Starting from neutral and already having a better experience. Hoping this video gets some SEO magic and pops to the top of the list whenever people look for picture profile information! (All of your videos on the a7iii have been absolutely invaluable.)

[@geraldundone]

Thank you! I'm really glad to hear they're helping and that your workflow is improving. Thanks for taking the time!

[@TheDocDrey]

Great video, really answered some questions I had about HLG on my sony

[@visceralpsyche]

Thanks for the excellent video Gerald!! I was wondering where the uptick in sales came from this morning! :D

[@geraldundone]

Happy to recommend them, Paul! You do an excellent job.

[@XampleEditing]

@@geraldundone Just purchased your Sony luts Saturday. Already helping me so much! I will consider buying the other luts come wedding season!

[@JeahnLaffitteAdventures]

I’m totally ready to buy the A7iii LUTs but wanted to know if this eliminates the need to analyze a color checker in DaVinci Resolve for perfect color representation. From my limited understanding, colors react differently in relationship to each other in different lighting conditions so do these LUTs somehow bring that accuracy from all shooting conditions? Or is it simply the best average correction for accuracy in most situations? Thanks! Great work, both of you! Learning a lot.

[@XampleEditing]

@@mannyzarate I can not answer with his professionalism, but I believe that the LUTS only correct for color, with the gamma values untouched. So you should be fine with shooting in all the hlg profiles. they have all worked well for me.

[@visceralpsyche]

@@mannyzarate I just released the Pro version. The settings have changed but you can easily see them on my website in the pdf guide 👍 Cheers!

[@chicken.productions]

Dude you are amazing, I cannot belive KZbin is filtering and pushing other junk videos over yours. You provide clear and straightforward info, without this disruptive "LUT" promotion of the other tutorials.

[@villadante]

So happy to have discovered your channel! Ive recently bought an A7C and will definitely benefit from all this precious information!

[@gmolina]

Outstanding! It's not just how great the information is but also how you keep improving your delivery over time. Great job! Is it weird that I keep signing along with the jingle? Even when using headphones, my fiance sees your face and starts "dirnt dirnt Gerald Undone dirnt-dirnt-dirnt " 😂

[@geraldundone]

Haha. That's awesome! My plan is working. 😜🙏

[@anandasama]

Wow! Gerald is Really putting all the PP dialogue to rest. Now we finally know.

[@geraldundone]

😃

[@BennettIsAmazing]

Only discovered this channel this year. Brilliant content. I'm a professional filmmaker but amateur videographer, and you teach me stuff. Excellent.

[@geraldundone]

I'm happy you did! Thank you. Cheers!

[@Cinematic24]

Previous video was already good. This is just next level in terms of knowledge and factual explanations. Sick dude, keep it up!

[@geraldundone]

Appreciate it! Thank you. 😃🙏

[@NoTicket]

Hey Gerald, I love your videos. I love your videos. And while I am not a videographer I work with color spaces quite a bit at the software level for both editing and playback. I think something you may have glossed over in this video is that 8 bit and bt.2020 should never be mixed. bt.2020 covers nearly 76% of the CIE color space while rec.709 only covers about 36% of CIE. Since you get more than double the hues in each color primary you need at least 9 bit color to prevent significant banding, colors that appear within rec.709 will be lost and essentially skipped over when shooting bt.2020. I don’t think that this would be a significant issue when shooting in your studio, but you may even find that in your shirt you may see banding. But it may be the case that running through premier may help. If you want to shoot rec.2020 I would avoid Sony Alpha cameras and get something like what Gerald uses with the GH5, or XT-3, Nikon z6, Panasonic S1, or even the EOS R, all of which can shoot 10 bit either internally or through HDMI.

[@itsdannyftw]

A very insightful comment, thanks Jesse. So shooting in an 8-bit camera on BT.2020 (as required by the Leeming LUT mentioned in this video for transforming it into the REC709 colorspace) will actually result in not only a loss in colour but also significant banding? As such, we should use REC709 from the get-go?

[@terryd8692]

Hey. I can't stop watching Camera Conspiracies since you gave him a shout out. Now I need to find some time to catch up on your stuff

[@geraldundone]

Haha. That backfired! 😜

[@triggermotion]

Wow, this video is like 100 episodes of “how do they do it?”. I’m really impressed 🤩

[@lemonearl]

I learned so much about the camera setting in the last 19 minutes as compared to the last 1 month watching everything else on youtube. You're awesome and you deserve way more followers than this.

[@PostColorGear]

+1 for Leeming luts. That's it. That's all I got. Oh and....hope you throat feel better soon.

[@PostColorGear]

Also I think "purple-y" is my new favorite world

[@geraldundone]

Thanks and thanks. I'm feeling a little better today. Hopefully my next video will sound normal. And yeah, purple-y / purply all the way!

[@theantoniosilva]

Gerald Undone when I add the Leeming Lut my HLG3 footage becomes underexposed and I have to add +2 to the exposure to get it back to where it was. I’m worried that this is adding noise. I have the setting exactly how the manual prescribes

[@horiz0nc]

@@theantoniosilva I have the same issue. Did you already find a good solution for it?

[@theantoniosilva]

@@horiz0nc hey there! So it took me awhile to realize but the settings in the manual/set up are really important. Basically, you’ll be exposing to the right, as opposed to exposing to the middle with the usual process. When you expose enough to the right , just before the zebras start showing up, you should be good when you apply the LUT. It may look darker than you how you remember recording it, but I watched another video explaining how the camera monitor adds arbitrary brightness so basically what your seeing in camera is not exactly what’s being recorded. I figured I didn’t want that HDR footage where highlights are stretched to the 100 and shadows touching down to 0. Long story short, expose to the right and watch your waveform! Hope that helps

[@needles_balloon]

Great video! You mentioned to never use in camera sharpening, and said that it's better to do in PP. However, I've heard great things about Sony's sharpening algorithms, especially in their newer cameras. Perhaps it's worth doing a comparison of in camera sharpening vs. PP sharpening, of a few different camera brands? Maybe GH5, A73, EOS R, Z6, an A7S2 to see generational improvement to the A73, or whatever you have lying around. This could be useful for those who need footage straight out of camera, and could potentially save some processing time if in camera sharpening is actually good.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the suggestion--it's a good one. Interestingly is I don't really sharpen in post either. I find with 4K it's generally plenty sharp enough and you avoid that digital look by not sharpening. None of my shots on any of the cameras have any sharpening if that's worth anything to use as a test.

[@nickcage9686]

Just found your channel. The way you change the image to demonstrate what you're talkimg about WHILE you are talking is SICK! I haven't seen anyone else do that and you really informed me a lot here. I have been using Sony cameras for 4 years and consider myself an expert on them, and yet this was highly informative for me. Thank you so much.

[@geraldundone]

Really appreciate this comment. Thank you!

[@nickcage9686]

@@geraldundone been watching so many of your videos, and as a video editor I can see all the extra work you put into your videos "I'll show you a side by side in a moment" and flashing back to some previous version of a program so we can see the differemce in color sliders. That is a lot of care and detail. VERY MUCH appreciated. Thank you.

[@TheGeoffMan]

Wow, I can't like this video enough time. Gerald, you keep outdoing yourself and you're producing such amazing, concise and helpful work on here. Thank you!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate this comment. Cheers!

[@phucmapvlog]

I’m a couple years late, but it felt like this video was an entire class. With HLG profiles, do you need to overexpose as you do with SLog?

[@odinmarin]

Yes you do need to, most people say about one stop but it depends

[@RenM]

Overexposing is the wrong terminology. You should use ETTR (exposure to the right), so make the image as bright as possible without clipping the highlights.

[@DawidDoesTechStuff]

Here's to 100K subs by June.

[@HomesickMac]

Yeah, he's worth 300K, _but_ then he won't be able to be this responsive haha. It's natural, and I've seen it with many good Tubers who develop from 20-30K to 100K+ for ex. Not that I need a response, otherwise I'd ask for a 1+1 paid tuition when guys are on that level. Amazing value here.

[@HomesickMac]

Yeah, he's worth 300K, _but_ then he won't be able to be this responsive haha. It's natural, and I've seen it with many good Tubers who develop from 20-30K to 100K+ for ex. Not that I need a response, otherwise I'd ask for a 1+1 paid tuition when guys are on that level. Amazing value here.

[@rammadhavmohan1890]

Thanks for explaining everything in layman’s terms. Colour grading videos isn’t something most of us are very familiar with. Your videos are of great help.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for saying that. I'm happy to help!

[@NOMOFilms]

You are the only one I listen to at 1X speed on youtube. So much info. Thank you!

[@sansone9651]

[] Let’s get Undone []

[@AnotherIncredibleDay]

My brain hurts.

[@newmillennials]

He IS crazy! Crazy smart! Thanks Gerald, you've come undone and helped me get it together. Great work!

[@freophotos]

Very informative and not a second wasted in your delivery, thanks.

[@hellohogo]

I hate all of this. Why must you consistently perpetuate the idea that knowledge, technique, and eventual learned skill, are the most painstaking and yet best route to follow? 😂😂😂🖤🖤🖤

[@geraldundone]

😂👍

[@alexandergurdebeke1214]

Finally, the explanation I was looking for for days! Thanks!

[@SoCalFlyingMonkey]

GREAT video. There is no substitute for actually learning about color science, color grading, and developing skills to create your own looks.

[@kristinunagunnarbjarki728]

Killing it with all this knowledge! I always learn something from each video!

[@pebmets]

Thank you Gerald, Usual quality job. The time and effort that you put into this and other videos shows. Even as a non-Sony user, I still found the information useful. Feel better.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you! I'm feeling a bit better today.

[@dirceusoaresjunior]

Your channel has a lot of great content. I found it only today and spent the last couple hours watching your videos. Very nice job! Also you should have more subscribers.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Dirceu. Appreciate the support. Happy you found it.

[@next2011]

As someone who has wasted some time collecting traditional degrees and am a latecomer to the “University of KZbin,” I can confidently say you are one of my favorite “professors.”

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! That's very kind. Cheers!

[@joeconstantino2130]

Just got the a6400 and I'm now messing around with HLG2 and goodness...this was soo helpful! So much knowledge that'll help me with color grading! Thanks Gerald! New to your channel so this is amazing! Glad I subscribed!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Joe! Happy you subscribed too. Thanks for the kind words.

[@OustFox]

This explanation was phenomenal. I just recently bought an a7iii and used the CodyBlue/Josh profiles and got annoyed of how messed up the skin colors were. Your explanation of how everything works and I feel so much happier now. Easy subscription in my opinion. Ty

[@geraldundone]

Thank you! Always happy to have a new subscriber. Cheers!

[@gregparkinson3207]

I've been learning about using my sony mirrorless for video and you are really really good at both the research and explaining it clearly. Thanks for doing these videos.

[@AustinGriffinAGENTERTAINMENT]

These videos help a lot. I want to get into directing, but I still think its good to understand how all areas of filming work. You just got a new subscriber, great stuff :)

[@JamesLavish]

"It's always going to come down to practice and patience..." Amen, Gerald. Awesome work here and super useful--you have saved me countless hours of fumbling first. Thanks man! ✌

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, James! 🙏💜

[@m4554k3r]

Holy Bob, you do deliver some distilled information, it is a pleasure to listen to you talk!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for that. I'm honoured.

[@m4554k3r]

Yeah man, I do like to think that I understand a wide a variate of topics in regards to the technical aspect of photography but you really put words and expressions on this that makes it easy to understand. I am in awe, keep this good work up!

[@ZmoPaR]

Mate! New sub here, this is like being in a university lecture. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these vids. Having recently switched from Canon to Sony A7III I am struggling to get my color grading right. Your vids are hands down the best out there.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! That's a big compliment and I really appreciate it. Glad to hear the videos are helpful.

[@WhiskeyBrothersRecords]

I hit the like button 3 times! ;) Your videos are clearing up a lot of confusion. I really dig this content. Bro get ready for the SonyA7Siii! 🤘

[@MohamedWalid]

dude you're so analytical I love it, job well done man...

[@samnegen1726]

There's about a weeks worth of knowledge in every single one of your 15 minute videos.

[@geraldundone]

Huge compliment, Sam! Really appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

[@highdesertdragons6674]

That was the best Sony picture profile video I have ever seen on KZbin! Wow that is for all the hard work on this one.

[@geraldundone]

Thank so much! That's a big compliment.

[@rikomenzies]

Gerald. I don’t think I’m overstating to say that you (also, Caleb Pike) are a godsend. I hope one day to see you two in heated battle due to miscommunication as a plot device, only to join forces in the third act to defeat your true enemy. You know, like Batman vs. Superman but good. Thanks for working to lay a strong foundation for creators everywhere. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed with the abundance of resources available.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Enriko! Love this comment. Yeah, Caleb is the man! Thanks for the support!

[@nikoladze]

Just went ahead and followed two of your tutorials: this one and the other one regarding Sony image profiles. I also used Leeming LUT (LHG) in Final Cut X. The results are stunning. There is such a BIG difference in image quality! Now HLG profile + Leeming LUT ++ is an inseparable part of my workflow. Thank you so much Gerald! I'm not sure if many of your followers will be interested in this, but it would be so great if you shared your thoughts and practice on how to translate effects/presets that you/we often use into your/our own LUTs, in FCPX, Premiere, etc. Thank you and all the best! Keep up amazing work!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the update! I'm really happy you're having success with my suggestions. Appreciate the comment.

[@jackberry]

I know you already know because everyone else is saying the same. But your knowledge is just so powerful and I sincerely thank you for taking the time to share it. I love getting to know my gear better and better so I can more efficiently do my job, and since discovering you my understanding has increased exponentially. I appreciate it!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Jack! That's very kind. I'm glad these videos are helping. Cheers!

[@WALDVISION]

Love you, Gerald. You're making the murky waters of Picture profile into a mountain stream.

[@TCCR]

I am impressed by your frequency of output and breadth of knowledge in each video. Kudos.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, mate! Cheers.

[@zakkforchilli]

Epic explanation of all this... Watching the whole thing really really helped me dial in my settings. Especially with which specific version of Cine and HLG I want to use for my taste. Thank you so much.

[@geraldundone]

My pleasure! Thanks for your kind words.