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How to Grade Canon C-Log Video Footage | Fstoppers
February 9, 2021 - Log is so named because it refers to a logarithmic function, which in turn refers to the tonal response curve of the mode, which allows for much more dynamic range to be captured — up to 800% more in Canon's case, allowing for a ton more detail to be captured in both the highlights and the shadows.
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r/cinematography on Reddit: What are S-log, C-log, etc?
October 16, 2013 -

Probably an amateur question, but reading American Cinematographer, I occasionally come across mention of "gamma function," S-log, C-log, and other logs. I was wondering what exactly these are, and what purpose they serve and so on? Thanks!

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S-log is referring to an uncorrected sensor output that is flat and low in contrast. This image is taken into a color corrector where the colorist has more control over what colors he chooses to accentuate and the detail in the blacks and highlights is preserved. On most video cameras a Gamma Curve called REC709 is applied which brings the image levels close to what we see with our eyes, this is great for the average user, but for those who want more control, it is better to bypass the default in camera processing. C-log just refers to Canon's "log" shooting mode.
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Log is a format that compresses data very efficiently into the storage available. Every stop of dynamic range gets the same perceptual storage space, as opposed to linear gamma which is how the sensor sees the world and is very inefficient. (Someone here linked to my article that explains why.) The reason log looks flat is because you're often cramming 10-14 stops into the Rec 709 HD spec, which was only meant for about six stops initially. That means every two stops is crammed into a space meant for one, which lowers contrast considerably. Log refers to a logarithmically-encoded gamma curve. Gamma controls contrast and is separate from color space, which is something completely different although most log curves are meant to work within a specific color space (such as Sony's S-Log2 and S-Gamut). Log is not meant to be viewed directly: it is a storage medium only. You need to apply a LUT or some sort of gamma correction so that it looks proper on a Rec 709 display. (Rec 709 is the standard for HD broadcast that enables an image shot on a Rec 709-complaint camera to look normal on a monitor.) Viewing it directly results in a flat, colorless image. Log is NOT uncorrected sensor output. You'll never actually see that. Even viewing "raw" in cameras like REDs isn't raw, because raw is just Bayer pattern information that isn't viewable at all by humans on any device without some kind of processing. (If a camera manufacturer says they are showing you "raw" they are not being entirely truthful. They are showing you some representation of raw that has been processed to be viewable on a Rec 709 display but you are not seeing true raw.) Log is a way of processing raw data in such a way that the same information can be encoded in fewer bits. The rule of thumb I've heard is that you can capture the dynamic range of 12-bit raw in 10-bit log. Log is definitely not a replacement for raw as there are things you can do with raw that you can't do with log, such as go back to the same footage years later with a different deBayering algorithm and pull even more information out of it. It's the next best thing, though, and most TV series shoot log because it's a very efficient way to capture a lot of information for grading. (Features tend to capture raw more often than log.) Every manufacturer has their own flavor of log that works slightly differently. In particular, they each put middle gray and 100% white at different points on the gamma curve. It's important to know this as it helps with determining exposure and judging how much dynamic range you are getting above middle gray. Edit: wrote raw instead of log in last paragraph. Ooops.
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What is the difference between Canon Log, Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 3?

The original Canon Log delivers a dynamic range of approximately 12 stops, Canon Log 2 up to 16 stops, and Canon Log 3 up to 14 stops. Canon Log 2 retains more detail in darker areas than Canon Log 3 but also features an elevated noise floor. Canon Log 3 is easier to grade thanks to producing a cleaner image and retains the same amount of highlight information as Canon Log 2.

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What is Canon Log used for?

Canon Log is used to capture video footage that has a wider dynamic range and exposure latitude than standard video. The Canon Log tone curve is applied at the point of capture to retain more details in the highlights and shadows compared to standard video.

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How does Canon Log help with colour grading in post-production?

Canon Log helps with colour grading as it is recorded at 10-bit colour depth and provides a flat image with low saturation that is an excellent foundation for colour adjustments and HDR workflows. It is easier to match footage shot on different cameras that have been set to Canon Log, enabling clips from Cinema EOS and EOS mirrorless cameras to be combined and colour matched to give a consistent look on a multi-cam shoot.

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L3: The Lightweight Logging Library for Debugging C/C++ Races Conditions
June 5, 2025 - You can get it from github here: https://github.com/undoio/l3. The l3_log() function is somewhat limited: the first argument must be a string literal, followed by up to two scalar arguments (char, int, long, uin64_t, etc). It also requires a post-processing step to get the log into human-readable form.
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Canon Log was first introduced in 2011 for the Canon EOS C300 and through the years different versions of Canon Log have been added to an ever-increasing number of Canon cameras including (but not limited to) the EOS C400, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R50 V, PowerShot V1 and EOS R5 C (pictured).
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log, logf, logl, log10, log10f, log10l | Microsoft Learn
July 9, 2025 - // crt_log.c /* This program uses log and log10 * to calculate the natural logarithm and * the base-10 logarithm of 9,000.
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December 15, 2025 - C-Log 3 is a powerful log gamma curve, which allows it to capture incredible dynamic range and cinematic quality video. But conquering its intricacies can feel daunting. So I decided to create this guide to help you capture the best possible C-Log 3 footage you can. This are just my tricks, and woul
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The main function of log3.c contains eight different calls to logbase; the first one, for example, is ... It is important to use a programmer-defined function in a way that is consistent with its interface; otherwise, you will get compiler errors or unexpected results.
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January 15, 2020 - When Carey asked for some tips on how to improve the grade on Canon C-Log, Henry Eckstein stepped up and delivered a three part class on how to grade Canon C-Log step by step, including adjusting exposure, white balance and sharpness.
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November 29, 2023 - The EOSHD C-LOG and Film Profiles pack installs a “Canon LOG” picture style on cameras previously without it, plus a range of film simulation modes.
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Canon C-LOG 3 LUT Pack | 13 Cinematic LUTs for Color Grading
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Logarithm - Wikipedia
1 week ago - In mathematics, the logarithm of a number is the exponent by which another fixed value, the base, must be raised to produce that number. For example, the logarithm of 1000 to base 10 is 3, because 1000 is 10 to the 3rd power: 1000 = 103 = 10 ...
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Explaining Most of the Things About Canon Log (C-Log) to Get You Started in Filmmaking | Fstoppers
November 23, 2024 - Each camera has its own native ISO value that yields the best dynamic range, and some cameras even have dual native ISO, with one optimized for low-light scenes and another one optimized for bright scenes. For the Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon recommends using ISO 400 when shooting in C-Log to achieve the best dynamic range.
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EOS R: Why use C Log3? - Canon Community
December 15, 2024 - Using C-Log3 or any Log profile for that matter is most important if you want to get the most out of the cameras sensor to get the most DR (Dynamic Range) which basically means the most highlights and shadows of the image can be retained at the same time in the image.