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.
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.
Which Canon Log is best for low light?
Canon Log 2 is the ideal choice for when maximum detail is required, particularly in low-light scenes to extract shadow information. However, it will also cause elevated noise in those darker regions of the image and therefore require more time in post-production.
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Which Canon DSLRs, Mirrorless, and Cinema cameras have a C-log profile not listed here?
https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stories/enhance-filmmaking-with-canon-log/
The Canon 1DC I know had C-Log 1, yet it's not listed there (probably because it's old as hell). Not all of the specs are always clear on which cameras have C-log for video and a comprehensive list would be super useful from any of the Canon supernerds out there!
Additional question, does Magic Lantern apply log profiles to cameras that didn't have the profile before? Might wanna get an oldie but goldie and "jailbreak" it and turn in into a video beast (FF preferably).
I've edited RAW photos but technical video / cinematic is new ground to me. I'm learning. Do I need to download and install C log or something else? (Using Final Cut Pro X)
I tried color correcting / grading a test shot from today and can't get much clarity from it while I did shoot at a nice balanced level using natural light outside. I am using the NEUTRAL color profile at 24fps, shutter at 50 with a 50mm 1.4 lense.
The shot has some cool moments but I couldn't get what I wanted out of it as far as the overall clarity and feel. Ya know those color grading YouTube vids with the quick reveal before and after where the before always has that grayish overlay tint and then it looks beautiful? What's all the before stuff?
For reference I am a recording engineer. I understand getting a good take in the studio by way of a good performance with a well balanced and premeditated idea for a sound. You can't polish a turd. I like an intense cinematic look so I'm trying to do all the BEFORE work right before I put my SD card into my computer to load my footage.
Thanks this sub is awesome.