Exposing for V-Log/HDR with Panasonic GH5 and Atomos Ninja Inferno

When I first added V-Log to my Panasonic GH4 a few years ago, I was disappointed with a lot of the V-Log footage because it was so noisy. I was hesitant to add V-Log to my GH5 but went ahead and spent a little more time experimenting with it to see how to get the best possible footage. With the help of an Atomos Ninja Inferno HDMI recorder, I’ve learned that it is really just a matter of making sure that you set your aperture and ISO a little differently to optimize the exposure for V-Log. And with the ATOM-HDR feature on the Ninja Inferno, it is even easier to quickly dial in the exposure for V-Log. So here’s how to shoot great looking V-Log video footage on your Panasonic GH4 or GH5.

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Gear used to record this episode:
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Panasonic GH5 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/9iNmX

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2oIdG7o

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Panasonic V Log L Firmware Upgrade for GH4/GH5

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2r3go8x

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Atomos Ninja Inferno HDMI Recorder (simplifies exposing for HDR/LOG and records amazing 4:2:2 10-bit footage from GH4 or GH5)

Amazon: https://geni.us/zK5lr

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2spF6Rm

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Sound Devices MixPre-6 Audio Recorder & Mixer

DVeStore: http://bit.ly/2qrn6kY

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DPA 4017b Shotgun Microphone (my pro-level outdoor mic)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mb6pr6

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens (1st Generation)

Amazon: https://geni.us/KIfCav

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2qLWz1Q

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Lifecharge USB Battery (for powering the MixPre-6)

Amazon: https://geni.us/RE94

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