Add 3 Stops of Dynamic Range to Any Camera!

You can add three stops of dynamic range to any camera with this technique. 4k, 6k, 8k, and 12k won’t really improve your image that much, by increased dynamic range will! By using graduated ND filters, you can maintain detail in your Skys and your foreground subject. We used the new Fujifilm X-T4 for most of our test shots and some with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k. I used the Buttery luts for all shots which were filmed in either F log or Film.

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Who is Chadwin Smith? I am an aspiring cinematographer. I love creating videos and showing others how to light and shoot better videos! I also review tech and gear. Based in Arizona, USA

[chadwin]

Dynamic Range OR Resolution? What do you think is more important?! 🤔

[FirstLast-ilok]

For all the “this isn’t more dynamic range” crowd.. obviously. But what it IS is a retention of more information from the live dynamic scene. It is pulling more dynamics within the range the sensor can handle.

[profundus]

This was actually very interesting. One of those rare youtube videos that actually offered some real value. Thanks!

[KristianDowling]

Technically this is not adding dynamic range. It's reducing the contrast ratio, which is effectively lowering the overall exposure and thus the dynamic range of the scene to fit into the lower range your camera is capable of. A little misleading

[MichaelSandiford]

You can add whatever ND filters you want, you are not increasing dynamic range in the camera. You're reducing exposure and the dynamic range needed for the shot. I do agree though grad filters and many other Photo filters should be learnt and used more by film makers.

[Dstonephoto]

This is some splendid clickbait title + icon combo. You deserve points for this sheer brilliance of this combination, alone. Alright; time to watch...

[mrwashur]

Also with the bmpcc 4k you can use the iso to help allocate where those stops of dynamic range are going to be. A high iso in the first gain will give you more stops above middle grey and a low iso in either gain will give you more stops below middle grey

[aybee]

For landscapes a good helper, for sure. I still need my matte box and my variable ND filter. With RAW footage, I do all specific exposure in post, or light my talents till it fits to the background.

[TwistedFilm]

Wow I'm so glad that I watched this video, now I fully fully fully understand dynamic range. Now I can go out and buy several filters and my movies are going to be fantastic!

[markoboychuk]

Awesome tip! Never thought I would need to use graduated filters for video, but its a really great idea!

[GlenReed]

Good stuff man! I have plenty of ND’s but not many quality graduated filters. Definitely going to keep this in mind. Keep up the great work!

[randomgeocacher]

ND-grad and CIR-POL filters works well for reducing DR in specific shots. You see this on TV occasionally where the camera operator fail by pan or tilt too much / too hard, so the filter becomes obvious/distracting. But sure for great landscape shots etc it can look great.

[MichaelSchagen]

I use a polarizer filter for that purpose. Works well with sunny weather.

[davetinoco]

This is the kind of content that is fun to watch. Not that—a new camera came out and now I am getting 13 reviews about the Sony a7iii...

[threefoldtv]

Great video Chadwn! loving the content.

[VeeTravels]

I am just curious, but what is the best camera for dynamic range in 2022? I am hearing the A7SIII is still king.

[outsidetherapyexperience]

i know this video is old but it's still very relevant. i've been shopping for a new to me (used) camera body and of course dr is one of the hot topics. while researching bodies i've been wondering why NO ONE has mentioned this as a work around for "poor" dr. i was a landscape photog before getting into video so gnd were already on my radar. i have both screw on and plate type filters already. this is the first video i've come across to address this topic. great info!

[silverlightphotoco]

Wow! I totally agree that filters can extend dynamic range. In fact, I used to even put a clear plastic CD case over my super sharp/contrasty Nikkor lenses (on my first DSLR, a Nikon D70) to reduce the contrast, etc. because the D70 sensor COULD NOT handle contrast. (I was so bad without it that I couldn't use the camera outdoors, unless it was cloudy, and get a good dynamic range!) So, that may be another positive of using filters (in addition to graduated ND effects.)

[peternavanac]

Great tip. Look like higher dynamic range to my eyes...

[TheOrlandoGuy]

Another amazing episode Chadwin! Great job! 😀 This kind of regular content is going to make this channel blow up soon! I'll be able to say, "I knew you when...."