Sony A7C Slog 2 Tutorial | For Beginners!

I've scoured YouTube for good S-log 2 tutorials for the A7C, and while most of them are very informative, I thought I'd compile all the information I've learned into one video. This guide has a lot of information on understanding how dynamic range and the S-Log curve works, so there will be timestamps in the description if you're looking for specific information.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 What is S-Log?
01:26 Dynamic Range Explanation
02:12 What does it actually do
03:25 Pitfalls of S-Log
03:47 Exposure Guide
06:12 Conclusion

[brewswithdrew]

Hello everyone, thanks for tuning in!

Obviously this channel has been quite inactive for the past few months and I apologize for that. There are a few reasons I haven't been able to make the S-Log color grading tutorial, most of which have been me being busy from work and currently being in the process of moving across the country. I really do appreciate the support on this video and should be ready to record and upload that once I'm settled down in a few weeks.

As for the future of this channel, I never intended for this channel to be a tutorial channel, but more of a free form blog space where I can create videos about topics I'm interested in at the moment, and capture moments from my life to look back on. During last fall, I was in a deep dive phase of camera nerdiness which led me to absorbing all this knowledge about log profiles and the technical aspects of cinematography. I felt that it was only right to condense this information in a short and consumable product, and never thought it would garner this level of attention. I still am passionate about color science and videography, but just know that this channel will not have a very unifying niche in the future. I have been pretty all over the place, but do expect more consistent uploads from now on.

Thanks again for watching!
Drew

[DerbJd]

I bought three A7C cameras for wedding videography. I use them all on the Neutral picture profile and manually drop the contrast and colour saturation to their lowest settings, sharpness down to minus two and set the Zebra to 100. I expose for tiny bits of overexposure zebra in the brightest parts of the scene and the results come out perfect. I even try shooting on 1080p 50fps 25mb and the results are still incredible. I get all the dynamic range I need and weddings are notorious for needing lots of it due to white wedding dresses, black suits and relentless sunlight, plus dark interiors of churches and venues. I've never needed SLOG, 10 bit or 4K so far either as I am from old-skool photography as my background and as such I compose correctly for the shot and do not need 4K punch-in etc. I am using two of the cameras with the stock 28-60 lenses which is amazing quality out of the box, and the main A7C is on a Crane 2 Gimbal with the Sony 24-105 G OSS f4 lens which is probably the best all-round lens on the market. I also have the Sigma M11 Canon to Sony E adapter for using my Canon 24-105 L f4 IS and Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM2 OSS lenses if I need to. Such a brilliant setup. Oh, and audio comes from a pair of Rode Wireless Go and Go2 mic kits attached to two of the A7Cs (the ones that I manage close to me during the ceremony and speeches), while the third A7C has a RODE hotshoe mic on, just for reference and backup sound. A 3rd Rode Wireless Go kit would be good to get soon to attach to the Vicar or Registrar while the current two go on the Groom's jacket. Lastly, I upgraded to one A7C first as the primary, to see how good it was. I previously used two Canon M50 mk1 cameras and a Canon 5Dmk2 for the three video angles. The Sony gear completely wipes the floor with the Canon cameras, which have now become backup gear only.

[jetsewess]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to shoot in slog for the A7C for such a long time and I was so lost. This was a very well but together video and straight to the point. I’ve learned more in your 5 minute video than the countless hours of content I’ve watched on YT. Thanks looking forward to more content!🔥

[ahmedjuffairi]

I appreciate tht long time i try to use but no one can explain like you in YouTube like this right way, thanks alot

[ViralBible]

Bro, your are an absolute baller... Best simple tutorial on slog on the inter webs

[Musicomni]

Bro, loved this video, you are much more detailed and correct than most other camera and filmmaking youtubers, keep making great content, subbed

[kolapoolakonu]

Thanks for the demonstration of the slog setting. Wish you can add some more content to show us what you do in post for beginners like me.

[abhishekmisra]

When shooting Slog2 on 8-Bit Cameras it is recommended to use 709 Color Space, rather than S-Gamaut, as it gives more flexibility in post, so give it a spin next time!

[PositivityTravelsProductions]

It’s all good man! I understand moving and doing life. Thanks for the video!

[Geid]

Nice man Thanks for the video!! Im just editing my first video with the Sony a7c using SLOG 2 and now everything is more clear

[GSFIJG]

hey man, great tutorial. i scrolled through your channel hoping that you`ll have more of these :( keep it up, this was one of the smoothest tutorials, and I`ve watched a lot of them. cheers from Croatia.

[klmk]

Wow that helped a lot! First honest video about S-Log on lower End Cameras...

[robertl.]

Excellent information and very well-presented. Thanks for sharing!

[robertmcally]

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this video. Really enjoyed it!

[melvrojas]

Hola 2024 thanks so much for this video! I’m so glad to find your content now I’m happy to apply this knowledge on my new videos! Much appreciated.

[whoknowsjodan]

Wow. This is the most helpful and accurate video 😵‍💫❤️

[mildmannered]

I appreciate how you planned and executed this video summary of all key points, well done and thanks! Better than the tutorials you scoured, as I did.

[sgclicks]

Really appreciate it helps me a lot to understand slog 2 thank you

[zedl]

dope explanation! would love a part 2 on how to apply the correction lut

[blueanthias]

Thanks for the great tutorial, much appreciated.