How to EASILY film in Sony's SLOG3 Picture Profile

Here's how to QUICKLY & EASILY film in Sony's SLOG3 Picture Profile, including how to expose properly & set your white balance with the Sony a7S III, FX3, FX6, & A1. If you're a run & gun filmmaker that needs to film fast, these settings are all you need!

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0:00 Intro & Color Presets
0:47 Can Your Camera Handle SLOG3?
1:38 Use PP8, NOT PP9!
2:34 Why SLOG3 Is "Noisy"
3:17 How To Expose SLOG3
5:02 Why I Love Zebras (Not The Animal)
7:10 VERY IMPORTANT ISO RULES FOR SLOG3
10:02 A7S III, FX3, & FX6 ISOs To Avoid
11:55 Gamma Display Assist Is Awesome

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[gemwebb]

Watched again after 7 months of owning a A7iv and it just gets clear and clearer how to shoot in SLOG3 PP8. Thaks Matt!

[SebasEstuvoAqui]

someone who can explain this and I understand EVERYTHING! thanks mate

[alexandermontlary]

Finally someone who admits you don’t ‘have’ to use a grey card. Good stuff and spot on, every bit of it. Well done.

[CubeHead]

Honestly I’ve heard most of the info in this video before, but not is such a packaged way, thanks for explaining everything so clearly, I’m not giving up on Slog3 after all :)

[alainbucio]

Matt, I recently started shooting in slog3 and am a complete noob.

I was incredibly relieved to see a video from on this topic! You're the man!

[FaithM-ik]

Noob videographer here, though I have been a pro photographer for years. I was struggling with my color grading in Sony. White shirts were blue, lips were purple, and skies were too green. It was a mess. Then I tried your simple-to-understand instructions and - boom! - it worked! I look like a quick study videographer, ready to go shoot for clients now. Thank you!

[BreatheAndFlow]

By far the best tutorial on this topic! Thank you ❤

[kravdraa]

Over the years I have seen many short films giving tips, hints, and instruction. Most have endless intros filled with waffling and information that the viewer should already know. Then the remainder is often convoluted and irrelevant. This is the first time I have seen one that goes straight to the point, maintains the relevance, and clearly explains why certain settings are the best starting point.

Genuinely, one of the best videos I have ever seen on YouTube! Thank you.

[mleachphoto]

You sir are a saint! Any time I'm stuck with video settings etc, you just explain it all so well! 😍

[justinryan]

Holy moly….you’ve just fixed all the issues I’ve been having with SLOG3 and why I’ve been way too intimidated to use it in a 13 and a half minute video. You’re amazing.

[DadTecc]

Matt, you're single handedly helping a boring old engineer achieve his dream of being a cool filmmaker...thanks for the treasure trove of useful information without all the unnecessary BS.

[rudegirlnycloy]

OMG, I was literally snatching my hair out trying to figure out how to expose in SLOG3. This is first, out many, videos that actually made sense. You rock Matt!

[phucmapvlog]

I’ve literally watched just about every Sony a7siii video you’ve dropped, much appreciated!

[CarleBrisson]

I watch a ton of videos on the Sony A7s* cameras but I find that yours are the most immediately useful to me. Without going into too too much technical detail, you get right to the point on what works for you and why. I find this approach often matches my real world use scenarios as well - even though I'm not a wedding filmmaker. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Matt!

[xTremeSequences]

Finally, I understand why higher ISO makes sense on these cameras. Thanks for that!

[tyacord]

just got my a7siii and going through Matt Johnson University!! 4 videos in and am insanely grateful for your knowledge and willingness to share. YOU ROCK

[alteredstag]

Matt this video kicked ass, thanks so much for separating everything into chapters and making this watch a breeze. Shooting my first wedding tomorrow. Thanks again!

[tiems]

Matt! Thank you for always diving into the nitty-gritty of the topics! Really appreciate it and you make it so easy to grasp the detailed stuff for us rookie videographers out there. Bless!

[ricardochgz]

i dont own a sony camera, and i feel this video give me real and useful information that no other video has given to me in long time

[terrydoestech]

Recently made the switch from Canon to Sony with my purchase of the A7IV. every single question I've ever had about the camera, you've had a video for. keep up the awesome work, fam!