TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Ryan Harris's Panasonic GH5 settings for achieving a cinematic look. He covers everything from basic settings like setting up custom profiles for different frame rates (4k at 60fps and 24fps) to more advanced features like manual focus assist, peaking, histogram, and zebra stripes. He also explains his preferences for record format, photo style, and stabilisation, offering viewers a detailed guide to replicating his shooting style.
- Setting up custom profiles for different shooting scenarios.
- Using manual focus with focus peaking for precise control.
- Utilising histogram and zebra stripes for accurate exposure.
Intro [0:00]
Ryan Harris introduces a tutorial on his Panasonic GH5 settings for achieving a cinematic look. He emphasises that these are his personal preferences, and viewers can adapt them to their own needs. The tutorial is in response to requests from his channel's viewers.
Getting Started [0:26]
Ryan resets the camera settings to default to guide viewers through the setup process from scratch. He begins by setting the AFA lock to manual focus, which he prefers over autofocus, even with the latest updates. He then navigates to the custom settings using the top wheel menu, specifically custom one (C1).
4k at 60fps Settings [1:39]
Ryan configures his first custom profile (C1) for 4K at 60 frames per second, which he uses for cinematic b-roll. He ensures the exposure mode is set to manual. He selects the appropriate 4K setting and sets the variable frame rate to 60 frames per second.
Record Format [3:17]
In the menu, Ryan sets the record format to MOV, his personal preference, although he notes that MP4 is also a viable option with minimal difference in playback quality, especially for Mac users.
Photo Style [3:40]
Ryan emphasises the importance of the photo style settings for maximising image quality. He uses the "Cinelike D" mode with specific adjustments: contrast at -1, sharpness at -5, noise reduction at 0, saturation at -1, and hue at 0. He recommends using these settings in conjunction with his GH5 presets.
Manual Focus [5:43]
Ryan discusses his preferred manual focus assist mode, which zooms in on the subject when the focus wheel is turned. This allows for precise focusing before recording. He recommends setting the manual focus assist to the second option and the assist display to full.
Focus Peaking [6:27]
Ryan sets up focus peaking, which highlights in-focus areas on the screen with a chosen colour (green or blue). He sets the detect level to high, which helps him visually confirm the focus on his subject.
Histogram [7:03]
Ryan always keeps the histogram displayed on his screen to monitor exposure levels. He explains that an evenly exposed image should have the histogram spread out between the left and right sides.
Zebra Stripes [7:35]
Ryan activates zebra patterns to indicate overexposed areas. When an area is overexposed, zebra stripes appear, alerting him to adjust the exposure. He sets his zebra pattern to either 100% or 95% as a helpful exposure tool.
Set Custom Profiles [9:16]
Ryan finalises the setup for his first custom profile (C1) by saving the current settings as his 4K 60 frames per second preset. This allows him to quickly switch to these settings at any time.
4k at 24fps [9:41]
Ryan switches to custom profile C2 to set up his 24 frames per second mode for recording audio, such as during interviews. He adjusts the record quality settings and ensures that the variable frame rate is turned off. He then saves these settings to custom memory C2.
Microphone [12:49]
Ryan mentions that when recording interviews in C2 mode, he sometimes adjusts the mic level depending on the microphone being used, particularly when using a lavalier microphone.
Stabilization [13:06]
Ryan discusses the in-camera stabilisation feature. Since he often uses Canon lenses with a Metabones adapter, he has limited control over the stabilisation settings and relies on the camera's automatic adjustments. He notes that he still achieves excellent results with this setup.
