Atomos Recorders: Why do I Use Them?
Will an Atomos Ninja Inferno or Shogun make your video footage look 10 times better? Probably not, but I have found that the Atomos recorders are great tools which make getting better footage easier, more efficient, and in some cases you really can get better footage. In this episode we cover how Atomos recorders help filmmakers.
Links to Gear Discussed and Used to Record This Session:
Atomos Ninja Inferno (UHD up to 60 fps, HDMI input, HDR)
Atomos Shogun Inferno (UHD up to 60 fps, HDMI and SDI inputs, HDR)
Atomos Shogun Flame (UHD up to 30 fps, HDMI and SDI inputs, HDR)
Atomos Ninja Flame (UHD up to 30 fps, HDMI input, HDR)
Atomos Ninja II (HD up to 30 fps, HDMI input)
Panasonic GH5 Camera
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens
Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
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.
Gear used to record this episode:
Panasonic GH5 Camera
Panasonic V-Log Firmware Upgrade
Atomos Ninja Inferno HDMI Recorder (simplifies exposing for HDR/LOG and records amazing 4:2:2 10-bit footage from GH4 or GH5)
Sound Devices MixPre-6 Audio Recorder & Mixer
DPA 4017b Shotgun Microphone (my pro-level outdoor mic)
Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens (1st Generation)
Lifecharge USB Battery (for powering the MixPre-6)
Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
