Overview
The speaker provides a step-by-step guide for optimal Sony FX3 camera settings to achieve cinematic video results, including advice on SD cards and customization tips.
Camera Setup Instructions
- Turn on the camera, press the mode button, and select movie mode.
- Choose manual exposure for full control over video settings such as aperture and shutter speed.
- Use a V90 SD card for best read/write speed; CF Express card users are already covered.
- Refer to the provided SD card manual for further details on SD card specifications.
Image Quality & File Formats
- Go to image quality settings and ignore HD and DCI 4K unless extra height pixels are needed.
- Choose among xavc s, HS, or Si 4K; HS offers a balance between quality and file size but uses the h265 codec.
- Use xavc HS if you have a high-performance PC; otherwise, use xavc s4k for better compatibility with lower-end PCs.
Movie and Record Settings
- Set frame rate to 23.98P (nearest to 24 FPS) for a natural cinematic look.
- In record settings, select 100 m422 10bit for optimal color information.
- Set shutter speed to double the frame rate (1/48 or 1/50 sec) for natural motion blur.
Log Shooting and Exposure Settings
- In image quality, enable lock shooting cinei to use native ISO 800/12,800 for best dynamic range and clean images.
- To adjust ISO, use flexible ISO mode and select s gamut 3 color gamut for a flat image profile.
- Enable gamma display assist (auto) for easier exposure monitoring; it affects only the display, not the footage.
White Balance Technique
- Access custom white balance and use your lens cap (18% gray) for accurate white balancing without a gray card.
Saving and Recalling Settings
- Save the setup using camera set memory to quickly reload settings by choosing the mode and selecting MR1.
Button Customization Tips
- Customize frequently used buttons, e.g., assign log assist or focus mode switching for faster workflow.
Recommendations / Advice
- Shoot in log format for maximum editing flexibility and dynamic range, converting to Rec. 709 only during editing.
- Optimize button assignments for more efficient operation based on personal shooting habits.