Quick Reference Guide
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C. Choosing the right operating mode
Custom mode would normally be used for projects that
have little or no time for post production grading or
adjustment. Where a fast turn-around is important or a
simple, straight forward workflow is desired. Although
the image quality in custom mode can be very high, it
is normally possible for experienced users to get better
quality images and greater post production flexibility by
using the Cine EI mode.
C1.2 More information on Cine El Mode
The Cine EI mode is quite dierent to custom mode and
the way a conventional video camera works. In the Cine EI
mode the camera is setup to capture the greatest possible
brightness and color range. A range that will often exceed
what can be shown correctly on a conventional TV or
monitor. These extended range images are then taken in
to post production where they will be adjusted or “graded”
to create the desired look for the finished production.
As a result of the greatly extended capture range the
images captured will typically look very flat and lack
contrast and color if viewed on a conventional monitor.
This can sometimes make exposure assessment dicult.