10-Bit 4:2:2 Codec & Color Gamut Accuracy
Avoid 8-bit sky banding by pairing your camera's 10-bit recording format with the exact color gamut expected by your post-production CST pipeline.
Filmmaking & Commercial Video
Program #058 · Filmmaking
✓ Free Online Intro Included
10-Bit Log Cinematography: Base ISO, Zebras & Variable ND Exposure
Capture clean, gradable 10-bit Log footage on Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, or Apple ProRes cameras by mastering dual native ISO, display assist LUTs, skin-tone zebras, and ND discipline.
Turning on S-Log3, C-Log2, C-Log3, or F-Log without understanding how logarithmic curves allocate data stops often produces noisy, blotchy shadows and plastic skin tones worse than standard Rec.709 profiles. Proper Log cinematography depends on four linked habits: recording in true 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth, staying on your sensor's native base ISO steps, judging contrast through a Rec.709 monitoring LUT while reading objective Zebra/Waveform levels, and controlling bright light with clean Variable ND filtration.
✓ Free Online Introductory Session
Start with a free online intro consultation for this course: we review the syllabus together, clarify how many sessions you need based on your goals and pace, and decide whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best.
First Session
Free Online Intro
Session Rates
$69/hr Online · $99/hr In-Person
Course Structure
Tailored to Your Level & Pace
Instructor & Language
Iman Adlkhah · EN & Persian
Prefer just the written framework instead of live sessions? A standalone $39 CAD PDF guide option can also be requested for this course: select the PDF option below.
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Course Learning Pillars
Core Capabilities Developed in This Course
Every learner starts from a different background. These are the core capabilities this course develops, paced to your goals across the sessions we plan together.
Dual Native ISO & Shadow Cleanliness
Know your sensor's exact low and high base ISO circuits and expose Log curves properly so shadows grade down black and noise-free.
Monitoring LUTs & Skin-Tone Zebra Targets
View natural contrast on your LCD or field monitor via View Assist while locking skin luminance consistently across every shot with custom Zebras.
Variable ND Discipline & IR Shift Prevention
Hold wide apertures and 180-degree shutter blur outdoors using step-up rings and hard-stop Variable NDs without X-pattern cross polarization.
Course Syllabus
Core Concepts & Topics Covered
Below are the main concepts and topics covered in this course. In your Free Online Intro Session, we align the exact depth and number of sessions to your experience and goals.
Topic 01
How Log Curves Work, 8-Bit vs 10-Bit & Camera Menu Setup
Configuring your exact camera body so recorded files preserve maximum dynamic range without hidden compression traps.
- Understanding why 8-bit 4:2:0 breaks apart under Log contrast expansion
- Comparing Canon C-Log2 vs C-Log3, Sony S-Log3.Cine, Fujifilm F-Log2, and Apple Log
- Configuring custom View Assist / Gamma Display Assist buttons for instant reference
Topic 02
Dual Base ISO Testing, Exposure Offsets & Zebra Calibration
Measuring your sensor's real noise floor across ISO steps and dialing custom Zebra percentages for reliable skin exposure.
- Finding and locking your sensor's clean low and high base ISOs indoors and at night
- Why S-Log3 benefits from controlled positive exposure margin without clipping brights
- Setting dual Zebra thresholds for mid-tone skin placement and upper clipping protection
Topic 03
High-Contrast Window & Outdoor Shooting with Variable ND
Holding consistent exposure, white balance, and motion cadence when moving from dim interiors to bright Canadian daylight.
- Standardizing filter threads with step-up rings so one quality Variable ND fits your kit
- Respecting hard stops on Variable NDs to avoid cross-polarization and color shifts
- Locking manual Kelvin white balance instead of letting AWB drift across Log takes
Topic 04
Color Space Transform (CST) Verification on the Timeline
Bringing your camera tests directly into DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro so you see how clean exposure translates into effortless grading.
- Mapping exact Input Color Space and Input Gamma in CST instead of guessing LUTs
- Inspecting Luma Waveform roll-off in bright clouds, windows, and skin tones
- Saving custom C1 / C2 / C3 camera dial presets for 24p, 60p, and high-speed capture
Course Reference Overview
10-Bit Log Exposure & Color Pipeline Reference
Core practical benchmarks and standards covered as part of this course's curriculum.
| Camera Profile | Color Gamut Pairing | Exposure Discipline | Post-Production Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon C-Log2 (10-bit) | Cinema Gamut | Stay on native base ISO · protect upper stops | Maximum dynamic range via CST to Rec.709 |
| Canon C-Log3 (10-bit) | Cinema Gamut | Clean shadow floor for faster commercial turnarounds | Direct CST with minimal shadow cleanup needed |
| Sony S-Log3.Cine | S-Gamut3.Cine | Expose generously (+1.0 to +1.7 EV) on base ISO | Pull exposure down cleanly in CST node for zero noise |
| 8-Bit Camera Bodies | Standard / Cinetone / Neutral | Avoid flat Log; expose accurately in-camera | Gentle contrast and WB trim without sky banding |
Start With Your Free Intro Session
Book Program #058: 10-Bit Log Cinematography: Base ISO, Zebras & Variable ND Exposure
Choose a time for your Free Online Intro Session to map out your course path, or book an Online ($69/hr) or In-Person ($99/hr) session directly, or request the $39 CAD PDF guide option.
1. Choose Option & Preferred Time (ET)
Standalone PDF Guide Option ($39 CAD)
If you prefer to study the written framework and reference checklists of this course on your own instead of live coaching sessions, enter your details on the form to request the $39 CAD PDF edition. We will coordinate and send your payment link and PDF guide via email or WhatsApp.
Program FAQ
Common Questions
What if I am not sure whether my current camera records 10-bit Log or 8-bit video?
Share your exact camera model during your Free Online Intro Session. If your body supports 10-bit Log, we build your complete Log + CST pipeline; if your camera records 8-bit, we configure a clean, gradable standard/neutral profile that gives you the best image your sensor can deliver without banding.
How does the Free Online Intro Session work, and how many sessions will I need?
Every course begins with a Free Online Introductory Session where we review the core syllabus together, evaluate your current background and goals, and map out how many sessions you actually need and whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best. Session count is never a rigid one-size-fits-all number; it adapts to your own level and pace.
Do I have to commit to a multi-session package, or can I get just the PDF guide?
There is zero upfront package commitment: live sessions are booked flexibly session-by-session ($69 CAD/hr online or $99 CAD/hr in-person). If you prefer a self-paced written guide instead of live coaching, a standalone $39 CAD PDF option can also be requested for this topic.
Are courses taught in English, Persian (Farsi), or bilingual?
Your choice: every session with Iman Adlkhah can be conducted 100% in English, 100% in Persian (Farsi), or naturally bilingual with industry terminology.
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