It would be nice if Panasonic offered some LUT’s to go with the V-Log L. This also means that buyers in Europe will have to pay a higher VAT tax too since the record limit put the GH4 in a stills camera bracket now it’s in the higher VAT bracket as a video camera. The GH4R will not be sold in the US, it will be sold only in Europe. It’s a little slow but does show you the whole procedure.Ī new version of the GH4 has also been announced called the GH4R, It includes V-Log and has the recording time limit removed. Here is a step by step video showing the instal procedure of V-Log L. Interested in in the upgrade? Please use this link to help support my site. I’ll be buying it as soon as it’s available To preorder the update CLICK HERE I think for $100 it’s worth getting the update.

Updating your camera is a stepped process similar to updating your firmware although, you will need this activation code along with your camera’s serial code to generate an upgrade key from Panasonic’s Update Portal. Additionally, the profile has been developed to have similar characteristics of Cineon, which is used for film digitization. The addition of this gamma also allows users to better match color with existing Varicam systems that feature standard V-Log, as both profiles utilize the same characteristic curve and LUT. This code allows you to easily install the V-Log L gamma onto the camera, giving you a flat profile that provides a wide dynamic range of up to 12 stops, improving upon the 10 stops previously attainable with the GH4. Maximize the dynamic range of the Lumix DMC-GH4 with this V-Log L Function Activation Code from Panasonic. Both V-Log and V-Log L have the same characteristic curve, and LUT (Look Up Table) can be utilized. Taking full advantage of Four Thirds sensor, V-Log L boasts a log characteristic with 12 stops. V-Log / V-Log L were developed to feature similar characteristics to Cineon, which is a characteristic curve for film digitalization. In response to the demand from the film production market, log video recording (V-Log L) is now available for the LUMIX GH4, and offers exceptional flexibility as well as wider dynamic range for color grading in post-production process. Panasonic servers then issue individual activation code. Export the cameras serial number to a SD memory card then upload it to the designated URL. You purchase a activation key and download the the Ver 2.2 firmware from the Global Joint Update Service.

The good news is it doesn’t require you to send in you r camera. Panasonic states the GH4 with V-Log L gives you 2 more stops of dynamic range taking it to 12 total stops. Since NAB we have heard it was coming but didn’t know if it would be free or paid. UK Dealer links to the Panasonic GH4R with V-Log installed at £999 + VAT (£1,199 inc.The wait is over! GH4 now has a paid upgrade for V-Log L. It’s also worth noting that Daniel Peter’s LUTs Pack will cost you £4.99 (about $8 US). This code, which is delivered on a physical card, allows you to easily install the V-Log L gamma onto the camera, giving you a flat profile that provides a wide dynamic range of up to 12 stops, improving upon the 10 stops previously attainable with the GH4. I’m pretty sure that these LUTs will work equally well when applied to the Panasonic GH4R‘s footage as well, plus they are all compliant with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut X and Davinci Resolve 12.īefore downloading Peter’s LUTs pack make sure that you first have installed the just released Firmware update 2.4 on your GH4 and got the V-Log activated, after purchasing the key code kit DMW-SFU1 from the provided link ( at the moment available only to US customers). GH4 V-Log LUTS from Daniel Peters on Vimeo.īelow are some screen grabs with the various LUTs applied. Below are a few examples of the Peters’ LUT Pack in action that includes some basic LUTs to get you a finished look or just to start off and continue with colour grading from there.

The UK-based cinematographer Daniel John Peters has produced a handful of LUTs dedicated to the recent V-Log L gamma mode of the Panasonic GH4 that can be directly purchased and downloaded from his blog. Applying a LUT still would be one of the most favored options and go-to solutions that would provide a great starting point and a solid base for more advanced colour adjustments. Yet, as any other camera system, the GH4 also has its unique features and specific colour science so again some upfront testing and tweaking is required before you can get the optimal results. What is the best way to colour grade the log footage coming from the camera itself? Well, there is certainly no straight answer to this question. Soon after the highly anticipated DMW-SFU1 V-Log L license key started to ship to the first eager GH4 shooters, the next logical concern popped up.

Gh4 lut log