How to get LOG on any Nikon Camera for FREE (Z6 / Z6ii / Z7 / Z7ii / D780 / Z50)
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- čas přidán 10. 03. 2020
- How to get #NLOG on the #Nikon #Z6 / #Z6ii / #Z7 / #Z7ii / #D780 for #FREE (or any Nikon Camera)
So I recently got the #NikonZ6 and I was very disappointed to learn there was no LOG profile when recording internally in 8 BIT. Seeing as the Canon & Sony competition has this function, I figured there had to be a way to attain it. So I set out on a mission to get LOG on the Nikon Z6, without using the atomos ninja V.
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It's a nice idea, but you won't be able to gain much by doing this. Probably quite the opposite.
When you invert the luma curve in profile builder, you lower mid-tone contrast without gaining much dynamic range. You can only lower saturation linearly, which is not a good idea too. When it's time to normalize it, you will get more banding and artifacts because of the 100mb/s limitation in 4k.
From my own tests, the best thing for Nikon's internal recording is to shoot everything in neutral with dialed down sharpness and -1 to contrast and saturation. I avoided flat profile because it also removes mid-tone contrast, and skin tones have a weird pinkish color.
My man, thank you!! I love seeing more CZcams support and love coming to the Z6, such a dope system and this little trick makes it even better
Johann, Just wanted to say thanks for the J-Log, I absolutely love it. you're a star.
I have found that an easy way to create a cinematic LOG profile 'look' on a Nikon camera; mine is the D7500 (you can probably do this on other brands too) is to simply select the 'Set Picture Control' from the shooting menu; Select FLAT, then go into the fine tuning section by pressing right on the D-Pad. This brings up all the parameters, simply experiment by lowering all the values to the left (minus values) for the Sharpening, Clarity, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation & Hue, then hit the OK button and you have a very flat image to work with.
thank you
Can u help for changing same in nion z6
@@jyotsnachotwani643 It should be pretty much the same procedure for the Z6 as Nikon uses very siimilar menu systems across their cameras.
That's what I do. Works just fine!
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Thanks for your work! I´m not really advanced in color grading but have some experience. I tried your picture style in comparison to Nikon Flat on a Z6 at ISO 1600 and the result was: at the first glance the whole footage was brighter and so there was notably more noise at J-Log. When I reduced brightness to the same level there was a bit more noise at J-Log but the white parts have been much less bright, what we want. When I didn´t correct with brightness but with gamma to the same brightness there was at J-Log only a little bit more noise and the dynamic was much better. The white parts have been notably less white/bright. So in total, after a first try, a progress regarding Nikons Flat. Thanks.
Wow this was really well done, you deserve more subs. So much attention to detail and amazing footage too!
This video is awesome! Big thanks for the log! This will help me. I will surely support your channel so don't stop creating more contents!
Firstly thank you Johann for a good profile!
Secondly here is a fix for everyone who is using a DSLR that does not support NP3 (Tested with NP2 camera).
Add your camera model:
Open up the Picture control software after install.
Top left you need to select your product (Camera model), click the dropdown and select Add product.
Product category should say "Digital SLR Cameras", in "Product" dropdown on the right you should pick your model, for example D500, this supports NP2.
Click "Add"
Your camera model should now be visible in the list below, click your camera name and press "OK"
Now to import Jakes profile that you have downloaded:
Back in the main program window, press "Imports custom Picture Control from file", it's the folder and arrow symbol on the bottom left in the main program window.
Locate the file you downloaded, called J-LOG, select it and press "Open".
It should now load and be present at the bottom of the Picture Control selection box above the "Imports custom Picture Control from file" button. Select it by clicking once on it.
Now, to save it to a file your camera can read you need to create a file with the same settings. Sounds simpler than it is, but it's actually very easy, just a few clicks!
When the picture control profile has been selected you can view it's properties on the right side of the program window, it says "Histograms", "Adjustments", "Quick Adjust" etc. At the bottom of those settings there is a button called "Add to list" (bottom left of main program window), click it once.
A new window opens, give it a name, it will suggest a new name, you can accept that and change the name in camera later. Press "OK"
There should now be a new profile under it with the new name, for me it was "J-LOG-02" and to the right it should have the file format your camera supports instead of NP3. Now select this profile by clicking on it once. Insert your memory card from your camera, it does NOT need to be formatted (at least not for me on my D500). In the Picture Control software main window press "Save to Card". This will save the file into the correct folder and create it if it does not exist. And then follow the instructions for your specific camera on how to import the file, it should now be visible (follow video).
I hope this helped, happy shooting!
Hi Alexander, you made my day. I could install the profile on my Nikon D810, and it works so great. thanks a lot for sharing!
@@joyoffilming9500 happy that it worked! 😁
You my sir are THE MAN
Lifesaver.
Thanks ! And Here is the link for J Log for NP2, for my D750. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wQdojcHvEASnoCReYrV-ZCXRUvxAQAXu
Thank you for the video! Very entertaining and impressive too! Just wondering whether if you could make a comparison video of perhaps J-Log vs N-Log vs Flat Profile etc.? Thanks again!
A massive thanks! You're the first person on youtube who actually did something for those who don't own Ninja recorder for Log format.
EOS HD Z-LOG was first but that was paid and disliked by few people
@@MohitKhatri Link to details of people disliking? Why?
Thank you for posting this. Your PC works just fine on my Z6 and Z50.
Huge thanks bro! Just got JLog on my Z6 and played around with it for a bit. It’s incredible. Just dropped a video shot with JLog and graded in Premiere Pro. Love your work. Keep it up brother, subbed!
Thanks a Lottttt Johann... I've been struggling a lot....and you cane as a savior...Hats Off !!
Dope! I bet you’re going to be successful soon!
Thank you for share this is what I was looking for and I’m so excited to try it on my Z6
Thanks Johann this was really useful! Had to go out and buy a card reader just for this :) Your log is really good!
Hey , iam just starting to go into videos , and the way you taught what is LOG and picture profiles helped a lot , but more then that the fact you gave a LOG means a lot , thankyou buddy
I precisely came out of BH PHOTO disappointed at the Atoms Ninja & memory card price tags. You tip is much much much appreciated! Subscribed!! Thanks!!!!
Even though I can't use Log on my Nikon D850, I found your video very entertaining. Keep up the good work and keep that unusual sense of humor sharp and funny.
Love this, thanks a ton! Just one question - do you have a lut for a Rec709 for the j-log? Or is there going to be any?
Thank You so much! Obviously very practical and useful content from your channel- Instant subscribe!
Hey man... Thanks for this. I have almost zero filmmaking skills but I am trying my best to learning all techniques to create a 'one man army' short movie during lockdown. Really appreciated!
this is so good, cheers for j-log buddy
Great video, I have just acquired a nikon Z6 and this will be very useful!
Hey. I just want to thank you because of your log I was able to create the awesome look of my show. It really is great and happy to shoot with it.
Loved this and have downloaded your J LOG. Thanks Bru! Quick question: have you created a ‘conversion LUT’ that you apply to your J LOG footage? If so, it’d be a massive time saver for anyone, like me, who has benefited from your J LOG 😊
Awesome video! One note for anyone with a Nikon z6 II (or z7II) you do not need to put the NP3 file in the folder structure shown in this video. Instead, just drop the NP3 file next to the DCMI folder on your card. If you use the folder structure shown in this video the z6ii (and z7ii?) won't be able to see the NP3. Thanks for this video, I have a ninja V but expect to use my camera in situations where I won't be able to use the recorder, so having this on my will be awesome!
Nice one! I was having trouble installing it on my Z6, as per the file structure in this video. I used your method and it work, thanks!
It was fun and the outcome gorgeous! thanks for J-Log !
FYI/PSA - for thoes of you who might be having the same issue i had, don't try and use the SD card on your z6ii to download the profile. It will ONLY work when using your xqd/cfx card to transfer the file to camera. BTW, huge thanks for the free profile my man!!!
Thanks so much for the LOG profile and tutorial.. it is priceless... hope you can do another video color grading the J-LOG footage.
You are awesome for making this. Thank youuuuu!
What is the best way to expose for this color profile in your opinion? Overexpose or under?
Subscribed because of this video, it’s too good. 🔥
Looks like you’re new and this video is dope! I’m along for the ride
Thank you for the support, I'll remember this since pre -100 subs! 😀
Hi Johann, thanks for sharing!
I installed the picture profile on my Nikon D810, and it worked. Wow - thats very flat, indeed.
Even better: this Log-Profile allows me to transform the Nikon D810 footage into Aces Colorspace in Davinci Resolve and get it very close colorwise to the look of my Panasonic Lumix S1H. Okay, the Nikon is 6 years old and has HD only at 420 8Bit 20 MBit/sec, and low light comes not even close to the S1H, and there is no IBIS at all, and the glasses are focus-breathing like hell - but, if you are out for stills with the old beast and something comes across worth getting captured as film - then you will get the best out of it.
@@anonschoch1494 Hi Anon, I am not sure how familiar you are about using ACES as both color space and workflow in Davinci Resolve.
Anyway, whenever you work in DR and use ACES as color space, the first thing you need to do after importing clips is to tell Davinci (under ACES) which IDT (Input Device Transform) should be applied to transform the camera clips into ACES. Most camera manufacturers provide the IDT for working with NLEs.
This is somewhat similar to working in any other color space in RR (e.g. Rec709 or Arri Logc) and using a CST-node at eht beginning of your node tree.
Hope that helps.
This video was 1. Very helpful 2. Creative and 3. Funny! Please keep it up, really enjoyed your work!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! I hope some can get a little laugh out of it at the least!
@@JohannBeute hello sir could please give j log to me
Any recommendation for a LUT to work with this Jlog? Thanks for your work btw
Thanks great video 📹 How do I have to record correctly with your log? Do you have to exposure on 0 or do I have to record one over 0 like on the fuji xt3?
How to install the custom log profile in Z50, I tried the way as u mentioned but it’s not working
So, I created the folders in a formated xqd card, but when I put the card and try to load the profile, the camera says that there is no profile to be loaded. Any idea why?
Thank you for this great video. Very informative, short and to the point with a very helpful and deliverable solution. Mahalo!
thnx for the j- log! I try it out
A Huge Thanks for you Johann. You are the real youtuber those help others. You are not to be one those sell everything of photography product on the chaneel
Nice!
I was wondering if there is any comparison video between using a custom LOG profile VS genuine external recorder profile
Super informative and super funny! Thank you so much!!!
ya YEET
thanks for the video and the LOG , will definitely give your LOG a shot
Thanks, i am using your picture profile since 2 months ago and i have improved the quiality of my color. Only I would like to know if you could to share a LUT which makes a
"fast work" to correct the flat mode. I owe you one anyway!
Thank you so much for this.
Hi @Johann Beute I have a problem installing it on my d7000. Is there anything I can do to install this? If not, could you give the blueprint on how to make this Picture profile so I can do it myself and make it compatible with my camera if it's possible. Thanks!
Thanks, I'm using the log well.
Great video, thank you!
Great idea...however without the Ninja V you're still recording in 8-bit. You really need 10-bit to take advantage of the tonal compression factor that log profiles create. In 8-bit you can expand some of the colors (but you sacrifice others in the process). The only thing better than 10-bit is ProRes at 12-bit (or shoot on an Arri at 14-bit.
Sir, could you explain more? What is arri or prores? Thank you
Is is out good for photo and videos?
had this and it worked great, reset camera and download link no longer works! any chance of a re-upload?
Thanks a tone..it helps me a lot ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
i use nikon z6 i bought a week ago i uploaded as you described and it doesn't work ??? maybe we have other soft equipment in Poland I have 3.0 should work and it doesn't work but I don't give up - thanks
Thank you so much. You have a lot of humor. Your tuto help us really.
Awesome man!!!! I love the profile picture that you made. And I keep the name because my name also start with J hahaha.
hei Johan, I I try it but the Z6 (firm 3.20) doesnt read it. Thanks for any help
Thanks you so much, you don’t know how much you have helped me!!!!!
You are a rock star for this one Johann!
I just tried to download J-log after subscribing and signing up for the newsletters, but to no avail. It’s locked. Am I doing something wrong? Excited to try this out on my Z6. Thanks.
Is it better then the flat picture profile?
Wow thanks, thus is super useful.
i have tried your profile j-log and i like it ! but to see a variant, i took portrait profile and took your curve. i find skin is little better..what do you think of that did you tried it?
what have I done wrong if I formatted the card in the camera, created a Nikon folder on the card, inside that created a CUSTOMPC folder and dragged the file with the log profile in. Then went to the camera settings, but the camera cannot find any profiles. I've done the folder creation on a mac, not on a PC.
thanks for the video! I just couldn't download the J-log image. Would you help me? thanks
But how can i take a SD card from the camera? The dont have SD card.
Are you able to export this as an NP2 file as well? I use a Nikon D850 in tandem with my Z6. The Z6 takes NP2 as well as NP3; but the Nikon D850 can only take NP2 files. It would be very helpful in order to maintain consistency!!
In case you missed it, I made a comment on how to convert it to an older file :)
Thanks for this, you are really good at editing goding to start shooting more 4k than 120fps
Is the Atomos Ninja 5 the only external recorder that unlocks LOG in the Nikon z6 and z6ii?
im on a MAc and when I load it exactly the way you say then put the SD card into the camera and go to manager and go to load the file its not recognized?
I really love your calm style. Very refreshing in times of "YO PEOPLE! ITS ME! HIT THAT SUBSCRIPE BUTTON!
Is there a way to convert this profile in post production directly into rec 709? I thought maby to somehow reverse the settings you made in the programm and then use a srbg as colerspace input
Awesome Log, thanks for sharing. I think your color frade is spot on. Would you minf sharing your work process grading footage?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH MAN THANKS ALOT LOTS OF LOVE
Great video. Thank you! I usually scrub these videos but you def kept me engaged to the end. Lmao at the trashcan.
I have installed the picture profile but I have no lens attached to the camera. Is it because of this that I am not getting to see the installed J-Log in the custom profile picture section?
Have you heard of the Similaar Flaat profiles? I'm trying to find these as my Nikon doesn't shoot LOG unfortunately
You’re a MASSIVE legend
Great!
And what about gammut?
If you shoot in log, you need wide color space
I can't wait to own z6 n add J-Log. Great video
Can I Use This For Nikon Z30
Unfortunately The file you created (and kindly shared for download) is NP3 and won't work for ALL NIKON CAMERAS. Only for the newest. :( My nikon D750 only supports .NCP files for camera profiles.
holy- the production value is really good!
Hey! One more question I had. I don't have an XQD card reader. I connected my camera to the laptop by a USB cabel. Apparently I cannot create a "new folder" in my card through USB. Any suggestions? :(
You can only write to the card with a card reader, no work arounds
Yes bro get it 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Can I try on my Z50?
Do wee have to download the Nikon app in order to open the picture profile or have to have a PC? I have a Mac and have been trying to load it into a Z5 but no luck.
Kindly your support
I couldn't download the log I tried so many times the download button just doesnt get on
Has anyone found a good transform LUT that takes this J-log footage and corrects it in Final Cut Pro X?
Hey Johann thx for sharing,I tried it with a Nikon z6 ii, unfortunately it didn't work, does the tip only work with a z6?
How to download your j-log?
Will u make a lut for this J log？
Hey man, not sure if you can still read this but, do you happen to have an NCP version of the LOG? I have a much older camera that only uses NCP whereas the one you have is a NP3 file. Is highly appreciated if you happen to have it. Either way, thanks and love this insightful and funny video!
Is it ideal for Nikon Z50?
Thanks for the great video and the free log profile! One question, when you adjusted the profile in Nikon Picture Control Utility, did you adjust the sharpness output? I think Nikon cameras automatically add some sharpness, but I would like that turned off completely. I saw that the EOSHD Z-Log profile(can be purchased for $30 online) claims that they have that feature turned off in their custom log profile, but I don’t want to pay for that if I can do it myself in the Picture Control Utility. TIA
You can just import the the .np3 file in nikon picture control, and there you can see that Sharpness is set to 0. But I guess you already figured that out yourself. I'm quite a novice when it comes to video editing, and I prefer Davinci Resolve. The added "value" of the EOSHD Z-Log profile is that they also provide the accompanying LUT.
Absolute legend mate. Been looking at alternatives to an External monitor to get Log on my Z6 and the flat colour profile just isn't cutting it. Another CZcamsr that is out there to help this community. Thanks!
The file does not apear on my memory card, when I try to install it it says that there are no custom log file
on memory card! im using Mac, help
Does it work on nikon z5?
My nikon z5 is not allowing me to create a new folder nor dragging any file into the memory card. Guess i need to try get a memory card reader