What is HDR Video? (SDR Version) - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-07-03 | Watch the HDR version here youtu.be/aJE1C9enYNcHDR has long been promised to be the "next big thing" for digital video. But not many people understand what HDR actually does on a technical level. In this video, I'll be explaining what HDR is, how it works, and how it can benefit your content consumption experience.-- Navigation --00:00 Introduction00:38 Disambiguation01:57 Dynamic Range09:46 Color Gamut10:45 Bit Depth12:17 How to watch in HDR16:09 How to produce HDR18:34 Closing== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Why Some Cameras Are Better in Low Light - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2024-10-15 | If you're a professional in the video space, you probably know that some cameras perform better in low-light scenarios than others. But have you ever wondered what it is, specifically, that makes one camera better than another in this regard? A common answer to this question is that higher-resolution sensors perform worse because they collect less light from the environment, but this explanation is wrong!This is my big release for 2024, and it's been in the works for around 7 months. It's my longest, most expensive, and most time-consuming project to date. I hope you enjoy!== Navigation ==00:00 Opening02:00 Determining a Camera's Light Collection06:49 Equalizing Exposure Between Two Cameras10:30 Shot Noise16:11 Read Noise21:21 ISO & Amplification28:30 (Dual) Native Sensitivity32:47 Putting It All Together37:14 Credits== Credits ==Track: Spaceship by Lesion XLink: soundcloud.com/lesionxbeats/spaceshipMusic: Filmstro | Music is for everyone | filmstro.com/royalty-free-music== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Chroma Subsampling Explained in 60 Seconds Video Tech Explained 2024-03-18 | == Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
The a7S iii Sensor Isnt 12 Megapixels Video Tech Explained 2024-02-03 | == Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What is Gamma Correction? - Part 2 Video Tech Explained 2024-01-07 | Full video: youtu.be/wFx0d9c8WMs
What is Gamma Correction? - Part 1 Video Tech Explained 2024-01-07 | Full video: youtu.be/wFx0d9c8WMs
Is the ProArt PA32UCR the Best Budget HDR Monitor? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2024-01-06 | == Credits ==Track: Spaceship by Lesion XLink: soundcloud.com/lesionxbeats/spaceship== Navigation ==00:00 Opening01:00 Background04:17 Titles04:24 Comparisons to the PA32UCG08:00 Mini-LED Explained10:58 Backlight Dimming Tests11:52 Strange Problems13:21 Calibration16:14 Closing Thoughts18:54 Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
YouTube is Dimming HDR Videos Video Tech Explained 2023-10-30 | == Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Slit Scan: Recreating an Analog Effect in Modern Software Video Tech Explained 2023-02-06 | Get PrivadoVPN: privadovpn.com/#a_aid=VideoExplainedSee my full recreation of The Next Generation title sequence: youtu.be/EnGRDl9xXJIDownload my slit scan script: drive.google.com/file/d/1TJj_krE-gLUvzmQus8LgI2L_dXAcAMTn/view?usp=share_link==Navigation==00:00 Introduction02:31 Sponsor03:09 Long Exposure04:35 Slit-Scanning06:17 Recreating Kubrick's Stargate10:44 The Limitations of 2D11:56 Slit-Scanning in 3D12:39 Recreating the Warp Drive Effect16:40 Closing Thoughts17:39 Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Premieres HDR Workflow is Broken - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2022-10-24 | I wanted to make a tutorial for Adobe Premiere's HDR workflow. But the closer I looked, the worse it got. So instead, I'm going to rant about all of the problems I've found.More about HDR display calibration: youtu.be/cSAn5_XuA5M== Navigation ==00:00 Introduction02:30 Setting up the Project04:21 The Scopes Lie07:02 Setting up an HDR Monitor08:29 Banding in the SDR Preview11:43 Clipping Highlights & Crushed Shadows13:44 Missing Input Transforms15:26 Color Management Inconsistency19:14 More Color Management Issues20:55 Closing Thoughts22:58 Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Shutter, Aperture, and ISO - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2022-09-28 | Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are the three primary settings that photographers and videographers use to control the brightness of their images as lighting conditions change. == Navigation ==00:00 Introduction00:57 What is Exposure?02:52 Shutter Speed05:10 Aperture09:56 Which Setting Should I Change?10:46 The 180 Degree Rule11:53 A Camera's Exposure Modes13:27 Notating Shutter Speed/Angle15:51 Notating Aperture17:17 ISO20:39 Example: When to Raise the ISO23:13 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Why Some Films Can Never Be Remastered - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2022-08-05 | Some old films and shows are able to be "remastered" to increase their resolution for modern screens. But there are also a wide range of films which can likely never be remastered beyond their original resolution. In this video, we discuss how film remastering works and why it sometimes isn't possible.Learn more about the resolution standards used in film: youtu.be/IeeaC2EgM8k== Navigation ==00:00 Introduction01:22 The Resolution of Film04:31 The Problem with TV06:06 How Remastering Works08:18 The Prequels & Digital Filmmaking12:23 The Sequels & the Modern Era13:17 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Color Spaces: Explained from the Ground Up - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2022-05-30 | At long last, here it is! A comprehensive, from-the-ground-up introduction to the foundational concepts used in modern color spaces. == Navigation ==00:00 Introduction00:57 What is Color?03:22 The Pantone Color Space04:34 Color Spaces for Digital Video05:11 Metamerism06:03 Constructing the CIE 1931 Color Space09:16 The R.G.B. Color Space10:46 Absolute vs. Relative Color Spaces11:55 Defining Commonly Used Color Spaces14:31 Color Space Conversions15:18 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
How to Work in HDR Everywhere (Blender, After Effects, Resolve) - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2022-04-06 | In this video, I'll be going over my workflow for HDR color management across Davinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, and Blender.If you're confused, or you need a refresher, I'd recommend watching these videos first:What is Color Management? youtu.be/2v2wSHz7pAIWhat is HDR Video? youtu.be/aJE1C9enYNcTrue HDR Monitoring on a Budget youtu.be/cSAn5_XuA5MPlug-ins & libraries used in this video:Blender ACES color management library drive.google.com/file/d/1YX-4_PGfeqOb4PCIS-wbTxejn4Yleuqt/view?usp=sharingOpenColorIO for After Effects http://fnordware.blogspot.com/2012/05/opencolorio-for-after-effects.html== Navigation ==00:00 Introduction01:15 Defining the Problem03:42 Scene-Referred Formats07:22 The ACES Workflow08:47 Tutorial: Exporting From Resolve11:20 Tutorial: Creating an Asset in Blender15:34 Tutorial: Compositing in After Effects20:51 Tutorial: Importing Into Resolve22:01 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
True HDR Monitoring on a Budget - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2022-02-06 | In this video, I'll be discussing my new bang-for-the-buck HDR color grading setup!If you're new, I recommend watching these videos first:What is HDR Video? youtu.be/aJE1C9enYNcHDR Grading on an SDR Display youtu.be/HBTyWV1FEIoColor Management youtu.be/2v2wSHz7pAIProducts used in this video: LG CX 55" OLED TV lg.com/us/tvs/lg-oled55cxpua-oled-4k-tvCalman Home for LG store.portrait.com/consumer-software/calman-home-for-lg.htmlBlackmagic Decklink Mini Monitor 4K blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-32== Navigation ==00:00 Introduction01:12 Choosing an HDR Display03:54 Calibration Overview05:50 Tutorial: Configuration08:21 Tutorial: Preparing for Calibration10:22 Tutorial: Auto-Calibration11:12 Tutorial: Finishing & Uploading Calibration13:31 Why Use an Output Card?15:29 Configuring the Output Card16:33 Limitations & Disclaimers18:23 Closing & Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtUSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Live Discussion - HDR Discoveries, YouTube Bitrate & More Video Tech Explained 2022-01-24 | In this live session I'll be discussing some recent discoveries that were too short to warrant their own videos.== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Bit Depth: Where Filmmaking Meets Computer Science - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-12-05 | == Navigation ==00:00 Opening00:42 How Computers Store Numbers04:27 The Precision Problem06:05 Binary Counting08:20 The Trouble with 8 bit11:51 Gamma Curves13:17 Which Bit Depth Should You Use?15:47 Closing & Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Mdw8KpgaSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
DCPs: How Movies are Formatted for the Theater - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-09-23 | Traditional movie theaters use Digital Cinema Packages for delivering and playing back content.More about DCPs: dcimovies.com/archives/spec_v1== Navigation ==00:00 Opening00:38 What is a DCP?02:31 Compression & Bitrate03:38 Resolution & Aspect Ratio07:00 Frame rate07:43 Interop vs SMPTE08:44 Color11:19 Audio12:51 Subtitles13:54 How to make a DCP15:38 Configuring your project17:12 Tutorial: Adobe Premiere Pro19:16 Tutorial: Davinci Resolve Studio21:52 How to play a DCP22:27 Closing & Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Mdw8KpgaSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Frame Rate - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-07-18 | The frame rate of a video can have a large impact on the look and feel of a project. With so many options to choose from, which frame rate should you use for which projects?Different portions of this video were filmed at various frame rates, denoted by the indicator in the top left. All footage was conformed to a 59.94p timeline for upload.Matt Parker's video on the NTSC refresh rate: youtu.be/3GJUM6pCpew== Navigation ==00:00 Opening00:29 What is Frame Rate?02:59 Motion Pictures04:11 Television07:55 The Scourge of NTSC13:27 Summarizing the Options16:46 Mixing Frame Rates19:13 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Live Q&A and General Discussion Video Tech Explained 2021-07-05 | In this live session I'll be answering questions, both from the comments on previous videos and from the audience! If you have a question or comment, please feel free to speak up!== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What is Dynamic Range? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-06-10 | More about log correction: youtu.be/vzPNCxlx4ssMore about gamma curves: youtu.be/wFx0d9c8WMsMore about RAW: youtu.be/BON6mrQLeIo== Navigation ==00:00 Opening01:17 The Basics03:00 The Impact of Sensor Design05:27 Why Dynamic Range Varies Between Cameras06:42 The Measurement Problem09:49 The Impact of Gamma Curves11:39 The Impact of ISO13:47 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What is Color Management? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-05-07 | This video was produced using an ACES Color Managed workflowMore about gamma curves: youtu.be/wFx0d9c8WMsMore about color spaces: youtu.be/WLF3uqb5otMExample of a color managed workflow: youtu.be/HBTyWV1FEIo-- Navigation --00:00 Introduction01:02 Background02:06 Why Color Management is Necessary03:06 How Color Management Works04:17 Scene Referred vs. Display Referred06:15 Common Color Management Systems07:51 Tutorial: Resolve Color Management13:43 The Academy Color Encoding System (ACES)17:11 Tutorial: ACES21:11 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Cameras Cant Actually See Color - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-03-30 | A camera sensor can't actually measure the color of incoming light. In order to create color images, engineers developed the Bayer Filter.== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What Resolution Are Movies Produced At? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-03-16 | A lot of people seem to think that hollywood films are produced at some incredibly high resolution. In reality, most are rendered at a surprisingly low resolution...== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Why Sensor Size Affects Depth of Field - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-02-21 | You'll often hear the claim that Full Frame cameras have a shallower depth of field. This is why.Also, yes, I had way too much fun with those end credits. So sue me.== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
HDR Display Formats & Metadata - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-01-30 | There are so many terms thrown around when discussing HDR display formats, trying to understand them all can be a daunting process.More about HDR: youtu.be/aJE1C9enYNcThis video was produced using an HDR workflow, which I described in detail here: youtu.be/HBTyWV1FEIoFor this video, I used Rec.2020 ST2084 PQ, a peak luminance of 1000 nits, and static metadata== Timestamps ==00:00 Introduction01:04 Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)02:55 Perceptual Quantization (PQ)03:42 Metadata & Tone Mapping06:20 HDR1007:08 HDR10+07:32 Dolby Vision08:01 YouTube08:37 Closing & Credits== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
How to Correct Log Footage Correctly - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2021-01-12 | There's a lot more to correcting log footage than just increasing contrast and saturation. In this video, I discuss how to use color management to properly convert log footage.More about gamma curves: youtu.be/wFx0d9c8WMsMore about color spaces: youtu.be/WLF3uqb5otM== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Hdmwp3Z6BgSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
Exposing to the Right - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-12-08 | As silly as it might sound, you can actually improve the quality of your videos by overexposing in camera, then bringing the exposure back down in post. == Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
How To Make HDR Content Without An HDR Monitor - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-11-02 | I've been working to develop a functional HDR workflow like this one for years, and now I finally have it working! In this video, I'll be showing you how to use ACES to create HDR content with an SDR Display.-- Links --Davinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveHDR MetaJECTOR Tool with SDR LUT: drive.google.com/file/d/1drwl6WHKdlSKw40DiWBKjLqtrm4djlk1/view?usp=sharingWesley Knapp's Blog: http://www.wesleyknapp.com/blog/hdrHDR Explained (HDR Version): youtu.be/aJE1C9enYNc-- Navigation --00:00 Introduction01:44 Disclaimer02:33 Requirements04:00 How it works06:55 Tutorial13:06 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Mdw8KpgaSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What is HDR Video? (HDR version) - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-10-29 | The content of this video is the same as the previous upload, except now it's been encoded in HDR!Watch the SDR version here youtu.be/FehcKw1Wjbg HDR has long been promised to be the "next big thing" for digital video. But not many people understand what HDR actually does on a technical level. In this video, I'll be explaining what HDR is, how it works, and how it can benefit your content consumption experience.-- Navigation --00:00 Introduction00:38 Disambiguation01:57 Dynamic Range09:46 Color Gamut10:45 Bit Depth12:17 How to watch in HDR16:09 How to produce HDR18:34 Closing== Links ==Join the official VTE Discord server: discord.gg/Mdw8KpgaSupport me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What is RAW? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-08-20 | What is RAW, why might you want to use it, and why might you NOT want to use it?-- Navigation --00:00 Introduction00:26 Clarifications00:45 The RAW Processing Pipeline02:19 "Developing" RAW03:02 Example: Correcting White Balance05:09 Should you use RAW?06:15 RAW video07:15 RAW video codecs07:48 Closing== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
(OUTDATED) Why Adding More Megapixels Sometimes Makes Your Image Worse - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-06-23 | THIS VIDEO IS WRONG. I've left it up for historical purposes, but it should not be relied on for correct information. A more correct explanation can be found here: youtu.be/AG_Ksz9do94== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What are codecs? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-06-05 | This video was captured using H.264 at 100 Mbps (the highest quality codec my camera can output,) edited using GoPro Cineform YUV 10-bit, and exported to H.264 for YouTube== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What are Color Spaces? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-05-16 | This explanation is outdated. See the new version here: youtu.be/99v96TL-tuYIf you were wondering, this video was filmed using Sony S-Gamut3.Cine, and mastered in Rec.709 for YouTube.== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
What is Gamma Correction? - Video Tech Explained Video Tech Explained 2020-05-09 | Hi all! This is a new style of content I haven't done before, please let me know what you think in the comments!I'm planning a few more videos in this style.== Links ==Support me: patreon.com/videotechexplainedMy portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com
