Sony Fs 7 Manual

		October	2016	v4	11	 Setting the Codec  All the codec that works with Avid so depending on what you are doing.  To select the codec Menu > System > Codec > Select your codec (Execute when prompt to)   MPEG HD422 • MPEG 2  • HD Only (only records  1920 x 1080p/i or  1280 x 720p) • Can be progressive and Interlaced • No Slow and Quick (S&Q) Motion • 1 min = 500mb  XAVC-I • High Quality • HD • Smaller file sizes • S&Q Motion • 1 min = 1Gb • If you have the space this is what is recommended to use.  XAVC –...

		October	2016	v4	12	 Basic Audio         To control inputs 1 and 2 there are external controls on the opposite side to adjust levels. You want to be filling around 80% of the metre  There is a mic on the body for ambient sound. The internal levels are only controlled in auto there are no manual settings.  Menu > Audio > Audio Inputs > CH 3 > Internal Mic       XLR	Inputs	1	&	2line,	Mic	&	Mic	+48v	Phantom	power		Switching	each	channel	from	manual	to	automatic	Adjustment	for	the	audio	levels	 

		October	2016	v4	13	  Custom Mode  Conventional, simple and fast work flow. What you see is what you get with limited range of in-camera picture adjustment.  Factory gamma setting are Rec709 (This is the standard for all TV’s and monitors, it is best to stay on this setting). To change the gamma curve  Menu > Paint > Gamma > Gamma Category > STD (Standard Rec709) or HG  HG = Hyper gammas. To select a hyper gamma  Menu > Paint > Gamma > Gamma Category > Gamma Select  Ungraded Broadcast TV standards HG1...

		October	2016	v4	14	 What each gamma looks like    

		October	2016	v4	15	Normal 709 gamma middle grey is exposed at 42%. These are lower to capture a greater dynamic range to create room at the top and handles highlight roll off and over exposure. Do a small colour correction to make the image pop.          

		October	2016	v4	16	Which hyper gamma to use?  For a high contrast image look to use  HG2 4600G30 (This is suitable for TV broadcast) HG4 4609G33 HG7 8009G40 HG8 8009G33  For medium contrast and low light images HG1 3250G36 (This is suitable for TV broadcast) HG3 3259G40  This is what is recommended to use  For TV broadcast HG1 3250G36 for indoor scenes HG2 4600G30 for exterior and bright scenes For any production HG3 3259G40 for indoor scenes HG4 4609G33 for exterior and bright scenes  Setting the...

		October	2016	v4	17	Custom Mode Matrix Settings  A matrix is how what comes in to the camera is converted to what comes out, e.g. A studio matrix might convert a signal from a camera to a composite or component output. The same could be aid for camera sensor, the RGB information from a sensor might be converted to a log space or rec709. The colour matrix controls the way the camera responds to colour.   Menu > Paint > Matrix > Pre-set Matrix • Standard • High Saturation (Boosts colours) • FL Light (help...

		October	2016	v4	18	What each matrix looks like                   

		October	2016	v4	19	Multi Matrix  This allows you to adjust individual colours in the camera.  Menu > Paint > Multi Matrix > Settings > On  Centre the colour in the middle of the frame and use colour detection. You can manually select colours within the multi matrix under axis option where R = Red, Y = Yellow and B = Blue. You can now adjust the Hue (tint) and saturation (intensity) within the multi matrix menu.     

		October	2016	v4	20	White Balance  The  white  balance  is  very  similar  to  most  cameras,  where  you  will  set  the  switch  to  either  A  or  B then holding a white card in front of the camera in the lighting conditions you will be filming in. Then press and hold the WB set button on the front by the lens and the screen will tell you when it has finished.   Manually setting White Balance  Manually adjusting the white balance after you set the white balance and it still doesn’t look right. Change...