How to get LOG on any Nikon Camera for FREE (Z6 / Z6ii / Z7 / Z7ii / D780 / Z50)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- 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.
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
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?
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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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!!!
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
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
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!
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!!!!
I really love your calm style. Very refreshing in times of "YO PEOPLE! ITS ME! HIT THAT SUBSCRIPE BUTTON!
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.
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.
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.
My man, thank you!! I love seeing more TH-cam support and love coming to the Z6, such a dope system and this little trick makes it even better
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!
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 😊
Wow this turned into a Vsauce video very quickly
Finally, someone gets it
Two important things that these kind of videos assume that the viewers already know, is the importance of Exposure and lighting.
No matter which editor/picture profile/ log setting you use. If your image is not properly exposed and illuminated then no picture profile or log will save you. Yes this sounds really basic but so many people make mistakes while setting the exposure and lighting for the scene and then expect the editing software to save the footage just because the camera operator has chosen to use a log or flat picture profile setting (that is a wrong expectation on the camera operators part).
Make sure you use all the exposure tools such as histograms and if available, waveforms and vector scopes, and expose to the right as long as you are not clipping highlights (For moving scenes where lighting is changing, consider using a good quality variable ND filter to adjust the highlights on the fly). And try not to challenge the dynamic range of the camera and just light up the scene properly.
And you should be fine.
How to install the picture profile instructions:
1- Connect a memory card to your computer and format it:.
2- Create a folder on the card and name it NIKON
.
3- Create another folder called CUSTOMPC within the NIKON folder you previously made. Drag the file you downloaded into that CUSTOMPC folder.
4- Eject card and put into your Nikon.
5- Under the Shooting menu, select Manage Picture Control > Load/Save > Copy To Camera.
Enjoy
What is this first thing you're going to do with your SUPERCHARGED Nikon Z6? - *Disclaimer* If you rob a bank with it I can't be held liable.
learn color grading
Johann, Just wanted to say thanks for the J-Log, I absolutely love it. you're a star.
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!
Hi Johann. I tried to download the J-LOG file but get a file not found 404 error.
same here the subscribe thing is broken i think
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?
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
Wow this was really well done, you deserve more subs. So much attention to detail and amazing footage too!
Cool! Your skin tones are impressive. Hey...... How about a video on post editing on footage recorded in "J-LOG",; the LUT you use and your color grading... Thanks for the insight!
Thank you, I might at some stage! :) I'd recommend the first step to grab the tone curve, and drag the top right highlight to the left, and the bottom left black point to the right!
@@JohannBeute Great stuff! have you done exposure tests and such to figure out where skin tones and such should sit IRE wise?
How to install the custom log profile in Z50, I tried the way as u mentioned but it’s not working
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
Thank you for posting this. Your PC works just fine on my Z6 and Z50.
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!
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
hei Johan, I I try it but the Z6 (firm 3.20) doesnt read it. Thanks for any help
holy- the production value is really good!
Why does it say ‘the new could not be created in this location. The device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected’?
I'm annoyed I can't give this video 5 likes instead of 1.... But seriously thank you, this is awesome. 👏
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.
Great video, I have just acquired a nikon Z6 and this will be very useful!
I cant make this work for my z6ii.
What can i do?
Same issue here, any help?
Just did it. I've put the file in the root directory on the memory 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 :)
Thank you for this great video. Very informative, short and to the point with a very helpful and deliverable solution. Mahalo!
Hey J I just downloaded the file and it copy it to my formatted memory card and is telling me that no file was found
Can't understand why my Z6 only default to Std and all color profiles are grayed out
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 TH-camr that is out there to help this community. Thanks!
Any recommendation for a LUT to work with this Jlog? Thanks for your work btw
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!
link works, but when you go to download the profile it no longer lets you
It was fun and the outcome gorgeous! thanks for J-Log !
You are a rock star for this one Johann!
Awesome tip. FYI for anyone on a Mac do not try this in the Big Sur Beta. Johann I was just like you I want a Ninja V but my wallet said hell No. Thanks again and you just got a new Subscriber!!!
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?
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! 😀
Thanks so much for the LOG profile and tutorial.. it is priceless... hope you can do another video color grading the J-LOG footage.
Humourous AND informative? Didn't even think that could be possible. We at the Dandy Show can barely accomplish one of those two things. Also who's that Damon guy he looks like a total unit.
I don't know who that Damon dude is, but he sure did help out a whole lot!
Thanks a Lottttt Johann... I've been struggling a lot....and you cane as a savior...Hats Off !!
you should invest into a z lens…that noise at the end of your video…you will love the silent motors in the new z series lens…thanks for the video…have fun creating…and being young..enjoy those younger years!
Thanks Johann this was really useful! Had to go out and buy a card reader just for this :) Your log is really good!
Thanks. Btw nikon could've just made an update for z6 users so we could record a 10bit nlog
Kindly your support
I couldn't download the log I tried so many times the download button just doesnt get on
That Vsauce reference is gold
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
i love the ending
My D3200 doesn't have manage picture control
What is the best way to expose for this color profile in your opinion? Overexpose or under?
Great video!! I have been shooting with a z-log custom one that someone made. I find it’s ok, better then the nikon ones, but for sure would love to give yours a go! Great video!!
So I gave it a go against the z-log that I have uploaded. I just can't seem to bring back or up the saturation enough to show the true colors in FCPX. Any ideas? I have done a side beside for both the z-log and your j-log. The J-log really does have nice retained detail in the shadows, but still can't get the saturation to were it needs to be. Any ideas welcome.
How do you have to expose for Z-log
Mark Shirley you just have to protect your highlights. You can pull a lot out of the shadows, but if you over expose it’s hard to Recover the highlights.
@@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951 Hey there, apologies for the late reply! In terms of your question to saturation, I usually bring it back with the Hue saturation adjustment in the curves tab, also the lowered contrast saps a lot of saturation out, so adding in a nice tone curve will help as well :) I might do a colour grading tutorial soon!
After copying the np3 file..its showing no picture profile found
a huge thx to j-log , it's interesting!
but i'm wondering does it really get more dynamic range?
cuz i think it's still use the same file and encode and no extra information are recorded.
Thank you so much. You have a lot of humor. Your tuto help us really.
MY D850 say's it can't find a picture control file. Everything is formatted and named the same, Any ideas?
Same issue for my Nikon D610.
Same Issue for my Nikon D750 to
When I hit copy to camera it says "no picture control file found on memory card." How do I fix this?
For my Z6, I had to place the NP3 file directly under the root folder of the memory card. I have firmware 3.20. Hope it helps!
@@joksi82 Ah thanks i will try that!
tried twice. did not work for me. my camera couldn't find anything when i added my card bak into camera.
Thanks for this, you are really good at editing goding to start shooting more 4k than 120fps
Thanks Johann, can't wait to try this. Do you have any vids about your grading process or LUTs etc. I watched one of your travel vids and it looks as good as my fx3 footage........sweet!
Awesome Log, thanks for sharing. I think your color frade is spot on. Would you minf sharing your work process grading footage?
Gracias , funciona bien en mi Nikon Z7
nice video but don't know why like doesn't work for me
You are a really good story teller
As a non billionaire person, I looked for a solution, so, a BIG thanks from France ! :)
why can't I download the J-LOG????
same here
Hey Johann, thanks heaps for this!! I'm new to filming and was - like you - disappointed to see the Nikon Z6II doesn't have a log profile. Do you also have a LUT? Any help with that is much appreciated too!
this is so good, cheers for j-log buddy
Your download link is not working please send m [JLOG ] picture profile
I am failing to download the log profile 😢😢. Any help guys
It is not working in z50 ,can you please help?
Can this really improve dynamic range?
Why I can't download your profile
and the file appears white like blank! on the computer, not like yours
but z6ii not good for videos, i use flat colours iso 100 also have noise in the video,,, not good at all nikon to videos
Thanks you so much, you don’t know how much you have helped me!!!!!
Davinchi LUT for Flat profile. Mb we can help me to find?)
Thank You so much! Obviously very practical and useful content from your channel- Instant subscribe!
Thanks, I'm using the log well.
Sadly doesnt work with my Z6 II :(
Can I try on my Z50?
Ey, thanks for this!
Was hoping you could also publish one for DSLRs like the Nikon D7500!
😍😍😍
I can't wait to own z6 n add J-Log. Great video
Awesome man!!!! I love the profile picture that you made. And I keep the name because my name also start with J hahaha.
Super informative and super funny! Thank you so much!!!
ya YEET
I don't have received j log on my mailbox can you send this
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