The Nikon Z8 is a cinematic powerhouse when paired with the right settings. The best settings for video on the Nikon Z8 isn't a one size fits all solution. There are a couple of settings such as color profiles and codecs that I do believe should remain the same, but it's really how we expose those profiles that makes the difference. I am going to share with you my methods of exposing Nikon Log with the Atomos Ninja V external monitor, some exposure rules I use to achieve those results, and how to color grade Nikon Raw and Nikon Log in DaVinci Resolve.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:57 The Best Color Profile (Nikon Log)
01:20 The Best Codec To Shoot With
03:15 Using An External Monitor To Expose Properly
04:52 Ninja V Setup for Nikon RAW
06:19 A Note on Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO
07:38 The Best NLE To Color Grade Nikon Log / NRAW
08:34 Color Grading Nikon Log / Nikon RAW in DaVinci Resolve
14:23 Outro


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