Masterclass: Working with S-Log, Sony House Sydney (NSW)

SONY HOUSE SYDNEY: MASTERCLASS — WORKING WITH S-LOG
Hosted by Eric Peng & Clyde Vaughan
Advanced Picture Profiles & Colour Workflow with Sony Cinema Line

*Attend this workshop and receive a FREE One Day Sony Tradeshow 2025 Ticket. Valued at $39* https://scene.sonyanz.com/events/scene-tradeshow-2025-presented-by-sony

Take your video work to the next level with this dedicated masterclass on Sony’s S-Log profiles, designed for creators who want full control over their image and color in post-production.

Hosted by Sony Digital Imaging Advocates Eric Peng and Clyde Vaughan at Sony House Sydney, this hands-on session focuses on S-Log3, their benefits, optimal shooting techniques, and how to unlock the full dynamic range of Sony's Cinema Line and mirrorless cameras.

A live color grading demonstration will be included in the workshop, and optionally we encourage you to bring your laptop with Da Vinci installed. 

Whether you’re grading your footage for YouTube or cinematic short films, understanding S-Log is key to maximizing image quality and delivering professional results.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

🎞️ S-Log Demystified

• What is S-Cinematic vs S-Log3? When and why to use them

• Understanding gamma curves and color space

• Exposing S-Log properly (using zebras, false color, and histograms)

• ISO requirements and dynamic range considerations

🎨 Color Grading & Post-Production Workflow

• Working with LUTs (Look-Up Tables): Technical vs Creative

• Log-to-Rec709 workflows in DaVinci Resolve

• Preserving skin tones, contrast, and color consistency

• Highlight roll-off, noise handling, and shadow recovery

📸 Camera Setup & Picture Profile Tuning

• Customizing S-Log profiles for your shooting style

• Setting white balance, knee, detail, and color phase adjustments

• Pairing S-Log with 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S-I and Cinema Line codecs for optimal grading flexibility

🎬 Hands-On Practice with Sony Cinema Line

• Shoot and grade S-Log footage using the FX30, FX3, FX6 and Alpha series

• Use professional monitors and tools to evaluate footage live

• Real-world shooting exercise in and around Sony House Sydney

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This masterclass is ideal for intermediate to advanced video creators, cinematographers, or content professionals looking to deepen their technical understanding and post-production control.

• Editing S Log Video

• Laptop and Charger 
• Da Vinci Pre Installed (Optional)
• Water Bottle and Snack