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