To convert the footage to a cinemascope aspect for playback, corresponding software and device are required. There is a very subtle noise heard on the gh4 recordings when 3rd party microphones are used. How to set up your new panasonic gh4 for filmmaking youtube. In addition to the 4k, the gh4 also includes focus peaking, two zebra settings to highlight overexposed regions and control over master pedestal black level and luminance scale 16255, 16235 or 0255. In this course, they discuss some of the most popular cameras for video production, like the blackmagic ursa 4k, sony alpha a7, olympus omd em1, and canon 5d.
Released in 2014, it introduced many innovations in the lumix range including dfd autofocus and ultra hd. The panasonic lumix gh4 is more popular in the filmmaking community thanks to its professional video specifications but it is also capable of producing excellent results for stills. We havent been able to test the gh4s video capability extensively, but its clear that it produces high quality footage. Whats one of the best parts about being a video professional. Panasonic lumix gh4 video test 4k this is the panasonic lumix dmcgh4 video test. Testing the panasonic gh4 96fps slow motion footage on a sample shoot for dvnt clothing. Part of the community, this is the best place for seeing and sharing video samples. Rich harrington and robbie carman team up in video gear to discuss the latest and greatest equipment for video production and post. It can be used for photo video data saving and accessed through multiple devices such as camera, pc, smartphonetablet. This is the sony a6300 vs panasonic gh4 video comparison test. His panning looks too smooth for him to be doing it with his tripod. Panasonic gh4 video performance the buff nerds completed this beautiful video test on the big island of hawaii with just the panasonic lumix gh4.
It makes for a bulky setup, but does afford you the option of recording uncompressed 10bit 4k video with the gh4 no update required. Sep 04, 2015 the panasonic gh4 has earned plaudits for its combination of still and video capabilities. Existing gh4s can already get around this limit by using an external hdmi recording device. Panasonics gh4r finally kills the 30minute video limit.
I transitioned between stills and video to acquaint myself with its features and operation. Compatibility with lumix tether pc software this new firmware enables gh5 tethered shooting via usb, using lumix tether. Lumix dmcgh4 paid software upgrade service for vlog l video recording. Panasonic lumix dmc gh4 mirrorless digital camera body only black with 4k video recording bundle with holster bag, 32gb sdhc u3 card, cleaning kit, screen protector, memory holder, software package mfr. In this course, they discuss some of the most popular cameras for video production, like the blackmagic ursa 4k, sony alpha a7, olympus omd em1, and canon 5d mark iii. Review of panasonics lumix gh4 digital camera, with emphasis on video. The firmware notes say the af was improved in video but as you can see, it still hunts a lot and have some trouble following even when moving slowly. The panasonic gh4, aims to take the enthusiast and professional video market by storm, but lets not. This is the user group for panasonics lumix dmcgh4 4k camera. Gh4 first 4k shots in paris pre serial camera with beta firmware from emmanuel pampuri on vimeo.
Hi, im new to this forum, after a while of reading i decided to put my first post. I have always worked with the canon 60d, and premiere pro cs6cc. If you dont, these terms are still covered in the course. Olympus omd em1 vs panasonic lumix gh4 the complete. Panasonic released some firmware updates today that you can find here.
The panasonic lumix dmc gh4 4k mirrorless micro four thirds digital camera is a true hybrid camera designed for both professional photo and video use. The gh5 fw update is comprehensive improving autofocus and photovideo performance. May 02, 2014 griffin explains all the panasonic gh4 settings filmmakers need to know to optimize their new camera. Amazons choice for panasonic gh4 panasonic lumix g7 4k digital camera, with lumix g vario 1442mm mega o. Panasonic lumix dmc gh4 sample video field test central park. How to choose slow or fast motion frame rates on panasonic gh4 duration. To transmit gimbal and aircraft signals, connect the rc receiver to the dji lightbridge ground system when connecting the gcu. It has a micro fourthirds sensor which is compatible with tons of. The panasonic gh4 features cinema 4k video, at 4,096 x 2,160, and 4k ultra hd video, at 3,840 x 2,160. Is the panasonic gh4 worth it in 2019 5 years later. It is without a doubt one of the best micro four thirds camera available as of today. Users need to register to lumix club to get the id in advance and activate the account service by 30 september 2016. This series on configuring the gh4 for video will help you make sense of the gh4s options and get the camera set up properly with straightforward guides on everything from baseline camera settings, to making the most of the gh4s function buttons, to creating custom user profiles to eliminate downtime on your shoot. Panasonic lumix dmcgh4 mirrorless body, black dmcgh4kbody.
May 05, 2016 a 1khz test tone and color bars smpte ebu arib standard are available on the gh4. Blackmagic production camera 4k vs panasonic lumix gh4. The gh4s already attracted plenty of attention from film makers for its advanced video recording options and especially, its support for internal, 4k recording. May 16, 2014 hi, im new to this forum, after a while of reading i decided to put my first post.
Configuring the panasonic gh4 for video production set the gh4 up for filmmaking. The camera can also generate color bars for calibration and the ability to express shutter speed. The first shows a 4k clip placed on a 1920x1080 hd timeline, with motion animation using the ken burns effect on final cut x. The camera also embeds smptecompliant time code either in rec run or free run countup methods, which makes it easy to synchronize the multiple video footage or sound source in the post production workflow. The buff nerds completed this beautiful video test on the big island of hawaii with just the panasonic lumix gh4 the panasonic gh4 features cinema 4k video, at 4,096 x 2,160, and 4k ultra hd video, at 3,840 x 2,160. Exported from premiere pro cc frame grab of render settings attached note. In response to the demand of film production market, panasonic enables log video recording vlog l on the dmwgh4 to offer exceptional flexibility as well as wider dynamic range for color grading in postproduction process. May 19, 2014 we havent been able to test the gh4 s video capability extensively, but its clear that it produces high quality footage. Depending on the software involved, its also quite possible that downsampled 4k video will result in betterlooking hd than youd get shooting directly in hd in. The incredible thing about this little camera is that it also captures 4k video as well, but we will stick with the still photos for this post. Panasonics latest hybrid lumix goes allin with proquality hd and 4k video.
The noise is very subtle and is attributed to poor internal shielding. Always connect the wireless video transmission module to the gcu before powering on. The video can be download as original 4k file which is extrao. Get 30 days free of the best collaboration software. As video cameras go, the panasonic lumix dmcgh4 and sony alpha 7s are very. In that, the gh4 builds on panasonics previous micro four thirds cameras, including the gh3, and especially the gh2.
John the baptist church, where the couple was married, i was able to truly test the panasonic gh4s exposure latitude capabilities. Btw, do you always use a tripod, with a fluid video head. The hd video power cable is included with the z15gh4 gimbal. Exported from premiere pro cc frame grab of render settings attached. Feb 03, 2015 the gh4 is the newest flagship of panasonics compact system cameras csc. This course is best when followed along with the gh4, so it is best that you have this camera to try the techniques shown in the course. The a7 and a7r shot mediocre video at best, and nikons fullframe dslrs suffered from moire and aliasing issues. Compatibility with lumix tether pc software this new firmware enables gh5 tethered shooting via usb, using lumix tether pc software. In response to the demand of film production market, panasonic enables log. Field tests comparing panasonics gh4 default camera profiles vs. Well its got specs that the rest of the mirrorless cameras only very recently obtained.
The companys latest micro four thirds camera shoots in 4k, and is suited for prolevel use. All native and compatible functions of your software will be available. The gh4s video capability is well specified even in comparison to. Panasonic lumix dmcgh4 mirrorless digital camera body only black with 4k video recording bundle with holster bag, 32gb sdhc u3 card, cleaning kit, screen protector, memory holder, software package mfr. The panasonic gh4 has earned plaudits for its combination of still and video capabilities. Panasonic has released a new firmware update for the gh4. If case air compatibility is shown below, air direct users will have access to use the air remote mobile app compatible tethering software for the panasonic lumix gh4.
As long as the final crop from the 4096x2160 or 3840x2160 4k file isnt reduced below 1920x1080 one quarter of the image shooting in 4k for a 2k. Lens, 16 megapixel mirrorless camera, 3inch lcd, dmcg7kk black 4. Panasonic lumix dmc gh4 sample video field test central park new. Maximizing the panasonic gh4s audio performance sound matters. A 1khz test tone and color bars smpte ebu arib standard are available on the gh4. One of the most prominent features of panasonic lumix gh4 is unlimited 4k video recording in both cinema 4k. Panasonic gh4 image quality comparison a video powerhouse, but a great stills shooter, too. Panasonic gh4 96fps slow motion sample footage youtube. I guess the panasonic crew did not bother to test the rode video mic or other popular mics with the gh4. Apart from the highresolution and highbitrate video, the gh4 has full 1080p hd clean hdmi out with 4. You can shoot in both of these 4k video options at 100mbps with ipb compression, or if youre in the market for a faster bitrate you can shoot in full hd video at. Panasonic lumix gh4 mirrorless camera with 4k video. It offers 16megapixel resolution, a very fast autofocus system, a highresolution electronic viewfinder, and many professional features.
You may need to know some basic photographic terms, such as shoot, light, and video. Lumix dmcgh4 paid software upgrade service panasonic. Released in 2014, it introduced many innovations in the. I think that the panning may be being done in post processing. Use that if you want the gh4 to work the same way as other panasonic mft cameras. Why you should shoot at 100mbps not 200mbps unlock the panasonic gh4s iso settings 5 custom profiles to supercharge the panasonic gh4 for video production.
With an updated sensor and 4k compatibility, the gh4 offers dslr lovers a camera for the modern age. The panasonic lumix dmcgh4 4k mirrorless micro four thirds digital camera is a true hybrid camera designed for both professional photo and video use. Sorry there has been a little delay for this gh4 4k. Live streaming with the panasonic gh4 audio video pro. Sep 27, 2017 panasonic released some firmware updates today that you can find here. To activate this function, purchase of upgrade software key dmwsfu1 and dmwgh4 firmware update ver. Panasonic dmcgh4 cameras, lenses, audio, video, drones. This is the user group for panasonics lumix dmc gh4 4k camera. Quick test of all 3 luminance settings with the exact same exposure settings. Griffin explains all the panasonic gh4 settings filmmakers need to know to optimize their new camera.
Now i bought panasonic gh4 and im a little lost with the workflow. As with still images, exposure, white balance and colour is good and. The gh4 is the newest flagship of panasonics compact system cameras csc. Stabilizing the panasonic gh4 tripods, monopods, sliders, 3axis gimbals, etc. But the strength of panasonics new flagship camera lies not only in its great imagetaking ability but also its stunning video. Configuring the panasonic gh4 for video suggestion of motion. In this video i use my panasonic 714mm f4, lumix 1235mm f2. Today were checking out the darn near 5 year old panasonic gh4. Premiere will seamlessly manage the ire range of each video you import, so long as the file is tagged properly. The brief series of clips in the video above show four aspects of video with the gh4. Panasonic gh5, gh4 and lens firmware updates released.
While the gh4 is a stateoftheart reflex mirrorless system, fully competitive with the current bestofbreed, such as the fuji xt or the olympus omd em1, the gh4 is the moments undoubted kingofthehill when it comes to video. The panasonic gh4, aims to take the enthusiast and professional video market by. Click here for panasonic gh4 pricing and more info. It makes for a bulky setup, but does afford you the option of recording uncompressed 10bit 4k video with the gh4no update required. Because a6300 and gh4 both offering beautiful 4k video plus they are very similar. The camera is the first csc system able to record 4k video real 4k cinema and uhdtv. Unlike the bmcc, the mirrorless gh4 doubles as a still photography camera when its not taking 4k footage. Viewing 4 reply threads author posts june 12, 2014 at 9.
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