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Before Editing RAW Videos

This section explains the preparations necessary before editing RAW videos shot in Log format.

  1. Select a video editing application.

    A compatible third-party application is required for editing RAW videos. Select an application from the following options:

    • DaVinci Resolve
    • Premiere Pro
    • EDIUS X Pro

  2. Select the video to edit.

    Nikon cameras support Log recording of the following two types of RAW videos.

  3. Select a normalization method.

    RAW videos shot in Log format must undergo normalization during the editing process. Here we introduce two normalization methods: using a LUT (0About LUT) and using the color space transform feature.

    • Prepare an appropriate LUT for your video type in advance. For N-Log videos, see "About the N-Log LUT" (0 About the N-Log LUT), and for Log3G10 videos, see "About the Log3G10 LUT" (0 About the Log3G10 LUT).

    Normalization

    Normalization transforms the color space of captured footage into a standard reference color space (e.g., Rec.709).

  4. Edit the video.

    Edit the video in accordance with the options selected in Steps 1 through 3. View the appropriate items from the following list.

    Item
    Edit using DaVinci Resolve
      Edit N-Log videos Using the N-Log LUT (0 Using the N-Log LUT)
    Using the Color Space Transform Feature (0 Using the Color Space Transform Feature)
    Edit Log3G10 videos Using the Log3G10 LUT (0 Using the Log3G10 LUT)
    Using the Color Space Transform Feature (0 Using the Color Space Transform Feature)
    Edit using Premiere Pro
      Edit N-Log videos Using the N-Log LUT (0 Using the N-Log LUT)
    Edit using EDIUS X Pro
      Edit N-Log videos Using the N-Log LUT (0 Using the N-Log LUT)
    Using the Color Space Transform Feature (0 Using the Color Space Transform Feature)

About LUT

"LUT" stands for "Look Up Table." A LUT is an array of preselected values used in video color correction to map colors from the original footage to the desired colors in the final product. Color correction is performed by looking up input colors and assigning them new RGB values based on the data in the table.

  • A "3D LUT" maps RGB input values to corresponding RGB output values in the table. This allows you to adjust both color tones and saturation in the image.

LUT Types

There are two types of LUTs.

Option Description
Technical LUT

Technical LUTs are used for normalization.
Creative LUT Creative LUTs apply specific looks or atmosphere to your footage. They are applied in the final stages of post-production to create effects such as a film-like or cinematic color tones.
  • We recommend applying these LUTs in order, since they serve different purposes. First use a technical LUT to adjust the footage to a standard state, then apply a creative LUT to add the intended expression. This ensures stable color processing and maximizes the effects of each LUT. Note that some creative LUTs may already include technical conversions. Check the LUT specifications to prevent color distortion from redundant processing.

About the N-Log LUT

Nikon's N-Log LUT is a 3D LUT designed for color grading N-Log footage. Although the N-Log gamma curve captures a wide range of tones, the raw footage will lack contrast. Apply the 3D LUT during color grading for footage that displays appropriate values on monitors that support Rec.709.

Without the N-Log LUT

The N-Log LUT* applied

Using "N-Log_BT2020_to_REC709_BT1886_size_33.cube."

  • The N-Log LUTs (technical LUTs and creative LUTs supervised by RED) are available from the Nikon Download Center. Download these LUTs from the URL below:

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/258.html

    • Sample Images Using Creative LUTs

      Using "RED_Achromic_Rec2020_
      N-Log_to_Rec709_BT1886.cube"

      Using "RED_FilmBiasOffset_Rec2020_
      N-Log_to_Rec709_BT1886.cube"

About the Log3G10 LUT

The Log3G10 LUT is a 3D LUT developed by RED to apply to Log3G10 footage for in-camera monitoring, normalization, and color grading.

Without the Log3G10 LUT

The Log3G10 LUT* applied

Using "RWG_Log3G10 to REC709_BT1886 with MEDIUM_CONTRAST and R_2_Medium size 33 v1.13.cube."