Cinema Science7 min read
S-Log3 Exposure & Dynamic Range Masterclass
Metering, highlight protection, and shadow noise
Understand S-Log3 metering and how recording settings, exposure and lighting affect noise and highlight detail.
Knowledge BaseTechnical & Practical Guides
Sony Color Science & Video Knowledge Base
No marketing fluff. Practical guides for mastering Sony Alpha and Cinema Line cameras: log exposure, color gamuts, Cine EI workflows, and in-camera LUT management.
Color Gamut5 min read
S-Gamut3.Cine vs S-Gamut3 Color Spaces
Why S-Gamut3.Cine is the filmmaker standard
Compare Sony's wide color gamuts against DCI-P3 and Rec.709. Learn why S-Gamut3.Cine prevents magenta/green color skewing during color grading in DaVinci Resolve.
FX Series Workflow8 min read
Cine EI Shooting Mode & Dual Base ISO
Shoot like a cinema D.P. with clean raw sensor recording
How Cine EI works on Sony FX3, FX30, FX6 and Alpha bodies. Learn the difference between Cine EI and Flexible ISO, and how monitoring LUTs safeguard exposure.
Hardware Guide6 min read
Sony In-Camera User LUTs Explained
Preview LUT vs Embedded LUT vs Picture Profile Burn-in (PPLUT)
Explore how modern Sony cameras load custom .cube files into memory slots 1–16. When to preview with a LUT versus baking it directly into 10-bit internal video.
S-Cinetone6 min read
Sony S-Cinetone: The Complete Turnaround Guide
S-Cinetone for a quick video workflow
Everything you need to know about PP11: why skin tones render so flattering, how to expose for middle gray at 46% IRE, and when to choose it over S-Log3.
Tutorial4 min read
How to Install LUTs on Sony Cameras (Step-by-Step)
SD card folder structure and menu navigation for all Alpha & FX models
Official folder paths (/PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/LUT/ on SD vs /SONY/PRO/LUT/ on CFexpress), up to 63-character naming rules, menu steps for FX and Alpha bodies, and troubleshooting.