Creating a False Color LUT for Perfect Exposure on Nikon ZR - ML Engineer and Artist Daily Life in Tokyo

Learn to create and implement a false color LUT (Look-Up Table) for achieving perfect exposure on the Nikon ZR camera through this comprehensive video tutorial. Master the technical process of building custom LUTs in DaVinci Resolve, including proper color space setup, gradient creation, and CUBE LUT export procedures. Discover how to install and configure these LUTs directly on your Nikon ZR camera for real-time exposure monitoring during field work. Follow along with practical demonstrations shot across various Tokyo locations including Futako Tamagawa, Shibuya, Nakano, and Sangenjaya, showcasing the LUT's effectiveness in different lighting conditions. Understand the critical aspects of color space transforms, smooth gradient implementation, and troubleshooting common issues when working with false color monitoring systems. Gain insights into professional camera operation techniques while exploring the daily workflow of an ML engineer and artist working in Tokyo's dynamic urban environment.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:38 Start of False Color 3D LUT Demo
01:44 Harsh clipping, proof that it works
02:06 Tokyo Field Test
02:18 Futako Tamagawa
03:51 Shibuya
05:23 Nakano
05:59 Fujiya Camera
07:30 Sangenjaya
08:10 Eating Mister Donut Pokemon collaboration donuts at home
08:56 Creating the LUT in Da Vinci Resolve
09:55 Setting up the correct color space
10:30 How to export CUBE LUTs from Da Vinci Resolve
11:07 Installing CUBE LUTS on the Nikon ZR
11:58 Setting up the environment for False Color LUT Creation
15:00 Smooth gradient
16:38 Addressing the gotcha of Color Space Transform