Nikon Z 6 Technical Guide N-Log Recording Edition - Page 4

Why Use N‑Log?, Preserving Details in Highlights and Shadows

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l Why Use N‑Log? Shooting in N‑Log format preserves details in highlights and shadows and expands the range of effects available through color grading. Preserving Details in Highlights and Shadows N‑Log preserves highlights and shadows in high-contrast shots, such as those that mix indoor and outdoor lighting. Non- N‑Log Footage shot without N-Log shows loss of detail in highlights. N‑Log N-Log produces colors with less ap‑ parent contrast but more variation. N‑Log + color grading Highlights, shadows, and color variation preserved. 4

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Why Use N-Log?
Shooting in N‑Log format preserves details in highlights
and shadows and expands the range of effects available
through color grading.
Preserving Details in Highlights and Shadows
N‑Log preserves highlights and shadows in high‑contrast
shots, such as those that mix indoor and outdoor lighting.
Non–
N‑Log
Footage shot without N‑Log shows
loss of detail in highlights.
N‑Log
N‑Log produces colors with less ap‑
parent contrast but more variation.
N‑Log
+ color
grading
Highlights, shadows, and color
variation preserved.
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