Netflix recently announced that the Canon EOS C70 is officially approved to shoot Netflix 4K Originals content. This approval is not a big surprise, as the C70 is equipped with the same sensor as the Canon C300 Mark III, which was also approved by Netflix. Let’s take a closer look at it! Following the footsteps of the RED Komodo that was approved in November, Netflix recently published a camera production guide for the Canon EOS C70 with settings and best practices to shoot Netflix 4K Originals content. The image below shows the camera production guide for the Canon EOS C70, issued by Netflix. Recommended settings are higlighted in yellow. Image credit: Netflix Canon EOS C70 Netflix Approved In this official production guide for the Canon EOS C70, here are the settings recommended by Netflix to creat 4K Originals content with the C70: Sensor mode: Super 35mm (recommended), but you can also use Super 16mm (Cropped).You must record footage in XF-AVC format, in DCI 4K or UHD resolution, with a 10-bit YCC422 color sampling.It is recommended that you black balance the sensor at every start of the day and after any dramatic operational temperature change.Netflix recommends that you shoot in Canon Log 2: C.Gamut picture profile. However, Canon Log 3: C.Gamut is accepted too. About pictures profiles, Netflix gives you a couple of advices. Canon Log 2 provides 16+ stops of dynamic range and allows for extended shadow detail retention. This extended shadow detail often comes with a slight increase in...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 11 December, 2020