Video gain is something that is misunderstood by most young camera operators. The ability of prosumer cameras to operate in an “automatic” mode has fueled this fire. In auto mode, cameras have a tendency to add gain in order to achieve a proper exposure. Camera manufacturers are trying to appeal to a mass audience and often, that mass audience doesn’t want to take the time to light a scene properly. I mean, when was the last time you saw a four-year-old’s birthday party with a set of Arri lights cranking in the background? (Besides my four-year-old’s party, I mean.)
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