Bleach Bypass Custom Preset at DVinfo.net

Mike Andrade · August 1st, 2006, 07:33 PM

Has anyone come up with a good bleach bypass setting for the xl2? I have been trying to come up with something for the past few days but can't nail it down.

Ash Greyson · August 2nd, 2006, 10:14 AM

Bleach bypass is a lot easier to get in post. This setting will get you close though...

Gain: -3dB

WB: slightly cool (WB to light green)

Gamma: Cine
Knee: High
Black: Press

Color Matrix: Cine
Color Gain: -3
Color Phase: -2

R Gain: +3
G Gain: 0
B Gain: 0

V Detail: normal
Sharpness: -6
Coring: 0

Setup Level: -6
Master Ped: -6
NR: off

Mike Andrade · August 2nd, 2006, 05:28 PM

Hey thanks Ash. How many of these presets do you think youve have come up with so far?

Kelly Harmsworth · August 2nd, 2006, 05:51 PM

What is bleach bypass and what is it typically used for?

Ash Greyson · August 2nd, 2006, 06:12 PM

I know the camera so well I come up with them on the fly. The XL2 is a BREEZE compared to the Varicam which is the camera I use second most. I am pretty good on that one but you better plan 45 minutes of setup!

The problem with terms like "bleach bypass" is that they mean different things to different people. I like to go by grabs, even then, I cannot emulate the production value =o) but can help get close on color/contrast.

ash =o)

Mike Andrade · August 2nd, 2006, 07:01 PM

Most of the presets you have posted that I have used so far have helped me better understand the numerous setting on this camera and what they do so thanks!

Mike Andrade · August 2nd, 2006, 07:07 PM

Bleach bypass is where they skip a bleaching process of the film. Its supposed to retain silver in the images along with color. It basically looks like you super-imposed a black and white image on top of a color image. Its been used in movies like "Saving Private Ryan", "Seven", "Three Kings"...

August 1st, 2006, 07:33 PM	#1
Mike Andrade Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 136	Presets Has anyone come up with a good bleach bypass setting for the xl2? I have been trying to come up with something for the past few days but can't nail it down.

August 2nd, 2006, 10:14 AM	#2
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	Bleach bypass is a lot easier to get in post. This setting will get you close though... Gain: -3dB WB: slightly cool (WB to light green) Gamma: Cine Knee: High Black: Press Color Matrix: Cine Color Gain: -3 Color Phase: -2 R Gain: +3 G Gain: 0 B Gain: 0 V Detail: normal Sharpness: -6 Coring: 0 Setup Level: -6 Master Ped: -6 NR: off

August 2nd, 2006, 05:28 PM	#3
Mike Andrade Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 136	Hey thanks Ash. How many of these presets do you think youve have come up with so far?

August 2nd, 2006, 05:51 PM	#4
Kelly Harmsworth Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 60	What is bleach bypass and what is it typically used for?

August 2nd, 2006, 06:12 PM	#5
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	I know the camera so well I come up with them on the fly. The XL2 is a BREEZE compared to the Varicam which is the camera I use second most. I am pretty good on that one but you better plan 45 minutes of setup! The problem with terms like "bleach bypass" is that they mean different things to different people. I like to go by grabs, even then, I cannot emulate the production value =o) but can help get close on color/contrast. ash =o)

August 2nd, 2006, 07:01 PM	#6
Mike Andrade Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 136	Most of the presets you have posted that I have used so far have helped me better understand the numerous setting on this camera and what they do so thanks!

August 2nd, 2006, 07:07 PM	#7
Mike Andrade Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 136	Bleach bypass is where they skip a bleaching process of the film. Its supposed to retain silver in the images along with color. It basically looks like you super-imposed a black and white image on top of a color image. Its been used in movies like "Saving Private Ryan", "Seven", "Three Kings"...