Scene Files For The Panasonic HC-X1

What They Look Like

One of the things you need to consider when shooting with a camera is what kind of scene profile it is set to. Most cameras have different options and the Panasonic HC-X1 is no different. In this video we looked at 18 different scene files for the HCX1 and talked about the ones you want to set for that cinematic look many filmmakers are striving for.

To achieve the cinematic look you want your camera output to be as neutral as possible. You want to be able to add the color and such later, and if the camera already does that it can be hard to fix. On my DSLR that setting is called neutral and on the Panasonic HC-X1 it is called CINE for Cinematic.

We will do other videos and blog posts with more on the cinematic look, just know for now that Cine V is the one most people recommend, although Cine D also has a "flat" profile.

Download 12 New Panasonic Scene Files Here

But what if you don't want to spend time with colors in post production? What if you want a cool look right out of the camera?

In that case you can use one of the built in scene files that gives your footage a certain mood right out of the camera. The HC-X1 has 6 defaults:

F1: BASIC
F2: FLUO (Florescent Lighting)
F3: SPARK (Bright & Cheery)
F4: STILL (Like a Still Camera)
F5: CINE V (Contrast Flat Cinematic Profile)
F6: CINE D (Dynamic Range Cinematic Profile)

There are also an additional 12 looks you can see above and below and download as well as 6 more that match up if you have a Panasonic GH4. Be sure to watch the video to see all these looks in action.

I typically use Cine V, but recently for events I've been using Spark to get a really floaty bright look. I use Basic a lot as well if I don't feel like doing a lot of post-work. Other than that I haven't used many of them except to experiment.

Let me know in the comments what scene files you use in what situation.