Best color Profile for Fujifilm X-T4?

nihonjapan 18 Apr 2022 21:06
What would you consider the best picture profile when shooting a Fujifilm X-T4 for stock footage? I've been kind of back and forth with using Eterna (neutral colors and more forgiveness in high contrast situations) and Provia (standard). The Eterna simulation seems a bit too styled, but also seems to have some more leeway in terms of post-processing. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
PCDMedia 19 Apr 2022 03:03
The "best" Fuji profile is going to be somewhat subjective. Part of that choice is if we agree with the frequently heard suggestion that clip buyers want to apply their own color grading. If we agree with that then a flat profile might be preferable. Others disagree for different reasons.

With that said - I currently have clips from my X-T4 on P5 with Eterna, Fuji F-Log with Fuji Rec-709 LUTs, modified Classic Chrome, and most recently started using modified Provia.

One benefit of an in-camera profile instead of F-Log is for a simpler/quicker clip workflow. This is driven in part by falling clip licensing royalties.

Currently I'm liking what I'm seeing with the modified Provia profile.
nihonjapan 21 Apr 2022 05:28
Thanks, I'll probably just stick with Provia as it is the standard profile for Fujifilm. I won't be shooting F-log since I have little interest in spending much time sat at the computer. In-camera profiles seem pretty good anyway, in my opinion. Really appreciate your thoughts!!