Shot this on the DJI Mini 3 Pro.
Define ‘natural.’ This still looks overexposed by at least a full stop. Try using zebras and adjusting exposure compensation until the highlights aren’t blown out. Shooting in D-Log will also help with dynamic range.
With these smaller sensors, once you lose detail in the highlights, there’s no getting it back.
@Frankie
Is there a good guide on this? YouTube tutorials tend to have too much fluff. Would love to improve my shots.
Palmer said:
@Frankie
Is there a good guide on this? YouTube tutorials tend to have too much fluff. Would love to improve my shots.
There probably are, but I’d have to dig around. Maybe someone else here has a good recommendation?
@Frankie
Tbf, this was raw, unedited footage. I could have cleaned it up in post. 
Yan said:
@Frankie
Tbf, this was raw, unedited footage. I could have cleaned it up in post.
Editing won’t save much—the highlights are already clipped.
Yan said:
@Frankie
Tbf, this was raw, unedited footage. I could have cleaned it up in post.
Then why not mention that in the post? Adding ‘this is raw footage’ would clear up confusion.
@Frankie
Yeah, fair point. I’ll remember next time.
(Not sure why I’m getting downvoted so much though. What’s going on?)
Yan said:
@Frankie
Yeah, fair point. I’ll remember next time.
(Not sure why I’m getting downvoted so much though. What’s going on?)
Probably because you just got an ND filter and claimed it makes things look ‘natural’ when it’s clear you’re still figuring it out.
ND filters don’t affect color much. Their main purpose is to let you use proper shutter speed—like 1/60s for 30fps—without overexposing the shot.
@Nyle
Some of y’all need to chill. I’m just learning and trying things out. A lot of people here are giving solid advice, but some seem more interested in making others feel dumb. It’s just a raw B-roll clip—no need for all this. If I knew this sub was like r/cinematography, I would’ve posted a polished edit. But thanks for the feedback.
@Yan
People are just giving you tips to improve, but you seem upset that not everyone is blindly praising the clip. Lmao.
@Yan
Go learn what an ND filter actually does before making claims. We’re downvoting you because you’re being ignorant.
Kelly said:
@Yan
Go learn what an ND filter actually does before making claims. We’re downvoting you because you’re being ignorant.
Okay, you win. Forgot this forum has its fair share of miserable people who just enjoy tearing others down. 
@Yan
To be fair, this sub is pretty technical. People here value accuracy, and your post didn’t quite align with that. The frustration comes from misleading info rather than just you learning.
Nyle said:
@Yan
To be fair, this sub is pretty technical. People here value accuracy, and your post didn’t quite align with that. The frustration comes from misleading info rather than just you learning.
I get that, but I owned up to the mistake and still got called an idiot. Some of you need to get off your high horse. A lot of folks gave useful advice, but others just seemed mad for no reason. If this was a cinematography forum, I’d get it, but c’mon.
@Yan
For what it’s worth, anytime you post footage in a tech-heavy sub like this, you’re going to get critiqued as if you’ve never touched a camera before. Thick skin helps online and in real life.
Ignore the unnecessary negativity and take in the good advice.
@Frankie
Yeah, thanks for the reality check. Just didn’t expect so many ‘Hollywood directors’ in here roasting me for a test clip.
Yan said:
@Frankie
Yeah, thanks for the reality check. Just didn’t expect so many ‘Hollywood directors’ in here roasting me for a test clip.
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Still way too overexposed. You need to bring it down by at least a stop or two. DJI cameras have solid dynamic range—use it! You can always lift shadows in post.
Keaton said:
Still way too overexposed. You need to bring it down by at least a stop or two. DJI cameras have solid dynamic range—use it! You can always lift shadows in post.
You’re right! My ISO was too high. Gonna try again at golden hour!