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January 24, 2023
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CinemaDNG

  • January 24, 2023
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Premiere Pro does not properly support CinemaDNG media. For starters, not all versions can be imported, specifically the media coming from the Blackmagic Ursa cameras.

But even for the versions that can be imported, support for the format is still lacking to the point of unusability.

The Media Browser will not see all the clips at the same time. We're forced to go into every individual clip folder for import duties. This is untenable.

The RAW controls available are limited to Temp, Tint and Exposure. The controls that are possible and must be implemented are:

White Balance
Color Space
Gamma
ISO
Color Temp
Tint
Exposure
Sharpness
Highlights
Shadows
Color Boost
Saturation
Midtone Detail
Lift
Gain
Contrast

Finally, because we do not have access to the Color Space or Gamma, the footage comes in with a preset "LUT" applied, making the original Log footage unusable.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Yeah that's really bad, good thing DaVinci Resolve is bundled with the cameras.
    ADOBE take note, please develop CDNG further, it's a no-brainier. At least BlackMagic know what to do with it. You created this open standard, but refuse to update it and further develop it including LOSSY CDNG and proper color profiles/controls... WHY?
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Adobe please support this as an alternative to ProRes Raw!!!
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Yes, and I would also love to see support for the BMD film colour profile when using DNG raw files that ARE supported so we can properly grade raw footage. Right now it comes into premiere with a weird almost-but-not-rec709 profile on it.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Adobe should be pushing this as an open alternative to Redcode and ProRes Raw. They NEED to support lossy CDNG and further advance the standard with different compression ratios up to 10:1. This would avoid multiple licensing fees and create a viable open standard across industry. Until they finally do this - a lot of customers will be lost to both Apple and Blackmagic design.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Adobe should be pushing this as an open alternative to Redcode and ProRes Raw. They NEED to support lossy CDNG and further advance the standard with different compression ratios up to 10:1. This would avoid multiple licensing fees and create a viable open standard across industry. Until they finally do this - a lot of customers will be lost to both Apple and Blackmagic design.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Adobe should be pushing this as an open alternative to Redcode and ProRes Raw. They NEED to support lossy CDNG and further advance the standard with different compression ratios up to 10:1. This would avoid multiple licensing fees and create a viable open standard across industry. Until they finally do this - a lot of customers will be lost to both Apple and Blackmagic design.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    I certainly hope this support come along soon.

    I have edited with premiere for years. I started way back in 2004 and I would hate to have to learn another platform because they refuse to keep up with the people that have stuck with them.

    I love the Adobe suite and will be making my first Feature Length Film in the next 16 months and need support for the 3:1 and 4:1 compression ratios to do this with the platform that I know and love.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Updating the Codec support for DNG Raw including support for 3:1 and 4:1 compressed version of Cinema DNG files. With the new Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera using these file This will soon be a deal breaker form many smaller video companies, independent film makers and individuals.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Yes, this should be a no brainer!
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    January 24, 2023
    Remember 20 years ago when workflows were supposed to become easier? As a user I couldn’t care less about the politics and format wars that we suffer under now…
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