How to Convert Fujifilm XH2s Flog2 footage in Final Cut like a Pro

Fujifilm does provide a lut for f-log to hdr but from what i can tell it discards wide color gamut so you're left with rec.709 with hdr luminance values, which is really odd. then again i'm not 100% sure because the f-log i grade into hdr with fcp looks really good but i'm not entirely sure if it keeps the rec.2020 colours from the f-log video or converts them down to rec.709

method 2 is more flexible. I use the same lut + and FilmVision and curve to decrease highlights

Tom, this is a great work that I am able to follow the steps. I have a question on Fuji's original 4 lots (Eterna, Eterna Blech bypass, WDR, and F-log2). I know all of them are complied with Rec.709, what are the differences between WDR and F-log2? Just so confused which one I should use as the starting point. In Fuji website, it is said WDR is designed to create a neutral image where the black level is 0 by 10 bit. Then in F-log2, it is also said F-log2 is designed to create a neutral image where the black level has an offset as its tone is the same as the F-Log2 data.(then I saw you use Eterna as the starting point for grading with other methods.

Hey Tom, recent subscriber here. Great work, thanks for sharing your knowledge. One statement, two questions for you:

(1) I have no idea how you have so few subscribers. Articulate, thorough, knowledgeable... I'm dumbfounded.
(2) Do you primarily grade on FCP? Ever work on Resolve?
(3) Did the XH2S continuous AF issue ever get solved?

Hi, do you overexpose by 1 stop when shooting flog2 like some people suggest?

Please I need an answer...
I really don't understand why all the people on internet talk about convert Flog to Rec, but they use the Eterna. If I want just to convert in Rec, how can I do it ? I don't want to use Eterna as filter or Color correction. Just want to convert.

This was so informative. Thank you for sharing.

The best way to color Fuji footage on Final Cut is to close the program and open Davinci. 😅

Really nice video, thanks for sharing.

Great video. Thank you!

Hi Tom
.. curious question about apple computers and final cut with xh2s prores footage.

According to most dummy videos about prores..they always say its easy to edit for less powerful machines.

Would an m2 chip machine (not pro) handle 4k prores for final cut edits with ease ? Regardless of how much you edit in terms of complexity?

Thanks

thank you for the help!

You should not have used the Eterna lut on your f-log2 footage. It's completely inappropriate, because Eterna is already in rec709, and its lut is just to give it a bit more saturation. Real log footage instead requires CONVERSION to rec709, and so it requires the f-log2 lut that Fuji provides. This is why the skintones on the guy was all magenta, like it's known to be in Fuji cameras. With the f-log2 lut you get proper skintones.

What is the significance of having a colour wheel before the LUT? Would it make a difference if you put it after? Why have 2? Could you not just have a LUT and make all colour adjustments on one wheel?

Great video and just subscribed!!! I was about to buy the new canon r6ii but will buy the Fuji xh2 instead

Thank you for your sharing

Tom, thanks for your honest feedback! We really liked the comparison video format. Our team is here to answer any questions 😄

Love how thorough you are! 🙏🏼