Getting into video work, requires a workflow to be efficient. This is the current iteration of the workflow, which I’m sure will change over time.

I’m still undecided if I should shoot/edit 4k, or if I should just do 1080p material. The hesitation stems from the fact that it takes a lot of computing power to render effects (especially stabilization) on 4k footage.

In camera shoot in S-log most of the time. Especially if I need to bump up the ISO. (talking about the A7Rii camera)

Bring footage into the computer and convert it to Cineform on ingest. This codec is much quicker at scrubbing through and working with then the H264/mp4 stream that comes from the camera.

WHen stabilizing video in AE using masks in the Warp plugin, make sure the Opacity of the masks is set to 0%. If’ it’s left at the default 100%, rendering time is incredibly long!