C-log Settings

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Ubyssey Photo
June 18, 2025

Recently, I was taking video on one of the mirrorless Canon cameras in the office (that’s right, I am multifaceted) and things were looking a little hazy and flat on the display.

“What the heck is that,” I asked.

“That’s C-log,” said google.

Basically, this setting collects a LOT of data —it senses wavelengths outside the visible light range— so that in post production, you have greater colour editing capabilities…think of it like the RAW file version of video. (idk if I’m explaining this right. If you know about C-log settings, feel free to email me to correct me.)

Though I am multifaceted, I am not that multifaceted and I was not willing to go down the rabbit hole of post production video colour grading for a podcast when I am already losing my mind in Lightroom on a daily basis. So I just turned the C-log setting off and the automatic colouring looked great (hot take).

Anyway, now for pitches!

Announcements

  • The Ubyssey has made some updates to naming convention and file sharing. I’ve highlighted the parts that have been changed to the contributing instructions below.

  • I will be working virtually for the month of July and August, so if you need anything from me in-person, let me know before June 24th! (There will still be other editors in the office to lend out equipment and stuff but I will not be there to chat unfortunately)

A random photo I found on the internet showing C-log. On the left, is a colour graded image while the right image is the initial C-log video.

First time contributing? Start here!

1. Check out these guides to the Ubyssey photo section and what makes a good photo.

2. To claim a pitch, reply to this email and wait for confirmation from me that it's still available.

3. If you need to borrow a camera, let me know when you sign up for a pitch.

4. Take as many photos as you think fit the assignment, then select the best 5–10. Feel free to use editing software as needed (and let me know if you need Lightroom access). Unless otherwise specified, please take all photos in a landscape orientation.

5. Send photos in JPG format and make sure each file is between 1–3MB.

6. Name the photos as follows: IMG_first initial-last name_pitch_file number (e.g., IMG_SShaw_CactusPlant1_2025-06-18)

7. Upload photos into the folder that will be shared with you from the [email protected] account. If you don’t have Google Drive, please let me know.

Photo pitches

Please send in all photos by 12 p.m. on the deadline (unless the event you are covering is happening that day). If you need to borrow a camera, let me know when you sign up for a pitch.

Guide

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Sports

  1. Most of UBC Golf Team’s members are graduating after this year. Take a photo of team members Grace Bell and Aidan Schumer together in their gear at Shaughnessy Golf Club where they train.
    Deadline: June 27

News

  1. The AMS passed a motion to increase all wages of its employees by one dollar. Take a photo of a tip bucket at AMS food outlet like Bluechip, Honour Roll, etc.

    Deadline: June 25

  2. The AMS is setting a cap on the number of clubs that they will fund. Take a photo of some of the clubs rooms in the Nest.

    Deadline: June 27