When to Choose D‑Log M
Pick D‑Log M for scenes with broad dynamic range (sunsets, bright water, high‑contrast architecture). For quick social posts without grading, the Normal profile can be easier.
Viewing and Grading on iPhone
- LumaFusion and CapCut can apply LUTs or basic corrections.
- Balance exposure, then add gentle contrast and saturation.
- Keep sharpening low; aerial details can alias easily.
Compression After the Grade
Export a high‑quality master from your editor, then run HEVCut. For HDR delivery, preserve 10‑bit HEVC. For universal SDR, convert while matching contrast so your video doesn’t look washed out.
- 4K30: 22–35 Mbps (complex scenes higher)
- 4K60: 35–50 Mbps
- Night: add 10–20% bitrate to reduce banding
Metadata & Organization
Keep flight notes and location details with your clips. HEVCut preserves key metadata where possible, making search and album grouping easier in Photos.