Hi, I work as a freelance cameraman and editor and am in the process of transitioning from shooting and editing standard Rec709 to Rec2020.
For the most part I think I understand the theory and practice behind it, but am getting stuck at the exporting process.
I should state, that all my projects are delivered to web, not for broadcast and not watched on HDR screens. The reason I want to shoot and edit Log footage is so I can rescue what would be heavily clipped and blow-out highlights in Rec 709...
My issue is that when I've finished editing and colour correcting my log footage (on a rec2020 timeline), and I send to compressor to create an MP4 I get really horrible looking footage out the other end. See here (image cropped to remove client logo)
I get the same result even if I change the colour space of the MP4 presetin compressor to Rec 2020 or Rec 709.
The only way I've found to get decent looking footage is to create a M4V direct within FCPX. Obviously most clients want an MP4 not an M4V. See here.
Any help appreciated. Again and just to clarify, I know Rec2020 is meant for HDR displays etc etc. However what I want is to use it to rescue highlights etc.
Many thanks!