PANASONIC GH4 VIDEO SETUP SHEET
Based on Panasonic VQT5H96-1/VQT5H68 manuals and firmware notes through 2.7.

Body/firmware: __________________  Lens: _____________________________
System frequency: ______________  Format/quality: ____________________
Frame size: ____________________  Capture/playback rates: ____________
Photo Style/changes: ___________  White balance/exposure: ____________
Card: __________________________  Recorder/monitor: _________________
HDMI bit mode/downconvert: _____  Audio/timecode/trigger: ____________

[ ] Read Setup > Version Disp.; check relevant firmware additions.
[ ] Select Creative Video Mode, system frequency, format and quality.
[ ] Check UHD or C4K framing after changing mode; 4K has narrower view.
[ ] Card meets Panasonic's continuous-write speed class for this mode.
[ ] Photo Style and any V-Log L activation checked on this actual body.
[ ] Focus, exposure and framing checked through the planned movement.
[ ] Normal movie: sound source and levels verified.
[ ] VFR: compatible Full HD mode; autofocus/audio unavailable as documented.
[ ] VFR capture and playback rates are intentional; not a 4K/96p setting.
[ ] HDMI 8-bit: monitor alongside camera recording as intended.
[ ] HDMI 10-bit: external recorder required; no internal movie recording.
[ ] HDMI clean feed, downconversion and receiver input status checked.
[ ] Trigger/timecode capability checked against both device specifications.
[ ] Start/stop a real take; confirm the expected device saved it.
[ ] Copy and open the clip in the edit: size/rate/sound/focus/duration.
[ ] Check actual shadows, lights/flicker and fast movement before the shoot.
[ ] Back up media before formatting/reuse.

Recorded file: __________________  Playback notes: ___________________
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Suggested checks are for your own setup, not measured results from this page.
Guide and primary sources:
https://wearethemovies.com/filmmaking/panasonic-gh4-video-reference/