Gilsu Oh
Profile
Gilsu Oh is a photographer and filmmaker who explores the beauty of everyday landscapes through light and color. His work emphasizes natural light and rhythm, creating immersive visuals that highlight the subtle beauty of each location. Rather than relying on heavy narration, he approaches filmmaking with a minimalist perspective, allowing images to lead the narrative and evoke emotion.
About the Video
"The Color of Jinan" explores the hidden aesthetics of the Korean countryside beyond Seoul. The journey begins at Maisan Tapsa Temple, recognized by CNN as one of Korea’s most beautiful temples, where I captured its intricate stone textures. The film then flows through the serene countryside, highlighting the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, and concludes with the rich, warm contrasts of a Jinan sunset. Using Canon’s exceptional color science, this film is a visual exploration of Korea’s true colors, told through a lens of discovery.
Key Points / Highlights
"In the production of 'The Color of Jinan,' I prioritized three core aspects to maximize the cinematic impact and the camera's technical capabilities:" 1. Macro Precision & Texture: To capture the intricate details of the stone towers at Maisan Tapsa Temple, I utilized the RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM lens paired with a tripod. This setup allowed me to achieve extreme sharpness and reveal textures that are often invisible to the naked eye, highlighting the sensor’s incredible resolving power. 2. Narrative Transition (B&W to Color): I used a visual metaphor to represent the journey. The film begins with the high-energy, hectic atmosphere of Seoul in monochrome (Black & White). This intentional lack of color symbolizes the mundane urban routine. The transition to full-spectrum color occurs the moment the "The Color of Jinan" title appears, signaling the start of a soul-cleansing road trip into the vibrant heart of the countryside. 3. Intentional Color Management: Once the film transitions to color, I implemented a strict 5-color palette for each segment. By shooting in Canon Log 3, I was able to preserve the delicate highlights of the cherry blossoms and the deep, rich tones of the Jinan sunset, ensuring a consistent and premium cinematic look throughout the road trip.
How I used the EOS R6 V
I maximized resolution by shooting in 7K Open Gate, enabling high-quality horizontal and vertical deliverables from a single high-fidelity source. My setup included the RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM for landscapes, and the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM on a tripod for intricate textures. I prioritized stable, fixed-angle shots to fully showcase the 7K detail. By utilizing Canon Log 3 with ISO 800 for daylight and ISO 6400 for low-light, I achieved exceptionally clean, high-dynamic-range footage that proves the sensor's professional capabilities.
First Impression of the EOS R6 V
The 7K Open Gate recording was one of the most useful features during this project. It allowed me to capture both horizontal and vertical formats from a single take without sacrificing resolution, which made the workflow much more efficient for multi-platform delivery. The Canon Log 3 profile, combined with Canon’s color science, provided a reliable and flexible base for grading the diverse tones of Jinan. In low-light conditions, the camera performed consistently well. Even at ISO 6400, noise was well controlled and shadow detail remained usable, which was especially helpful during sunset and blue hour sequences. Most of the project was shot with the RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM, which offered versatility across a wide range of scenes. For more detailed shots, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM was used to capture textures with precision, complementing the overall visual approach.