Ginger HDR as an Alternative to EXR

With Ginger HDR, 19Lights gives filmmakers the ability to avoid large EXR image sequences when using Magic Lantern by means of small Ginger datasets.
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A general problem when working with HDR image material created through Magic Lantern functions is that the required EXR image sequences consume a large volume of data. Ginger HDR fits into this workflow, creating smaller GNR data instead of voluminous EXRs, which by their nature can be imported directly into After Effects and Premiere Pro.

The little helper can be purchased for 149 dollars on the 19Lights homepage. Before choosing the purchase option, however, according to 19Lights you should use the trial version and test the functionality.

A short tour through the new workflow:

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