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Have you guys found that the screen is more exposed than the actual footage?

Is it better to read the histogram for more accurate results?

I can't say for sure but I do think the noise you are experiencing in those indoor shots is mainly because the image is underexposed and partly because you've lifted shadows too much. Essentially you are trying to lift detail out of areas where there is just not enough exposure.

I'm hoping moving the highlights back to standard would help

No, you should either use your eyes or use the Zebras function, as explained here: http://eng.faq.panasonic.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26426/~/what-is-the-zebra-pattern%3F---dmc-gh4

In short, if you set the function to 100%, it will put a black and white pattern on any part of the image that has burnt out highlights (ie. white). You should expose your image so that there are none of these patterns showing. Although sometimes it is simply unavoidable, such as shooting someone against a window in a dark room on a very bright day.

Zebra patterns are set and I use them often.

It's the shadows I'm worried about as it often leads me to overcompensating for the underexposure.

The problem with the first two (indoor) videos is that you have underexposed by quite a lot. Noise always comes from shadows afterall. It is best to expose for highlights and then underexpose it in post if that's the look you're going for.

Would using the histogram help and if so, please advise.

What is your picture style/settings?

I now use Cinestyle D or V with the settings from Andrew's guide

Now I use either cinestyle D or V with the settings from ANdrew's guide.

I went through the guide. Answered alot of my questions. Still had a bit of ISOing even at iso200.

Just bought it but haven't gone through it yet

Recently got this camera and used it a number of occasions strictly for video.

Sometimes however I get a grainy texture to it similar to when ISO is cranked up. I upped the curves in Premiere, look at the shirt on the person to the right:

I want to know if their are optimal settings for Premiere to use with the GH4 and also when exporting.

Im using the 18-25 lens which is great.

The video - ISO is 200, 5 aperture at 1/50 second, 50 mps sec at 1080p

Here is another video I shot for the leafs which came out with less than stellar quality:

But here it is much better:

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!