High Definition Cinematography by Paul Wheeler

By Paul Wheeler

High-definition is now ubiquitous in video creation and excessive Definition Cinematography, 3rd version presents the reasons, definitions, and workflows that state-of-the-art cinematographers and digital camera operators intend to make the transition. Paul Wheeler will clarify the high-definition technique, recommend the easiest equipment for filming, and assist you pick out the precise digital camera and kit in your team with this finished e-book. you will additionally research the various codecs and whilst top to take advantage of them, tips to create particular appears to be like for various venues, and function a wide selection of well known cameras. * independent dialogue of quite a few well known HD cameras, not only one make or version- no different booklet out there covers an array of cameras like this one * filled with sensible recommendation for tackling daily occasions and assistance on tips to make strong creation judgements, in addition to reasons of the various HD codecs and whilst to exploit them * Revised and up-to-date: covers new digital camera kinds, comprises more advantageous illustrations, encompasses a new colour insert with pictures from HD motion pictures, and now additionally includes a part on 3D

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The thing to watch out for with certain conversions, as discussed later, is that the time code has gone across successfully – you may need to stripe in new time code on the standards converted copy. If you know before shooting commences that a foreign version is required, I strongly suggest you make a small test and send it right through the post-production chain. 4 HD Projection Most HD projectors are capable of taking an output directly from an HD video tape recorder (VTR). This, however, is not an ideal source if many viewings are to take place, as it involves an, admittedly minimal, mechanical wear to the tape.

As the majority of cameras, especially those using three 2/3-inch chips, record in a 16 ϫ 9 aspect ratio where the image is comprised of 1080 vertical pixels, the center section used for anamorphic imaging will comprise just a little over 800 pixels vertically. There are those steeped in the film tradition who would like to deny the evidence of their eyes and say this cannot possibly produce a sharp enough image. I put it to you they are wrong and believe I can prove it. 1 million per chip of the 2/3-inch cameras and they interpolate down to 1920 ϫ 1080, thus further improving apparent image quality.

4 HDV – Can You Get Away With It? No, but although I have chosen not to discuss HDV anywhere else in this book, preferring to stay with more professional formats, I have to admit a sneaking admiration for HDV. At the price it must be close to a miracle. But few, if any, HDV cameras actually have 1920 ϫ 1080 pixels on their chips and the recording format – that is, the tape width or the disk or chip size – is so small that few, if any, can record a genuine HD picture. Much more worrying is the various types of compression schemes used.

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