Shooting HD when final output is..

briz_dad wrote on 4/26/2005, 10:26 AM

Hello,

I have a project that the final output is going to be DVD & Web. Since this is a marketing piece for the DVD, I can not see to many business situations that will have a true HD presentation set-up.

However, if one looks down the road into the future, it is possible that a HD presentation will not be out of the question.

How wise is it to shoot HD (rental package involved) when the immediate output is not HD?

Also, is there a real issue with mixing formats? (2 camera shoot; one HD & the other standard).

TIA,
Greg

PS. I'm aware I've practically answered my question in the asking - however, there are corporate people involved that are going to want more then my opinion.

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Spot|DSE wrote on 4/26/2005, 11:40 AM

There is an issue with mixing the formats, as media shot in HD and downconverted to SD is going to be sharper and more color-rich than the SD acquired media, so you'll have a bear of a time matching them. If you had two HD cams, I'd go that route, but if you only have a single HD camera and a single SD camera, I'd rent another SD camera instead. It will be much easier to match them for color, and resolution will apparently be the same.

briz_dad wrote on 4/27/2005, 2:42 AM

Thanks, Spot...

That is what I'm reporting back to my supervisor.

- Greg