(LP-12)

 

The main thing is to shoot it like film-no matter which camera you use-paying particular attention to motion and lighting. Top five things to keep in mind:

 

• Shoot interlace, don't shoot progressive (unless it is a Panasonic DVX100-24p).
• Use enough light to keep the shutter at 1/60th for NTSC or 1/50 for PAL (you can use the priority mode for this).
• Shoot on a tripod or other locked down device. The steadier and smoother the camera work, the more professional it will look.
• Don't use fast pans because this is not very film-like and it can cause stuttering motion at 24 fps.
• If you have a camera that supports Cine gamma (DVX100) or adjustable knee (Sony DSR-500 or other professional) this can give you greater detail in shadows and/or highlights which will mean a better looking output once you color correct.

 

 

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Date Modified: 2008-03-21 11:11:13