How do you measure viewing area? at DVinfo.net

Leo Mandy · June 25th, 2005, 10:29 AM

Is there an easy method of measuring the viewing area? I am trying to determine if I need to move in closer on the GG.

Cody Dulock · June 25th, 2005, 01:09 PM

you mean what size image you should be capturing? i believe its 18mmx24mm. cut that out of a piece of paper and measure your area with it.

Wayne Kinney · June 25th, 2005, 01:19 PM

Shouldn't it be 36mmx24mm? Same size as a negative?

Wayne.

Aaron Shaw · June 27th, 2005, 02:08 PM

Depends on whether you want a still frame image size or a motion picture sized image. Unless you're using cine primes or something I see absolutely no reason to go with the smaller typical motion 35 size. So, short answer, yes, 36x24

June 25th, 2005, 10:29 AM	#1
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	How do you measure viewing area? Is there an easy method of measuring the viewing area? I am trying to determine if I need to move in closer on the GG.

June 25th, 2005, 01:09 PM	#2
Cody Dulock Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: arlington, texas Posts: 420	you mean what size image you should be capturing? i believe its 18mmx24mm. cut that out of a piece of paper and measure your area with it.

June 25th, 2005, 01:19 PM	#3
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Shouldn't it be 36mmx24mm? Same size as a negative? Wayne.

June 27th, 2005, 02:08 PM	#4
Aaron Shaw Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 587	Depends on whether you want a still frame image size or a motion picture sized image. Unless you're using cine primes or something I see absolutely no reason to go with the smaller typical motion 35 size. So, short answer, yes, 36x24