What should I shoot 4:3 or 16:9? at DVinfo.net

David Delaney · August 5th, 2006, 08:44 AM

I have a video for TV and for hd projection - what is the best way to shoot it? Since I have already shoot some stuff in 16:9 (native) can I still convert for TV?

Mack Fisher · August 5th, 2006, 10:49 AM

you can just just zoom and crop 16:9 HD footage in a 4:3 SD timline.

David Delaney · August 6th, 2006, 05:46 PM

I am still going to run into trouble is the action is outside the frame. Will the TV expand my footage, or should I put black bars to be safe?

Mack Fisher · August 6th, 2006, 08:06 PM

just mark off your lcd with 4:3 safe lines so you know you can crop it in post.

Zack Vohaska · August 6th, 2006, 08:48 PM

I can't see why anyone would shoot native 4:3 anymore these days unless they're delivering their footage in 4:3 only. Also, shooting 4:3 on a camera with native 16:9 sensors loses more resolution than if you were to crop the footage to 4:3 in post.

Shoot 16:9 -- you gain lots of added flexibility.

Gareth Watkins · August 7th, 2006, 12:50 AM

Hi there

HD and HDV is native 16:9 ... so I can't imagine an HD projection going out in 4:3.
On the Z1 you can only shoot HDV in 16:9. It will output SD 4:3 if you wish. So if you are delivering 4:3 SD you can shoot in HDV and downconvert in camera...

I however would check out with the people using your stuff as I would be very surprised if they want HD in 4:3.

Regards
Gareth

Ron Evans · August 7th, 2006, 06:10 AM

David if you edit with Vegas or Premiere Pro you can crop a 4x3 with keyframes and follow the action that way. I have used this even make it look like a two camera shoot in 4x3 SD if you like, though don't zoom in too much and your focus must be spot on in HDV.

Ron Evans

Heath McKnight · August 7th, 2006, 09:08 PM

It's like shooting HDV, capturing and cutting in HDV and down-converting. Better quality for a DV version, plus an HDV ready to rock and roll once the hi def DVD players drop.

heath

August 5th, 2006, 08:44 AM	#1
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	What should I shoot 4:3 or 16:9? I have a video for TV and for hd projection - what is the best way to shoot it? Since I have already shoot some stuff in 16:9 (native) can I still convert for TV?

August 6th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#5
Zack Vohaska Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 74	I can't see why anyone would shoot native 4:3 anymore these days unless they're delivering their footage in 4:3 only. Also, shooting 4:3 on a camera with native 16:9 sensors loses more resolution than if you were to crop the footage to 4:3 in post. Shoot 16:9 -- you gain lots of added flexibility. __________________ -Z-

August 7th, 2006, 09:08 PM	#8
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	It's like shooting HDV, capturing and cutting in HDV and down-converting. Better quality for a DV version, plus an HDV ready to rock and roll once the hi def DVD players drop. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 5th, 2006, 10:49 AM	#2
Mack Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 158	you can just just zoom and crop 16:9 HD footage in a 4:3 SD timline.

August 6th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#3
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	I am still going to run into trouble is the action is outside the frame. Will the TV expand my footage, or should I put black bars to be safe?

August 6th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#4
Mack Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 158	just mark off your lcd with 4:3 safe lines so you know you can crop it in post.

August 7th, 2006, 12:50 AM	#6
Gareth Watkins Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: France Posts: 578	Hi there HD and HDV is native 16:9 ... so I can't imagine an HD projection going out in 4:3. On the Z1 you can only shoot HDV in 16:9. It will output SD 4:3 if you wish. So if you are delivering 4:3 SD you can shoot in HDV and downconvert in camera... I however would check out with the people using your stuff as I would be very surprised if they want HD in 4:3. Regards Gareth

August 7th, 2006, 06:10 AM	#7
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	David if you edit with Vegas or Premiere Pro you can crop a 4x3 with keyframes and follow the action that way. I have used this even make it look like a two camera shoot in 4x3 SD if you like, though don't zoom in too much and your focus must be spot on in HDV. Ron Evans