When would I want to choose to NOT shoot in 1080, and go for 720 instead?

Paul Joy · January 3rd, 2008, 03:14 PM

"Why would I want to shoot at 720?"

One good reason is if like me your footage is not destined for TV's, but for computer screens. 720p is plenty of res for me, it allows me to produce nice quality web based footage as well as being able to supply good HD footage should a client want something for delivery on a TV at a later date.

I'm getting my first HDTV on Saturday, I can't wait to see how much better it looks than our 8 yr old CRT. That might be the thing that swings me over to 1080!

My next problem will be figuring out the best way to get my own footage on to it, although I'm sure that's covered in plenty of threads here.

David Elkins · January 5th, 2008, 06:46 PM

So, the message seems to be 1080p is the way to go for most applications if you are going for the best looking picture (yes, I am simplifying here). My question is what if you want to overcrank and are forced to shoot in 720p but you shoot the rest of your project/film in 1080p? What issues will this raise in post? Will there be noticeable differences when inter-cutting this footage? Would this be a place for up-rezzing? This thread has been quite interesting to follow, thanks all.

Dave

Mike Barber · January 5th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Elkins

Would this be a place for up-rezzing?

I would think most certainly, no? Would it not be important to have all your footage conform to the same resolution?

(I'm not answering with questions, I'm actually asking as a follow-up.)

Steven Thomas · January 5th, 2008, 10:09 PM

No big deal, up-rez your 720P shots for slo-mo. 720P off of the EX1 is excellent.

January 3rd, 2008, 03:14 PM	#16
Paul Joy Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 627	"Why would I want to shoot at 720?" One good reason is if like me your footage is not destined for TV's, but for computer screens. 720p is plenty of res for me, it allows me to produce nice quality web based footage as well as being able to supply good HD footage should a client want something for delivery on a TV at a later date. I'm getting my first HDTV on Saturday, I can't wait to see how much better it looks than our 8 yr old CRT. That might be the thing that swings me over to 1080! My next problem will be figuring out the best way to get my own footage on to it, although I'm sure that's covered in plenty of threads here. __________________ Blog: www.pauljoy.com Company: www.videotrader.co.uk

January 5th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#17
David Elkins Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 147	Mixing 1080p and 720p? So, the message seems to be 1080p is the way to go for most applications if you are going for the best looking picture (yes, I am simplifying here). My question is what if you want to overcrank and are forced to shoot in 720p but you shoot the rest of your project/film in 1080p? What issues will this raise in post? Will there be noticeable differences when inter-cutting this footage? Would this be a place for up-rezzing? This thread has been quite interesting to follow, thanks all. Dave __________________ www.elkinseye.com

January 5th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#19
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	No big deal, up-rez your 720P shots for slo-mo. 720P off of the EX1 is excellent.