Hello all. I have a big problem. My 16x9 rear lense broke and I can't find any place that has that part. What i wanted to know is, I am shooting a tv series I wanted to pitch to networks like nbc and cw11. What i wanted to know is should I waste another 8-900 bux on a new 16x9 lense or are tv shows shot on 4x3 croped or 4x3 regular? please let me know. I am panicing because of what happned and stressed for time. Thank you so much all for all your help in advance.
For a tv show 16x9 or 4x3?
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William_Robinette
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If it will be on TV I think you will be fine with the in camera squeeze function.
You'll want to know what the nets are doing format-wise in advance. Most continue to broadcast SD in 4:3, HD in 16:9. Shows originating on film may crop from the full aperture they acquire in as well.
Shoot your taster in 16:9 as squeeze, framing for 4:3 safety and you should be okay if you have to put your presentation in 4:3 later.
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Shoot your taster in 16:9 as squeeze, framing for 4:3 safety and you should be okay if you have to put your presentation in 4:3 later.
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salils
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I would definitely shoot in 4:3 and crop in post as you lose more resolution in squeeze mode and of course you can re-frame if needed. Check out this article for more information:
http://salsunproductions.com/squeeze_comp.htm
You can easily make a DIY LCD overlay using a transparency. PM me if you need a template.