16:9 versus 4:3

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TheDude

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I am shooting a project using two DVX100A's...the client intends to show this short on television, but also wants to show it during film festivals. I am 95% sure of shooting it 16:9, but the drawback is the picture look when it is shown on a standard 4:3 television set. Any suggs on which way to go?

A side note...I only have one 16:9 lens adapter. Has anyone truly used the in-camera 16:9? Comparable or deplorable? Can I get by using the in-camera function?
 
Re: 16:9 versus 4:3

Do a search on anamorphic DVDs and 4:3 televisions. A well-covered topic.

In short, a DVD player will automatically letterbox anamorphic material on a 4:3 TV.
 
Re: 16:9 versus 4:3

A good suggestion may be to shoot in full 4:3 and top cut softmatte it to 16x9. This means you'll know how you're composing for 16x9 but also will show you what else is in the frame... by top cutting your composition maintains strong in both 4:3 and 16x9. You lose some resolution in the cropping though.

This really gives the best of both worlds. Titantic was shot in 4:3 in mind and so was Boondock Saints. I know the VHS copy of boondock saints actually shows more movie than the DVD because it was topcut...
 
Re: 16:9 versus 4:3

A good thought (which I follow all the time), but doesn't apply if using the anamorphic adapter.

The problem you're going to run into is that the anamorphic adapter widens the angle by about 33%, so you're getting more into the picture than you will with a DVX which has no adapter, in any mode. If you're shooting separate scenes, this might not be a problem, but if you're shooting the same scene, it might.
 
Re: 16:9 versus 4:3

I was either gonna use the adapter and go one camera, or go with two cams and use the 16:9 squeeze. I still have to schedule out my budget and shoot times...maybe I can do it two different ways if I can. Thanks to everyone
 
Re: 16:9 versus 4:3

The Adapter is very cool but have it's own problems. I say shoot 2 cameras if you have them & crop later.

More choices of angle on one shot, sharp images & easier for you.

I shoot everything with the adapter, but it is not an easy tool to use. If you only have 1 then it's an easy choice. Go stock.
Steve
 
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