HD footage-unflattering to actors?

[Future Seasons]

Total Newb here. I appologize in advance for my lack of experience and knowledge.

I have read that in some folks' opinions hd looks great for everything except people- that the hd image exposes too many flaws in skin, etc...and that make up or filters must be used when dealing with actors, etc.

Do you find this to be true? Is this an exaggeration? If so, is it difficult to compensate?

HMC-150 footage I have seen, mostly on vimeo, is gorgeous, and people look great to me, but I assume there is some loss in resolution by the time I view it so who knows.

This forum is amazing, so far I mostly just read and learn and not ask too many questions because most of them have been addressed previously, but I figured I would pose this question directly. Thank you.

 

[Barry_Green]

Depends on who you're shooting. Some people's skin looks worse than others on HD. And you can compensate in lots of ways, using the "skin detail" function or turning down the detail enhancement or upping the detail coring or using smoother makeup or using a soft/FX filter or ... lots of ways.

Mainly you need to be using a good monitor so that you see exactly what you're getting, to know if you have a problem or not.

 

[Attic6]

I shot some models and it was quite "interesting" how they look close up.

Its up to you as to weather you like it or not...

 

[Capt Quirk]

Somebody posted an HD image of John Travolta here, and you could see the details of his toupee.

 

[ronedee]

LOL! I hear Harmony Dating Service is still using Brownie manual 8mm's!

 

[Justyn]

Lighting also really plays a big part in this and can really make a person look better or worse, especially in terms of skin pigment and such. I remember that Kodak actually produced some film for Eddie Murphy and ethnic actors and such...


I'd also say that composition and angles play a big part in the flattering nature of an image...

 

[Postmaster]

I have read that in some folks' opinions hd looks great for everything except people- that the hd image exposes too many flaws in skin, etc...and that make up or filters must be used when dealing with actors, etc.
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Not more than shooting on 35mm - light, shoot and make-up like you would for 35mm and your golden.

Frank

 

[Oliax]

HD is closer to reality. it shows the imperfections and tiny wrinkles that standard definition doesn't show. it is closer to film clarity when you view it in a theater.