if filming primarily for web based content... ie. a web series... would It be a good Idea to film in squeeze or just standard 4:3. Id like to have the letterboxed look, but Im not sure if something filmed in squeeze can be edited to yeild letterbox bars when displayed on a non-widescreen monitor. also I would like to film in advanced 24p, but am not sure if that would pose any problems in an online scenario... Most of the articles I have read suggest working in 30p if your content destination is online, or 24p normal. I get the impression that 24p advanced is more for authoring a 24p dvd or if your intent is to transfer to 35. enlighten me guys....im sure you know way more than I do... thanks -Nate
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Welcome, Nate!
Most computer monitors nowadays actually sport 16:9 aspects. And for those that don't, 16:9 content will conform to letterbox. But that only really matters if the content is viewed in full-screen mode. Cruise around Vimeo for a few minutes and check out how much stuff they have that's posted in 16:9. I'd shoot in squeeze, edit and export anamorphic, and then (not knowing your NLE, I'm citing a FCP workflow) use Compressor to prep it for 'Net upload, including converting it to a true 16:9 aspect ratio.
As for 24pN vs. 24pA vs 30p... eliminate 24pN from your consideration. While it is designed to be edited in a 29.97 time line, this will yield interlaced frames that you don't want for Internet distribution.
That narrows it down to 24pA vs. 30p. Internet viewing can support both without a hitch, so it really depends on what kind of look/feel you want. Do you want a more cinematic 24p feel, or something closer to standard video?
Most computer monitors nowadays actually sport 16:9 aspects. And for those that don't, 16:9 content will conform to letterbox. But that only really matters if the content is viewed in full-screen mode. Cruise around Vimeo for a few minutes and check out how much stuff they have that's posted in 16:9. I'd shoot in squeeze, edit and export anamorphic, and then (not knowing your NLE, I'm citing a FCP workflow) use Compressor to prep it for 'Net upload, including converting it to a true 16:9 aspect ratio.
As for 24pN vs. 24pA vs 30p... eliminate 24pN from your consideration. While it is designed to be edited in a 29.97 time line, this will yield interlaced frames that you don't want for Internet distribution.
That narrows it down to 24pA vs. 30p. Internet viewing can support both without a hitch, so it really depends on what kind of look/feel you want. Do you want a more cinematic 24p feel, or something closer to standard video?
It's a persistent rumor, but it's completely untrue. Everyone really should check here before they believe anything about 24p.
Let everyone you encounter know that, OK? Suffice it to say, shooting 24pA and editing as 23.976 gives you every option for output. Editing as 29.97 gives you only one -- 29.97.