Okay, I've probably answered my own question but I'm having a hard time deciding whether to use my anamorphic adaptor or just shoot in squeeze mode on an upcoming short film project. I want to retain the option of doing a quality filmout at some point in time but realistically, that will probably never happen. My concerns stem from the focus/zoom/aperture combinations required for sharpness while using the adaptor. Even with a production monitor, soft shots are a good possibility without spending a lot of time trying to prevent them. Some tight shooting environments may only exacerbate the problem.
The end product will be on DVD (which is forgiving) but also likely find screenings at festivals via digital projection - unless, of course, a print is required.
The producers of November extracted their 16:9 image from a 4:3 frame so it's got me wondering. What would you do given these circumstances?
The end product will be on DVD (which is forgiving) but also likely find screenings at festivals via digital projection - unless, of course, a print is required.
The producers of November extracted their 16:9 image from a 4:3 frame so it's got me wondering. What would you do given these circumstances?
