What should one do to avoid noise in the picture

[calito]

I've shot some footage that was turned into black and white in post. I've notice that there is a noticeable increase of noise in the picture.
What should one do to avoid noise?

 

[David Jimerson]

Re: What should one do to avoid noise in the pictu

Re: What should one do to avoid noise in the pictu

More light = less noise.

Don't use gain. Add more light.

 

[j]

Re: What should one do to avoid noise in the pictu

Re: What should one do to avoid noise in the pictu

Let your blacks go black. Do not use gain up, and do not pull up the light levels in post.

-J

and oh yeah, use a tape stock with a tighter grain