Film vs. Digital eh?
It seems pointless when one considers that a good 'movie' maker should always choose the best tool available to them (given money, story, etc, etc).
Currently, I repeat, CURRENTLY (given 1. Capture Quality and 2. Presentation Availability/Quality) 35mm film beats digital hands down.
Will this change? Most likely. Digital has a distinct advantage over film. It can be advanced at a much faster rate than its organic opponent.
Moreover, given the average 18mos doubling rate of most computer technologies it's not too far-fetched to suggest that we'll be seeing 40 mega pixel digital capture by 2010 - 2015. It's also not too far-fetched to suggest that by this time we'll have onboard harddrive space to contain these massive images.
The real trick isn't making the cameras better it's convincing the cinemas to buy digital projectors that will consistently become obsolete as the surrounding technologies evolve.
Besides, the entire digital revolution could be held at bay by one simple and oh so funny solution.
John, why not push Kodak to partner up with Arri or Panavision and come out with a brand new (and as small as possible) film camera for Kodak's brand new and long overdue 140mm gauge! B)
Just the thought of it would have digital developers and their proponents waking up in cold sweats for years to come! :P
Perhaps 35mm film can't keep up with digital in terms of advancements but who really says we have to stay with 35mm?? ;)
Evan
