julien stiegler

Firestore ? sounds interesting

Hey David, i didn't notice before but the HVX200 sounds like a revolution!! HD 4:2:2 for less than 6000$ ! hey Gary! i am sorry but i really don't trust 4:2:0 correctors... we can do similar things in shake you know (interpolate U and V using Y info) it can work sometimes but it's so dangerous if not in close up shots... I'll try ultra keyer anyway just to check, thank you.

thank you for the replies ! So it seems like a varicam is still the cheapest way if we have chroma keys + hd mastering ... It costs $66 000 but if the number of keyed shoots is not eccessive we can rent the cam with the blue screen set and use another (cheaper and affordable) cam for pure live action shots without keying.... I think it's cleaver to rent good hardware for specialized works... Am i wrong, is it how you work usually?

Ok, i know this is the usual topic here but no post really gives an answer. I just finished a music video shot in HDV i did the compositing in shake (adding maya backgrounds and animations to the bluescreened actors). Obviously the keying on 4:2:0 was a nightmare and the result is not beautifull... And obviously it was made for an SD broadcasting (the director didn't ask me before choosing the camera) Now if tomorow the director want to shot another movie, what should i recommend for is low budget? - Forget HD and use digital beta? - use DVC pro HD (is there a cheaper alternative to varicam??) - use film (but there is no scan facilities in 16 mm and 35 is very expensive) Thank you in advance!