Gregor Mac Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 For still photos, I notice that a lot of Travel Magazines still insist on Medium Format for still photographs. Also, Playboy still use Medium Format for the centrefold and the cover. I am not content to use video (of whatever format) for a travel documentary. So what format do they shoot most travel docos in? eg Lonely Planet's Six Degrees? Editing problems aside, would super 8mm (in a proper DS8 camera) with the right film be ok? Or would 16mm? Or Super 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted September 6, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted September 6, 2005 Well, if sharp, fine-grain medium format photography is your model, then Super-8 is farther off the mark than HD origination... Travel shows are shot in all sorts of formats. Some of the cheaper ones use a mix of consumer DV and pro video, some occasionally throw an arty, grainy Super-8 shot in, some are shot in HD (some progressive scan, some interlaced scan), some in Super-16. Many of Michael Palin's travel series were shot in Super-16, although I don't know about "Himalaya", his last one. Sort of depends on the station buying it and what they want. Some will take Super-16 transferred to HD, some prefer 1080i HD origination, some would take 24P HD, etc. Some accept consumer DV. Super-16 or HD is probably the best choice for a high-end travel show with a lot of production value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvin Pingol Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Any travel docu's shot in 35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hyde Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Personally, I like the documentary "look" that super 8 and 16mm offers. I think the grainy, hand held look has a news camera appeal that most consider quite beautiful and nostalgic. Artistically this can add even more production value than slick 35mm at less cost. I use Spectra Film and Video for anything that demands a stylized look with 8, 16 or 35mm formats. They have film, processing and telecine packages done in-house. I recommend that you give them a call for advice. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted September 9, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2005 For still photos, I notice that a lot of Travel Magazines still insist on Medium Format for still photographs. Also, Playboy still use Medium Format for the centrefold and the cover. I am not content to use video (of whatever format) for a travel documentary. So what format do they shoot most travel docos in? eg Lonely Planet's Six Degrees? Editing problems aside, would super 8mm (in a proper DS8 camera) with the right film be ok? Or would 16mm? Or Super 16? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As television moves to HD, using a 16:9 aspect ratio is almost becoming standard. Even SD travelog DVDs are often letterboxed. Super-16 is well suited and widely used for documentary production. I've seen Super-8 used for segments where a "home movie look" was desired. http://www.kodak.com/go/16mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now