ASC and BSC camera tests ...

[M Most]

But wouldn't there be less difference between a native 2K camera, and a 4K camera downgraded to 2K, when they are both projected at 2K instead of 4?

If anything, the 4K original should look better due to oversampling.

You keep using the term "downgrading." That is not accurate. Scaling is not "downgrading," particularly when you're using an oversampled original.

 

[Michel Hafner]

But wouldn't there be less difference between a native 2K camera, and a 4K camera downgraded to 2K, when they are both projected at 2K instead of 4?

Yes, but the Red should have at least as much detail in 2K than any other 2K camera.

 

[Stephen Williams]

If anything, the 4K original should look better due to oversampling.
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Hi Mike,

This id one of the reasons film always looks very good on SD Television.

Stephen

 

[Steven Caesare]

Not really. Red projected their showreel at IBC 2K.

There is a difference between "What was readily available.", and "Optimal for a critical test.".

-sc

 

[BradWright]

If anything, the 4K original should look better due to oversampling.

You keep using the term "downgrading." That is not accurate. Scaling is not "downgrading," particularly when you're using an oversampled original.

Resizing up and resizing down images is a high art. If done incorrectly, it will leave very visible artifacts.