Do you shoot in 4k 16x9 or 4k 2:1?

[Robert Knoll]

This is really informative! Could ask all the pro's how Redcode quality fits into the mix here? As they both to some degree effect the final outcome, which carries more weight if we are looking soley at image quality for 1080P such as BlueRay?

Excellent!

 

[Pablo Villegas S.]

I'm am not sure if it's been stated, but:

1. is 4KHD enabled on Epic?
2. What is the Epic max frame rate for 4KHD at say 5:1 or 8:1?

Yes, it is enabled... And I think it's 120fps. I'll check tomorrow.

 

[Marc Wielage]

Shoot in whatever mode you want. Jim's recent 2:1 thread was to say that he likes 2:1 and finds it to be a very good presentation format. I think many (most?) of us here are in agreement. I prefer 2:1 myself for delivery, but find that I tend to shoot 16:9 (or 1.89:1 on EPIC) more than 2:1 just to give myself a little more room to work in post.

The latter is what I generally tell clients, at least for features, TV, and shorts: 1.78 is a good compromise. Having the ability to reframe later on is extremely useful, and the more headroom available, the better. For full-frame 16x9 delivery, one hopes the camera frame is protected to the point where you can use it all, sometimes with a little adjustment.

I don't think 2.00:1 works for delivery, because most of the companies I've dealt with (HBO, Canal Plus, Network 10, etc.) will go nuts if you give them something other than 16x9, 1.85, or 2.40. Ultimately, the aspect ratio is a creative decision by the director and DP, with some input from the distributor.

BTW, don't forget there's almost always a 4x3 pan/scan requirement in most distribution/delivery deals. We hate it, but it's a reality of the business.

 

[Eric Santiago]

The latter is what I generally tell clients, at least for features, TV, and shorts...

Where does REDCODE play in this picture (pardon the pun)? Whats everyones flavour? Were still finding ups and downs with our tests.