Shooting 4k - Rookie

[Andy Best]

What is the difference between shooting 4k 2:1 and 4k 16:9?

I have shot 4k 16:9 since the day I got my RED. Is this the norm?

Thanks in advance

 

[ericyoung]

4K 2:1 is more letterboxed than 4K 16:9. Same pixels across width ways, but shorter height wise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Digital_Cinema_Camera_Company

There is no single "norm" in cinema - it depends what ratio you want to deliver at the end.

For HD TV delivery though, 16:9 is the normal aspect ratio.

 

[Andy Best]

Thank you! I appreciate it.