July 2013
Beginner
296 pages
8h 54m
English
| Video Formats 101 |
All video formats are not created equally. Similar to the term “documentary,” “video” is a general word that describes a wide variety of formats and spans a vast range of picture qualities. This is one of the first production decisions you will need to make, because the difference between the cost and complexity of shooting and editing on various formats can completely alter your budget, schedule, and crew decisions.
This book focuses mostly on the HDV and mini-DV formats, because they are the most common cameras used by students, guerrillas, and the like. However, there are other formats to consider when you’re ready ...
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