Re: [FCP-L] Re: Sony EX1R Post Workflow

By ease of post, I mean working with an I-FRAME format instead of
GOP...because you can do things like reverse telecine and shoot 720p60
and slow that down to 30fps or 24fps via Cinema tools or other
methods. GOP formats don't allow for this....they need to be
converted first. Plus they are 4:2:0 opposed to 4:2:2 so I, when I
color correct, can't push the colors as much as I'd like.

BUT... I'll give you that the EX cameras give you AMAZING images.
Simply amazing. And the tapeless media is far cheaper than P2... and
with adapters you can record to Compact Flash cards and actually
archive those as they are pretty inexpensive.

Then we have the AVCHD formats of the Panasonic HMC-70, HMC-150...and
now that Sony NX. MPEG-4 opposed to the HDV/XDCAM MPEG-2...but still
GOP.

I am just NOT a fan of the GOP format. I know the EX cameras shoot
better images, but being an editor, I dislike GOP, 4:2:0. But then
the images are great.

TORN!

When's that Scarlet coming out?

-shane

On Dec 9, 2009, at 1:03 PM, oliverpetersvidy wrote:

> Shane,
>
> > Shane Ross wrote:
> > I find the lenses to be TOO sharp. Yes, in my mind, there is such a
> > thing. Interviews, close ups... the "talent" really don't like how
> > much HD and those lenses reveal. FILM is softer. But that's why I
> > like the filmic Panasonic cameras.
>
> I do see your point. Of course, most of my experience with the EX
> has been 24p and film-style filtering and gammas. I do like the look
> of the Panasonics out-of-the-box and agree that the 300 is a good
> little camera for the money. Plus much better ergonomics.
>
> But the original concern was ease of post. In that realm, all
> tapeless is a PITA in my opinion. Files from a Canon 5D or 7D are
> easier than EX and XDCAM from that POV if you ignore the transcoding
> issue. Nevertheless, tape is dead (or on its way under the ground)
> and they ain't turning back.
>
> - Oliver
>
>
>

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