Camcorders that film in widescreen?
12-11-03, 11:55 AM
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Well, resin, maybe he has a widescreen tv.
Maybe he has a certain appreciation for the widescreen image.
Maybe it looks really cool.
I'm sure any camcorder will film in widescreen if you matte the lens...
but I imagine you want a camera that records anamorphic video?
Maybe he has a certain appreciation for the widescreen image.
Maybe it looks really cool.
I'm sure any camcorder will film in widescreen if you matte the lens...
but I imagine you want a camera that records anamorphic video?
12-11-03, 01:24 PM
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MY Canon GL1 creates a 16:9 anamorphic image in widescreen mode, but since the imaging CCDs are 720x480, there is a slight loss in resolution. Images look great on a widescreen TV, but are scrunched into a square on a regular TV and in the viewfinder, which makes shooting a bit of a challenge.
Some newer camcorders have true 852x480 CCDs for 16X9, and of course HD camcorders will soon be on the market. Check with Profeel or B&H Photo.
Some newer camcorders have true 852x480 CCDs for 16X9, and of course HD camcorders will soon be on the market. Check with Profeel or B&H Photo.
12-11-03, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by Class316
what about JVC?
what about JVC?
I would think most have this feature since the JVC I picked up was a fairly low-end model.
12-11-03, 01:43 PM
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Take a permanent marker and draw a 16x9 rectangle on your cameras LCD display. Then you'll know what you are getting in your widescreen frame and can cut the top and bottom off later.
12-11-03, 02:42 PM
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Jason is right, there is loss in resolution with most cameras. Some cheaper cameras only matte the image for the appearance of widescreen but the output is really fullscreen.
The best way to shoot widescreen is to get one of these cameras that allow you to attach different lenses and then use an anamorphic lens.
should this thread be here?
The best way to shoot widescreen is to get one of these cameras that allow you to attach different lenses and then use an anamorphic lens.
should this thread be here?
12-11-03, 03:28 PM
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Most camcorders won't film anything at all, although they will tape images.
You would find out what camcorders tape in widescreen the same way you find out about any feature: It'll be listed on the box, the company Web site, brochures, etc.
And yes, this probably ought to be in the hardware area because it has nothing to do with movies.
You would find out what camcorders tape in widescreen the same way you find out about any feature: It'll be listed on the box, the company Web site, brochures, etc.
And yes, this probably ought to be in the hardware area because it has nothing to do with movies.
12-11-03, 03:29 PM
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Originally posted by entitee
The best way to shoot widescreen is to get one of these cameras that allow you to attach different lenses and then use an anamorphic lens.
should this thread be here?
The best way to shoot widescreen is to get one of these cameras that allow you to attach different lenses and then use an anamorphic lens.
should this thread be here?
12-11-03, 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by resinrats
You are still filming fullscreen and just blocking part of the picture if you use a lense.
You are still filming fullscreen and just blocking part of the picture if you use a lense.
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12-11-03, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by resinrats
You are still filming fullscreen and just blocking part of the picture if you use a lense.
You are still filming fullscreen and just blocking part of the picture if you use a lense.
And what does Dancer in the Dark have to do with anything? Which, btw, was a mindblowing, gutwrenching, incredibly moving, piece of art.
12-11-03, 04:38 PM
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Originally posted by milo bloom
...And what does Dancer in the Dark have to do with anything? Which, btw, was a mindblowing, gutwrenching, incredibly moving, piece of art.
...And what does Dancer in the Dark have to do with anything? Which, btw, was a mindblowing, gutwrenching, incredibly moving, piece of art.
.. be that as it may, the "dance-on-the-train" sequence in that "piece of art" was filmed with 24 (or 48, I forget) digital video cameras, each of which was equipped with a genuine anamorphic lens... so, yes resinrats, you are indeed "still filming fullscreen..." but you are NOT "blocking part of the picture" if you use an anamorphic lens.. . .
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12-11-03, 05:43 PM
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i think some of the canon dv camcorders do, but i couldn't tell what models they are.
12-11-03, 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by theneobez
...It's good, I like widescreen cinematography better than fullscreen personally.
...It's good, I like widescreen cinematography better than fullscreen personally.
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12-11-03, 09:36 PM
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