Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Up the Post production Path

Post Production is a world of decisions. From the frame for each edit to the colour of the sky. Currently we are at the point where we have to decide the exact path the digital image files will take. Essentially the choice we have is between 2K dpx files and HD (10 bit uncompressed Quicktimes). Th 2k dpx files have more resolution and colour grading flexibility but come at the cost of Larger file sizes and more convoluted work flow. The HD files are easier
to work with and are better suited to getting things done on a tighter budget, also only one Master has to be created as essentially the same master files can be used for the Printing to film as the masters for Broadcast and DVD's.
The question is really how much better is the result using the 2k dpx files. In a week or so the first film out tests
from Artlogic in Warsaw should be back and a decision can be made.

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