Tuesday, 11 March 2014

DSLR vs. Camcorder

  1. DSLR-audio. What are the audio consideration when using a DSLR. Are there advantages for audio in using a DSLR? Are there disadvantages to audio with a DSLR?
  2. Pick 3 leading DLSR or HD-SLR cameras and describe the storage capability for video at HD and 1080p. Make a comparison with the storage on the Canon Vixia HG20 as example camcorder. Describe any concerns a producer might find with heat interrupting the record process.
  3. What is the exposure triad and how might the aspects of exposure lead to better cinematic quality, or allow the project to achieve a more 'filmatic' look. And, finally, what is a 'filmatic' look, how would you describe it?
  4. Describe the resolution and frame rate available with 3 leading DSLRs and compare that to the HG20 Canon Vixia.
  5. Describe the issues a photographer/cinematographer may run into when using a DSLR in terms of focus, live view and image stabilization. Compare a DSLR to the Canon Camcorder in terms of these factors.
  6. What are the benefits of using a DSLR over a camcorder such as the Canon HG20, Vixia, as used in class. What does a DSLR provide that is better? See if you can provide an example of video output that appears like film to make your point.

2 comments:

  1. Nikon D5300 can record in 1080 at 59.94 FPS
    Nikon D5200 can record in 1920by 1080 at 59.94 FPS
    sony SLT-A99 can record in 1920 by 1080 at 60 FPS
    the vixia can record in 1080 at 24P in cinema mode

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  2. 3. The exposure triad consists of shutter speed, aperture, and iso. Shutter speed controls blur of focused image, aperture controls the amount of light allowed to come through for either a blurry or sharp background, and iso is meant to add grain when aperture threshold isn't enough for the shooting environment. Lighting is everything when recording video, and professionalism in cinematography comes with finesse in light control.

    Morteza, Hana, Syd

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