RE: Eclair Cameras: R16 v S16 to DVD

[Ian Marks <ianmarks@lycos.com>]

If you are already set up to shoot S16, why not do it? In any event, 
consider taking the path path which least limits your future options. 
Who knows what the future may bring... Governor Arnold... President 
Hillary... and a sudden demand for dreamy, atmospheric films?

- Ian Marks


Chris Leong wrote:
> Hello all
>
> I'm in a conundrum re a film I'm making and I'd appreciate some input.
>
> I refer to the comparitive quality between R16 and S16, especially if a 
> R16 image is going to be cropped top and bottom for a widescreen aspect 
> ratio for TV/DVD use only.
>
> Talking at length with the folks at my local lab (I'm in Los Angeles), 
> they tell me that the difference in telecine transfer to Digital Beta 
> is, of course, not as marked between R16 and S16 as between either 16 
> format and 35.
>
> So - if I'm aiming for a DVD finish (i.e. with little chance of a 
> theatrical blowup or even D5 HD), and my subject matter is dreamlike and 
>
> involves fast film, fog effects, and a lot of magic-hour shooting (i.e. 
> little in the way of anything slower than 200T Vision), then am I going 
> crazy or is there not a lot to choose between R16 and S16 in this case?
>
> Your comments appreciated!
>
> Cheers
> Chris

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