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DIFFERENTIATING VIDEO FORMATS WITH REGARD TO THEIR
TRANSFER TO FILM

CLASSIFICATION INDEX
ICON PLUS has been in the transfer of 35 mm film business since 1989. Comparative tests and transfer to film applications has lead the company to the following conclusions:
The 16:9 video format produces better results compared to the 4:3 format, which should be preferred only if it meets the productions' needs.

Classification of the 16:9 formats to be used for shooting, from the best to the worse choice.

16:9 High Definition
16:9 Digital Betacam-sp
16:9 D9 - DVCPRO 50
16:9 DVCAM, DVCPRO
16:9 DV
16:9 Betacam-sp
16:9 DV, Letter Box

Classification of the 4:3 formats to be used for shooting, from the best to the worse choice.

4:3 Digital Betacam-sp
4:3 D9 - DVCPRO 50
4:3 DVCAM, DVCPRO
4:3 DV
4:3 Betacam-sp

 

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