Sony Tropfest 2008 169 Shooting Guide

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Sony Tropfest 2008. 16:9 Shooting Guide. ALL FILMS ACCEPTED INTO THE TROP JR FESTIVAL … make sure you check your camera’s features well before. shooting. …

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Sony Tropfest 2008
16:9 Shooting Guide
ALL FILMS ACCEPTED INTO THE TROP JR FESTIVAL WILL BE
SCREENED AT A 16:9 RATIO (WIDESCREEN).
We strongly suggest that you shoot your film at this ratio to avoid transferring
your film from 4:3 (full screen) to 16:9 (widescreen) in post-production in the
event that you are short listed. This process can be difficult and it’s best to avoid it
if possible!
Please be aware that not all digital cameras (particularly older cameras) have the
option to shoot 16:9 (widescreen), so if you are planning on shooting at this ratio (and
we recommend that you do!), make sure you check your camera’s features well before
shooting.
It is important to remember that, when shooting your film 16:9, your image is no
longer square - it’s rectangular.
4:3 ratio
16:9 ratio
There is extra space within your frame to consider when filming. Landscapes are far
more powerful when shot at 16:9 rather than 4:3. This is also the case for low angle
shots as you have more room to create layers within the composition of your frame
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