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thefilmaddict wrote:1. This card is less expensive. Do you think it will work: Angelbird 1TB AV Pro CF CFast 2.0 Memory Card. Other affordable recommendations?
You’re getting a terabyte Angelbird CFast card that is less expensive than a SanDisk? That’s an absolute steal if you ask me, cause it’s usually the other way round. Do you mean they’re more economical in the long term?
thefilmaddict wrote:2. This documentary is mainly talking heads. Would you shoot it in 16x9 or a wider screen format? I’m thinking 16:9 is probably the way to go.
Which shooting resolution do you use? Film in one of the DCI resolutions with an extraction for 1.85:1 if you’re aiming to submit it to festivals. You can then extract 16:9 for TV and everything else, though I’d recommend using 2:1 for online targets, and wherever else possible.
thefilmaddict wrote:3. This doc will be entered into film festivals. After that, who knows. Should I shoot 24p or 23.976? I know it used to be that 24 was for theatrical release and 23.976 was for tv. Is that still the case or does it not matter anymore?
Choosing between 24 and 23.976 has got more to do with post-production audio than just broadcast targets. For film festivals you’ll likely need to make a DCP, which means sticking to 24 fps for everything would be better. However, I’ve read that in North America, post-production audio guys prefer 23.976.
Whichever frame rate you choose, ensure it matches with your post audio and timecode frame rate.