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IMDb's Technical Specs Not Technical Enough for You? Check Out the ShotOnWhat Database

01.15.13 @ 3:28PM Tags : cinema, database, di, digital, digitalcinema, digitalintermediate, distribution, film, filmstock, format, formats, imdb, lens, lenses, spec, stock, techspecs, website

Ever wondered what format, camera model, lens type, finishing format, lens manufacturer, etc. was used to create a certain film? You may have found yourself punching in IMDb as your default movie trivia database, and you may have found some or all such information in the film’s technical specs page — or you may not have. While IMDb has a lot of other coverage to keep itself occupied logging (particularly cast and crew lists), you may find yourself wanting a more detailed and dedicated technical breakdown — enter ‘ShotOnWhat?‘ More »

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Understanding the Difference Between Raw, Log and Uncompressed Footage

06.6.12 @ 9:00PM Tags : andyshipsides, formats, log, output, raw, uncompressed

Can you view raw footage on a monitor?  What’s baked into the image by Log recording?  What’s the advantage of having uncompressed footage vs compressed footage?  With more and more cameras offering a variety of outputs and formats, it’s easy to lose track of just what you’re getting with each option and what they ultimately mean for the final image.  Well, lucky for us, there are folks like Andy Shipsides at AbelCine looking to clarify and explain the differences, as he does in this very informative breakdown for HDVideoPro: More »