Widescreen vs. Regular ?

1. Esplanade77
   Member

   
   Hi all!
   
   I'm doing my first project for Widescreen video. I'm used to do videos for Standard, but it will be a first for widescreen.
   
   My question is : Do I need to know anything special about widescreen projects or it's pretty much the same pattern, same way to set up the project than Standard in terms of resolution of images, videos... ?
   
   Thnak you very much!

   Posted 5 years ago #

2. poppa_bear42330
   Member

   
   I have not added effects of any kind but I do know that basic editing for me was the same if it was standard or wide screen with home movies. But then my camera shoots in both and I am not sure if you are doing the wide screen with the camera or in post. Only thing I can suggest is trying a short series of clips and see what happens. Not much help I know but its the best I can offer right now.

   Posted 5 years ago #

3. compusolver
   Member

   
   Jean,
   
   Widescreen can seem awfully different at first. After you've done a few, it will be no big deal.
   
   If your camera is not a natural widescreen, it will letterbox your image in your LCD or viewfinder. This means you'll have a smaller viewing area and focus/exposure/etc. may be more difficult to ascertain. Thus a monitor or magnifying glass may be something to consider.
   
   I've seen many people get thrown off with widescreen and they appear to create a 4:3 frame in their minds, and use only the right (or left) side of the screen. Be sure you use the entire frame and apply your normal "rule of thirds" for subject positioning - your "tic-tac-toe" figure will be stretched a bit, but the rules still apply.
   
   Widescreen is best for some types of scenes and standard seems to work best for others. Be sure and keep your screen format in mind and get lots of those shot types that show the format at its best.

   Posted 5 years ago #

4. Esplanade77
   Member

   
   Thank you gentlemen!
   
   My camcorder (Panasonic PV-GS300) DOES record in widescreen mode as well!
   
   So, that makes things easier, eh ?
   
   Thank's again for your inputs!

   Posted 5 years ago #

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