video standard is introduced, massive “hype” spreads through the air. TV was predicted to kill radio. The VCR was predicted to kill the movie theatre. And now HDTV is predicted to replace film.
I know some people that have spent over 0,000 to get outfitted with new HDTV camcorders. After only a couple of years, the new progressive-scan HDTV format came out and now they are trying to sell their cameras so they can upgrade. Time after time, film can still be converted and screened nearly anywhere in the world.
Motion picture film is still the preferred origination format for feature films; In fact, many HDTV originated shows still transfer to film negative for archival purposes. Film is remains the only format for capturing extreme slow-motion shots (like explosions, etc…) and time-lapse shots.
Super16 Film
Q: What is Super16?
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