Wednesday 31st October 2018
Webinar - This is a live event via the internet, we will send you a link and details on how to join the webinar nearer to the time.(Live webinar) Does sensor size matter with Alister Chapman
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Webinar - This is a live event via the internet, we will send you a link and details on how to join the webinar nearer to the time.
When:
31/10/2018
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Join Cinematographer Alister Chapman as he explores the facts and myths behind sensor size in this interactive webinar.In recent years there has been a move from traditional sized 1/2” and 2/3” sensor to larger super 35mm sensors for many types of video production, not just digital cinema. But is this always the best way to go? Large sensors are certainly fashionable but are they right for you and the types of productions you produce?
To find out register for our FREE webinar now.
We are running a 45 minute session starting at 11:00. This will be an interactive webinar and questions will be welcome at anytime.
You will leave this session with:
- The truth behind sensor size
- The history of video camera sensor sizes
- Where the different sizes come from
- Why the shift towards larger sensors?
- The strengths of a larger sensor
- Why zoom lens options are limited with larger sensors
- The strengths of a smaller sensor
- Which new sensor technologies are narrowing the performance gap
- If there any point to a large sensor camera?
- What a small sensor camera can do that a large sensor can’t?
This webinar is suitable for anyone who is interested in discovering the benefits and downside of large sensors. It is particularly relevant to people who are thinking of renting or buying a camera with a large sensor. Filmmakers, Cinematographers, DoP's, camera operators, freelancers, Producers, Directors.
This event is a must for anyone interested in the benefits and downside of a large sensor size
Register now, even if you can’t make it we’ll send you the recording.
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Alister Chapman is a DoP with over 25 years of broadcast experience. In recent years he has worked on many Cinema and TV commercials, broadcast documentaries and is a leading supplier of stock footage for Discovery, National Geographic and the BBC Natural History Unit. In addition Alister has an excellent reputation as a trainer and instructor, he regularly runs workshops all over the world both independently as well as for many large organisations including Sony, JVC, SantaFe workshops, film schools, colleges and universities in Asia. He is a Sony ICE (Independent Certified Expert) covering Europe, Asia and the Middle East specialising in hand held cameras.
AGENDA
The history of video camera sensor sizes.
Where do the different sizes come from.
Why the shift towards larger sensors?
The strengths of a larger sensor.
Why are zoom lens options so limited with larger sensors.
The strengths of a smaller sensor.
New sensor technologies that are narrowing the performance gap.
Thinking about how you shoot. If you shoot at f5.6 is there any point to a large sensor camera?
What can a small sensor camera do that a large sensor can’t?
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