What should I be exporting my video projects? That really depends on what you want, what your final product will be viewed on. People end up making multiple “format incarnations” of their video depending on delivery of product & use. Continue reading
16:9 aspect ratio is how most of the world views media today. It has become so normal that when we see the “square” look of a 4:3 image we feel like there is something wrong. The Sony Pd-170 camera gives you the ability to have the 16:9 “look”. Just a few easy steps in the menu and you can frame & enjoy shooting that beautiful landscape look you always wanted. Unless of course you want to go for that retro look…
Follow the steps below:
Toggle Camera/ VTR switch to Camera mode
Press menu button. Go to “camera set” (3rd from top.) Toggle 16:9 wide->On/Off by pressing scroll button.
J.I – Mediazone Senior Officer
“Many of the semi pro and all of the pro camcorders use the zebra pattern to determine when parts of a scene is being understood as overexposed. It is used as an exposure guide. These are black & white diagonal lines which appear in the viewfinder area. This will usually appear on light sources, the sky or white objects. You will have to take measures to stop the excess light from overexposing your shot, (unless that is what you are going for). This could include reducing the light or adjusting the exposure settings of your camera. So go ahead and turn this function on, it helps!”
J.I – Senior MZ Officer
