| Recording Format Choices |
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Videotape |
Digital Media |
|
HDCAM |
DVC
Pro HD (Videotape) |
HDCAM-SRW |
HDV |
|
Hard
Drive |
Flash
Memory
(Compact
Flash (CF) Card) |
Flash
Memory
(SD Card) |
P2
& SXS |
XDCam |
SSD |
| Commercials |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Only
for Low Budget Projects |
Commercials |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes,
but not preferred |
Yes,
Especially if using special effects |
| Feature
Films |
Not
Recommended |
No |
Yes |
No |
Feature
Films |
Yes
- Especially for projects being shot using a 4K or better camera |
Yes,
but not preferred |
No,
because it can not handle large Data Flows |
No,
because maximum data rate is limited |
No |
Yes,
Highly Recommended |
| Documentaries |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Preferred, too expensive, unless theatrical release |
Yes,
but image quality is not the best |
Documentaries |
Not
Preferred because of Media Management and abuse issues |
Yes,
but only if enough Memory Cards are available for transfer to Hard
Drives at the end of the day |
Yes,
especially for low budget projects and only if enough Memory Cards are
available for transfer to Hard Drives at the end of the day |
Yes,
but only if enough Memory Cards are available for transfer to Hard
Drives at the end of the day |
Yes |
Yes,
but only if enough Memory Cards are available for transfer to Hard
Drives at the end of the day |
| Sit-coms
- Studio Shows |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Preferred, because of expense, and data management |
No |
Sit-coms
- Studio Shows |
Yes,
especially for studio applications, beware of archiving issues |
Yes,
but Media Management must be considered, and archiving issues must be
considered |
Not
Preferred, but a reasonable alternative, beware of archiving issues |
Yes,
but media management must be considered, beware of archiving issues |
Not
preferred, but acceptable |
Yes,
Now Becoming the Standard |
| Episodic |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Preferred, because of expense, and data management |
No |
Episodic |
Not
Preferred but is viable, as long as media management and archiving
issues are addressed |
Not
Preferred,
but Media management must be considered, as well as archiving issues |
Not
Preferred, but a reasonable alternative, beware of archiving issues |
Not
Preferred, but a reasonable alternative, beware of archiving issues |
No |
Yes,
Now Becoming the Standard |
| Music
Videos (Short Form) |
Yes |
Yes |
Excellent
for Theatrical Release |
Yes,
but only for broadcast |
Music
Videos (Short Form) |
Excellent
for all applications |
Yes |
For
Low Budget Broadcast |
Yes,
for Broadcast |
For
Low Budget Broadcast |
Yes |
| Concerts |
Yes |
For
Broadcast only |
Only
if to be released as a Feature Film |
Not
Preferred but acceptable for Broadcast and Blu-Ray release |
Concerts |
Excellent,
as long as media management is considered |
Yes
- Especially for projects being shot using a 4K or better camera |
Only
for 2K Cameras and for Broadcast |
Yes
for Broadcast |
Yes,
for low budget projects and for Broadcast Only |
Yes |
| Film
Shorts |
Not
Preferred |
Not
Preferred |
Only
for Theatrical Release |
No |
Film
Shorts |
Yes
- But requires media management |
Yes
- But requires media management |
Not
preferred if for theatrical Release |
Not
preferred if for theatrical Release |
Not
Recommended |
Yes |
| Reality
Show |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Recommended, Excessive Cost and Media Management |
Not
Preferred but acceptable for POV, etc. use |
Reality
Show |
Not
Preferred, Media management is difficult |
Yes,
but media management must be considered |
Yes,
but media management must be considered |
Yes,
but media management must be considered |
Yes,
preferred |
Yes,
but not preferred |
| Variety
Show |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Recommended |
No |
Variety
Show |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Media
Management must be considered |
Media
Management must be considered |
Media
Management must be considered |
Yes |
Yes,
using External Devices, Operated in a central location |
| Game
Shows |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Recommended |
No |
Game
Shows |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Not
Recommended, Media Management must be considered |
Yes |
Yes,
using External Devices, Operated in a central location |
| Talk
Shows |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Recommended |
No |
Talk
Shows |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes |
Yes,
using External Devices, Operated in a central location |
| Sit-coms
- Remote |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Recommended |
No |
Sit-coms
- Remote |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
| Sports |
Yes |
Yes |
Not
Recommended |
No |
Sports |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Yes,
Media Management must be considered |
Not
Preferred |
Not
Preferred |
Yes |
Not
Recommended unless shooting 4K |
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