Hollywood Lighting Partners owner and Local 600 DP, Pete Pearce loves the technology that HD recording allows. “HD chips see so much that you really have to be careful when painting with light and creating the dramatic looks. The light ratios must be considered and light control diligently monitored” says Pete.
In the photo above, a 1000w stage work light illuminates the stage wall and some phone wires. You can see the range of contrast from the shape of the bulb in the lamp which normally would blow out and you can see much detail in this relatively low light situation which is maybe an 8 stop latitude or more. Also, the grainy look is what many video film makers are looking for to imitate the film look which can be achieved when tricking and stretching the limits of the HD cameras and their CMOS chips.
