Summary

Here's a summary of the key points in this guide to High Definition Production

• Check and understand your Technical Specifications.
• Make sure you and your post production facility comply with the Tech Specs at all stages of production
• All High Definition formats are not the same. Some are not accepted by Broadcasters
• Check that your aquisition formats are acceptable
• Establish a logical system for labelling and numbering your rushes and media. Do this during Pre-production
• Know what you are being asked to deliver. This affects how you shoot and edit.
• 1080i 59.94 = 1080i 29.97 These are the same
• 1080i 50 = 1080i 25 These are the same
• High Definition costs more and takes longer. Budget accordingly