Series Outline

The Digital Cinema series of classes focus on the cameras, sensors optics, and digital formats used in production today.  This series is designed to get anyone familiar with the latest tools and techniques used for modern digital cinema. Topics include cinema sensors, cinema camera advanced options, raw & log, codecs and compression, and optical solutions. These classes are appropriate for anyone working with digital cinema cameras and formats today, including those new to cinema cameras. 

HD Formats 101: Media, Compression, and Formats

Part of the Digital Cinema series, HD Formats 101 is a three-hour course focusing on the many different HD video formats. The course is designed to give shooters, producers, and editors a better understanding of the video formats available today and how they compare with each other. Topics include broadcast standards, compression, color space and recording media. Formats covered include Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P2, Arri ALEXA, RED RAW, Canon HDSLR, Canon XF, AVCHD and HDV.

Recommended Prerequisite:

Camera 101 – Camera Sensors

Outline:

• HD Broadcast Standards
• HD Format Breakdown
• Resolutions
• Color Space
• Compression Formats
• Color & Resolution Compression
• Temporal Compression
• Color Models & Color Spaces

 Other classes you might be interested in:

Camera 401- Raw, Log & Uncompressed

Digital Technician: Understanding Color

Digital Loader 101: Storage & Media