As a Videographer, Should You Shoot in 4:2:0, 4:2:2, or Raw? A Primer on Chroma Subsampling

Dedicated video cameras and even hybrid cameras now offer a plethora of formats for shooting video, but what is the difference between 4:2:0, 4:2:2, and raw, and how will it affect your footage? A grasp of the technical details can be helpful in making an informed decision about which format to use. The profusion of different recording formats offered in your camera's video menu can sometimes feel overwhelming, but if you take nothing else away from this article, here’s the essence of it: depending upon factors like the resolution, color depth, and frame rate of your video footage,... [ Read More ]

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As a Videographer, Should You Shoot in 4:2:0, 4:2:2, or Raw? A Primer on Chroma Subsampling

Dedicated video cameras and even hybrid cameras now offer a plethora of formats for shooting video, but what is the difference between 4:2:0, 4:2:2, and raw, and how will it affect your footage? A grasp of the technical details can be helpful in making an informed decision about which format to use.

The profusion of different recording formats offered in your camera's video menu can sometimes feel overwhelming, but if you take nothing else away from this article, here’s the essence of it: depending upon factors like the resolution, color depth, and frame rate of your video footage,...

[ Read More ]