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MEM General Filmmaking

How much Resolution do you Lose with Compression, and does 4K help make 1080p Look Better?

A couple of tests to determine the exact percentage loss of resolution while compressing video, and how 4K can help.

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Camera Reviews

The Sony A7s Review

A detailed review of the Sony A7s for video and film professionals. What kind of productions are this camera suitable for?

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MEM WMP_ARTICLES_MISC

How Much Can You Uprez, or, What is the Limit of Image Interpolation?

How much can you blow up an image or video before it becomes unacceptable? This article tests to find the magic uprez or image interpolation number.

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MEM Color Grading

How to Find the Right Cinema or TV Viewing Distance

This article explains how one can find the ideal TV viewing distance, given only the horizontal resolution and diagonal size of the display.

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The 15 Things to Look Out For in a Camera Lens (Part Two): More Lens Aberrations

No lens is perfect. This article explains 15 things you must look for in a new lens before you put it to good use.

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MEM WMP_ARTICLES_MISC

Choosing a Broadcast Camera (Part Two): Is Your Camera Broadcast-worthy?

What makes a broadcast camera? Part Two lists the general testing methodology, and shows you how to check if your camera is broadcast-worthy.

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MEM WMP_ARTICLES_MISC

Choosing a Broadcast Camera (Part One): Camera Tiers

What makes a broadcast camera, and how do we classify them? Part One breaks it down according to the guidelines set by the EBU.

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MEM WMP_ARTICLES_MISC

What is Aspect Ratio and Pixel Aspect Ratio?

A brief explanation and overview of Aspect Ratio, Pixel Aspect Ratio and the difference between resolution and image size.

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MEM Advanced Cinematography Tips

What are Pixels, Megapixels and Resolution?

A brief explanation and overview of Pixels, Megapixels and Resolution.

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MEM Driving Miss Digital

Lights Out

Bob’s cry resounded across the street like an analog alarm clock. The visuals were nothing much to speak of, though. He hadn’t broken anything, only his self-esteem. He picked himself quickly just as the front door opened. The person who stepped out was the size of a bear, with whiskers like a walrus and arms […]