Video versus film
[ B.O.Y.S.: Boys On Your Screen (The Message Board) ] Written by Bonzo am 24 Apr 2001 19:48:46:
As an answer to: Thanks for the squirrely advice! written by Sensitive Stephen am 24 Apr 2001 12:08:46:
Hi SS --
I read an article projecting that one-third of movie theaters will be converted to digital projection by 2006.
"Digital projection" is a fancy way of saying "video", even if it's all done with bits and is labeled "high-definition". The fact is that no current digital video system can match the current image quality of projected film. I have my doubts about whether or not this will change in 5 years.
As a production technology digital video already has a lot to offer, as we can see from the astounding special effects it makes possible. But as a presentation medium it has a long way to go.
Also, film as a presentation medium isn't standing still: see the link for a l-o-n-g PDF file describing an innovative film-projection technique that shows promise.
-- Bonzo