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One Thing 4K Cameras Still Can't Do

3/16/2014

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There's little doubt that eventually 4K will be the new standard. With 4K cameras, TVs, and even laptops becoming more and more popular, I'm certain in a few years 4K will be as normal as 1080p is today. However, 4K cameras are still missing this important feature.

Before I wrote this post, I went ahead and did some research on current 4K cameras to make sure I don't give out false information. As I suspected, I was right—none of the current 4K cams offer this feature. At first I was a bit disappointed, but I soon saw the bright side of things: If even 4K cameras don't have this feature, then that must mean 1080p, 720p and even SD cameras are still usable to make films!
This feature is of course a Script Optimizer ™. A Script Optimizer (SO) is rumored to fix most common script issues and enhance a film's storyline by 150%... all in-camera! One of the first uses of SO was in the Oscar nominated film "Gravity," in which a story about 2 people stuck in space was made watchable by the technology.
Unfortunately, this new feature is still in development and won't be available to the public for at least a few decades. This means that not even shooting with 4K will fix up your script if it's total garbage. In fact, new scientific evidence suggests that resolution does very little to improve the overall quality of a film.
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After watching "Jack and Jill" in 4K, this New Jersey man is convinced that it "still sucks."
Since a good story will always be the most important element of any film, the fact that shooting 4K cannot improve it means that HD (and even SD) is still very usable to make a good film. If you're a low-budget Filmmaker who can't yet upgrade, you can now take a deep breath and relax! Turns out that the public is still willing to put up with non-4K films, so your blurry HD cameras can still be put to good use!
Shooting 4K has many advantages, but until cameras with integrated Script Optimizers become available to the public in 2030, the extra resolution is just not that crucial to making a good movie. If you can afford 4K, great, but if not, there are way more important things to worry about when making a film.
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Carlos Etzio Roman link
3/18/2014 08:09:05 am

Well, my main reasons for buying one are to be able to use additional lenses and the low light capability. You're absolutely right, I have won awards competing against movies made with the famous RED and other high end cameras and equipment. If the story sucks or any of the other elements suck (Sound being VERY important) there s no camera that will make it better. It will be like a beautiful looking apple that is sandy on the inside :)

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Bert
3/18/2014 09:05:12 am

Yes, the famous ScriptOptimizer(tm). Some people still do not know that the earliest use of a (primitive) ScriptOptimer(tm) was during the filming of the popular TV series, "Gilligan's Island." In fact, this is why we still see it on TV after all these years - it was so good, due to the use of the ScriptOptimzer(tm).

However, I have my own unique plan for surviving 4k. I will furnish my audiences with special 3k (not 3D) upgrade glasses. When worn, these will add 3k to the 1080 onscreen, giving a total of 4080 resolution. So, I will effectively exceed 4k by an EXTRA .08%. This will give me the competitive edge I need to win all the festivals, even without any storyline, plot, or other such nonsense.

If anyone else is interested in 4k upgrade glasses, just let Rody know and he will tell you where to get them.

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RodyPolis
3/18/2014 10:46:42 am

If you're going through the trouble of giving your audience 3K upgrade glasses, you might as well spend a little more and get the new 3DKs instead (resolution plus 3D). Saw the new Uwe Boll flick with them: Amazing movie!

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Bert
3/18/2014 03:59:37 pm

You have a good point there, Rody. I will have to try a pair of 3DKs with the new Uwe Boll movie. I am sure it will be eye-dropping, and possibly also jaw-dropping, and maybe several other types of dropping as well. There is nothing better than a multi-dropping film!

You will surely also want to catch the 3DK version of this exciting film as soon as it hits theaters. Translated from French, it is called, "My Kettle, My Hat." Good use of the ScriptOptimizer(tm)!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng42TXTGyPI

Joey
3/18/2014 09:55:39 am

Ok, is this "Script Optimizer" supposed to be a joke? Adding "TM" after it and saying it was used in the film "Gravity" makes it sound like it's something real and I assume a lot of people will get confused by this post.

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Bert
3/18/2014 10:35:11 am

Keep in mind, if you cannot afford to buy a ScriptOptimizer(tm), you can always just rent one for a week or two. I would recommend also picking up a few spare batteries since you may not always have an electrical connection available when shooting on location.

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Dave Eyre
3/18/2014 01:18:26 pm

The ScriptOptimizer(tm) switch will be right next to the "Make Art" button.

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