4K or 2k or 1080p which is better?

[giorgos1966]

Hi. Which is better for P4P for video clarity and correct program processing without losing the initial analysis? 4K or 2k or 1080p

 

[African wildlife]

4K without a doubt. You can then transcode (convert) to 1080P afterwards if that will do (which for most people, in most situations, will be the case - at least for the next 3-5 years or so).

Shooting in 4K also allows you to crop in post production to 1080P without any loss in quality.

Finally, any great footage shot today in 4K can be kept for a few years' time when 4K TVs and other screens are standard.

 

[giorgos1966]

4K without a doubt. You can then transcode (convert) to 1080P afterwards if that will do (which for most people, in most situations, will be the case - at least for the next 3-5 years or so).

Shooting in 4K also allows you to crop in post production to 1080P without any loss in quality.

Finally, any great footage shot today in 4K can be kept for a few years' time when 4K TVs and other screens are standard.

My friend 4k with 24fps is ok?

 

[African wildlife]

Giorgos: Yes, we use 24fps. And the TV 4K 3840x2160 format (rather than the slightly higher 4K format used for cinemas).

24fps is the industry standard, but The Hobbit films were shot in 48fps which caused a bit of a shock wave and could become the future standard as more information is gathered (together with bigger file sizes).