Netflix has just approved Sony’s latest high-end cinema camera, the VENICE 2 8K, and released a camera production guide with the best practices to produce content for Netflix’ 4K Originals shows. So, let’s take a closer look at all the recording formats, resolutions, and picture profiles Netflix advises you to shoot in! On the footstep of the Panasonic LUMIX BS1H approval, Netflix has just released a camera production guide for the Sony VENICE 2 8K. This Netflix approval is not surprising at all, since the Sony VENICE 2 8K that was announced in November last year boasts incredible specifications. These include RAW internal recording in up to 8.6K at 30fps, 4K 4444 ProRes internal recording, 16 stops of dynamic range, a Dual Base ISO, eight stops of built-in ND filters and so on. Image credit: Netflix Sony VENICE 2 8K: Netflix Approved The Sony VENICE 2 8K has been Netflix-approved if you record internally in RAW in Sony 16-bit X-OCN XT and ST formats. Many resolutions are accepted, but they want you to shoot in S-Gamut3.Cine / S-Log3 or S-Gamut3 / S-Log3 picture profile. These resolutions include: Full Frame: 8.6K 3:2 at up to 30fps. Also, 8.2K 17:9 and 7.6K 16:9 resolutions are accepted at up to 60fpsS35: 5.8K 17:9 and 5.4K 16:9 at up to 90fps5.8K 6:5 in S35 Anamorphic mode at up to 48fps All these formats are the best the camera can produce. Also, if you want to shoot with anamorphic lenses, you have to shoot in...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 23 March, 2022