48p and 120hz - sometimes more is less

shian — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:14:09 +0000

I've never felt this sick to my stomach before. I just got home from a night out at a local bar, and after being forced to watch "Requiem for a Dream" on a 120hz HD display, I want to explode.... or vomit..... or both. Every time I walk into a store, or a bar and see an HDTV playing a movie or television show at 120hz, I wanna smash it. When I see 48p, I see the same thing. It looks like CHEAP video. It looks like old 80's BBC Dr. Who videos. It kills the romance inherent in film. The slight surreal fluid motion that transports us into the story.

24p may not be the best setting for fast moving action, but you can adjust the shutter angle, you can shoot 48p and force it to have a keyframed motion blur when needed. You can use the tools available when and where needed. But a whole program in 48p looks like shit. (Except for sports. Sporting events look awesome at 120hz). One of my friends who isn't in the industry, says he doesn't see a difference, and the other (who is a DP that I respect) says he sees it, and likes it. LIKES IT???? FUCKKKKKKKKK!!!! Seriously???

Please tell me I'm not alone in this. Tell me I'm not the only one who sees this. Tell me I'm not the only one who HATES IT...

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48p and 120hz - sometimes more is less