Why do Hollywood filmmakers need huge cameras when simple DSLRs and even my phone can record 8k video now?
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* 8K refers to the resolution of the camera sensor.
* Technically it’s 7680 × 4320.
* That’s 33177600 pixels of information at the same time.
* But imagine you have huge room with a large elephant standing in the middle.
* On one side there are 33177600 professional artists painting the subject using the best brushes and paints money can buy.
* On the other side you have 33177600 elementary school kids using finger paints.
* Just because a device can capture in 8K doesn’t mean it’s the same as every other device that captures in 8k.
* Movie-set cameras need a place to attach super high quality lenses.
* They also need a place to be attached to very very precise mounting equipment.
* For cameras to be able to move smoothly and not distract the viewer they need to be attached to insanely expensive dollys and other types of mounts.
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