Video Question?
Don,
>> The only time I ever recommend editing on SVHS is when the edited Master is
to be the distribution tape. <<
I agree, as my basic principle is to stick with the format that is going to be
your end product as that will establish the overall continuity and look of the
piece.
And I also agree that budget minded customers shoot on SVHS or Hi-8 with the
best camera/lens available. As a caveat however I would say that beware format
changes as they can really kill what would otherwise be a clean production. In
other words if you're going to shoot on SVHS, then shoot everything on SVHS and
if you plan to edit it all on 3/4", know that from the outset. Yes you can
break the rules and make it work but more often than not its going to cause
more problems, bigger headaches and cost more as a result.
-JE