Sony V-11121 User Manual

Sony Digital Recorder

HDW-F500

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Exploring New Horizons
in Movie Making

The Sony HDW-F500 VTR defines a pivotal point in

the development of digital recording. Based upon

proven 1/2-inch tape technology the HDW-F500 is the

digital high definition recorder for production, post

production, mastering and the preservation of precious

archive material. Either on set or on location, it

provides immediate playback of shots in the full,

breath-taking high definition quality. View not just

composition but details such as make-up and wardrobe

exactly as they will be seen in the final production.

But that’s not all. The HDW-F500 is supremely

flexible. Pictures are recorded according to the

industry agreed Common Image Format (CIF) but can

be acquired at a number of different frame rates. 24

progressive frames per second (24P) to exactly match

film production or switchable to 25P, 30P, 50

interlaced (50i) or 60i to work with international

Digital Television (DTV) standards. Simply stated this is

the first singular digital format created specifically to

suit the needs of Motion Picture, HDTV, DTV,

Standard Definition TV, DVD, Internet, E-cinema and

all other moving picture distribution channels.

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CineAlta – a name we proudly introduce to symbolize the bond

between cinematography and Digital High Definition imaging. It

distinguishes a Sony family of products and systems that offer new

creativity in the production, post production and exchange of motion

pictures. It brings together the quality and universality of 24-frame

cinematography with the real-time capability, efficiency and

flexibility of Digital High Definition technology. It stimulates the

convergence of Motion Picture Film and Digital High Definition

production on a global basis.

CineAlta products, delivering cinema-quality pictures at selectable

frame-rates, are simplifying International Programme Exchange by

minimizing the need for standards conversion. Equally, they are

opening up new possibilities for international co-production.

Movie making has been liberated with the creative empowerment of

the cinematographer. It is facilitated by real-time HD image

evaluation on-set, instant replay of a full-color high-resolution digital

“take”, real-time image optimization while shooting, a 50-minute

shooting load and, most importantly, by the significant cost-benefits

associated with this digital medium.

CineAlta products also ensure a seamless bridge between 24-frame

film originals and a final 24P digital master. A frame of film now has

a one-to-one correspondence with a progressive HD frame. The

CineAlta environment readily interfaces with the computer graphics

world, liberating post production. The direct color conversion of

progressive 24P masters to film, and to a multiplicity of international

digital HDTV and SDTV distribution formats, are the final liberation.

CineAlta™— Liberating Movie Makers