The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K uses a different sensor design than most other cinema cameras. Why does that matter for filmmakers? In addition to its absolutely stunningly high resolution (12K, so many Ks), and superb 14 stops of useable dynamic range, the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K also features an all-new sensor design, a symmetrical sensor layout, that no other cinema camera offers. While sensor design can seem somewhat arcane and not relevant to most directors and producers (and even many DPs), there are some really useful applications of this design that everyone who considers themselves a filmmaker should understand. What is the symmetrical sensor layout, and why does it matter to filmmakers? Bayer The first thing you should understand is what sensor color layout most other cinema cameras use, and that is the Bayer array. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 30 June, 2021