In what format is BEYOND BLACK ROCK being shot?
BEYOND BLACK ROCK is being shot on Sony’s DVCam format with some contributed content on mini DV. For professional journalists and documentarians, the DVCam format is fast becoming a very cost effective, quality video alternative to traditional larger production formats like BetaSP. Not only will the DVCam footage we shoot integrate well with the archival footage we’re receiving from past Burning Man participants, but also the construction of the DVCam format cameras themselves is a boon when shooting in harsh or rugged conditions. The cameras are small and can be toted by a single operator for many hours while still producing a broadcast level of video quality. DVCam has come into its own in recent years by proving itself in the field of journalism, sometimes taking center stage in the 2003 war in Iraq as a small, easily transportable, and effective communication and documentation tool. After shooting and digital editing, the final movie will undergo extensive audio and video sweetenin
