Name
Integrating Single, Large Sensor Cameras into traditional Broadcast workflows
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Description

Radio-Canada has increasingly accommodated independent productions using Single Large Sensor (SLS) cameras, which offer a narrower depth of field and aesthetically pleasing images by focusing viewer attention more precisely than traditional 3-chip cameras. For example, during award ceremonies, SLS cameras can highlight a nominee while blurring the surrounding audience, enhancing visual focus. A workshop at Radio-Canada's Montreal studios investigated the operational limits of SLS cameras in broadcast settings, including talk shows, galas, and concerts. Tests revealed that while SLS cameras open creative possibilities, they present challenges such as difficulty maintaining focus, higher lighting demands, and moiré effects when the camera's Bayer pattern conflicts with RGB patterns on digital screens. This paper explores these issues, providing practical guidance for overcoming technical hurdles and maximizing the benefits of SLS cameras in television production.

Technical Depth of Presentation
Intermediate
Take-Aways from this Presentation

Setting up SLS cameras in a broadcast environment Addressing Moiré issues with digital set screens and backgrounds Finding the right balance between traditional 3-chip and SLS cameras in show coverage