Apple Cinema Tools 3 - Manual (Page 18)

18 Chapter 1 Before You Begin Your Project
These are people who are experts in their fields. They can provide invaluable
information that can be the difference between a smooth, successful project and one
that seems constantly to run into obstacles.
Which Film to Use?
One of the first steps in any film production is choosing the film format to use.
Cinema Tools’ requirements must be taken into account when making this choice.
Cinema Tools supports 4-perf 35mm and 16mm-20 film formats. See “ Film Basics ” on
page 201 for details on these formats.
Your budget will likely determine which format you use. While it is recommended that
you use the same film format throughout your production, Cinema Tools does not
require it. Each database record has its own film format setting.
Be Careful How You Save Money
There are a number of times throughout the film production process when you will
get to choose between “doing it right” and “doing it good enough.” Often your
budget or a lack of time drives the decision. Make sure you thoroughly understand
your workflow choices before making decisions that could end up costing you more,
both in time and money, in the long run. Problems based on choices made early in
the process—for example, deciding not to have a telecine log made—could take you
by surprise later.
Having professional facilities handle the tasks they specialize in, especially when you
are new to the process, is highly recommended. You may actually save money by
spending a little for tasks that you could do yourself, such as using an audio
postproduction facility.
Also, do not underestimate the importance of using the cut list to conform a
workprint before conforming the negative. While creating and editing a workprint
adds costs to the project, incorrectly conforming the original camera negative will
cause irreparable harm to your film.
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