Option A: research topics

TIME-BASED COMMUNICATION 2
YSDN 3013 (S) Winter Term I Academic Year 2008/2009

RESEARCH PROJECT OPTION A

Research Topics (pick one)

1. Compare and contrast three different digital video cameras currently on the North American market that are selling in the USD $ 4,000-6,000 range. Which of the three would you recommend buying for yourself, and for what reason(s)?

2. Discuss the advantages and drawbacks of three different video CODECS that are currently used to compress video files for digital exhibition. Which one would you choose to use if planning to upload one of your animation or live video assignments to a website and why?

3. Outline the advantanges and drawbacks of shooting digital video in 16X9 format instead of in 4X3 format. Describe a situation where you would choose to shoot in 16X9, and outline the things you would want to keep in mind throughout the editing process.

4. What are the advantages of shooting in HDV vs SD formats? What technical decisions would you need to make before shooting the video? Before importing the video into Final Cut? Before exporting the final cut of your video?

5. Name 3 different professional technical standards North American broadcasters require of videos. Explain why each exists, and outline the steps you can take before exporting your video project to make sure that you meet them.

6. Recommend a set of strategies for ensuring that your digital video will as good as possible when exhibited online.

7. Outline three technical issues one should be aware of when working with typefaces in video for web and for broadcast video. Include issues related to moving as well as static type.