range than HD and that is valuable. These cameras now are so capable, especially in terms of highlights and contrast ratio, you don’t compromise at all. In other types of production, for example, you might have to chop down the high end to not blow things out, or work on cleaning up the bottom. We didn’t have to do any of that. It was a much more honest process.”
When the show ended, a long night of Q/C and checking data integrity began. Everything was backed up, packed up and transferred to Nashville for post. Despite the adverse conditions, everything went according to plan with the end-to-end Sony 4K system.
“This is truly a landmark production, showcasing Zurich’s Sony 4K-enabled capabilities,” said Duke. “As the power of this new format along with HDR takes hold of audiences, we’ll look back and see that this show was a turning point. 4K is here and soon it will cross over from being an aspiration for visionary producers like Jon Small to an expectation of audiences everywhere.”
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