I will be filming a movie black and white or color have not decided yet. My question is if I film it in color and later diecid that I want it in black and white,then take the color/saturation out in post will the image quality be not as good as if I just filmed it in black and white. I will be filming with a SONY Z1U
I had a question about Black and White Image quality
- Thread starter Stewy
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If you aren't sure, I recommend you shoot in color. But keep in mind that colors turned black and white could look better or worse since footage that has colors taken out could look more or less effective.
Lighting for b&w, as well as the colors of actual objects in frame, need to be taken into consideration. Certainly you can do it, by flipping a switch in post. I've even done it like that myself.
If you plan to shoot b&w to start with, you'll have the opportunity to really make it work well. I'd suggest making that decision before you shoot - but it won't be the end of the world if you don't.
If you plan to shoot b&w to start with, you'll have the opportunity to really make it work well. I'd suggest making that decision before you shoot - but it won't be the end of the world if you don't.