In a previous post we have seen the advantages of MKV as a multimedia container compared to Bluray. But there are also a series of advanced utilities that are very useful for sending and projecting with digital files, one of them is the possibility of splitting MKV files into several smaller parts … Read more
With the advent of DVD, whose image quality was far superior to VHS, many film festivals have been using this format not only for pre-selection but also for screenings. Currently, with the widespread adoption of HD and digital files, the use of discs (whether DVD or Blu-ray) for screenings is no longer … Read more
For HD (high-definition) screenings, some festivals are already using digital files in containers such as MOV, MP4 and MKV, but many others are choosing to use Blu-ray discs, and many cinemas and screening rooms are even equipping themselves with these players. However, despite what it may seem, Blu-ray is not the best … Read more
I have been asked on several occasions whether it is worth making a 35 mm print for the festival distribution of a short film (or a documentary). I believe the answer is very clear: It is not necessary. There are several reasons that have precipitated the end of 35 mm; let us … Read more
In recent years, digital formats have multiplied, complicating the work of film festivals, which have moved from working with standard formats (DVD, Betacam and 35 mm) to having to work with different formats, codecs and media, transforming the submission process and screenings. In this new landscape, standardisation no longer seems possible. For … Read more