The Bizarre Refresh Rates of the iMac CRT Screen (And How to Shoot Video of Them)
Channel: Seth G. Macy
Date: 2024-03-17

The iMac has three different resolution and refresh rate modes, and all of them are not compatible with the same camera settings you use for taking video of a normal cathode-ray tube television. In this extremely based and helpful video about the original Apple iMac, I show you the correct settings for capturing flawless video from your digital camera pointed at your iMac screen. 

Chapters:
0:01: Intro
0:12 What are the camera settings for capturing a normal NTSC CRT display?
1:10 Why is it hard to shoot video of the iMac's screen?
1:37 Understanding the iMac's resolution and refresh rates
2:10 Recommended equipment
2:38 Testing out different combinations of frame rate, shutter speed, and camera resolutions against the iMac refresh rates
3:50 Showing off the results when it's all dialed-in
5:25 Conclusion