The REAL difference between the two. Despite the popularity of small-format DV and its technological advances, some still feel it is cursed by harsh, brassy images.
Filters can soften the hard edges, but there are so many choices.
The images from your small-format DV camera look harsh and brassy, like video run amuck. For professional shooters who are working with prosumer DV cameras more and more, it's a curse that poses a significant challenge. When it comes to the look of small-format DV, I share your desperation. You know you need something to soften the format's painfully hard edge. But with so many filters to choose from, it's tough to know where to begin.