Am I Mad Using 4K on the Pyxis 12K? | Comparing Resolutions

#cinematography #pyxis12k #settings Is shooting 12K always the right choice? In this video, we dive deep into the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K to see how resolution and compression settings impact your workflow and storage costs. While 12K offers incredible detail, we explore why 4K Open Gate and Constant Quality (Q5) might actually be the "sweet spot" for corporate work and long-form events—offering up to 10 hours of footage on a single 1TB card. We compare visual fidelity across 12K, 8K, and 4K, discuss the "flattery" of lower resolutions for skin tones, and break down why choosing the right resolution is a business decision, not just a technical one. 0:00 Comparing 12K, 8K, and 4K 1:08 Blackmagic RAW: Constant Bitrate vs. Constant Quality 2:02 Storage Comparison: 12K Data Rates 2:54 Resolution Limitations on Compression Ratios 4:04 The "Secret" to Saving Space: Constant Quality Q5 4:54 Open Gate vs. 16:9 & 17:9 Storage Savings 6:08 Extreme Space Saving: 2.4:1 Crop & 1080p Delivery 7:52 Comparison: Pyxis 12K vs. Blackmagic 6K Pro 8:41 Image Quality Test 11:36 Why Lower Res Can Look Better 14:53 Side-by-Side Comparison: 4K vs. 8K Get 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro https://audiio.com/jonathanpalfrey Use the code 'jonathan70’ My Current Gear: Panasonic S1ii - https://amzn.to/414Wiuz Panasonic S5ii - https://amzn.to/3ERaMWX Sigma 16-28mm - https://amzn.to/3N3Dl7d Panasonic 24-60mm - https://amzn.to/3N0xShr Samyang 35-150mm - https://amzn.to/49l8DxI SmallRig S1ii Cage - https://amzn.to/4lTyodR SmallRig Cage Hand Strap - https://amzn.to/3IQkgmW SmallRig Arri Locking Monitor Mount - https://amzn.to/4jrrHPF Tilta Battery Charger - https://amzn.to/4soBmdU Hollyland Pyro Monitors - https://amzn.to/3L0Cx2q Rode Wireless Pro - https://amzn.to/3X7tpMS Smallrig V-Lock Plate - https://amzn.to/3x5EfIA iFootage TC5 Tripod - https://amzn.to/452QNx7 SmallRig AD100 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3RzjPjc Zhuyin X100RGB - https://amzn.to/4poVHwZ Zhuyin G300 - https://amzn.to/4pkAYdu Zhuyin B200 - https://amzn.to/3N47Qd8 Aputure Lantern - https://amzn.to/49ixORL Aputure Light dome III - https://amzn.to/49l5JsQ DJI Mini 5 Pro - https://amzn.to/45oqiU6 Sony Kit I Use: Sony A7iv - https://amzn.to/40b3xz2 Sony FX3 - https://amzn.to/3FszARN Sigma 16-28mm.- https://amzn.to/4pq3lXY Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 - https://amzn.to/3Q1kYO4 Tamron 35-150mm - https://amzn.to/3RUicfz Cine Lenes: DZOFILM VESPID PRIMES Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VojtgR Main Drone DJI Mavic 4 Pro - https://amzn.to/49f45ZL