• JVC Cameras

  frame and bit rates

  Posted by Keith Betts on December 11, 2009 at 4:09 am

  I’ve heard from several sources that 1280 x 720 has been the preferred resolution to shoot in with the JVC GY-HM700 but what about frame and bit rate? My next gig is a dance performance including everything from ballet to hop hop. Any recommended frame rate settings for that type of action? I’ll be shooting a 3 hour show on one day and four 1 hour shows on another so I’m also trying to keep the number of SDHC cards needed to a minimum plus I’ll be compressing to SD to distribute dvd’s for sale.

  Ryan Mast replied 16 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  Ryan Mast

  December 11, 2009 at 3:21 pm

  If you’re delivering in standard def, you’ll be fine with the lowest bit rate, especially since you’re not going to have a lot of full-screen motion that would require more data. If you’re in a situation where you’re doing more camera motion with a highly detailed background, you’ll see the difference in a higher bit rate.

  If you want to deliver it on DVD as 60i, shoot 1280×720 60p. If you want to deliver it as 30p, shoot 1280×720 30p.

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