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family documentary
Hi all,
I am working on my family documentary. I have shot interview footage at 720p. I have alot more interviews left. I am thinking of switching from 720p to 1080p. I shoot using the hvx200. I know that the 1080p in that camera is not true 1080p. My reasoning for wanting to change is that most TV’s that are being sold these days are 1080p and I want the best resolution possible with this project.
My question, how much better is the 1080p then 720p with this camera. I have been told that the 720 p is actually better with this camera and that it is better to shoot with the 720p and then up convert to 1080 in compressor. But if I up convert then I am worrying about the extra noise.
I was told that the 720p image of camera up converted to 1080p is better then if I were to shoot 1080 out of this camera.
If I was going to shoot the rest of the project in 1080 then I will have to up convert the other interviews to 1080p.
So, I just need to know what is going to be the best to film the rest of the project. I want the best image with less noise. Do I shoot 720p or 1080p.
Thanks,
Steve
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2 Replies
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I will keep it short and simple. Stick with 720p. 1080 will not give you any better quality.
You can debate 720 vs 1080 all day long.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Board of Directors
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[Steve Eisen] “I will keep it short and simple. Stick with 720p. 1080 will not give you any better quality.”
Total agreement. I will only add that this is true specifically with the HVX200. There are other cameras in the world that are native in 1080 in which case you’d want to shoot 1080. But in the case of the HVX- 720p 24pn is the absolute best place to be.
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