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DXV100A and FCP
Hey there
Starting a project with folks who shot on DVX100A, they can’t remember if they shot in 24P or 24P Advanced. Doing some research as to which capture and seq. settings to use in FCP to dig. and cut. It’s a feature length doc and there are high hopes for festivals and possible theatrical distribution but of course, who knows? So..my guess is we ought to cut in such a way that makes a film out possible even if it doesn’t end up happening…any ideas?
thx
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Yes- cut in 23.98 using the Easy Setups in Final Cut Pro. Search the board here for how to tell the difference between 24pA and 24p.
Noah
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Thanks Noah
I read somewhere that if they shot in 24P Advanced I ought to dig in 24P 23.98 Advanced Pulldown Removal. Your thoughts?
Thx
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Use the Easy Setup for 24p Advanced and you’ll be fine. Digitize at 29.97, DV-NTSC with Advanced Pulldown Removal Checked. Digitize at 24 frames/second and you’ll be facing the disaster of a lifetime.
-Noah
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Ok. So let me clarify, pardon my ignorance…
If they shot in 24P, I’m gonna dig @ 29.97, DV-NTSC with Advanced Pulldown Removal Checked and cut in 24P 23.98 Easy set-up? For 24P Advanced, I’m gonna dig @ 29.97, DV-NTSC without Advanced Pulldown Removal Checked, and cut in 24P 23.98 Easy set-up?
Right? I hope…:>
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Hey Noah
Word is the project was not shot in 24P A. Is there some way we can dig/edit so that if we want to go to film, we can save time/cost when it’s time to film-out? Actually, I think our crew would be interested in bringing in someone well-versed in FCP and DVX100A for a consult prior to digitizing. I dont know if you do such consults or can refer someone who does?
Many thanks
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In that case- unfortunately each take will need to be manually conformed to 24p in CinemaTools. It’s not that tricky but I just wrote a 4 page article for Edit Well on how it’s done- so it’s not exactly simple. I’d be happy to lend a hand on a consulting level depending on your timeframe and location.
Noah
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Ok. Thanks. Wondering if it’s possible to get a look at that article? Don’t know how happy Edit Well would be about sharing the info but I’d be happy to subscribe to the magazine and pay for the article itself if necessary…We’d probably still need a consult. I can talk to our producer about rates but since it’s a low-budge indie doc, chances are there’s limited funds. Hence, my scrolling the internet for answers!
thx
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I’m getting some advice to “conform the clip” in Cin Tools and re-sync audio in the edit and other advice to do a reverse telecine on the clips in Cin tools..do you have a preference?
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Conforming is not going to be a big help. You really want to do a proper reverse telecine. Drop a line to Larry Jordan at Edit Well. He owns the article so if your need is great maybe he can work something out with you:
https://www.larryjordan.biz/about/index.html
Just tell him Noah sent you.
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