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Camera ??’s and mixing 60i and 30p in same project ??
I primarily shoot events with a Canon XH-A1 for important shots and have used Canon HV 20’s for wide shots. However the HV20’s biffed and I need to replace them.
I am looking at the Canon HV30 which shoots HDV or the Canon HG20 which shoots 30p/24p AVCHD.1. Any concerns about image quality between HDV formatted footage vs AVCHD footage? All of my editing is in HD and lastly downsampled to SD for DVD production. I really care about image quality most. I have a computer capable of handling the AVCHD conversion and am using PremPro 4.1, so I am not worried about that aspect of dealing with AVCHD.
2. Is there a problem mixing 60i from the XH A1 and 30p from AVCHD cameras on the same timeline?
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If they divide, they’ll edit. Progressive is always better. I would edit in a 30p project for your new stuff. The 60i stuff should import fine, you may even try right clicking and playing with “field options” on your clips. Try deinterlacing or interlacing consecutive frames, but for me I prefer “flicker removal.” Your final DVD’s will also look in progressive on any TV, especially any newer HD/flatscreen/LCD.
Stay away from 24p unless your really doing film, 30p is close enough for the “film look” (without serious, annoying flickers) and edits 60i/60p/30p without issues.
Bob Zelin’s article (which I’ve already referenced once today for another 24p post) is great for explaining why not!Tim Robinson
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Thanks for the feedback. I have stayed away from Canon’s 24f. I’ll try things out to see how it works.
Fumbling my way happily thru the world of HD…
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