1080p vs. 1080i for acquisition and post

[Tim Allison]

I’m still not sure what the heck you are asking, but this is the part I do know.

If you shoot 1080i, you will be shooting at 59.94 fields per second. I have never seen a camera or an editing system that can handle interlaced footage at 24 frames per second, or 48 fields per second. In a previous post, you said that you will be shooting at 24 frames per second. That means you have to shoot 24 progressive. I am not aware of any interlaced option at that frame rate.

We’re all supposed to be communication specialists. Are we all just failing to communicate? Have I still totally misunderstood your question?

[Galen Yeo]

I’m not sure why people are getting confused.

There are two aspects that I am looking at: 1080p and 1080i.

Assuming that I am shooting the same frame rate for the above – regardless of whether progressive or interlaced – my question was: what were the differences. I believe I have it roughly answered as:

1080p = sharper resolution / higher data rate / superior format

In editing both 1080i and 1080p material on the timeline, I will probably have to convert one or the other to match up.

I believe Michael has answered the question on 24p for the Panasonic camera. See here for specs:
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/02products/products/aj-hdx900/aj-hdx900.html

[Tim Allison]

So if I understand you correctly, you are asking for a comparison between 1080i/60 and 1080p/30? That’s a valid question. I just got confused when you were talking about recording 24 fps interlaced video.