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16:9 in DVXb
I have a Panasonic DVX b and I wanted to shoot a film in widescreen. The camera has two functions that are related to widescreen: “Widescreen” and “Squeeze.” Do I shoot in widescreen? Or do I shoot in squeeze and then adjust it in post? I was thinking of editing on a version of Final Cut Pro.
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One more thing: Should I use 1/24 for shutter speed? And what about the Synchro Scan, 1/24 as well?
I’m going for a film look, but even when I do tests at 24p, the movement seems a bit slow so I was wondering how these other functions play into capturing movement. I performed tests with the different shutter speeds, but I saw very little difference (and I tested from 1/24 to 1/1000.)
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First, read your manual or get my DVD. Second well do first first and we’ll talk. You want Squeeze not Letterbox. And don’t shoot 1/24 shutter ever it looks like hell. Shoot at least 1/48 for 24p footage.
Noah
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I’m relieved to hear that I won’t need a lens adapter to achieve widescreen.
For the V Detail for a feature film, which one is best: Thin, Mid or Thick? It’s hard to tell the difference with the naked eye.
And what shutter speed and should I use if I want my movement to look like this film? (It was shot using the DVXb.) The manual says to use 1/60 shutter speed when shooting in progressive mode, but what about synchro-scan?
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Sure 1/48 or 1/60 are fine. Only use thin for projects destined for film recording. Otherwise mid or thick are fine- it’s a light antialiasing filter for smoother edges.
Noah
Writing RED: The Ultimate Guide to Using the Revolutionary Camera!. Unlock the secrets of the DVX100, HVX200 and Apple Color.
Now featuring the Lens Adapter Guidebook, Sony EX1 Guidebook,
DVD Studio Pro and How to Light Interviews.
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Thanks a lot for your prompt replies.
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