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4.1.1 versus 4.2.2
I’m trying to get the highest quality signal for our broadcast TV program without spending millions.
We shoot with JVC 250U cameras SDI out in either standard def or HDV 720P
We edit with FCP off our media server.
We presently use a Sony DSR 1800 A DVCam deck which is 4:1:1 at 25 mbps.
And a DSR 1000A hard disc recorder DVCamA broadcast Pix switcher.
How much improvement would I see if we could record say XDCam at 4:2:2? at 50mbps?
Thanks
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Actually, what is really driving this is how much difference will the end result be on Time Warner, Dish Network and Direct TV?
If the signal path starts at 50mbps in XDCam 4:2:2 versus 25mbps in DVCam 4:1:1 then edited in FCP then we make station masters in DVCam or Betacam SP will it stay cleaner through the heavy compression it receives at TW, DN, and DTV?
And finally, what will we see if we shoot in 720P?
Ours is a talk show with not a lot of action.
Thanks
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Given that all digital broadcasts are 4:2:0 if you start with 4:1:1 you end up with 4:1:0
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