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dv50 to HD workflow
Up till now I’ve been shooting and editing in the DV50 codec – using FCP and an Aurora Pipe capture card. I recently upgraded to a 8-core Mac Pro, and an IO HD with a nice MaxxDigital Sata storage setup.
I upgraded so as to be able to deliver projects in HD, and need to know the best workflow.
People say my camera, a Panasonic SDX900 looks pretty good upconverted. Do I bring the footage into the system using it’s native DV50 codec, and edit in SD, finally using the IO HD’s upconversion features to output at 720P, or should I be creating a DVCPRO HD or ProRes timeline in FCP? I’ll be renting a Panasonic AJ-HD 1400 for laying these projects off onto tape.
Thanks in advance.
Ken
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18 Replies
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What format do you usually shoot with on your SDX? 24p, 24pA, 30p, 60i? 16×9, 4×3? Letterbox, anamorphic?
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Hey Jeremy,
I shoot 24P / 16 X 9. (Of course, that’s recorded to the videotape @ 29.97). One other thing I forgot to mention is that I bring the footage into my edit system via component.
thanks.
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Well, there’s multiple answers I can give to you, but first a question. Any reason why you don’t want to go to 1080psf23.98?
Jeremy
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Well….the pulldown takes place as the camera records….so the images on the videotape are recorded at 29.97. The final product is played back by a local PBS station – it’ll never be a film-out type of situation.
I’m totally open to whatever workflow is the most seamless/elegant. You guys know a lot more about this than I. -
I have a reason for this, and perhaps you want to check out this thread as I explain all the options. You will want to concern yourself with the SD part of the equation (they are using a DVX100shot @ 24p) I have to run right now, but will back on later and if you have any more questions, please post back and I will give you my thoughts. I am fully aware of the SDX and how it shoots 24p, we use it all the time. The reason I am asking you is you have many options when you need to make a progressive timeline from interlace. it’s up to you on what looks best, but you will have to do some testing, and I can provide what I think is the ultimate in quality, but it comes with a price of a bunch of work that perhaps isn’t worth it to you or will meet your budget.
What’s your final deliverable?
Jeremy
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Jeremy,
that thread is no longer available to read. Still awaiting your response.
Ken
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Woops. Try this.
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Very confusing….perhaps I’m looking for a simple solution to a complex problem. Would it help if I record the footage in the field @24PA….as opposed to 24P?
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OK. I have ideas for you, but not tonight.
More in the AM.
Jeremy
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OK, Ken. What format do you need to deliver to PBS? D5? DVCPro HD? HDCam? What frame rate?
Once I know this, I can tailor my answer to fit you.
Jeremy
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