DVCPRO HD workflow question

[Luisito]

Hello Shane,

Once again, “gracias” for the quick reply.

No, I haven’t tried the Panasonic Frame Rate Converter, but that is because I thought that was specifically for under/over-cranked footage. The footage for this project is not meant to be slo-mowed at all. Is my reasoning correct?

I also wrote to Graeme regarding the Nattress filters, but he didn’t think it applied to this particular issue.

Final delivery specs have not been set. I believe the initial strategy was to shoot 24p to protect for a film finish. Having said that, the final format is not yet clear.

Since we are not going back to any original footage to online, what is the consequence of editing in a 59.94 timebase? Are there any papers/threads that explain this?

If I use Compressor to convert the clips, will it also adjust the audio?

Thanks for your putting in the time to help!
Luis

[Shane Ross]

[Luisito] “but that is because I thought that was specifically for under/over-cranked footage. The footage for this project is not meant to be slo-mowed at all. Is my reasoning correct?”

I have also used it to convert 59.94 footage to 23.98 NON SLO MOTION. Just check the box REMOVE DUPLICATE FRAMES and it will make normal speed clips.

[Luisito] “Final delivery specs have not been set. I believe the initial strategy was to shoot 24p to protect for a film finish. Having said that, the final format is not yet clear.”

Figure this out soon. This is fairly vital in the post process. Pretty much determines how you set up your entire workflow…you plan towards an end result. If you don’t, and you edit one way then go, “oh, we need to output to this.” You may find that the workflow you chose wouldn’t work for that. Figure it out soon….

[Luisito] “Since we are not going back to any original footage to online, what is the consequence of editing in a 59.94 timebase? Are there any papers/threads that explain this?”

I don’t know of any papers, but you might have an issue if you want to go out to film. I dunno. Again, consequence depends on final mastering format.

[Luisito] “If I use Compressor to convert the clips, will it also adjust the audio?”

Does for me.

Shane

Littlefrog Post
http://www.lfhd.net

[Luisito]

Hi Shane,

Thank you for the suggestions. I will try using the Panasonic frame rate converter to change the vid rate of the clips, and if that doesn’t help, then I’ll try Compressor.

I will stress the importance of knowing the final format to the director/producer so that we can set up a predictable workflow.

This forum is so helpful and the entire website is simply an amazing resource. I’m so glad I’ve signed up! I’ll write back when I’ve tried the above suggestions and post the results.

Cheers!
Luis

Vancouver, BC