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Need advice – capturing both 720p & 1080i for use in the same project…
Hey there,
so here is my situation:
I’m editing a short film being shot on the HVX this weekend and the DOP has decided he wants to shoot in 1080i/60 (59.94 is it?) with a pull down to 23.98. That is my understanding. I’m still fairly green and learning the technical aspects of picture editing as I go. He and I just worked on another project where we shot 720pn and there wasn’t a hitch. My worry this time is that we have a slow motion sequence that will require Vari speed at 720p, but no doubt that the majority will be shot in 1080.
So my question is this – I know that FCP 6 allows me to edit in multiple frame rates and sizes, etc – but I’m just trying to understand what I’m getting myself into before we get to set. Will I be able to work with this footage, and what will I need to do/know to ensure things go as smoothly as possible?
I don’t have any experience as yet w/ Cinema Tools, so I’m hoping the above choices won’t result in me having to do a reverse telecine or anything that complicated. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much!!
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In this case, you should up-convert your footage so that it matches the rest of your sequence. Do you have access to a Kona card or Terranex box? Believe you can also use Compressor but I have never tried it. Hardware conversion is better in every case.
Maybe someone else has better ideas?
Kevin Monahan
http://www.fcpworld.com
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro -
Thank you.
I don’t have any access at the moment to a Kona or any other external capture card, so I am proceeding under the assumption that Compressor will be able to give me what I need.
thanks for the help.
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