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PAL conversion workflow
I’ve read several thoughts on the ability to convert PAL to NTSC footage. It seems the best way to do this is using Cinema Tools. The short of it is that I will have most footage shot at 24pa on a dvx100a. I will cut at 23.98 with the pulldown removed.
However, I will have two tapes of PAL footage that I will want to put in that same timeline. Can anyone point me to a workflow on how to convert the PAL footage so that I can use it in a 23.98 timeline? I’m not very familiar with Cinema Tools and my fcp4 manuals and some books don’t have any explanation.
Thanks,
PK
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2 Replies
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Hi
You should digitize your material with a PAL preset and then do a “Batch Conform” 25 to 24. This will “deccelerate” the video speed and will work in your 23.98 timeline.
I understand this pal tapes comes from a digital camera and not from a 35mm telecine. If you are using telecine tapes don’t forget to input the “flex” files into CinemaTools.
Hope it helps
Felix Bueno
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Thanks Felix. After some more digging and testing, I had to go through multiple steps. The conform feature in CT didn’t fully do the trick. I had to use Compressor to physically change the file.
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