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ProRes output to DVCAM for screening: frame size?
Hi
I’m planning on making a DVCAM screening tape from an HD sequence (ProRes HQ, 1080p, 23.98). This is the first time I’ve done this from HD, so I need to get things straight in my head.
My sequence was shot 16:9, and is further masked to 2.35:1.
So far I think the process will be this: change my “New Sequence” preset to DV NTSC 48k (I assume the default is 29.97), drag my HD sequence into a new sequence to nest it. Render and print.
However: by default the NTSC sequence is 4:3 (right?), and that would be fine for TV, but this will be a cinema screening. So I want to remain 16:9. What frame size do I set for the new sequence to attain this? I’m sure it’s stupid-simple math, but I want to check with the experts before I start tomfooling around with it.
Thanks!
Matt
Matt Clifton
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3 Replies
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DVCAM is 4:3 only so you’ll need to make a letterbox screening copy.
There is a slight chance the projectionist can take an anamorphic DVCAM (but if they’re asking for DVCAM in the first place, I’d bet against it). But might as well ask.
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Also, i’d make your frame rate 23.98 and FCP will add pulldown upon output. If you let FCP render the pulldown it will look funky.
Jeremy
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