Upconvert 720 to 1080

[Walter Biscardi]

You don’t want to do that with Final Cut Pro because the scaling will reduce the quality. The two best ways to do this are:

Use the Panasonic 1200A to do the cross convert. You can set the menu in the 1200A to output a 720p project to 1080i.

Go to a facility with a Terranex box to do the cross convert. This box is found in film to tape / tape to film facilities or very high end post facilities. Here in Atlanta we have CineFilm, http://www.cinefilmlab.com, which handles projects from all over the country.

We’re currently doing the Terranex route on a series shot with the Varicam and being delivered via HDCAM 1080i.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

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[Steve Powell]

Thanks, I am new to the HD world. I assume the Terranex box will do a better job than the 1200 deck.

[Walter Biscardi]

[Steve Powell] “I assume the Terranex box will do a better job than the 1200 deck.”

Just depends on your needs. I personally think the convert in the 1200A is broadcast quality. Our network specifies the Terranex so I have no choice and it does the best job. But the 1200A does do an outstanding job with the cross-convert.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters