[Chris Bennett]

Gary

Although I haven’t heard of line doubling before, it makes sense. I am guessing that it would be visible when looking oat a single frame. It seems like a way of disguising what is basically a padded out interlaced file and getting away with calling it “P”.

I bought this camera with overcranking in mind. So much so that I deliberately didn’t get the PAL version, which is correct for my region. I get 20% more frame rate that way and NTSC is better for web shooting. The conversion doesn’t drop frames either. I have played with overcranking before on an old 35mm Arri (Expensive!) I guess there are no free lunches.

I still find this camera very useful for its wide lens and manual control. I needed the best thing I could take to remote places and I’m pretty pleased with this so far.

Thanks for your helpful information.

chriscotech

[Chris Bennett]

Gary

Thanks for your reply. That’s very interesting. Forgive my ignorance. I am a still photographer. I have some motion picture camera experience, with film and video, but nowhere near enough experience in post.

I was assuming Panasonic’s claim was correct because in the FCP browser the rewrapped footage is listed as 1080, 60fps and progressive. I must say this is all very confusing. Should I “convert” the files to what Final Cut knows to be 60i ?

Chris

chriscotech

[Chris Bennett]

There are only about 12 camera models or types that support 1080 60p and all of them cost in excess of $60K USD

gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows for the Digitally Inclined
Chicago, IL

Gary

Have you had a chance to check out this range of camcorders? I have the TM700. It does shoot natively in 1080 60p and the files are superb. It is also possible to edit in FCP but you have to convert the files first. The best way is to rewrap the files with an application called “Clipwrap”. This will also transcode it if you want. I deciding to edit the material in ProRes 422. This works great but I am still fiddling with compressor settings to do justice to it on output. (I have only had it for two days and I have been busy with other stuff)

The Panasonic HDC-xx700 series cameras are amazing machines though. The lens is a match for the file quality and it goes wide at 35mm (35mm equivalent). It also has a lot of manual control. I was about to go for a Canon as a stealth camera before I came across this. It will be a great go anywhere action camera.

chriscotech