[Enrico Lappano]

Here is a clearer example of the blue distortion that is sometimes being recorded onto the Canon XH-A1s. Does anyone have an idea of what this could be? As I said earlier, the blue spot goes away usually by shutting off the camera and starting it again. It’s a good thing I can see it on the monitor when recording whenever it happens, but still a nuisance. Not sure how serious this is, or if it will get worse in time. Any feedback to try and resolve this mystery is most appreciated!

[Enrico Lappano]

Since the edit is mixed with some 7D footage, does that make HQ more relevant to the workflow?

It seems unless I am mistaken, you can also capture from HDV-ProRes HQ in one step. Is there any danger with HQ over filling the container with rice, being cautious (re post wear…) aside from more hard drive space?

I really appreciate the discussion and tried to look this question up before posting this, but can’t seem to resolve a definitive answer. Those that think HQ is important often seem to point to maintaining the integrity of the footage in post. Coming from an SD background, I don’t have the experience yet to know… ?

[Enrico Lappano]

Thanks for the clarification Rafael.

[Enrico Lappano]

In general, to get a slow motion effect in FCP using a Canon 7D, is there any difference between filming in 60p 1280×720 and upscaling it to 1920×1080, or filming at 30p 1920×1080 and slowing the footage down?

Which, if either, would give the better final result in a 30p 1920×1080 ProRes sequence?

[Enrico Lappano]

Thanks Rafael. I appreciate the feedback to this question.

[Enrico Lappano]

Thank you Daniel.

Could it make any appreciable difference in quality if I change the scale in Compressor or go up to 150% directly in FCP?

[Enrico Lappano]

Thanks for the tip and reminder Jason. Sorry, I meant to say 1280×720.

The 7D 60p footage happens to fit great as slo mo in this 30p sequence. Wondering if anyone has suggestions about a good workflow alongside 1920×1080 7D material?

[Enrico Lappano]

Thank you for your response Rich. The logic of what you’re saying really makes sense. It would be great if there was no need to upscale the HDV footage in FCP to 1920×1080 without losing resolution. The clips are converted to ProRes so I’m wondering if that also takes care of the processing concerns adding effects.

Perhaps I should have posted this question on a Canon forum because is it possible to get a final consensus?

[Enrico Lappano]

Thank you very much Rafael!

[Enrico Lappano]

I’ve posted a screenshot of the Browser.

Since at 30p, I believe the field order is None, can I correct the 7D field order by showing Item Properties on the clip, and right clicking the Field Dominance “Upper (Odd),” to change it to None? This is what I did on the last 7D clip in the bin.

Is this the correct approach? I appreciate your feedback Rafael.