[Kerstin Karlhuber]

Hi Casey,
I’m having the same issue and wondering if you figured out the settings. I shot on an xh a1, DV 16.9 24f and I can’t get it to import correctly. I get jagged lines and compromised quality. Can you suggest a workflow solution? I read that I might need to convert it in compressor? I’m so confused….

Thanks!
kerstin

[Kerstin Karlhuber]

Hi Joel!
Thanks for the reply! It’s an XH A1 and I’ve read a ton of different reports (all contrasting, of course) about 24f not truly being compatible with fcp. I did call apple and they said the same thing, now I just need to figure out how to import the footage so that it doesn’t so obviously look unsupported. The footage really looks horrible at each and every capture option. It looks beautiful when hooked up directly to a monitor and even in imovie! But even when I capture it in there, it doesn’t import properly into fcp.

You’re right, HDV imports easily and looks great, from now on no more SD native shooting! I would love it if someone could send me their work flow! I read something about capturing in different programs, then removing the pull downs and editing 23.97 captured footage in a 29.97 sequence…Too confusing! Any suggestions?

Thanks!